2367Sqn's 2013 Drill Squad - ACO National Drill Competition

The drill sequence from the 2013 Air Cadet Organisation National drill competition. 2367 Squadron represented Scotland & Northern Ireland Region, and was competing against the other five Regions of the Air Training Corps and the best Combined Cadet Force (Royal Air Force) team.
The team came a very close second overall.

[@MrJJuK]

Use to love being the tallest in my company in Army Cadets, always right hand marker and never had to move. they always come to me :P

[@kadicollantine4734]

Lucky I'm normal 2nd to marker 😭😭😭😭😔🙄

[@gregorykiilu5508]

It's always interesting to be right mark

[@nattapolskis2993]

Nahhh man I’m always the shortest lmfao

[@stephendowdican4204]

@@kadicollantine4734 I'm number 7 so that's cool

[@Hooded_Hooligans]

What unit did you go to

[@_Matsimus_]

Incredible drill cadets. You make some regular army regiments look bad. Well done

[@montanalandon2385]

Matsimus ummm no there’s a lot of skill that goes into army cadet drill

[@mattc3991]

@@montanalandon2385 'regular army regiments' not cadets

[@bloodylegend8110]

Watching this gave me cancer

[@markpurcell9368]

@@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

[@dennisbradford5040]

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

[@Grychon]

This is some of the best drill I've seen, and I've seen plenty throughout 22 years service. Your squad puts most regulars to shame. Well done!

[@DoctorElectricYouTube]

I was thinking the same, never seen anything like it, well done!

[@caianjones4630]

That step change was so in sync it sounded like a gun shot! Well done cadets, an excellent drill 👍🏻

[@user-dd2dg3pl5e]

wow that change step was perfect

[@kuminezz]

SamBaker BF4 q. X. Q.

[@thomascornfield1596]

Yup I'm in sea cadets and most cadets won't even know how to change step.

[@Thehappypathcompany]

I was about to say that like omg

[@Thehappypathcompany]

I'm an air cadet. Cdt Ramshaw. Got several badges and I do a pretty good change step. I'm going to a parade event soon

[@sadcoffee9863]

I audibly got excited when I saw that, like damnnn..

[@chrislapointe8084]

Beautiful marching, and that sync was absolutely amazing. Im a air cadet, and i hope to be this good some day

[@TheRobinSystem]

I'm in t-flight right now, hope to be this good

[@alexm.8619]

What squadron are you in?

[@elianahaines9958]

Ji0u

[@garykreil5990]

God bless you, I used to be one, I would give anything to go back to this.

[@khiyan_autistic]

​@@garykreil5990you could sign up to be an adult volunteer

[@finleybyard5963]

I’m addicted to that change step oh my days

[@ashthehellhxund]

For some reason it's very satisfying to watch. XD

[@finleybyard5963]

@@unknownlox6971 6:18

[@BestANT832]

6:19

[@ITSMEWILL]

I still struggle with passing out parades 😂😂

[@Idk-gn8ov]

My condolences comrade.

[@MaddoxHD]

ITS ME WILL rock on your heels very very slightly to keep the blood flowing

[@kasendoel3353]

Me too

[@renlin8925]

When standing easy you can move your legs slightly to keep the blood circulating in your body. You just can’t take your feet off of the ground.

[@MaddoxHD]

Maturity1 _ you can also rock onto your heels to also increase the blood flow. Just don’t make it obvious

[@jackx4311]

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!

[@heeve2142]

oh my god, they mastered the step change, the only thing i suck at..

[@thisguylew2261]

Amazing. I love hearing the boot stops in sync when marching.

[@caramelldansen2204]

6:19 :)

[@hayleychesman9950]

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!

[@frwd]

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[@highqualitymusic5438]

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[@reubendowner]

@@highqualitymusic5438 💀

[@NyPer920]

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!

[@snorre6431]

🤦‍♂️

[@joy5067]

That change step was actually beautiful!!

