Patience

• A Good Instructor must never lose your temper because it only serves to show your lack of self-discipline and hence, your lack of professionalism.

• If you feel way too frustrated already, give yourself some time aside to calm down and organise yourself before returning.

Enthusiasm

• You need to portray yourself in a way that shows that you are willing and looking forward to teaching your squad (Enthusiasm is contagious XD).

• Your enthusiasm can be exhibited primarily in the form of your speech and your body language so do take note of that while you are taking your squad.

• The most natural way to achieve enthusiasm is to find passion in taking a squad and to hinge off that in order to motivate yourself.

Consistency

• Set a standard for both yourself and the squad, and do not deviate from it (Stay true to your style of leadership and the discipline you uphold while taking them).

• Consistency will allow your squad to better understand your standards, which in turn allows them to have a clearer goal to work towards in order to hit those standards.

Humanity

• Spend time to understand your cadets better by getting to know them personally. This will help to guide you in choosing the most optimal style of training for them.

• Praise your cadets if they are deserving of such praise (A little bit of kindness can go a long way!). Also, remember not to give praise so flippantly because this not only depreciates the effectiveness of praise, but it can also make your squad go complacent.

• Never humiliate individual members of the squad. This will serve to strain your relationship with the squad, which could lead to decreased motivation towards learning and in the worst case scenario, defiance.

Personality

• Impress your squad with your own unique personality and always be able to keep them under control.

• Try not be too rigid and blindly follow what previous batches of Cadet Leaders did. Add a little bit of your personality into the mix to spice things up, keeping things fresh for your cadets

Introduction

• To kick start the session, introduce your Rank and Name first, before introducing the drill.

• Remember the accurate translations of the drill from Malay to English (refer to Annex 1).

• Give a reasonable explanation for the purpose of the drill taught.

• Remember to explain the condition the squad must be in in order to execute the particular drill (Static, Marching, Close Order, etc.)

• Eg: "Hello everyone, I am (Rank and Name) and today, I will be teaching everyone the drill (Malay command) which means (translation of drill) in English."

Formation of Squad

• Ensure every member of your squad can see you teaching. Otherwise, what's the point of MOI?

• Keep in mind the comfort of your squad as this makes learning more efficient by minimising distractions. Conduct MOI under the shade, etc.

• Consider "squeezing" everyone first before commencing with the demonstration.

• Eg: "First row squat, second row half-squat and third row, please stand".

Demonstration (Macro → Micro)

• Consider giving everyone an idea of the whole drill before dissecting it into parts.

• Try to reference other drills which are similar to the one you are teaching to enhance their understanding of the drill.

• To ascertain every member of the squad has a rough idea of the whole drill, ASK.

• Eg: "Do you need another demonstration?"

• When explaining in parts, point out common drill faults and how to overcome them (if possible).

• Eg: "One common mistake is ...... We can avoid this by ......"

• Before commencing with practice, check for questions AGAIN.

• Eg: "Are there any questions? Do you need another demonstration?"

• Give yourself time to think before answering the questions raised.

• If there are no questions, pose questions (pertaining to the drill) to them when they fall in. (Of course, you should have the answers in mind)

Practice

• Deploy your squad in a formation that will allow them to learn the fastest

  • Straight Line ~ Foot Drills

  • Semi-Circle ~ Rifle Drills

  • Three Ranks ~ Open Order, Saluting at halt, etc.

  • Breaking up into smaller, more manageable groups

• To explain in parts, you need to break down the drill into bite-sized sections (You can refer to the link under the subheading "Word of Command" to find out how you can break the drill down) so that it is easier for the cadets to pick up the drill

  • Step 1: Give the command of the drill

  • Eg: "Memberi Hormat Semasa Berjalan, Ke Hadapan Hormat"

  • Step 2: Immediately after, give the sequence number (After which your cadets will shout "Satu" while executing the first part of the drill)

  • Eg: "Dengan Nombor Sekuad Satu"

  • Step 3: Continue with the sequence number (After which your cadets will shout "Dua" while executing the second part of the drill)

  • Eg: "Dua" (Take note that after the first sequence number, you only have to say the corresponding number)

  • Step 4: Rinse and repeat until the end of the drill

• Take note of the mistakes when your squad executes the drill(s).

• It is advisable to walk around the squad while shouting the command(s). You will be able to check if every member is executing the drills correctly.

• After a few rounds of practice (or when there are many mistakes committed), stop and correct all the mistakes. (refer to "Formation of Squad" section).

• If time permits, allow the squad to practice once more.

• If your squad has difficulty grasping the timing of a drill, you can help by facilitating a smooth transition for the timing of the drills

  • Phase 1 ~ ICs time for the squad

  • Phase 2 ~ Everyone in the squad times

  • Phase 3 ~ 1 person from the squad times

  • Phase 4 (Optional) ~ No timing required

Conclusion (Optional)

• If time permits, gather the squad once again (refer to "Formation of Squad" section).

• Give a summary of the drill taught and mistakes committed.

At the end of the day, MOI is a guide for you to teach or revise with your cadets the relevant knowledge. You should figure out the teaching methods you are most comfortable with and use it.

Body Language

• Give everyone eye contact when talking --- that's how you connect with people

• Give loud and clear instructions; if you are unsure if those at the third row can hear you, ASK.

• Eg: "Can everyone hear me? Those at the back?"

• Emphasise the important points with your eyes, hands and voice. Try not to be a robot --- engage your audience

• Eg: "Please take note of this very common mistake..."

Teaching Methodology

• Teach in an orderly, sequenced manner to ensure the the learning pace is suitable for your squad. Organise your content beforehand (Refer to Annex 2)

• Slow down and repeat (if needed). Check with the squad constantly whether they understand your teaching.

• Eg: " Is everybody clear on .......?" OR "Do you need me to repeat?"

• Use proper drill terms when teaching (don't be afraid to show off additional knowledge);

• Speak in short, clear sentences for easy comprehension by the squad

• Try not to stammer or pause for too long

• Lastly, chill. Don't pressure yourself too much and just keep your cool. Only when you relax can you reach your true potential. Be yourself.