Drill is governed by Air Force Manual 36-2203, Drill and Ceremonies. By the end of the second semester, first-year cadets should be able to perform the 30-Step Drill Sequence described below. Second-, third- and fourth-year cadets should be able to command a flight through the 30-Step Drill Sequence.

FORMING AND SIZING THE FLIGHT

Before conducting any drill, form and size the flight using the following commands:

FALL IN (Line Formation)

Right, FACE

With the exception of the Element Leader and the Guide, if you are taller than the cadet in front of you, tap them on the shoulder and move forward.

Right, FACE

With no exceptions, if you are taller than the cadet in front of you, tap them on the shoulder and move forward.

Left, FACE

Once again, with the exception of the Element Leader and the Guide, if you are taller than the cadet in front of you, tap them on the shoulder and move forward.

COVER

Count, OFF

Left, FACE

REPORTING IN/OUT

At the beginning and end of the drill sequence, you must report to the examiner/reviewing officer.

• Reporting In. Salute the examiner/reviewing officer and say:

Sir/Ma’am, (A, B, etc) Flight reporting in for the 30-step drill sequence. We will be performing in accordance with Air Force Manual 36-2203. Request permission to use your drill pad, sir/ma’am.

• Reporting Out. Salute the examiner/reviewing officer and say:

Sir/Ma’am, (A, B, etc) Flight reporting out of the 30-step drill sequence. We were performing in accordance with Air Force Manual 36-2203. Request permission to exit your drill pad, sir/ma’am.

30-STEP DRILL SEQUENCE

1. FALL IN (size the flight)

2. Open Ranks, MARCH

3. Ready, FRONT

4. Close Ranks, MARCH

5. Present, ARMS (report in)

6. Order, ARMS

7. Parade, REST

8. Flight, ATTENTION

9. Left, FACE

10. About, FACE*

11. Forward, MARCH

12. Right Flank, MARCH

13. Left Flank, MARCH

14. Column Right, MARCH

15. Forward, MARCH

16. To the Rear, MARCH

17. To the Rear, MARCH

18. Column Right, MARCH

19. Forward, MARCH

20. Eyes, RIGHT

21. Ready, FRONT

22. Column Right, MARCH

23. Forward, MARCH

24. Change Step, MARCH

25. Column Right, MARCH

26. Forward, MARCH

27. Flight, HALT*

28. Left, FACE

29. Right Step, MARCH

30. Flight, HALT

a.    Present, ARMS

b.    Report Out

c.    Order, ARMS

d.    FALL OUT

* Optional: COVER