Missouri Wing Hosts First Drill Training Event

Almost 50 Missouri Wing cadets signed up to participate in Missouri Wing's first Drill Training event -- held in conjunction with yesterday's in-person Commander's Call at the Missouri National Guard's Ike Skelton Training Site at Jefferson City, MO.

Nothing develops teamwork better than practicing and performing coordinated movements as a unit. Drill is a skill that teaches all the elements of followership – immediate response to orders, attention to detail, complying with specific direction, and the importance of teamwork. Drill allows an individual to progress from the simple (e.g., individual drill movements) to the complex (e.g., flight or squadron drill). Learning to follow is the beginning of leadership.

Drill also allows an emerging leader the opportunity to lead by example, as an element leader or guide might, and to coach and mentor others. Drill is a skill that cadets start to learn the day they join CAP and continue learning and adding skills and knowledge throughout their CAP career.

This was an outstanding opportunity for Missouri Wing cadets to hone their drill skills and, hopefully, bring these skills back to their home units. Look for more drill training events in the future!