@@montanalandon2385 is there fuck its the same drill for both air and army cadets and dont try to lie because one of my school mates is in the army cadets and is a corporal
Army cadets drill is actually quite different I’m in air cadets and there’s a army cadet unit on the base too and it’s Very different like the timings and commands
Having gone through this process when I joined the RAF, I know beyond all doubt how much relentless hard work and practise those youngsters (and their NCOs!) have put into this. BLOODY well done!
I've been in air cadets for 3 years and even though it has tremendously boosted my confidence I still get anxiety (I cry at shooting and swimming and other high pressure events) but I still try and attempt all events with cadets but I must say I respect any cadet who has competed at drill comp because it looks absolutely terrifying. I mentioned the anxiety thing because I'm terrified of drill comp because of the pressure enough that I am scared to attend. This year hopefully I will attend and 2460 will finally get to the top 5 once again. 😊 Well done to this squadron, this was so satisfying to hear as an air cadet. Brilliant!
Hayley, I joined the Junior Leaders Regiment Royal Artillery way back in 1967 as a fresh faced boy of 15 'n a half! Our drill Sgt in Recruits Battery was Sgt Ken Wilkinson. Learning drill was murder, the timing, the dressing, the pain from all the foot stamping etc etc. I remember him telling us on one drill session, "When you learn to do drill properly, you'll start to enjoy it because you will know how good you look!" Practice makes perfect!
Amazing drill, My Army Cadet corps's drill is almost as good. Up until now my corps's drill was the best drill I've seen, but now that I've seen a British Air Cadet Corps doing fabulous drill, My corps isn't the best I've seen anymore.
Hazo if you've seen Rotherham squadron at any bloody event then you know what competition looks like. Bloody hate them. 😫😂 Aha I'm from 2460 sqdrn btw so you gotta understand 😂
respect to these RAF cadets.. I was an Army cadet back in the day and I thought I was good at drill, but these gentlemen and ladies show us how it should be done.. couldn't fault it... a perfect 10
I was in XIX (19) Crawley Squadron for 5 years (2008-2013) and I thought the drill team I was in was fantastic but wow this is incredible! The ATC is a fab organisation to be part of though. Would recommend it to anyone of the suitable ages. I learnt so much in my time there and enjoyed it a lot. Even made a few friends along the way :-)
I was part of 1830 squadron, left at cadet warrant officer, I was there for about 4-5 years (2007-2012) and the drill team was fantastic, my little brother is continuing my legacy in April, hope he ranks up quickly and makes a few friends!
Well You nailed all of those movements by command, better than many regulars I’ve served with on parades over the years. I would imagine many of you are living the dream in HM Forces now.
trying to explain to a friend in norway what the aircadets let me do and this video really represents some of the more fun things we got up to. always have fond memories. morpeth sqn
We do the exact same drill in the South African military. Its nice to see the exact same stuff I was trained in being executed near flawlessly by such youngsters at the time.
Shardz So is mine. He was in the RAF for years and focused purely on drill and teaching it for the latter part of his career and he even wrote some of the drill manual. Furthering that he is very well known and respected when it comes to drill in the RAF and particularly in the ATC. So it doesn’t matter bro
This is some amazing drill! I am very impressed by how in-step they are! There were some commands that were done that while I knew what they were doing at my squadron we use different commands for the action!
I've aged out for a couple yrs but I still comeback and re watch. Muscle memory is still there when I head commands. It's literally 1am never thought I'd miss doing drill 😭
I had used to be 365 Out of Ponoka Alberta, I was 14 yrs old, until I got older I didn't realize how much that discipline and training actually affected my life!!!! Long live the Air Cadets!!!!
*Chelsea Perry* I mean, Army is for trolly assholes like yourself. In RAF we learn to fly damn planes so educate yourself before talking crap. And as *Harrold* said, you all tick tock!
Well I think we can all agree that their both better than the sea cadets. Plus ARMY CADETS RULE we shoot n stuff so.... 5:00 made me laugh lol what the hell are they doing.
We did very competitive drill competitions when I was in 1189 Portsmouth ATC squadron fifty years ago. I thought we were pretty good until I saw this video...☹
This takes me back to the 1960's when I was in 287 (4th Edinburgh) Squadron and we won the Scottish drill competition each year I was there. Apart from the first command, we did the whole (complicated) sequence without another command being issued.
As a new Cadet, the thought of doing this only for it to be seen by not only the COs but also 322,365 people horrifies me. God, I haven't even gone on my first camp yet. I haven't even passed basic training and it terrifies me!
Great to see WO Butler there! He was my WO. A superb man. This is excellent drill overall. Unless they've changed the timings, the 'pause' is a fraction too long, but other than that it's great!
@@jackx4311 Bro chill, this ain't sarcasm I genuinely think it looks good when they stood in line to call their numbers and their size order looked perfect
+DannyH 2232 I think people do that because each set of cadets is supposed to be in rivalry with the other. I only joined air cadets a little while ago, but I still think it's the best. It's all down to personal opinion. I have a couple of friends in sea cadets though and it looks amazing! We share grounds with army cadets on Monday and it looks cool too. I think they're all amazing! 😊
Just one comment on whoever is giving the drill commands......He sounds like an Accountant at a charity picnic......Commands should be loud, scary, and barely comprehensible........(Fred B.......Formerly of the Royal Montreal Regiment.....attached Canadian Grenadier Guards in 79)
+Fred B. I beg to differ. It needs to be loud enough to be heard by all; it does not always need to be given at the top of one's voice. As this was in an enclosed environment rather than a large, open drill square, his voice was loud enough. I also disagree that it should be 'barely comprehensible'. What's the point in giving drill commands if they're not clear?
All drill commands should be given loudly and clearly so they can carry over distance if needed. There should also be a drawn out precautionary 'squad' when bringing the cadets to the position of attention but only if they have been told to stand easy, not just at ease. Also, when being told to face the left, right, rear or front of the squad, the direction of the turn (left, right or about) should also be drawn out slightly and the word 'turn' said sharply.
I am an American and somehow this came up on my feed. We have a program almost exactly like this (but American) and it is called civil air patrol. Even though your drill is different it still looks good.
This was amazing. The person doing commands probably an NCO or CO has a high pitch voice for a drill instructor. When we are told to stand ease/ stand easy we brace first then told to stand easy. I'm not at these guys levels yet, but I'm decent at drill. I don't know what's up with the shuffling and there's so many about turns that I'd be dizzy lol.
