Close Order Drill History

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Sergeant DuBose, Naesha C. Of the Traditions practiced in today’s Marine Corps, none help small unit leaders exercise confidence or build camaraderie amongst Marines quite like close order drill. Drill is often cast to the wayside in lieu of working tempos and other commitments, but it is a tradition of ours that still deserves support. Some Marines feel as if there is no benefit in close order drill, but it is a tradition that the Marine Corps needs to continue practicing to build pride and camaraderie amongst Marines, set a foundation of discipline, and build confidence throughout the small unit leaders. Drill is an introductory part of every Marine’s career, as it is practiced every day in Marine Corps boot camp. With two competitions used to measure each platoon’s level of skill in close order drill, recruits and their drill instructors work together and better each other to edge out their competition, building camaraderie between each other and giving them a sense of pride in …show more content…

This style of giving commands while drilling gives our leaders the confidence to give commands, make corrections, and communicate with their Marines anywhere, at any time, and under any circumstances making a more effective leader for today’s Marine Corps. The tradition of practicing close order drill must continue to be practiced for the pride and camaraderie it builds amongst Marines, the foundation of discipline it provides for Marines to build off of, and the confidence it breeds in small unit leaders to make them more effective leaders of the Marine Corps. By continuing to teach and emphasize the purpose of close order drill, more Marines will start to understand the importance of

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