Drill Manual : AFP 34-1203  Personnel Drill and Ceremonies 

The Purpose of drill is to enable a commander to move his/her unit from one place to another in an orderly manner; to aid in disciplinary training by instilling habits of precision and response to the leader’s orders; and to provide for the development of all cadets in the practice of commanding.

Unarmed Division Drill-

• This team performs a memorized set of commands without weapons

• Commands must be executed with a high level of precision and control

• No prop (weapon) incorporated into unarmed drill

• Command voice and control become paramount to the overall success of this team   

  Exhibition Drill -

• This team creates a creative routine without weapons or props

• Consists of various formation changes, hand and arm movements, and foot stomps

• Routine creates a high level of synchronized movements 

• Choreographed movements must demonstrate a cohesive mirror-like effect

• Spacing and timing are critical to the overall success of this competitive team