[@danieladams500]

I love the step change at 6:19

[@deadcat7288]

Daniel Adams i

[@LWYRUP05]

Daniel Adams i

[@mantabond]

You are right there, Mr Adams. Our change of step here in Nigeria is less brisk. This one was imperviously subtle.

[@aabsurdism330]

Whoa

[@Xenmar]

America’s Change Step is similar but slower

[@anniereiss4321]

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.

[@THEASSASIN1511]

And it gets sooooooo much better than this

[@hayleychesman9950]

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 😂

[@tobymassoom]

@@hayleychesman9950 ever heard of Chesterfield. Theyre the most hated Sqn in trent wing

[@anawarr7028]

Toby Massoom aw why 😂

[@garykreil5990]

With all do respect sir, your team will always be the best that you have seen. Your company will die for you.

[@bensavage2794]

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 :-)

[@darrenharman-page8456]

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!

[@TheCrazyBrit82]

I am a sea cadet and, I usually command the squad so this has given me good ideas for future sessions of drill Thank you 👍🏻🙂

[@hazzatronshorts3883]

Same bro accept i dont do the squads haha

[@barrytaylor6565]

When I was an Air Cadet I loved Drill, and you all did so well

[@jonnyrocket3659]

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

[@Noobixm]

The first right dress was actually crazy My squadron could never 💀

[@nikhinson3703]

Outstanding! Some of the best drill I’ve seen. We used to do drill competitions when I was an Army Apprentice and this is of the same standard.

[@Salamiifyouknowme]

I’m at 492 sqd and we are currently practicing for the drill comp, this video is exactly what we are aiming for, I can’t wait to show them this!

[@speedwayfan5910]

there drill is so different to ours

[@r.rookley4236]

speedwayfan are you in America if so yes

[@speedwayfan5910]

Bike Trooper nope in Australia im in the aafc

[@adamdodda3275]

Same and I'm in normal British cadets

[@elliebusby3126]

I’m in 1383 and I’ve been going for 2 month I can do some of this

[@xellisrevilo]

Ellie Busby have fun, but it gets a lot lot harder.

[@thedippytribe4294]

Great performance guys, you can tell how much effort you put into that. Very good

[@markyyyyyyyy321]

That was brilliant well done. Brings back good memories, thanks.

[@indiamae2563]

That step change was incredible

[@Danny-jv7lg]

Well done troops. I'm ex-army and now RAF Reserve and I'm impressed. Be proud of that display.

[@JetstreamAviation747]

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!

[@Grayman58]

I WAS IN 1451 SQ HAVERHILL SUFFOLK IN THE 1970S STAYED FOR 6 YEARS BECAME SGT ON DRILL TEAM AND HAVE MEMORIES FOR EVER .

[@kevinswindle516]

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.

[@sabersz]

Takes me back to when I was 13 and in the cadets. Absolutely fantastic

[@empire-classfirenationbatt2691]

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.

[@sanitysoldout7871]

That marching change step was sharp. Used to dread those.

[@ZeroEffort]

6:18 That was perfect.

[@infires2013]

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 😭

[@VikingNewt]

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

[@jemimaghall]

best drill squad i think i've seen

[@elliemay4036]

Jemima Hall should of bedn better they was in the nationals

[@bradmurphy5907]

Jemima Hall look up east arora njrotc drill

[@Eggmanjames]

It’s ashame not everyone can appreciate how well these kids did, this is fernomonal

[@wilbso]

The instructor really quiet at the beginnings of the command, a no no....

[@josephrichards1396]

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

[@williammonaghan3724]

Superb Drill! It's amazing how one learns coordination when being drilled or have been drilled on the square! Exemplary dress & timing!

[@andrewmacdonald2432]

Personally i think it sounded lovely

[@garykreil5990]

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!!!!

[@TJASgaming]

Air cadets have the best drill by far

[@harrold5138]

Chelsea Perry fuck of you all tick tock

[@smudgerbugg]

*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!

