PATHFINDER DRILL MANUAL

YOUTH MINISTRIES DEPARTMENT

Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division

Seventh-day Adventist Church

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 CONTENTS

CHAPTER REFERENCE TITLE PAGE

FORWARD 7

INTRODUCTION 8

1 DEFINITIONS 9

2 MV HONOUR REQUIREMENTS 11

3 NEW DIRCETIONS – BASIC DRILL 13

REQUIREMENTS

4 THE INSTRUCTOR 14

5 TEACHING TECHNIQUES 14

6 WORDS OF COMMAND 16

7 FORMATIONS WITHIN THE CLUB 17

8 SIZING THE CLUB 19

800 SIZING 19

801 SIZING THE CLUB TO PARADE 20

IN SEPARATE GROUPS OF

BOYS AND GIRLS

9 DRILL AT THE HALT 21

900 ATTENTION 21

901 STAND AT EASE 23

902 POSITION OF STAND AT EASE 24

903 STAND EASY 25

904 ATTENTION FROM STAND AT EASE 25

905 RIGHT DRESS 25

906 RIGHT TURN 26

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 907 LEFT TURN 27

908 ABOUT TURN 28

909 RIGHT INCLINE 29

910 LEFT INCLINE 30

911 CARRYING OF ARTICLES 31

912 REMOVE HEADDRESS 32

913 REPLACE HEADDRESS 32

914 DISMISSING THE CLUB 32

915 FALLING OUT OF RANKS 32

916 FALLING INDIVIDUALS IN 33

917 NUMBERING 33

918 CALLING THE ROLL: COLLECTING DUES 33

10 SALUTING

1000 COMPLIMENTS 34

1001 SALUTING AT THE MARCH PAST 35

1002 SALUTING TO THE FRONT 36

1003 SALUTING TO THE RIGHT AT THE HALT 36

1004 SALUTING TO THE LEFT AT THE HALT 37

1005 SALUTING ON THE MARCH 37

1006 EYES RIGHT 38

1007 EYES LEFT 39

1008 EYES FRONT 39

1009 PACES FORWARD 39

1010 PACES BACK 40

1011 SIDE PACES TO THE LEFT 40

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 1012 SIDE PACES TO THE RIGHT 40

1013 OPEN ORDER 41

1014 CLOSE ORDER 41

11 DRILL ON THE MARCH 42

1100 CADENCE 42

1101 LENGTHS OF PACE 42

1102 QUICK MARCH 42

1103 HALT 43

1104 MARKING TIME 43

1105 CHANGING STEP WHEN MARKING TIME 44

1106 HALTING FROM MARKING TIME 44

1107 QUICK MARK TIME ON THE MARCH 44

1108 CHANGING STEP OMN THE MARCH 44

1109 FORWARD 45

1110 LEFT TURN IN QUICK TIME 45

1111 RIGHT TURN IN QUICK TIME 45

1112 ABOUT TURN IN QUICK TIME 46

1113 WHEELING TO THE RIGHT 46

1114 WHEELING TO THE LEFT 47

1115 DOUBLING 48

1116 HALTING FROM MARCHING IN THE DOUBLE 49

1117 SLOW MARCH 49

1118 ORDERING A CLUB ON PARADE 50

1119 CHURCH PARADE 50

12 INSPECTIONS 51

1200 SUGGESTED INSPECTION PROCEDURE 51

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 1201 PATHFINDER CLUB FORMAL INSPECTION 52

1202 ITEMS ON INSPECTION SHEET 52

1203 INSPECTION OF PATHFINDERS AT FAIRS, PARADES 54

OR CAMPREES

13 FLAG AND GUIDON BEARERS 54

1300 THE PATHFINDER FLAG 54

1301 PRESENTING COLOURS 54

1302 AFTER THE SALUTE 55

1303 WITHOUT HOLSTER 55

14 GUIDON DRILL 55

1400 THE ORDER 55

1401 STAND EASY 56

1402 THE CARRY 56

1403 TO TURN TO THE ORDER POSITION FROM 57

THE CARRY

1404 PRESENT GUIDONS FROM THE ORDER 57

POSITION

1405 ORDER GUIDONS FROM THE PRESENT 58

POSITION

1406 PRESENT GUIDONS FROM THE CARRY 58

POSITION

1407 CARRY GUIDONS FROM THE PRESENT 59

POSITION

15 FLAG RULES AND ETIQUETTE 59

1500 DIGNITY OF THE FLAG 59

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16 SUGGESTED FLAG RAISING & LOWERING 63

CEREMONIES

1700 RAISING THE FLAG AT A CAMPOUT, 63

CAMPOREE OR FAIR

1701 LOWERING THE FLAG AT A CAMPOUT, 64

CAMPOREE OR FAIR

1702 A SPECIAL TWO FLAG RAISING CEREMONY 64

FOR CAMPOREES

OR FAIRS

1703 PRESENTATION OF CLUB FLAGS – 65

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING

THE RAISING OF THE TWO FLAGS

1704 A SPECIAL TWO FLAG CLOSING CEREMONY 66

FOR CAMPOREES

OR FAIRS

1705 OPENING & FLAG RAISING CEREMONY 67

FOR THE CLUB MEETINGS – FLAG ON A STAFF

1706 RETURN FLAG CEREMONY FOR CLUB 68

MEETINGS – FLAG ON A STAFF

1707 FLAG LOWERING CEREMONY AT CLUB 69

MEETINGS – FLAG POLE

1708 FLAG LOWERING CEREMONY AT CLUB 70

MEETINGS – FLAG POLE

17 PREPARING A PARADE GROUND 71

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 FOREWORD

The Pathfinder Club is one of the avenues of the Youth Ministries Department that instills
discipline in Pathfinders who are 10 to 15 years old. Drilling and marching is one of the key
activities of the Pathfinder Club. The Manual before you seeks to standardize drilling and
marching in the Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division territory. It is a revised edition of the
former Eastern-Africa Division Pathfinder Drill Manual. We hope that many clubs and
leaders will use this manual to entrench a culture of order and well coordinated drilling and
marching in their entities.

We appreciate the spirit of sharing expertise that is represented by this publication. Special
thanks to all zealous Pathfinder leaders and Pathfinders who have contributed to this
project.

Busi Khumalo

Division Pathfinder Director

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 INTRODUCTION

The Pathfinder Club is interested in the individual development of junior youth especially in
their initiative and personality, and that they learn to stand tall and straight physically and
spiritually. Their individuality must not be supressed, but it is also important that all learn to
work together, play together, and live amiably together in the community.

Good sportsmanship, fairness, self-control, cooperation, regard for the right of others, and
loyalty, may be taught through stories and sermons, but carefully selected group activities in
a Pathfinder Club can greatly strengthen the process. Pathfinders learn quickly by doing, and
while they appreciate discipline and order, they prefer these in terms of marching feet
rather than in orders to sit still and be good.

Simple drill and marching are necessary for orderliness and for getting the Pathfinder into
position for various actives. Pathfinders drill is a game to be enjoyed and should be used
regularly at club meetings but should not be prolonged to the point that the Pathfinder tire
of it.

The instructions given in this outline are based on international Drill procedures and
modified to fit the needs of Pathfinder Clubs.

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 CHAPTER 1

DEFINITIONS

100 ATTENTION: Position of readiness.

101 – PRAYER ATTENTION: Position of attention with head dress removed, held in
right hand, and head bowed with eyes closed.

102 CADENCE: The number of paces per minute

103 CLUB: An organised group of pathfinders under Seventh-

Day Adventist Leadership.

104 COMPLIMENTS: “Hand” salutes or “Eyes- right” salutes.

106 COVER: An act by which a Pathfinder places self directly at the r

rear of another

107 DISMISS: Right turn, standard pause, then disassemble

108 DISTANCE: Distance between ranks or between files

109 DRESS: The act of taking up correct alignment or covering.

110 DRILL: Marching and manoeuvring as upon a parade square.

111 FALL IN: Taking up required positions.

112 FALL OUT: Individuals separating from formation

113 FALLING

INDIVIDUALS IN: Individuals returning to formation.

114 FILE: Pathfinders in a line following on another

115 - BLANK FILE: Vacant spot in a line of pathfinders.

116 FLANK: Right or left rank of a body of Pathfinders.

117 -DIRECTING FLANK: That flank by which a unit marches or dresses.

118 FORM: To group or regroup in ranks

119 FORMATION: A group of Pathfinders arranged in a certain order

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120 FRONT: Direction in which Pathfinders are facing.

121 GUIDE: Leading Pathfinder on opposite flank to the marker

122 HALT: Moving into a position of attention

123 INWARDS TURN: The respective parties turn left or right to face each other

124 INCLINE: To face or move in 45o from the front

125 INTERVAL: Distance between two pathfinders

126 LINE: Pathfinders in rank or abreast

127 MARK TIME: Marching on the spot

128 MARKER: Pathfinder at head of first rank

129 ORDER: Distance, between ranks.

130 - OPEN- Increased distance between ranks

131 - CLOSE- Normal distance between ranks

132 PACE: Measure of distance from heel to heel

133 PARADE MARSHALL: One who commands parade movements

134 PATHFINDER: Any duly inducted youth age ten through fifteen.

135 PAUSE: Standard pause

136 RANK: A line of pathfinders side by side or abreast

137 ROLL: List of Pathfinders

138 SALUTE: See Compliments

139 STAND AT EASE: Intermediate position between attention and stand easy

140 STAND EASY: Position of relaxation while in formation

141 STANDARD PAUSE: One second, two beats or two paces

142 STEP: A normal Pathfinder pace

143 -CHANGE- To change step while marching or marking time

144 TIME: See Cadence

145 -DOUBLE- 180 paces per minute

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146 -MARK- 120 paces per minute

147 -QUICK- 120 paces per minute

148 -SLOW- 60 paces per minute

CHAPTER 2

MV HONOUR REQUIREMENTS

200 DRILLING AND MARCHING

REFERENCES: Pathfinder Drill Manual

Pathfinder Staff Training Book

1. List seven objectives of drill.

2. Define: a. Cadence f. Formation
b. Column g. Interval
c. Cover h. Line
d. File i. Pace
e. Flank j. Rank

3. Explain to compare and contrast the actions in each group:

a. Attention, Stand at Ease, and Stand Easy

b. Mark time, Quick Time, Slow time and Double time

c. Hand Salute and Eyes Right

d. Right (left) Flank, and column Right (left). Flank of direction

4. Demonstrate ability to properly execute the following basic movements:

a. Attention g. Eyes Right & Left

b. Stand Easy h. Right Turn

c. Stand at Ease i. Left Turn

d. Right Dress j. About Turn

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 e. Prayer Attention k. Fall Out

F. Hand Salute

5. Demonstrate ability to properly execute:

a. Mark Time d. Left Wheel

b. Quick March e. Change Step

c. Right Wheel f. Halt

6. Explain and demonstrate how to use, display and care for the National Flag,

Including how to properly fold it.

7. With a unit (or selected flag guard) formally raised and lowered the National Flag

At a summer camp ceremony, a special Pathfinder meeting, Pathfinder Day

Camporee, or some similar programme or ceremony. Also demonstrate posting

The National and Pathfinder Flags.

