Drill Scouting is an active outdoor movement but there are times when some formality and ceremony is used. Ceremonies usually involve some simple drill, and the orders will be given by the Skipper or another Leader. Most Sea Scout meetings and events (eg. Regattas, competitions, prize givings etc.) will start with “Fall In” and finish with “Dismiss”. Not all ceremonies are the same in every Troop, and the traditions of your Troop may be slightly different to the descriptions given below.
The Drill At Ease Standing up straight, hands held behind your lower back and feet slightly apart. Alert Standing up straight, hands down by your sides, and feet together. You should be facing forward and quietly waiting for the next instruction. To move from At Ease to Alert you move the left foot. Right turn or Left turn Standing at alert at the command turn smoothly ninety degrees to the left or right and finish standing at Alert. About Turn Standing at alert at the command turn smoothly one hundred and eighty degrees to the right (to face the opposite direction) and finish up at Alert. Fall In Gather together with your Watch in line, standing At Ease. Wait quietly for the next instruction. Dismiss Usually given at the end of a meeting or gathering. Standing at “Alert” at the command, turn right, salute and
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