[@TJASgaming]

@@smudgerbugg I'm a bootneck anyway, most ATC units have flawless drill (we got better dress uniforms tho) 😂

[@smudgerbugg]

*TJAS gaming* Yep.

[@holyhefalumps2606]

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.

[@georgemason4389]

This is going to help me some more for WTD. Going to be scary first time for me but hopefully i will do everything just ok.

[@nectafarious8842]

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...☹

[@Sean-ws9je]

As An Ex Army Cadet Myself Well Done 👍❤️

[@MK-rr7cg]

*I'm a Sea Cadet and i can honesty you put us to shit, that was excellent*

[@BethanyL98]

this has helped me so much :'D

[@Banchorian]

Glad to hear it!

[@Banchorian]

Glad to hear it!

[@thespokenword6456]

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!

[@mmcbey1401]

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.

[@Atomic181]

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!

[@planegoesnyoooooom]

drill is a skill that takes time to become confidant with! you will become amazing at it as you stay longer! Trust me is worth it

[@skye2777]

That change step thooooo!!!

[@ryanhansen1851]

This is good I don't know why I find it unsettling

[@stubi1103]

I'm German and let me say, what a joy to see this young people and good drill. That was excellent !... 👌

[@Nate-cu2ii]

very well executed, most disciplined cadet unit i've seen

[@jinx2082]

this is so perfect, I love it! Amazing work cadets!!

[@anawarr7028]

Just from having seen the 2018 video. Has the foot drill routine changed cuz it seems different??

[@evangelix9251]

Ana León yeah they changed it

[@fredbazoo]

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)

[@popularyoutuber]

+Fred B. give the CWO a break I'm from 1053

[@BomberFletch31]

+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?

[@thebleakgamer427]

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.

[@hanssavory9011]

Fred B. Should the commands not be called within the order of the introductory than the cautionary and then the executive?

[@Thomashorsman]

Not what AP 818 says

[@zakparsons9109]

shouldn't the left marker have kept facing front on the eyes left?

[@2367Sqn]

Each member of the squad is expected to do the movements in the competition sequence.

[@cianbrown7028]

I'm a cadet and to say that I could never do this is nerveracking. Well done people

[@artjom1985]

it's almost satisfying how perfect their size order is

[@jackx4311]

Sarcasm is the lowest form of humour . . .

[@artjom1985]

@@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

[@liamp0808]

If you type into tiktok air cadets finest drill this comes up tbh I could never do this nicely done

[@Silver_Cherry1]

When they were forming up at 1:12 they were doing this diagonal pair thing really good!!! My Sqn either does this well or horribly. No in between 😅

[@zonkedsquire64_30]

I hate to say this. I really do. But this sqn’s drill is incredible compared to ours😂 Good job

[@danielhanna5189]

I'm a sea cadet but this I have to say was absolutely brilliant

[@Roblox6496]

Daniel Hanna No it was not.

[@Ben-jl4ds]

***** what's so funny with that.

[@danielhanna5189]

***** whats so funny about being a sea cadet. for i dont think anyone finds it funny!?

[@chloebaines1341]

+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! 😊

[@danielhanna5189]

Same lol

[@laytonvu8957]

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.

[@craftaviation867]

Can I just say this is the best drill I have ever seen this squadron is exepiltional

[@ferenovacaouniao3014]

Congratulations ! From here Brazil São Paulo. Hugs God bless you.

[@NicNakBraun]

Just amazing ❤ former Cadet very impressive

[@1raiderr103]

The about turn on the march was amazing.

[@justdaisymusic2291]

Wow I’m a sea cadet and we couldn’t be more formal than this, just wow but it is different in a good way we still have formal standards

[@tinky2914]

Amazing ! The timing was perfect

[@johnhawley699969]

'12, LAST MAN SIR'. Other than that some of the best drill I've scene for a while.

[@cjrideye0789]

We watched this drill competition video in the ATC squadron that I go to

[@ashthehellhxund]

What's the command for salute? I couldn't hear it very well.