201 ADVANCED DRILLING AND MARCHING

1. Have earned the honour in Drilling and Marching

2. With a unit Guidon, demonstrate the six basic positions:
a. Order Guidon d. Salute at Carry
b. Carry Guidon e. Present Guidon
c. Salute at Order f. Raised Guidon
3. Demonstrate your ability to know how and when to use the guidon’s
Basic positions during all drill commands.
4. Be a member of an active drill team that has performed at least twice in
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5. Demonstrate ability to keep in step with the drill team and to move as a
Part of it at all times.
6. As member of a drill team do four fancy (precision) drill routines, at least
one of which includes combination commands.
7. Command a drill team of at least four people, putting the team through
basic manoeuvres, starting directional commands on the proper foot, and
distinguishing between preparatory commands and commands of
execution.

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 8. Command an entire Pathfinder club in at least ten basic drill movements.

CHAPTER 3

NEW DIRECTORS – BASIC DRILL REQUIREMENTS

Set out below for the convenience of new Directors and drill instructors are the basic drill
requirements for the functioning of a Pathfinder Club. Extra Drill movements and more
instruction in marching can be added as you desire.

The important thing to remember is to take your drill seriously and perform it to the best of
your ability and expect the same from your Pathfinders.

BASIC DRILL REFERENCE/PAGE

Attention

Stand At Ease

Right Dress

Right Turn

Left Turn

Quick March

Halt

Flag Raising and Lowering Ceremonies

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 CHAPTER 4

THE INSTRUCTOR

A. Since example is usually imitated, the correct bearing of an instructor at all times is
of paramount importance.
B. When drilling a unit he must stand still and correctly to attention. Exaggerated
movements of the body, head and arms are unnecessary.
C. When necessary to move, he should turn and march correctly and smartly, as he
would demonstrate. Wandering after the unit being drilled creates a bad example.
D. Demonstrations must be correct. When demonstrating movements with a Guidon
or Flag, the demonstration must be given with the article in question.
E. The Dress and turnout of the instructor must always be of the highest standard.
F. The instructor shall set and maintain a high standard of drill and discipline. This can
be achieved by his personal example of skill and discipline and by adopting a fair and
firm attitude.

CHAPTER 5

TEACHING TECHNIQUES

A. Human nature being what it is, two things are necessary

- First, the goodwill and skill of the instructor;
- Second, since drill is not easy, ability on the part of the instructor to develop the
unit to its maximum potential.
B. The unit will be quick to note the instructor’s standard and set theirs by his. They will
be quick to sum up his character. Thought a unit can and should laugh with their
instructor, there must never be over-familiarity. The unit will work with you and you
can develop them as long as your skill as an instructor is greater than theirs, and the
activity is pleasurable to them. Give praise and credit where it is due. Do not press a
unit beyond its ability and capacity. Your object will be to help the unit drill as well as
they can; to teach them to be as well-disciplined as you are.
C. Short rests must be given between exercises especially in the early stages of
training. When a unit is stood at ease for a physical rest during drill instruction, the
instructor can maintain mental activity by questioning on the subject matter of the
lesson or previous lessons.
D. Pathfinders under instruction must not be allowed to remain in a strained position
during demonstrations, questions or explanations. To overcome this, the unit can be
ordered to “Stand-easy”.

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 The unit should always be in the starting position for the next phase before the
instructor starts that phase, and then they are given the command “Stand-easy”. On
the command “Stand-easy” the unit relax in the position they were in when the
command was given. “Stand-easy” is cancelled by the command, “Squad” or
“Company” or “Pathfinders”; the unit will then resume the position they held before
“stand-easy” was given.
E. The instructor, when correcting faults, should never generalise. Be specific.
Individual correction will be necessary occasionally, but it is best to use as examples,
yourself and good performing Pathfinder members to demonstrate correct
procedure.
F. Should an instructor make a mistake in his instruction he will gain prestige by
admitting such a mistake and correcting it immediately or on the next drill parade.
NEVER try to BLUFF.
G. Instructors must bear in mind that the most effective teaching is done through the
eye. A quick demonstration is worth far more than much talk and little action. The
instructor should therefore, develop a vocabulary of short, incisive words, with
which he may impress the unit of what is to be done, and then demonstrate it
smartly and concisely.
H. Conduct of the lesson: The lesson may be conducted by the instructor in two stages:

Stage 1

a. Outline the purpose of the position or movement to be taught.

b. Demonstrate and explain the position or movement, calling out the time.
c. Demonstrate and explain the first part of the movement
d. Practise the club on the first part of the movement.
e. Teach the second and each subsequent movement following the sequence
described in ‘c’ and ‘d’.

Stage 2

a. Practise the club in the complete movement, the instructor calling out the time.
b. Have the club carry out the complete movement calling out the time, until
uniformity is achieved.
c. Practise the club in the complete movement, the club calling the time to
themselves.

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 CHAPTER 6

WORDS OF COMMAND

A. A good regular word of command will do as much as anything to produce good drill.
All Pathfinder leaders should be coached, practised and developed in this by the
instructor. Such a word of command does not come of its own accord; it needs both
practice and development before successful drilling of a unit can be achieved.
B. The word of command must be clearly understood by unit. Words of command are
divided into cautionaries, e.g. “about”; executives, e.g. “turn”. The executive must be
sharp, and of a higher pitch than the cautionary. The cautionaries must be given very
clearly, so that the unit will have no problems to act on the executive part of the
command. Throughout this manual, words of command are enclosed in quotation
marks. The executives are shown in CAPITAL LETTERS.
C. Each particular word of command should show the same pause between cautions
and executive, each time it is given. The Pathfinder will learn quickly when to
anticipate the executive command when the pause is always the same.
D. Always give a word of command with the full power of your voice. A soft or
“confidential” word of command loses authority and leads to poor drill.
E. Remember that “LEFT” and “RIGHT” in calling t step are executive words of
command and they must be given crisply and sharply. A drawling intonation in these
words of command will produce a slovenly reaction. This applies to ALL executive
words of command.
F. “As you were” shall only be ordered when another word command cannot be used
to have a club adopt a previous position or to cancel an incorrect order before it has
been completed.
G. Calling Out The Time:

a. In the early stages of training, the club shall call out the time when executing the
drill movements.
b. To warn the club that the time is to be called out, the instructor is to precede the
command for the movement by the cautionary command “call out the time”.
c. As an example, on the command “call out the time, right TURN”, the club:
i) Execute the first movement of the turn on the executive order and
simultaneously calls out ONE;
ii) On completing the first movement calls TWO, THREE while observing
the standard pause; and
iii) When executing the final movement simultaneously calls out ONE.
H. Word of Command:

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The following commands are given on the foot as indicated:

COMMAND FOOT
Halt Left
Slow March Left
Mark Time, (When marching) Left
Forward Left
Right Turn Right
Change Step Left or Right
Eyes Right, Eyes Front, Eyes Left Left
About Turn Right
Left Turn Left
Slow March from Quick March Right
Double March from Quick March Left
Quick March from Double March Right

CHAPTER 7

FORMATIONS WITHIN THE CLUB

A. As soon as practicable after organisation of a Pathfinder Club, members shall be

instructed on formations. These formations are essential to maintain control and
to ensure uniformity throughout drill training.
B. On the command, “form up/fall in”, a group of five or less Pathfinders shall form
a single rank; six to nine Pathfinders in two ranks. They shall be dressed at arm’s
length from length from the right, covering off from front to rear with one pace
between ranks.

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 CHAPTER 8

SIZING THE CLUB

800 SIZING

Sizing is done to enable the Pathfinders to know in which order to fall in. The

Smallest Pathfinders are in the centre and the counsellors at the rear of the column.

The markers will be preselected and will be the tallest Pathfinder by boy and girl. To

Sizes a group, the following commands are given:

a. “Marker”. The designated boy marker will march onto the parade ground and
halt three paces in front of the Director. The marker will remain standing at
“Attention”.
b. “Tallest on the right”, shortest on the left, girls rear rank, in single ranks – SIZE”.
The girl marker will fall in one pace behind the boy marker and Pathfinders will
march on to the parade ground and form up on the left of the markers and
arrange themselves according to size, and remain in the attention position,
supervised by the Director.
c. “Marker, stand fast”: front rank, right; rear rank, “Left TURN”. The marker
remains facing front, while the front and rear ranks turn.
d. “Form three ranks, Quick – MARCH”. Marker stands still, the rare rank wheels to
the right and follows the front rank. Under the direction of the director, each
Pathfinder moves into the centre, rear or front rank as he/she arrives in position.
Each Pathfinder, when in position, will turn to the front and remain at
“Attention”. Adjustments to the left flank, in the creation of blank files, will be
made during dressing.

COMMON FAULTS:

a. Talking during sizing in single rank.

b. Slovenly movements on the march
c. Confusion at the point where the Pathfinder moves into the rank allotted to
him/her.

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“FALL IN”

FALL IN

“FORM THREE RANKS, QUICK MARCH”

801 SIZING THE CLUB TO PARADE IN SEPARATE GROUPS OF BOYS AND GIRLS:

When it is customary for Pathfinder Clubs to march in separate groups i.e. male and

Female; the method of sizing the club is as follows; orders are for both boys and

Girls groups:

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a. “Marker” The designated marker will march onto the parade ground and halt
three paces in front of the Director. The marker will remain standing at
“Attention”.
b. “Tallest on the right, shortest on the left, in single rank – size”. The Pathfinders
will march on to the parade ground and form up on the left of the marker and
arrange themselves according to size, and remain in the attention position,
supervised by the Director.
c. “Pathfinders, NUMBER”. The Pathfinders number from right to left. The Director
will make sure that the Pathfinders know their numbers.
d. “Odd numbers one pace forward, even numbers one pace step back – MARCH”.
The Pathfinders will take a pace forward or to the rear, in accordance with their
numbers.
e. “Marker, STAND FAST”. Odd numbers to the right even numbers to the left, Right
and Left – TURN”. All turn as directed, except the marker, who remains facing the
front.
f. “From three ranks, Quick-March”.
The rear rank wheels to the right and follows the front rank. Under the direction
of the Director, each Pathfinder moves into the centre, rear or front rank as
he/she arrives in position. Each Pathfinder, when in position, will turn to the
front and remain at “attention”. Adjustments to the left flank, in the creation of
blank files, will be made during dressing.

CHAPTER 9

DRILL AT THE HALT

900 ATTENTION:
Order: “Pathfinders, Atten – TION”

The position of “Attention” is one of readiness in expectation of a word

command. Exactness in this position is important and, therefore, Pathfinders
should not be at “attention” longer than necessary.

The following position is adopted sharply:

a. Place the heels together and in line.

b. Feet turned out to an angle of 30 degrees.
c. Knees braced.
d. Body erect with the weight evenly between the balls of the feet and heels.

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 e. Shoulders level, and squared to the front.
f. Arms hanging straight from the shoulders, elbows closed to the sides.
g. Wrists straight.
h. Hands closed, (not clenched); back of the fingers lightly touching the thighs.
i. Thumbs straight and to the front
j. Head up; eyes open, steady, and looking their own height.
k. No part of the body strained.

