Procedure for Forming a Squadron Parade226 (Brighton) Sqn

Forming Up

1. Cadets lined up in flights, in height order. Flight JNCOs for Squad:

No 1 Flight, MARKERTallest on the right, shortest on the left, in single rank - SIZE

No 1 Flight - NUMBEROdd Numbers, two paces step forward - MARCH

Number One stand fast, ranks, right and left - TURNNo 1 Flight, Form squad, Quick - MARCH

(Adjust flights position if necessary)No 1 Flight, Right - DRESS

Eyes - FRONTNo 1 Flight, Stand at - EASE

Stand - EASY

Flight JNCOs turn about to await SNCO. On hearing the SNCO approaching, they call their flights to attention (No 1 flight first, ideally):

No 1 Flight, Flight - SHUN

2. Designated SNCO Marches on 6 paces front and centre of the squadron. He proves the squadron:

Squadron, stand at - EASESquadron, squadron - SHUN

Flight NCOʼs take - POST

Flight JNCOʼs march around and fall in to the squad. The SNCO will now adjust the squadrons position or dressing if he feels it is necessary.

He will then fall in the other SNCOʼs.

Fall in the Supernumerary NCOʼs

The NCOʼs march on to their parade positions. When they are in place the SNCO will give

Squadron stand at - EASEStand - EASY

3. At this point, procedure will vary depending on the type of parade. If it is a first parade or muster parade and no inspection is taking place, the SNCO will ask the Duty NCO to give their briefing and then fall the squadron out.

If an inspection is taking place, go to paragraph 4.If a final parade is taking place, the SNCO will await the SNCO(ATC) or Officer.

Inspections

4. The SNCO will prepare the squadron for inspection:

“Carry out a buddy buddy check”

Squadron, Squadron - SHUNOpen order - MARCH

Right - DRESS

He will then check the dressings, posture and uniform, ensuring there is room for the inspecting officer and give

Eyes - FRONT

5. If the Cadet SNCO is inspecting, he will proceed with the inspection on his own. If the SNCO Discip or a Warrant Officer is inspecting he will position himself 3 paces in front of the right marker and await the NCO/WO.

7. If an Officer is inspecting, and there is an SNCO(ATC) or WO present, the SNCO will stand the parade at ease and await their arrival. They will then take post at the back when ordered.