Transcript Core-C5S2T1L1pg9-12 The History of Drill

Core 2 – C5S2 – The History of Drill
Purpose
This lesson introduces you to the history
of drill and how various cultures have used
drill maneuvers in battle.
1.
Describe the origin of drill as it relates to the
Continental Army of the United States.
2.
Identify five purposes of drill throughout
history in times of war and peace.
3.
Explain the importance of drill on military
discipline.
4.
Compare the qualities of discipline that
Baron Friedrich von Steuben instilled in the
Continental Army to what military drill
teaches and develops today.
CPS Key Word Questions (1-3)
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__________ – military training exercises which
Maneuvers
involve the movement of soldiers and equipment
over a large area.
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Phalanx
_______ – a body of heavily armed infantry formed
in close deep ranks and files.
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Unison
___ – to move together at the same time.
CPS Lesson Questions (1-2)
Which statement best describes how much you
already know about the history of drill?
A. Genius – I read about the history of drill in my free time.
B. Quite a lot – I know more than most about the history of
drill.
C. A little – I know the basics, but not much more.
D. Blank slate – I don’t know anything about drill, but am
ready to learn!
The primary value of drill historically has
been…
A.
B.
C.
D.
To increase morale
To prepare troops for battle
To practice the use of weapons
None of the above are correct
List 2-3 benefits that
a disciplined army
would have over an
undisciplined army.
(Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)
 The primary value of drill historically has been to
prepare troops for battle.
 Various civilizations have added new inventions to
warfare.
Egypt
Babylon
Mongols
chariot
bronze sword
cavalry
Romans
phalanx
 Before 1778, American revolutionary forces were
little more than a group of civilians fighting against
well-trained, highly disciplined British forces.
 On February 23, 1778, George Washington enlisted
Baron von Steuben to train American
the aid of ________________
forces in drill movements, discipline and proper
military maneuvers.
 To ensure uniformity and overall effectiveness, von
Steuben wrote the first field manual for the U.S.
Army in 1779:
The Regulations for the
Order and Discipline of the
Troops of the United States
(commonly referred to as
Blue Book
the _________)
CPS Lesson Question (3-4)
What improvement to warfare did the
Romans introduce?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Mounted cavalry
Bronze sword
Chariot
Phalanx
Who wrote the first field manual for the U.S.
Army in 1779?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Baron von Steuben
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
None of the above
 As armament and weaponry
have improved, drill has had to
adapt to new tactical
concepts.
 However, the unison
movements associated with
drill are still important on the
battlefield where mistakes can
cost lives.
Military drill teaches and develops...
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Discipline
Teamwork
Confidence
Pride
Alertness
Attention to detail
Esprit de corps
CPS Lesson Question (5)
Practicing drill can enhance skills in your personal
life. Which of the following would benefit you the
most?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Discipline
Attention to detail
Confidence
Other
List the 2-3 most
challenging things
about learning to
perform drill.
(Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)
Images in this lesson were taken from:
 Microsoft© Clip Art Gallery
 Marine Corps Combat Camera
 MCJROTC Student Text