Position of feet at “ATTENTION”

Common Faults:

a. A strained and exaggerated position causing breathing to be restrained.

b. Unsteadiness caused by not being correctly balanced on both feet.
c. Feet and body not square to the front, heels not closed and in line.
d. Arms bent, elbows pulled back.
e. Wrist crooked.
f. Feet not correct angle of 30 degrees.

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 g. Scraping the feet on the ground.
h. Raising on the toes and clicking the heels.
i. Hopping or leaving the ground with both feet at once.
j. Hands moving forward.

901 STAND AT EASE:

“Order: Pathfinders, stand at – EASE”

The following position is adopted sharply:

a. Keeping the right foot still and the leg braced back,
b. Bend the left knee; carry the left foot sharply to the left so that the feet are 20 – 30
cms (8- 12 inc) apart, depending on the size of the pathfinder, heels still in line, and
feet at the same relative angle as in “Attention”.
c. Transfer the weight of the body evenly over two feet.
d. At the same time bring the arms behind the back, keeping them straight, and place
the back of the right hand in the palm of the left, thumbs crossed, fingers and hands
straight and pointing towards the ground or floor.

NOTE: When a book or any articles are being carried on a parade the arms will be held to
the side as for “Attention”. The book or other such items which can be carried in one
hand will be carried by the left. If articles are only carried in the left hand, the right arm
must remain at the side as for the position of “Attention”. The right arm is free to swing
while marching.

Position of feet at “STAND AT EASE”.

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 Common Faults:

a. Failure to carry foot off 20-30 cms? (8-12 ins) and not square to left.
b. Not maintain the angle of the foot, and heels not in line.
c. Movement of right foot and consequent loss of dressing.
d. Bending forward during movement.
e. Flapping the arms.
f. Bending the right knee.

902 POSITION OF STAND AT EASE:

The “Stand at Ease” is an intermediate position between “Attention” and “Stand Easy”. It
allows no relaxation but can be maintained for a longer time than “Attention” without
strain.

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903 STAND EASY:

Order: “Pathfinders, Stand- EASY”

The head, body and limbs are relaxed.

Clothing and equipment may be adjusted.

Pathfinders shall not move feet and talk.

NB!! DOES NOT MEAN SITTING DOWN.

On the command “PATHFINDERS” the Pathfinders will immediately resume the

Position of “Stand at Ease”.

The position as “Stand EASY “is ordered when it is desirable to permit Pathfinders to

Relax. This command is only given when the club is in the position of “Stand at Ease”,

“Stand easy”.

Common Faults:

a. Moving the feet, resulting in losing dressing.

b. Slouching and talking

904 ATTENTION FROM STAND EASY:

On the command, “PATHFINDERS”, the pathfinders will brace up, and adopt the

‘Stand at ease’ position. On the command “Attention”,

a. Bend the left knee and bring the left foot to the position of “Attention”; and
b. At the same time bring the arms and hands to the position of “Attention”.

905 RIGHT DRESS:

Order: “Pathfinders, Right – Dress”

“Eyes – Front”

a. The right hand Pathfinder in each rank stands fast.

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 b. The remainder turn their head and eyes to the RIGHT, keep their shoulders
square to the front, and at the same time;
c. The front rank will raise the RIGHT arm to a horizontal position to the RIGHT,
hand closed, back of hand uppermost. (Where Pathfinders are close together
prior to dressing, the arm should be raised IN FRONT of the Pathfinder on the
RIGHT, and then drawn back to the correct position).
d. Pause for the count of ONE, TWO, THREE, ONE, and all except the marker than
dress by taking short sharp paces until each can see the lower portion of the face
of the Pathfinder two away, and until the RIGHT hand is just touching the
shoulder of the Pathfinder on his/her RIGHT.
e. The right hand Pathfinder of the centre and rear ranks place themselves the
correct distance of one arm’s length from the pathfinder in front.
f. Each Pathfinder of the centre and rear ranks align themselves until each can see
the lower portion of the face of the Pathfinder two positions away; and cover off
correctly by glancing out of the corner of the eyes at the person in front of them.
g. On the command, “Eyes – FRONT”, the head and eyes are napped to the front, at
the same time the arm is cut away to the side, under control and without
slapping the thigh.

COMMON FAULTS:

a. Jumping forward with both feet off the ground at once.

b. Feet and shoulders not held square to the front.
c. Leaning backwards or forwards from the hips when taking up the dressing.
d. Bending at the waist when moving the feet.
e. Incorrect distance, interval and covering.
f. Slapping the thigh with the hand in “Eyes Front”.
g. Right arm not shoulder height

906 RIGHT TURN:

Order: “Pathfinder, Right-TURN”

A. Keeping both the knees straight, turn through 90 degrees to the RIGHT, on the
RIGHT heel and the ball of the LEFT foot, raising the LEFT heel and the RIGHT toe
in doing so, keeping the weight of the body on the RIGHT foot. On completion of
the movement the RIGHT foot is flat on the ground, the LEFT leg on the rear with
the heel raised, and turned slightly inwards. Both knees braced back, and the
body in the position of attention, weight of the body on the right leg.
B. Bend the LEFT knee forward and bring the LEFT foot sharply to the RIGHT into
the position of “ATTENTION”.

This drill movement can be taught in two parts and is given as “Turning, by number,
Right Turn, - ONE”; and the movement is carried out as detailed in ‘A’.
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 “Pathfinders – TWO”; and the completion of the turn is carried our as detailed in ‘B’.

COMMON FAULTS:

a. The weight being put on the rear foot, allowing the heel of the forward foot to
move over the ground instead of pivoting.
b. Scraping the ball of the right foot over the ground, instead of lifting the toes.
c. Bending the knee of the pivot leg, and bending forward particularly during the
second movement.
d. Not making a square turn with the body and shoulders.
e. Moving the arms.
f. Kicking forward with the left foot.
g. Not bending the left knee forward.

907 LEFT TURN:

Order: “Pathfinders, Left – TURN”

A. Keeping both the knees straight turn through 90 degrees to the LEFT, on the LEFT
heel and the ball of the RIGHT foot, raising the RIGHT heel and the LEFT toe in doing
so, keeping the weight of the body on the LEFT foot. On completion of the
movement the LEFT foot is flat on the ground, the RIGHT leg to the rear with the
heel raised, and turned slightly inwards. Both knees braced back, and the body in the
position of “Attention”. Weight of the body on the left leg.
B. Bend the RIGHT knee forward and bring the RIGHT foot sharply to the LEFT into the
position of “Attention”.

This drill movement can be taught in two parts and is given as “Turning, by numbers,
Left Turn, - ONE”; and the movement is carried out as detailed in ‘B’.

COMMON FAULTS:

a. The weight being put on the rear foot, allowing the heel of the forward to move over
the ground instead of pivoting.
b. Scraping the ball of the left foot over the ground, instead of lifting the toes.
c. Bending the knee of the pivot leg, and bending forward particularly during the
second movement.
d. Not making a square turn with the body and shoulders.
e. Moving the arms.
f. Kicking forward with the right foot.
g. Not bending the right knee forward.

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908 ABOUT TURN:

Order: “Pathfinders, About –TURN”

A. Keeping both the knees straight, turn through 180 degrees to the RIGHT, on the
RIGHT heel and the ball of the LEFT foot, raising the LEFT foot, raising the LEFT heel
and the RIGHT toe in doing so, keeping the weight of the body on the RIGHT foot. On
completion of the movement the RIGHT foot is flat on the ground, the LEFT leg to
the rear with the heel raised, and turn slightly inwards. Both knees braced back, and
the body in the position of “Attention”.
B. Bend the LEFT knee and bring the LEFT foot sharply to the RIGHT into the position of
“Attention”.
This drill movement can be taught in two parts and is given as: “Turning, By
numbers, About Turn, - ONE”; and the movement is carried out as detailed in ‘A’.

“Pathfinders – TWO”, and the completion of the turn is carried out as detailed in ‘B’.

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 COMMON FAULTS:

a. The weight being put on the rear foot; allowing the heel of the forward foot to
move over the ground instead of pivoting.
b. Scraping the ball of the right foot over the ground, instead of lifting the toes.
c. Bending the knee of the pivot leg, and bending forward particularly during the
second movement.
d. Not making a square turn with the body and shoulders.
e. Moving the arms
f. Kicking forward with the left foot.
g. Loosing balance.

909 RIGHT INCLINE:

Order: “Pathfinders, Right in-cline”

A. Keeping both the knees straight, turn through 45 degrees to the RIGHT, on the
RIGHT heel and the ball of the LEFT foot, raising the LEFT heel and the RIGHT toe in
doing so, keeping the weight of the body on the RIGHT foot. On completion of the

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 movement the RIGHT foot is on the ground, the LEFT leg to the rear with the heel
raised, and turned slightly inwards. Both knees braced back, and the body in the
position of “Attention”.
B. Bend the LEFT knee forward and bring the LEFT foot sharply to the RIGHT into the
position of “Attention”.

This drill movement can be taught in two parts and is given as, “Turning, by numbers,
Right Incline, - ONE”, and the movement is carried out as detailed in ‘A’.

“Pathfinders – TWO”, and the completion of the turn is carried out as detailed in ‘B’.

COMMON FAULTS:

a. The weight being put on the rear foot; allowing the heel of the forward foot to move
over the ground instead of pivoting.
b. Scraping the ball of the right foot over the ground, instead of lifting the toes.
c. Bending the knee of the pivot leg, and bending forward particularly during the
second movement.
d. Not making a square turn with the body and shoulders.
e. Moving the arms.

910 LEFT INCLINE: Order: “Pathfinder’s, left in-CLINE”

A. Keeping both the knees straight, turn through 45 degrees to the LEFT, on the LEFT
heel and the ball of the RIGHT foot, raising the RIGHT heel and the LEFT toe in doing
so, keeping the weight of the body on the LEFT foot. On completion of the
movement the LEFT foot is flat on the ground, the RIGHT leg to the rear with the
heel raised, and turned slightly inwards. Both knees braced back, and the body in the
position of “Attention”.
B. Bend the RIGHT knee forward and bring the RIGHT foot sharply to the LEFT into the
position of “Attention”.

This drill movement can be taught in two parts and is given as: “Turning By numbers, left
turn, - ONE”, and the movement is carried out as detailed in ‘A’.

“Pathfinders – TWO”, and the completion of the turn is carried out as detailed in ‘B’.

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 Common Faults:

a. The weight being put on the rear foot, allowing the heel of the forward foot to move
over the ground instead of pivoting.
b. Scraping the ball of the left foot over the ground, instead of lifting the toes.
c. Bending the knee of the pivot leg, and bending forward particularly during the
second movement.
d. Not making a square turn with the body and shoulders.
e. Moving the arms.

911 CARRYING OF ARTICLES:

A. If an article is carried, it shall be carried in the left hand. When marching the left arm
is not swung.
B. When carrying articles, to adopt the position of:
a. Attention: the arms remain at the side.
b. Stand at Ease: the left arm shall remain at the side, the right hand moves to the
back, as for the stand at Ease position, and the feet 20 – 30 cms (8-12 ins) apart.
c. Stand Easy: Same as for the Stand at Ease.

