You will be tested for mainly your commanding skills and this would include:
You would be tested for the static part first. Subsequently, we will move on to the marching part.
For static drills, you are advised to not just memorise the Malay commands but also to understand what each command is asking for. A total of 10 static commands would be tested, you will be briefed on the procedure that day.
For marching drills, you would be tested for two things:
- Your ability to project your voices and shout the commands confidently and accurately.
- Your ability to observe, judge and train the guides during the marching.
This would be the procedure:
1a. The commander would be given a specific venue in school to march the contingent to. You will be tested a total of 15 circuit commands and the commands are to be decided by the commander. The commander will have to shout out 10 circuit commands from where she is standing. At the 10th command, the contingent has to stop at the specified location. After the 10th command, she may fall out from her position and walk to the contingent.
1b. You will demonstrate your ability to ‘train’ the contingent by giving out the remaining 5 commands (like how your mams would train you usually). You will also need to use these 5 commands (or more if required) to march the contingent back to the starting point (at the parade square, before the Catholic cross).
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