[@gachathyst7047]

To the front/left/right salute

[@duncanread4442]

This was amazing!. It also explains why my cadet group never even attempted to enter with the standard this high😄.

[@glynjones3727]

My squadron would take one look at this and make an immediate tactical withdrawal 😂😂

[@msbgaming1403]

Change step was the neatest I've seen. I've seen a lot

[@oliverbuchanan6130]

As an Canadian Air cadets, this drill is so much different

[@HeyitsMomoXD]

Wow, that was so much different from the drills that we do in Naval JROTC here in the US. Impressive!

[@jackass4917]

Because they are brits.

[@kennethsim4817]

It's a passing out parade

[@junk_ee]

Christ that change step was on a whole other level.

[@chemical.christ]

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.

[@thespokenword6456]

He's a Cadet Warrant Officer.

[@chemical.christ]

@@thespokenword6456 bro this is a 7 year old comment why did you reply

[@thespokenword6456]

@@chemical.christ Because no one had in 7 years.

[@chemical.christ]

@@thespokenword6456 Fairs. Everyone who went to my cadets does drugs now.

[@cjwensleydale9460]

@@chemical.christ Wab

[@conduitfan632]

Amazing drill, neat uniform, possible the best I've ever seen it.

[@TheRobinSystem]

These guys make the real RAF look like T-Flight!

[@ferenovacaouniao3014]

Beautiful fantastic more than 04 hundreds commands. Never ser like. Amazing

[@cycleSCUBA]

That is impressive. The sizing-off got it all off to a tremendous start. Very well done

[@andytraill]

Cadets we were serious little buggers, still are. 1285 (Caithness) Got me at mark time. 🥰 It'll never leave you, is a big team to do that so perfectly. What a culture. ❤ Without that last left wheel we'd all mark time against the wall (happened at I think Leeming summer camp). Very impressive people, very well done all of you.

[@wealdhurstmodelrailway9666]

Excellent standard of drill! I used to do this for 359 Squadron Bexleyheath in the late 90s. The standard I saw at this year's remembrance was very poor. This is how it should be done.

[@Nowik1991]

Could anyone transcript first few mins of commands? I was an Cadet, but I cant remember some of the commands :(

[@soyuz6327]

Perfecto en todo, marcialidad en todo momento, viva el ejército británico, Hip, Hip Hip, hurra!!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@josephpymphotography]

Very good, but the slow march seemed too quick, the paces rearwards were too short and on the mark time, the cadets were creeping forwards - Great drill though :)

[@halfmoon9593]

That’s an amazing drill well done lads and lasses 👍

[@1raiderr103]

This was amazing!

[@izk9381]

This puts my RAFAC squadron to shame after coming 3rd in the Yorkshire competition this year (2388 castleford squadron)

[@tommiatkins3443]

Rememberence parade. 2004... We spotty dogged and sounded like a sheet of canvas being ripped. The boy scouts behind us were step perfect. Go Royal Artillery.

[@TingTongUK]

very impressive.. well done guys and girls!!

[@XanderD-iz4qp]

This is a lot different to U.S programs, such as JROTC or CAP, (if this is in the U.S forgive me but I don't recognize any of the calls that's why I'm basing it off of not being in the U.S). Anyway, this was albeit impressive and no doubt hard to perfect, it was overall an amazing job

[@SIRSMITH08]

it wud av been nice to see them rewarded for all that hard work did they win etc ????

[@flightking2768]

2nd

[@THEASSASIN1511]

In Merseyside Wing, they wouldnt have even made regional...

[@MaddoxHD]

I got wing comp on Saturday and I can’t change step for my life😂 any tips?

[@MaddoxHD]

Amina Khan meh mines different we only change step once

[@arkfan5345]

Gosh the memories of being in cadets. Thoughs jumpers are really uncomfortable XD ^^

[@bushtrash2286]

That was awesome, you would not want to this high on weed, kudos from AZ-USA... i'm former KORB, could not remember half the stuff you have to do..