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912 REMOVE HEADDRESS:

A. On the command, “Remove Headdress/Men Uncover by numbers – ONE”, bring

the right hand to the head by the shortest route and grasp the peak of the
headdress at the centre between the thumb and fingers.
B. On the command, Pathfinders – TWO”, resume the position of “Attention” by
bringing the right hand to the side by the shortest route.
C. On the command, “Remove – HEADDRESS” or “Let us read and Pray”, the two
movements are combined. The standard pause shall be observed between the
movements.
D. This order applies only to male Pathfinders.

913 REPLACE HEADDRESS:

A. On the command, “Replace Headdress/Men Cover by numbers – ONE”, replace

the headdress using both hands to position headdress correctly.
B. On the command, “TWO”, resume the position of “Attention”.
C. On the command, “Replace – HEADDRESS” or “AMEN”, the two movements for
replacing headdress by numbers are combined during a count of six.

914 DISMISSING THE CLUB:

A. The command “Dismiss” signifies the end of a parade, period of instruction, etc.
The club shall be in line and at “Attention” when dismissed.
B. On the command “Dis –MISS”, the club shall:
a. Turn, right,
b. Observe the standard pause,
c. March forward three paces, disassemble and move from the place of
parade.

915 FALLING OUT OF RANKS:

A. The command “Fall Out” shall be used when an individual(s) is called out of the
club.
B. On the command “Fall-OUT”, the pathfinder ordered shall come to “Attention”,
take a short pace forward, 30 cm (12)”, move off direct to his/her front to
whatever position has been designated, i.e. two paces from the Director, or to
wherever directed.

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916 FALLING INDIVIDUALS IN:

On the command “Fall – IN”, the individual(s) march (es) to his/her former position by the
shortest route, direct from the rear, and assumes the same position as the remainder of the
unit.

917 NUMBERING

A. Numbering is used to designate individuals in the club.

B. On the command “Pathfinders – NUMBER”, the front rank only shall number off
from the right to left, the right-hand Pathfinder, calling out ONE, and the next TWO,
and so on. The head and eyes remain still. The head no pause between numbers.
C. Each Pathfinder in the centre and rear rank determines his number by taking the
number of the front rank Pathfinder he is covering.
D. When an error in numbering occurs, the command “As You Were”, may be ordered
followed by the last correct number called out. The Pathfinder so designated repeats
his number and the drill of numbering continues. The command “As You Were,
Pathfinders – NUMBER”, may be ordered and the club will renumber from the
beginning.

918 CALLING THE ROLL: COLLECTING DUES:

Director: “Counsellors, Atten –TION. Quick MARCH

Counsellors: Fall into line before the Deputy Director (Secretary) to receive unit
Report cards

Director: “Pathfinders, Stand EASY. Counsellors, About TURN. Quick MARCH”

Counsellors: Return to units, check attendances, collects dues. When each unit is
Ready Counsellors fall into line again before the Deputy Director and
Return cards and dues. “Counsellors, About TURN. To units, Quick
MARCH”.

Director: Makes any necessary announcements about coming fixtures;

Rearrangement of personnel of units, election of new captains
Or counsellors; presentation of Adventist Youth Honour certificates
Earned, etc.

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Director: “Pathfinders, break off and be seated”. Director introduces Guest
Speaker. During the ten minute talk, Pathfinders should give
Courteous attention to the speaker, and there should be absolutely
No talking among themselves.

CHAPTER 10

SALUTING

In general, Pathfinders shall render the courtesy of saluting in the following

Circumstances and situations:

1000 COMPLIMENTS:

A. General: Instructors shall impress upon Pathfinders the importance

Of paying compliments. The common method used is the salute.
B. Methods: The method of paying a compliment by an individual or group
may vary depending upon:
a. The occasion,
b. The dress worn by the individual paying the compliment.
C. When to Pay a Compliment: Compliments shall be paid to the
following persons or on the following occasions:
a. Members of Reigning Foreign Families; Prime Ministers, Premiers,
Presidents, and Chiefs of State of Commonwealth and Foreign
Countries.
b. The Governors General of Commonwealth countries, states and
Territories and all commissioned officers.
c. When the National Anthems of Foreign Countries are played.
d. When the National Flag is raised or lowered.
e. When the last Post and Revelle are sounded.
f. Receiving or handing back a Flag from/ to a staff member.
g. At a funeral when the hearse or coffin passes.
h. When the National Flag of a Nation passes.
i. At the discretion of the Director. (e.g. during inspection)
j. National Anthems: The procedure for Pathfinder personnel in
attendance when National Anthems are played is as follows:
i) All shall stand.
ii) Spectators in uniform, not in a formed group,
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 of National Anthems. The salute shall commence with
the playing of the first note of music and shall be cut
away at the end of the last note.
iii) Formed Pathfinder groups shall be called to
“Attention”, and the officer or man in charge shall
salute.
Hand saluting will only be carried out if the pathfinder is in uniform and wearing a
headdress.

1001 SALUTING AT THE MARCH PAST:

During a march past only the club Director will hand salute. All Pathfinders and staff
except right hand marker will adopt the “Eyes Right/Left”. The colour bearers and
guidon bearers will present Colours/Guidons.

The order given is “Eye – RIGHT/Left”. On this command the Director will hand
salute, the bearers will present colours/guidons and the Pathfinders will carry out
the order.

The order is given 6 paces before passing the reviewing area. The salute and the
position is held until the last number of the club have reached a position 6 paces
past the reviewing area.

The order then given is, “Eyes – FRONT”. On this order the Director or leading staff
members will break the hand salute, the colour/guidon bearers will return to the
former positions as well as the column of Pathfinders. This order is to be given by a
staff member marching at the rear of the club and when he is 6 paces past the
reviewing area.

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 The line of March in front of the reviewing area will be at least 6 paces distant.

1002 SALUTING TO THE FRONT AT THE HALT:

Order: “Pathfinders to the Front – SALUTE”

A. The RIGHT arm is kept straight, and raised sideways, palm of the hand forward,
fingers extended and together, thumb close to the forefinger. In the instant the
arm becomes horizontal, bend the elbow; with the upper are steady bring the
hand to the head palm out, so that the tip of the forefinger is one inch over the
RIGHT eye. In this position the upper arm is horizontal and at right angles to the
right side, the forearm, wrist and fingers in one straight line.
B. The right hand is cut down to the attention position forcing the elbow to the
front and straightening the arm; the fingers are curled, and the muscles of the
forearm are flexed during the downward travel to the position of “Attention”.

This drill movement can be taught in two parts and is given as “SALUTING by
numbers, Salute to the front, - ONE”, and the movement is carried out as
detailed in ‘A’.

Common Faults:

a. Leaning to the left, straining the muscles, leaning backwards, holding the chin up,
or forcing the head forward.
b. Elbow forward, forearm, wrist and fingers not in a straight line
c. Hand too high or too for over towards the centre of the forehead.
d. Hand tilted forward, fingers not together.
e. Sliding the hand up in front of the face.
f. Dropping the hand before dropping elbow.
g. Moving the body and the left arm.
h. Flipping the right hand to the rear before resuming the position of “Attention”.
i. Hand should not make noise.

1003 SALUTING TO THE RIGHT AT THE HALT:

Order: “Pathfinders, Salute To the Right – SALUTE”

A. Turn the head and eyes 45 degrees to the RIGHT. In the same instant bring the hand
to the position as previously taught for saluting to the front except that the right
elbow, forearm, wrist and hand must be drawn slightly to the rear without turning
the body, so that the right eye can look along the palm of the right hand.

The eyes are to look:

1. Their own height from the ground.

2. Into the eyes of the Official Saluted.

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 3. Directly at the colour or flag being saluted.

B. Turn the head and eyes to the front. At the same time cut the right hand to the side.

This drill movement can be taught by numbers with the order: “SALUTING, by
numbers, Salute to the Right, - ONE”, “Pathfinders – TWO”.

C. Combine the two phases above, by counting ONE, TWO, THREE, ONE. Pathfinders
acting on ONE.

Common Faults:

a. Leaning forward, looking along the back of the hand or not looking the officer
squarely in the face.
b. Hand too high.
c. Left shoulder allowed to come forward
d. Bending the wrist.

1004 SALUTING TO THE LEFT AT THE HALT:

Order: “Pathfinders, Salute to the Left – SALUTE”

A. Turn the head and eyes 45 degrees to the LEFT. In the same instant bring the hand to
the position as previously taught for saluting the front; except that the right hand
must be pushed across to the left in order to adopt the correct position over the
right eye.
B. Turn the head and eyes to the front. At the same time cut the right hand to the side.
C. Combine the two phases by counting ONE, TWO, THREE, ONE, Pathfinders acting
only on ONE.

Common Faults:

a. Turning the shoulder to the left and allowing the right shoulder to drop forward.
b. Not allowing the right hand to move over to its correct position.
c. Dropping the wrist.
d. Bending the wrist.

1005 SALUTING ON THE MARCH:

During the duration of the salute on the march the left arm is held steady by the side
Throughout.

After completion of the salute the arms will then continue to swing as in the
movement for marching.

The command “Salute to the right/left, SALUTE”, is given as the left foot touches the
ground and the movement is carried out on the next beat of the left foot.

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1006 EYES RIGHT:

Order: “Pathfinders, Eyes – RIGHT”.

The executive word of command is given as the left foot touches the ground in quick
Time. The movement is carried out on the next beat of the left foot.

Turn the head and eyes to the right; the arms continue to swing. The next marker
(the pathfinder in front and on the right of the column) will look straight to the front
in order to maintain direction.

Common Faults:

a. Looking down.
b. Shortening the pace.
c. Fail to keep direction.
Position of “Eyes Right”

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1007 EYES LEFT:

Order: “Pathfinders, Eyes –LEFT”

The executive word of command is given as the left foot touches the ground in quick time.
The movement is carried out on the next beat of the left foot.

Turn the head and eyes to the left; the arms continue to swing. The left marker (the
Pathfinder in front and on the left of the column) will look straight to the front in order to
maintain direction.

Common Faults:

a. Looking down.
b. Shortening the pace.
c. Fail to keep direction.

1008 EYES FRONT:

Order: “Pathfinders, Eyes – FRONT”

The order is given as the left foot touches the ground and the movement is carried out on
the next beat of the left foot.

Common Faults:

a. Looking down.
b. Shortening the pace.
c. Fail to keep direction.

1009 PACES OR STEPS FORWARD:

Order: “Pathfinders …Paces Forward – MARCH”

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The movement is carried out in quick time, but with the arms held by the sides. Each rank
concerned will march forward the required number of paces called for, stepping with the
left foot first. Each pace to be 50 cms (20”).

Common Faults:

a. Taking too short a pace with the left foot.

b. Looking down at the ground.

1010 PACES BACK:

Order: “Pathfinders …Paces step back – MARCH”

The movement ids carried out in quick time but with the arms held by the sides. Each rank
concerned will march backward the required number of paces called for, stepping with the
left foot first. Each pace to be 50 cmx (20”).

Common Faults:

a. Taking too short a pace with the left foot.

b. Looking down at the ground.

1011 SIDE PACES TO THE LEFT:

Order: “Pathfinders… Paces Left Close – MARCH”

During the side pace other parts of the body will maintain the position of the “Attention”.

a. Bending the right knee.

b. Carry the right foot off to the right a distance of 30 cms (12”).
c. Raise the left heel approximately 21/1 cms (1”).
d. Bend the left knee and bring the left foot sharply to the right into the position of
“Attention”.

Common Faults:

a. Uneven paces causing loss of covering and dressing.

b. Failure to close heels at each pace.
c. A tendency to move to the right foot before the left has been placed firmly on the
ground.
d. Fail to count the steps.

1012 SIDE PACE TO THE RIGHT:

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Order: “Pathfinders,… Paces Right Close MARCH”

During the side pace other parts of the body will maintain the position of “Attention”
a. Bend the right knee.
b. Carry the right foot off to the right a distance of 30 cms (12).
c. Raise the left heel approximately 21/2 cms (1”).
d. Bend the knee and bring the left foot sharply to the right into the position of
“Attention”.

Common Faults:
a. Uneven paces causing loss of covering and dressing.
b. Failure to close heels at each pace.
c. A tendency to move the right foot before the left has been placed firmly on the
ground.
d. Fail to count the steps.

1013 OPEN ORDER:

Order: “Pathfinders, Open Order – MARCH”.

If in two ranks the rear rank will step back two paces, starting with the left foot. If in three
ranks, the rear rank will step back two paces and the front rank will step forward two paces,
starting with the left foot. Arms will be held steady by the side’s throughout the movement.
Each pace to be 50 cms (20”).

Common Faults:

a. Taking too short a pace with the left foot.

b. Looking down at the ground.
c. Starting with the right foot.

1014 CLOSE ORDER:

Order: “Pathfinders, Close Order – MARCH”

The rear rank will march forward two paces and the front of three ranks will step back two
paces, starting with the left foot. Arms will be held steady by the side throughout the
movement.

Common Faults:

a. Taking too short a pace with the left foot.

b. Looking down at the ground.
c. Starting with the right foot.

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DRILL ON THE MARCH

1100 CADENCE:

a. Paces to the minute in quick time – 120

b. Paces to the minute in slow time – 60
c. Paces to the minute in double time – 180

1101 LENGTH OF PACE:

a. Quick and slow time Juniors – 60 cms (24”)

Teens - 69 cms (27”)
Adults – 76 cms (30”)

b. Double time - 76 cms (30”)

c. Pace forward/ backward - 50 cms (20”)
d. Side pace - 30 cms (12”)

The length of pace must be adjusted to suit the smallest Pathfinder.

1102 QUICK MARCH:

Order: “Pathfinders, by the right, Quick – MARCH”

The Pathfinders will step off with the left foot, swinging the right arm forward and the
left arm to the rear, and march straight to his/her front unless otherwise directed,
keeping direction by the right.

While marching:

a. The heel must strike the ground first, the weight then coming forward over the ball
of the foot as the moving leg passes the stationary leg. Every pace, including the first,
will be 60 cms.
b. Each leg must be swung forward naturally in a straight line.
c. The arms must be swung freely and straight from the front to rear, reaching the
extremity of their swing each time the heel comes to the ground.

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 d. By locking the thumb over the second joint of the forefinger the arms and wrists will
be kept straight and swung from the shoulder, hands reaching as high as the belt of
the Pathfinder in front and as high as possible to the rear.
e. The hand will be closed but not clenched, thumbs leading.
f. The shoulders will be held square to the front.

Common Faults:

a. Flipping the forearm or hands across the body, either to the front or rear.
b. Bending the left knee when stepping off, thus taking a pace of less than 60 cms.
c. Taking a pace of more than 60 cms.
d. Bending forward at the wrist, particularly when stepping off, and dropping the
shoulders.
e. Not punching the arms to the rear.
f. Swinging the arms with the backs of the hands leading.

1103 HALT:

Order: “Pathfinders, - HALT”

The command will be given on the left foot. The pathfinders will take a further pace with the
right foot, a check pace of 60 cms with the left foot by striking the ground with the left heel;
complete the movement by bringing the right foot sharply to the left foot and snapping the
arms to the sides, thus adopting the position of “Attention”.

The squad can call out, on receiving the command, “Check, ONE, TWO”. (Check, when the
right foot touches the ground, and ONE, TWO, one, when the left foot touches the ground,
and TWO, to close the heels with the right foot, adopting the attention position.

Common Faults:

a. Leaping off the ground.

b. Exaggerated upward swing with the right hand; bending the right forearm at the
elbow.
c. Little or no backward swing with the left hand.
d. Scraping the left foot along the ground.
e. Taking too short a pace with the left foot
f. Failing to adopt the position of “Attention” on completion of the movement.
g. Bending the left knee when it strikes the ground the second time.

1104 MARKING TIME FROM THE HALT:

Order: “Pathfinders, quick Mark – TIME”

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 A. Marking time is carried out at the same cadence as for marching. Only the legs are
moved; the upper portion of the body remains in the position of “Attention”, arms at
the side.
B. On the command, “Mark – TIME”:
a. Bring the left foot forward and up and commence marking time.
b. The knee is raised so that the upper part of the leg is 45 degrees to the ground
with the foot at a natural angle.
c. As the knee is lowered the toe is placed on the ground before the heel, and
d. The club will continue to mark time until the command “FORWARD” or “HALT” is
ordered.

Common Faults:

a. Gaining or losing ground, thus losing dressing.

b. Swaying and general unsteadiness including flapping of the arms.
c. Looking down.
d. A tendency to lean forward.
e. Kicking the heels towards the seat.

1105 CHANGING STEP WHEN MARKING TIME:

On the command, “Change – SEP”, given as the right or left foot is on the ground:
a. Take two successive mark time paces with the left or right foot; and
b. Continue marking time.

1106 HALTING FROM MARKING TIME:

Order: “Pathfinders, - HALT”

Given as the right foot touches the ground. Complete the movement of the left foot and
halt the movement by making a further beat with the right foot.

1107 QUICK MARK TIME ON THE MARCH:

Order: “Pathfinders, Mark – TIME”

Given on the left foot. Complete a 60 cms pace with the right foot commence to mark time
on the next beat of the left foot, cutting the arms to the side as the left knee is being raised.

1108 CHANGING STEP ON THE MARCH:

A. In slow time, on the command, “CHANGE STEP” given as the right foot is forward and
on the ground (or as the left foot passes the right);
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 b. Bring the right foot forward in quick time and place the instep of the right foot
against the heel of the left foot and;
c. Step off in slow time with the left foot
B. In quick time, on the command, “CHANGE STEP”, given as the right foot is forward
and on the ground:
a. Complete a full pace with the left foot;
b. Bring the right foot forward in double time and place the instep of the right foot
against the heel of the left foot, bringing the arms to the sides and;
c. Step off in quick time with the left foot, swing the arms.

1109 FORWARD:

Order: “Pathfinders, For- WARD”

Given as the left knee is being raised. Complete the beat with the left foot and make a
further beat with the right foot. As the right foot comes to the ground move the left foot
and right arm forward and the left arm to the rear and proceed in quick time.

1110 LEFT TURN IN QUICK TIME:

Order: “Pathfinders, Turning on the March, Left – TURN”

a. The word of command is given on the left foot.

b. Take a check pace with the right foot and turn in the required direction the full
distance.
c. Bending forward when stepping offin the new direction.
d. Trying to move the stationary foot, before the moving foot strikes the ground, giving
the impression of a “skip”.
e. Co-ordination between arms and legs tends to become lost.

1111 RIGHT TURN IN QUICK TIME:

Order: “Pathfinders, Turning on the March, Right – TURN”

a. The word of command is given on the right foot.

b. Take a check pace with the left foot and turn in with the right foot the required
direction. Keep on swinging the arms.

Common Faults:

a. Allowing the arms to move away from the sides during the turn.
b. Not stepping forward in the new direction the full distance.
c. Bending forward when stepping off in the new direction.

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 d. Trying to move the stationary foot, before the moving foot strikes the ground, giving
the impression of a “skip”.
e. Co-ordination between arms and legs tends to become lost.

1112 ABOUT TURN IN QUICK TIME:

Order: “Pathfinders, About – TURN”

a. The word of command is given on the right foot.

b. Take two check paces, first with the left foot and then with the right. Cut the hands
to the sides on the left foot, take another step/ check pace with the right foot and
turn to the right (90 degrees). Mark time one beat with the left foot and turn to the
right again (90 degrees) Mark time one beat with the right and one beat with the left
foot and step off with the right foot, swing the left arm up at the same time. Keep on
marching.

Common Faults:

a. Allowing the arms to move away from the sides during the turn.
b. Not stepping forward in the new direction the full distance.
c. Bending forward when stepping off in the new direction.
d. Not swinging the left arm up when stepping off in the new direction.
e. Trying to move the stationary foot, before the moving foot strikes the ground, giving
the impression of a “skip”.
f. Co-ordination between arms and legs tends to become lost.
g. There is a marked tendency towards not raising the knees high enough, thus racing
the movement.

1113 WHEELING TO THE RIGHT:

Oder: “Pathfinders, Right – WHEEL”

The word of command may be given on either foot.

a. When marching in two or three columns the inner Pathfinder will wheel on the
circumference of a circle with a radius of 60 cms, and will change direction through
90 degrees. The spread of the wheel is governed by the ability of the outside
Pathfinders to keep pace by stepping out.
b. The pathfinders on the inner flank will glance outward from the corner of their eye
and will shorten the pace accordingly. Keeping direction.
c. Files in rear will march straight to their front and will follow on the ground covered
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 d. If it is desired to wheel through more than a right angle, the command “Right –
WHEEL” will be given a second time. If it is desired to wheel through less than a right
angle (even after a second “Right – WHEEL”, has been ordered) the command “For –
WARD”, will be given when the leading section is facing the required direction. They
will then lead straight on.

The arms will continue to swing through the entire wheel.

Common Faults:

a. When wheeling in twos and threes; failure of inner Pathfinders to adjust length of
pace to allow the outer Pathfinders to maintain dressing.
b. A marked tendency for covering files to swing throughout the entire wheel.
c. Loosing direction.

1114 WHEEL TO THE LEFT:

Order: “Pathfinders, Left – WHEEL”

The word of command may be given on either foot.

a. When marching in two or three columns the inner Pathfinder will wheel on the
circumference of a circle with a radius of 60 cms and will change direction through
90 degrees. The spread of the wheel is governed by the ability of the outside
Pathfinders to keep pace by stepping out.
b. The Pathfinders on the inner flank will glance outward from the corner of their eye
and will shorten the pace accordingly, keeping direction.
c. Files in rear will march straight to their front and will follow on the ground covered
by the leading files.
d. If it is desired to wheel through more than 90 degrees, the command “Left –
WHEEL”, has been given a second time.

If it is desired to wheel through less than 90 degrees, (even after a second “Left – WHEEL”,
has been ordered), the command “For –WARD”, will be given when the leading section is
facing the required direction. They will then lead straight on.

The arms will continue to swing through the entire wheel.

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Common Faults:

a. When wheeling in twos and threes; failure of inner Pathfinders to adjust length of
pace to allow the outer Pathfinders to maintain dressing.
b. A marked tendency for covering files to swing outwards on approaching the
wheeling point.
c. Arms not swinging throughout the entire wheel.

1115 DOUBLING:

Order: “Pathfinders, Double – MARCH”

a. Step off with the left foot and run on the balls of the feet with easy swinging strides,
inclining the body slightly forward, but maintaining correct carriage.

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 b. The feet must be picked up leanly from the ground at each pace, and the thigh, knee
and ankle joints must all work freely.
c. The heels should not be raised towards the seat that the foot carried straight to the
front and the ball of the foot place lightly on the ground.
d. The arms should be swung as in quick time except, that they should be bent so that
the forearm forms an angle of about 135 degrees with the upper arm.

The length of the pace will be increased and the rate of marching 180 paces to the minute.

Common Faults:

a. Swing the shoulders.

b. Looking down
c. Stepping too long at the head of the unit, thus causing straggling in rear and dressing
harder to maintain.

1116 HALTING FROM MARCHING IN DOUBLE TIME:

Order: “Pathfinders, - HALT”

a. The order is given on the left foot.

b. Take a further check pace with the right foot and then the left foot to check forward
momentum.
c. Bring the foot sharply to the left foot and the arms to the side.

It is normal to break into quick time before ordering “Halt”.

1117 SLOW MARCH:

A. All commands to commence slow marching are ordered when Pathfinders are at the
position of “Attention”.
B. On the command, “Slow – MARCH”:
a. Maintaining the body erect and the arms steady at the sides;
b. Step off smoothly with the left foot, straightening the knee, with the toe two
inches from the ground, pointing downward;
c. Raise the right heel off the ground and with a gliding motion complete the 20
inch pace, forward part of the left foot coming to the ground;
d. Bring each foot forward, straight to the front, pointing the toe forward and
downward, and continue as detailed in ‘b’ and ‘c’ and;
e. Retain the dressing by the directing flank.

C. On command: “Pathfinders – HALT”, given as the left foot passes the right foot:

a. Complete the pace with the left foot in slow time and;
b. Bring the right foot forward, in quick time, and assume the position of
“Attention”.

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 D. The slow march shall be taught by having the club:
a. March along at a rate of 60 paces to the minute;
b. With the toe pointing down, making sure consecutive movements of the feet are
smooth and without hesitation.

NOTE: Commands for turns and wheels are not given in that this series is intended
only for use in making entrance to a church sanctuary.

1118 ORDERING A CLUB ON PARADE:

A. The club shall be taught that prior to falling in, they are to assemble in three
ranks at meeting place or edge of the parade ground and stand “At Ease”. When
the club is assembled, the instructor shall detail one Pathfinder to act as marker.
The marker detailed shall then take up the position of the right hand Pathfinder
of the front rank and stand “At Ease”. The instructor will take up a position on
the parade ground.
B. On the command: “MARKER”, given by the instructor, the pathfinder detailed as
marker shall:
a. Come to “Attention”.
b. March in quick time to a position three paces in front of, and facing the
instructor; “Halt” and;
c. Remain at “Attention”.
C. On the command: “Fall – IN”, the club shall:
a. Come to “Attention”;
b. Observe the standard pause;
c. March on to the parade ground, and halt on the left of and covering the
marker, and
d. Remain at “Attention”.

D. The instructor shall then proceed as required, i.e. “RIGHT DRESS, EYES FRONT,
STAND AT EASE”.

1119 CHURCH PARADE:

There are occasions when it is necessary for the Pathfinders to march into a hall or a
Church, as for instance, at an investiture Service or a special youth rally.

Arrangements should be made beforehand with the church deacons so that

Sufficient seating will be provided at the front of the hall or church. These seats
Should be marked “Reserved” and the deacons should see that they are kept clear.

The junior youth should assemble in an ante-room, basement, hall or even outside. If
For an investiture, the various classes should be grouped together. If it is a general
Rally, and banners are being used, the Junior youth should assemble somewhat as
For the Pathfinder fair.

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All instructions are given before entering the church or hall. There should be no loud
Commands inside the church or hall, where quietness and reverence should prevail.
If the procedure is rehearsed beforehand, commands will be unnecessary. Preferably
The organist for the occasion would be one who has rehearsed with the Junior youth

It should be noted that when the National Flag is carried into a church, it is never
Necessary to have a colour party.

If banners or flags are being carried into the church and it is intended that the
Bearers sit in the body of the church, the flags and banners should be stood in the
Front corners of the church, care being taken that they are placed in such a way
That they will not fall over. If however, the bearers will be standing on the rostrum
Facing the congregation, with their banners, this is not necessary.

On reaching their designated seats, Pathfinders all remain standing until a signal to
sit is given by the Leaders.

CHAPTER 12

INSPECTIONS

1200 SUGGESTED INSPECTION PROCEDURE AFTER FORMING-UP ON PARADE:

A. Director: “Pathfinders, Prepare for inspection”.

B. Captains: Prepare units in the following manner: Captains turnabout, facing
Units. Bring unit to “Attention”. Give the command: “Open-order
MARCH”, Right DRESS”. Note: There should be a minimum of
Movement while aligning the units. When dressing is finished,
Captains about turn give command: “Stand at EASE”, and hold
Guidon in “AT Ease” position.
C. Director: “The Deputy Directors will now inspect the units”.
D. Deputy Directors: Inspector units, which, at command of Captains, are brought

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 In turn to “Attention”. Thus, as the Deputy Directors approach the
first unit:
E. The Captain Gives the Command: “Koalas, (kiwis, Puk Puk, etc.)
Atten – TION”. The inspection of the unit completed, and the Deputy
Directors’ having moved on to the next unit, the Captains gives the
command: “Koalas, Stand at Ease”.
F. Deputy Director: Comment on points earned or deducted, and these are
Recorded, and these are recorded by the Secretary.

1201 PATHFINDER CLUB FORMAL INSPECTION:

A formal inspection must be announced to the club at least a week in advance. It will
Usually be held when there is an inspection visitor from the General, Division, Union
Or Local Conference Youth Department. A Pathfinder Director, however, may
Conduct a formal inspection at any time he desires.

The purpose of the inspection is not a proficiency inspection of the leader;

nevertheless, it will be a reflection on a Director’s leadership. This, in itself
Should be an aid to a pathfinder Directors in helping him to bring his club up to a
high rating.

1202 ITEMS ON INSPECTION SHEET:

A. Formation: For a formal inspection, the Pathfinders will form in ranks by the club
as a whole.

To prepare the club for inspection so that the inspection party can pass between
the ranks, the club will be given open ranks.

The inspecting visitor may hold the club at “Attention” throughout the inspection
or he may direct the leader to give “Stand At Ease” to units or ranks as they wait
to be inspected. These units or ranks, however, will be called back to “Attention”
by the club Director when the inspecting visitor begins inspecting them.

B. Uniforms: Since the Pathfinders will be notified for a formal inspection a week or
more in advance, it will be expected that their uniforms will be cleaned, ironed or
neatly pressed and that the uniform will be complete official Pathfinder Uniform.

Sashes with honour tokens and neckerchiefs will be worn by those who have
earned them. This will encourage the obtaining and the wearing of these items in
the club.
Every Pathfinder will have the required insignia sewed on correctly. If Pathfinders
have earned other insignia such as pins and pocket strips, they should be worn in
the correct designated positions.

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C. Personal Appearance: This area of the inspection will include the neatness and
personal appearance of each Pathfinder. Face, hands, and fingernails will be
clean. Hair will be neatly cut or shaped. Posture will be correct when standing at
the position of “Attention”.

D. Courtesy: When the inspection is being made, it will be well to ask some of the
Pathfinders to how they will answer. All questions answered by the Pathfinders
should be followed by “Sir” or “Ma ‘am”. There will be absolutely no talking
during any formation while the Pathfinders are at the position of “Attention” or
“At Ease”.

Throughout the entire inspection of the club, not just during the formation,
watch for the courtesy of Pathfinders to their leaders and to one another. Are
they polite and considerate of one another?

E. Drill: Right after the inspection in ranks before they are dismissed, have they run
through a few of the simple drill movements. In many clubs the drill area may be
limited. However, the following movement should be done correctly and
precisely:

a. Right Dress
b. Hand Salute and Present Colours/Guidons
c. Parade Stand at Ease.
d. Right and Left turn.
e. About turn.

F. Discipline: Watch to see if the Pathfinders obey promptly and cheerfully. Visit
their classes and watch to see if they are attentive and whether or not they listen
to instructions and other information that is given. During any devotional part of
the programme, Pathfinders should be especially reverent.

G. Crafts: Visit the craft classes and watch for neatness. Do the Pathfinders put their
crafts tools and supplies away? Do they clean up after their class is over? Do the
Pathfinders adopt themselves to the craft, or is the craft above them? Are they
interested in the craft, or have they lost interest in it? Is their proficiency in the
craft up to the standard it should be?

H. Club Meeting Programme: The club programme should be well planned and
balanced and should go off as scheduled. The meeting should open and close on
time, and all other segments should begin and stop at the appointed period.

The following should be included in every club meeting:

a. Open Prayer.
b. Flag Ceremony.

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 c. PF/AJY Pledge and law.
d. Director’s Minute.
e. Closing Prayer.

I. Club Flag: Each club, if at all possible, should have a Pathfinder flag and should
receive credit in the inspection for having it at the inspection.
J. Unit Guidons: Each unit in the club, if at all possible, should have a guidon and
should receive credit in the inspection for displaying it. The unit guidons should
be displayed correctly.

1203 INSPECTION OF PATHFINDERS AT FAIRS, PARADES, OR CAMPOREES:

The Inspecting Party approaches each club in turn and as it does so the club Director
Director comes to “Attention”, turns about and gives the command:

“….Club, Atten –TION, then turns about and greets the Inspection Party. No full
Inspection will take place; the Club will be reviewed from the front only. As the
Inspecting party leaves, the Director turns about and gives the command:
“….Club, Stand at EASE”, then turns about and stands “At Ease” himself.

CHAPTER 13

FLAG AND GUIDON BEARERS

1300 THE PATHFINDER FLAG:

The Pathfinder Flag carried in a march past will be carried in a holster receptacle and
Held in position by the right hand while the left arm is sung as in the “Quick March”
Position.

1301 PRESENTING COLOURS:

The salute (Present Colours) will be as for the Guidon with the exception that the left
arm is not swinging as in the “Quick March” position but will maintain stability
Of the flag, because of its extra weight.

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1302 AFTER THE SALUTE:

After the Salute has been given the colours will be returned to the holster receptacle
On the order: “Eye – FRONT”.

1303 WITHOUT HOLSTER:

If a holster receptacle is not available the flags should be carried by using both
hands. The right hand to the bottom of the staff and the left hand in a comfortable
position well above the right hand.

CHAPTER 14

GUIDON DRILL

1400 THE ORDER:

This position is adopted by the Guidon bearer when on parade and the
parade is standing at “Attention”.

The body is held in the position of “Attention”, except that the right hand will
hold the guidon perpendicular at the right side; wrist well behind the staff,
thumb on the left and touching the leg, back of the hand to the right; fingers
straight and together on the right side of the staff and slanting towards the
ground, heel of the staff on the ground, and touching the toe of the right
foot, the staff tucked into the right shoulder.

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1401 STAND EASY:

This position is adopted by the guidon bearer when on parade and the
parade is standing “Easy”.

Leg movements are as for drills without guidons. The left arm will remain
steady by the side. The staff is pushed straight to the front by keeping the
right arm straight and extended to its fullest position. Care should be taken to
ensure that the staff is grasped firmly and that the right shoulder does not
drop.
On the command: “Atten – TION”, return to the Order position.

1402 THE CARRY:

This position is adopted when the order has been given to “Quick – MARCH”.

a. The left arm bending at the elbow is snapped across the body to the right
side in a horizontal position and grasps the staff between the thumb and
forefinger of the left hand, fingers held together.
b. The staff is released from the grip of the right hand which then acts as a
guide for the staff as the left hand raises the staff to a position with the
left hand in line and pressed into the right shoulder. The staff must be
held firmly into the right shoulder and the right hand is extended towards
the ground and grips the staff.
c. The left hand is cut to the side in a quick movement and commences to
swing as in the “Quick March” position.

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1403 TO RETURN TO THE ORDER POSITION FROM THE CARRY:

a. The left arm bending at the elbow is snapped across the body to grasp the staff
at the right shoulder.
b. The staff is released from the grip of the right hand which then acts as a guide for
the staff as the left hand lowers the heel of the staff to the ground touching the
toe of the right foot.
c. The left arm is cut to the side.

1404 PRESENT GUIDON FROM THE ORDER POSITION:

This position is adopted during the Salute, when on parade and the colours are being
raised, broken, or lowered.
a. The left arm bending at the elbow is snapped across the body to the right side in
a horizontal position and grasps the staff between the thumb and forefinger of
the left hand, fingers held together.
b. The staff is released from the grip of the right hand which then acts as a guide for
the staff as the left hand raises the staff to a position with the left hand in line
and pressed into the right shoulder. As the staff is held in the position by the left
hand the right hand will grasp the staff.
c. The staff is moved to a position of 13cms (6”) forward of the body and held
firmly by both hands. The right hand should be level with the wrist of the
Pathfinder and the left end right elbows tucked into the sides of the body.
d. Without moving the position of the hands on the staff bring the top of the staff in
a downward movement until it is horizontal to the ground and the staff
positioned under the right armpit. The left arm is fully extended to the front. The
right elbow I s tucked into the side and the right hand firmly grasping the staff.
e. The left arm is cut to the side.

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 f. When Presenting Guidons on the march the left arm will be swung as in “Quick -
March” position.

1405 ORDER GUIDONS FROM THE PRESENT POSITION:

a. The left arm fully extended is snapped up to grasp the staff firmly.
b. Without moving the position of the hands, bring the top of the staff in an upward
movement, until it is vertical to the ground, in a position 13cms forward of the body.
c. Bring the staff towards the body until, still vertical; it is pressed into the right
shoulder.
d. The staff is released from the grip of the left hand which acts as a guide for the staff
as the right hand lowers the heel of the staff to the ground, touching the toe of the
right foot.
e. The left arm is cut to the side.

1406 PRESENT GUIDONS FROM THE CARRY POSITION:

This position is adopted during the salute when in a March past.

a. The left arm bending at the elbow is snapped across the body to the right
shoulder and grasps the staff between thumb and forefinger.
b. Without moving the positions of the hands on the staff bring the top of the staff
in a downward movement until it is horizontal to the ground and the staff
positioned under the right armpit. The left arm is fully extended to the front. The
right elbow is tucked into the side and the right hand firmly grasping the staff.
c. The left arm is cut to the side.
d. When Presenting Guidons on the march the left arm will be swung.

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1407 CARRY GUIDONS FROM THE PRESENT POSITION:

a. The left arm fully extended is snapped up to grasp the staff firmly.
b. Without moving the position of the hands, bring the top of the staff in an inward
movement, until it is vertical to the ground, with the left hand pressed into the
right shoulder. The right arm fully extended retains the grip on the staff.
c. The left arm is cut to the side.

CHAPTER 15

FLAG RULES AND ETIQUETTE

Following are the regulations for the display of the National Flag:

1500 Dignity of the Flag:

a. The National Flag should be displayed only in a manner befitting the national
emblem; it should be subjected to dignity or displayed in a position inferior to any
other flag or ensign. The flag normally takes precedence over all other National flags.
It should always be flown aloft and free.
b. It is in dignified to use the National Flag in any of the following ways:
(i) As a table or seat cover
(ii) Allowing it to fall onto or lie upon the ground;
(iii) As a masking for boxes, barriers or intervening space between floor and
ground level on a dais or platform.

Due consideration should be given to the flag, etiquette and precedence whenever
the National Flag is displayed. If a purely decorative effect is desired without the
involvement of precedence, it is better to confine the display to flags of lesser status,
e.g. house flags or pennants of coloured bunting.

Use for Advertising or Commercial Purposes:

The Flag should not be used for advertising or commercial purposes.

Defacement:
A flag is said to be ‘defaced’ when a ‘badge of office’ is superimposed upon an
authorised flag. This has occurred on some official standards and flags. Current
policy normally prohibits defacement for the National Flag.

Display of the Flag:

a. Position of the Flag: The National Flag should be displayed as follows:

(i) On a staff

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 (ii) On a flag rope (halyard) – Raised as closely as possible to the top with the flag
rope tight;
(iii) Flag against a wall – the flag rope on the right of the speaker (horizontal) or
with the orange part of the flag on the speaker’s right in a vertical
position.
(iv) When used to cover a casket at funerals – the top left quarter to be draped
over the left shoulder of the deceased. The flag should be removed
before the casket is lowered into the grave or, at the crematorium, after
the service.

b. Position of Honour: The National Flag should take the following positions:
(i) When displayed alone at a meeting:
a. On a speaker’s platform:
(i) Flat against the wall (as in the flying position) – above and behind the
speaker; flag rope on the right of the speaker;
(ii) On a staff – on the speaker’s right as he faces the audience
b. In the main body of the hall: from a staff on the left of the audience as
they face the platform.
(ii) When flown alone on top of or in front of a building:
a. Having two flagpoles – the flagpole on the left of the observer
facing the flag;
b. With more than two flagpoles – on the right or in front of the
other flags.
(iii) When displayed with the flags of one or more sovereign nations within a
territorial jurisdiction the National Flag should occupy the position of
honour:
a. With the flag of one nation, the National Flag should be on the left of
the observer facing the flags. Both should be at the same height.
International practice forbids the display of the flag of one nation
above that of another in time of peace. The National Flag should
however, be raised first and lowered last, unless the number of flags
permits their being raised and lowered simultaneously.

There is a standing approval for the National Flag to be flown from the
main flagstaff on government buildings on all working days during
normal working hours. It should be raised briskly and lowered
ceremonially. The Flag may be displayed at night, but only where it is
properly illuminated.

Halt- Masting for Mourning:

Flags are flown at the halt-mast position as a sign of mourning.

The flag is brought to the halt-mast position by first raising it to the

top of the mast and then immediately lowering it slowly to the halt-
mast position. The Flag should be raised again to the top before being
lowered for the day.

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The position of the Flag when flying at halt-mast will depend on the
size of the flag and the length of the flagstaff. It is essential that it be
lowered at least to a position recognisably ‘halt-mast’ so as to avoid
the appearance of a flag which has accidentally fallen away from the
top of the mast owing to a loose flag rope. A satisfactory position for
halt-masting would normally be when the top of the Flag is one-third
of the distance down from the top. Flags should be flown at halt-mast
when directed by the Minister for Administrative Service.

Unveiling Ceremony:

The National Flag should not be used as the covering of a statue,

monument or plaque for an unveiling ceremony. It may be displayed,
however, as a distinctive feature of the ceremony on a staff or a wall
alongside or behind. A plain cover should be used on the statue etc.
to be unveiled.

Conduct on Ceremonial Occasions during Religious Services, etc.

When the Flag is Hoisted, Lowered, etc. When the Flag is Hoisted,
Lowered etc.

When the National Flag is raised or lowered, or when it is carried in a

parade or review, all persons present should face the flag, men should
remove their hats, and all should remain silent. Persons in uniform
should salute.

Saluting the Flag:

When a national flag is raised or lowered as part of a ceremony, or

when it passes by in a parade or in review, all persons should face it
and stand at attention.

A man or woman in a military uniform should give a hand salute. A

man not in uniform salutes by removing his hat with his right hand
and holding it at his left shoulder, with his palm inward over his heart.
A man without a hat salutes by placing his right hand over his heart. A
woman salutes by placing her right hand over her heart. Women do
not remove their hats so to salute the flag. The Flag should be saluted
at the moment it passes by in a parade or in review. Citizens of other
countries stand at attention, but need not salute.

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In the channel of a church or on a speaker’s platform the National Flag
Is placed to the speaker’s right. Other flags are to be placed to the
Speaker’s left. When displayed elsewhere than in the channel or on
the platform the National Flag should be placed at the right of the
audience as they face the platform. Other flags are to be to the left of
the audience.

Important Don’ts:

*The National Flag (Ceremonial flag) should not be displayed on days

when the weather is inclement.

*Never in any way should any disrespect be shown the National Flag.

*The National Flag should never be dipped to any person or thing.

Regimental colours, State flags, and organisation or institutional flags
are dipped as a nark of honour.

*The National Flag should never touch anything beneath it – ground,

floor, water or merchandise.

*The National Flag should never be displayed upside down.

*Never use the National Flag as drapery, festooned, drawn back, or

up in folds, for draping platforms and decoration in general.

* The National Flag should never be fastened, displayed, used or

stored in a manner which will permit it to be easily torn, sailed or
damaged in any way.

*Never use the National Flag as a covering or drape for a ceiling.

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 *Never place anything on the National Flag. The National flag should
never have placed upon it, or on any part of it, or attached to it, any
mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture or drawing of any
nature.

*Never use the National Flag for receiving, holding, carrying or

delivering anything. The National Flag should not be embroidered on
such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs. And the like, printed or
otherwise impressed on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is
designed for temporary use and discard; or used as any portion of a
costume or athletic uniform. Advertising signs should not be fastened
to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.

CHAPTER 16

SUGGESTED FLAG RAISING &LOWERING CEREMONIES

The following suggested ceremonies are for raising and lowering National or Organisational
Flags at the various Pathfinder functions. When conducting a flag ceremony the following
points are to be remembered:

The flags must be handled with due care and dignity, the ceremony must be planned and
conducted in a manner to give due honour to the flag, and the colour party should be
uniformed, drilled and respectful.

1700 RAISING THE FLAG AT A CAMPOUT, CAMPOREE OR FAIR:

According to instructions from the Prime Minister’s department, the National Flag should be
raised at 8:00am. It is usually undesirable to break into the camp programme at this time
and have a general assembly; therefore the flag is raised by a colour party.

The Colour Party: Consisting of three Pathfinders, should be notified beforehand so as to

practice their drill and be in full uniform.

The Marshall: Directs the ceremony and the appropriate time blows his whistle (or air horn),
at the flag pole, allowing whatever time is necessary for the Colour Party to march their
assembly area (approximately 30 meters). On the sound of the whistle every Pathfinder
within sight or sound of the flagpole, no matter what he or she is doing, turns toward the
flagpole and comes to “attention”.

Club Director: Gives the command: “Colour Party, Attention. Fall IN. Colour Bearer, At Your
Command”.

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Colour Bearer: Gives the command: “Quick MARCH”. When the Colour Party is within three
paces of the flag pole: “HALT”. The Colour Bearer steps forward to the Marshall who is
standing beside the flagpole, and salutes. The Marshall hands him the flag and he salutes
again, then steps to the flagpole, ties the flag to the halyards and raises the unfurled flag to
the masthead. (A bugler may play “Revelle” while the flag is being raised). As the flag
reaches the masthead the Escorts together with the uniformed Pathfinders who may be
within sight, salute.

Colour Bearer: Does not salute, but holds the halyards. After the salute, these are tied
together and fixed firmly round the cleat. The Colour Bearer steps back between the
Escorts, and gives the command: “Colour Party, one step backward MARCH. About TURN.
Quick MARCH. HALT. Dis –MISS”.

1701 LOWERING THE FLAG AT A CAMPOUT, CAMPOREE OR FAIR:

The Marshall: Blows his whistle (or air horn). All Pathfinders within sight or sound turn
toward the flagpole and come to “attention”.

Club Director: Gives the command: “Colour Party, Atten- TION. Fall IN. colour bearer at your
command”.

Colour Bearer: Gives the command: “Quick MARCH”. When the colour Party is within three
paces of the flagpole: “HALT”. The Colour Bearer and First Escort, step to the flagpole and
untie the halyard. The second Escort, and any uniformed Pathfinders within sight, salute as
the colour Bearer Slowly lowers the flag (Bugler may play “taps”) assisted by the First Escort
who gathers the fly of the flag so that it does not touch the ground.

Colour Party: Folds the flag and hands it to the colour Bearer, who in turn, Salutes, hands it
to the Marshall, Salutes again, then steps back between the Escorts, and gives the
command: “Colour Party, one step backward MARCH. About TURN. Quick MARCH. HALT. Dis
–MISS.

1702 A SPECIAL TWO FLAG RAISING CEREMONY FOR CAMPOREES OR FAIRS:

The National Flag will always be raised unfurled and Pathfinder Flags will be correctly rolled
and raised ready for breaking at the masthead, before the Parade begins. The hauling yard is
fixed to the cleat on the flagpole. Two colour parties will be used.

Parade Marshall Gives the Commands:

A. “Colour Parties from the ….Clubs, Atten-TION. Fall OUT”. The selected Pathfinders:
a. Fall out.
b. March to the front of the club, and
c. Form up as a Colour Party in front of the Club Flag Bearer.

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B. “Colour Bearer, at your COMMAND”. The Colour Party will:
a. March under the command of the Colour Bearer.
b. Come to a halt three paces in front of the flag they are to unfurl.
c. Halt in position on the marked line.

C. “Left and/or Right TURN”.

The colour party will be three abreast facing each flagpole.

D. “Pathfinders, Atten –TION”.

The colour Bearer of the Colour Party:
a. Steps forward smartly to the flagpole, and
b. Raises the National Flag.
c. After securing the halyard to the pole, takes three paces backward into place
between his/her two escorts.
As the Flag is raised:
a. The bugle will sound “Revelle”, followed by the National Anthem.
b. Club staff members and those who are in uniform on the dais, salute
c. The club Flag Bearer presents their Pathfinder Flags during the playing of the
National Anthem.

At the conclusion of the National Anthem:

The Colour Bearer for the Pathfinder Flag will step forward and break the
Pathfinder Flag.

When the Pathfinder is unfurled: the Youth Director will step forward and ask
all Pathfinders to repeat their Pledge and Law while standing at “Attention”.

At the conclusion of the Pledge and Law: The parade Marshall will give the
command for the Colour Parties to return to their Clubs.

E. “Colour Party, Inwards TURN. At the command of your Colour Bearer return to your
club. Quick March”
The Colour Party will:
a. March under the direction of the Colour Bearer by the c=same route to the front
of their club.
b. Halt.
c. Break off and smartly return to their ranks.
F. “Pathfinders, Stand at EASE”.

1703 PRESENTATION OF THE CLUB FLAGS – Immediately following the raising of the Two
Flags:

Parade Marshall gives the commands:

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 A. “Club Standard Bearers, prepare to present your Club Flags.
B. “Atten –TION”.
C. “Right or Left TURN”.
D. “Quick MARCH”
Standard Bearers will:
a. March along the inside of the club marker flags to the sound of the side
drum.
b. Wheel at the centre, and
c. March in pairs to the centre flagpoles where they will right or left wheel to
place their flags in the appropriate flag holder.
d. Step back three paces and,
e. Form a straight line, facing the flags.
f. Stand “At Ease”. (the line will be marked on the grass)
E. “Club Standard Bearers, Atten –TION”.
F. “Inwards TURN.
G. “Return to your clubs, Quick MARCH”.

Standard Bearers will:

a. Follow the same route to their clubs.
b. Halt in front of their club.
c. Smartly turn inwards facing the flags.
d. Take one pace backwards to their original position.
e. Stand “At Ease”.

NOTE: As the Colour Party marches and the Club Standard Bearers march to the
front of the parade, a side drum will beat out the step for the Pathfinders.

1704 A SPECIAL TWO FLAG CLOSING CEREMONY FOR CAMPOREES OR FAIRS:

At a given signal, the Pathfinders take up their positions around the flagpole, for the
closing Ceremony.

Directors align their Clubs, and give the command: “……Club, Stand at EASE”.

Make sure that the club Flags have been returned to the flag stands if taken out
during the fair.

After the awarding of the trophies and pennants, and any necessary announcements
have been made; the flags are lowered.

Parade Marshall Commands:

“Parade, Atten-TION. Colour Parties from the …Clubs, Fall OUT. At the command of
your Colour bearer, Quick March”.

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lowering procedure, in the event of their being selected for this honour.

The colour parties will march following the same route as for the two flag Raising
Ceremony, and come to a halt three paces in front of their respective flagpoles.

The Colour Bearers:

Step forward to the flagpoles, unloosen the halyards and slowly lower the flags as
the bugle sounds. (National Flag, last)

As the flags come down the Directors and those on the dais who are in uniform,
salute; the Bugler will play “the Taps”. One of the Escorts at the flagpole catches the
fly of the flag to ensure that it does not touch the ground as it is lowered.
The flag is folded by the Colour Bearer and his two escorts.

The colour Bearer marches over to the parade Marshall and hands the flag to him
then returns to his group.

Parade Marshall Commands:

“Colour Parties, return to their position in their Club, the Youth Director or someone
designated by him, offers the closing prayer.

Parade Marshall Commands:

“Pathfinders, Dis – MISS”.

All the members turn right, and break off after the count of two.

1705 OPENING & FLAG RAISING CEREMONY FOR CLUB MEMBERS FLAG ON A STAFF:

On entering the hall, Captains immediately get their guidons.

1st Whistle: Pathfinders cease activities and stand still. Unit Captains take up
Positions.

2nd Whistle: Director gives command: “Pathfinders on PARADE”, Pathfinders take up

positions behind Captains. Captains align units.

a. Pathfinders fall in, in a line two paces behind Captain, the Captain being in the
centre of the line.
b. Pathfinder takes dressing without command from the Pathfinders on the right.

Director: “Pathfinders, Atten – TION”.

Opening Song: (a) Smile you are a Pathfinder.

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(c) Other Opening Song

Director: “Stand at EASE. The Honour Unit for this week is the Kookaburra (etc.), unit. Colour
Party, Atten-TION. Fall OUT. Colour Bearer, at your command”. (Colour Party
march around square to end of hall opposite Director).

Colour Bearer: Takes a step forward and gives command: “Colour Party, Fall IN”. (Escort fall
In as before). “Quick MARCH”. (March up centre of hall to a position three
paces in front of Director). “Colour Party, HALT”.

Director: “Pathfinders, Atten-TION”.

Colour Bearer: Step forward and lifts the Pathfinder flagstaff from its bracket. Step back into
Position between Escorts. Lowers flag to horizontal position to enable
Director to uncase Flag erect.

Director: “Repeat the Pathfinder Pledge and Law”.

Colour Bearer: “Colour Party, half right TURN. Three paces forward, MARCH. “Colour Bearer
posts Pathfinder flagstaff in its bracket. “One pace backward MARCH. About
TURN. Quick MARCH”. Colour Party returns to unit by the shortest route.
“Colour Party, HALT. Fall IN”.

Director: “Pathfinders, Stand at EASE”.

NOTE: For National Flag Ceremony the drill is the same; only the Salute is done instead of
the Pledge and Law.

1706 RETURN FLAG CEREMONY FOR CLUB MEETINGS- FLAG ON A STAFF:

Director: Blows whistle. “Pathfinders, on PARADE”. Club members assemble in unit and
Stand “At Ease”. “Pathfinders, Atten-TION. Colour Party, Fall OUT. Colour Bearer at
your Command”.

Colour Party: Marches direct to flag and halts two steps from flag.

Colour Bearer: Steps forward and lifts flagstaff from its bracket.

Director: Leads in Benediction. “Pathfinders, Diss – MISS”. Pathfinders turn right, count two
And break off.

Colour Party: Immediately furls and cases the flag, and the Colour Bearer hands it to the
Director.

NOTES:

The Flagstaff: Is usually about 8 foot long, but should not be too heavy for the average

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The Flag Case: Consists of a canvas or leatherette sheath which covers the flag only, and not
the staff. It should be loosed fitting a zippered case is good.

To Case Flag: (a) The Colour Bearer rests the flagstaff on the floor, and slanting it towards
the Escorts, supports it while the first Escort pleats the flag.
(b) To do this, it is only necessary to gather the flag up at its top edge, folding it
Back and forth, beginning with the fly, i.e. the free end.
(c) Holding the loosed formed pleats against the flagstaff, the first Escort guides
the flag into the case which is held by the second Escort.

1707 FLAG RAISING CEREMONY AT CLUB MEETINGS FLAG POLE:

The National Flag or the Pathfinder Flag may be used and be raised unfurled. The flag
Raising Ceremony, however be conducted in the dark.

Director: Blows whistle. One or two minutes only are allowed for all the Pathfinders to fall in
before the flag pole. The formation of the units may follow the hollow Square Plan
The Flag pole should be between the Juniors and the Directors.

Deputy Director Director Deputy Director

* * *
*

Scribe * Flag * Counsellor

* *
* *Captain Captain* *
Counsellor * * Scribe

Scribe * *Counsellor
* *
* *Captain Captain* *
* *
Counsellor * * * *Scribe
*** ** *****

Captains: Align their units and give the command: “Stand at EASE”.

Director: “The Honour Unit for this week if the kookaburra, (etc.) unit. Colour Party, Atten-
TION. Fall OUT. Colour Bearer, At your Command”. Colour Party marches around
Square to the designated position opposite the flagpole.

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Colour Bearer: Takes a step forward and gives the command: “Colour Party, Fall IN”. Escorts
Fall in. “Quick MARCH”. March up centre of square to a position three paces
In front of the flagpole as a rank. “Colour Party, HALT”. Colour Bearer
Marches to within two paces of Director, salutes, steps forward to receive
Colours, steps back one pace, salutes, turnabout and goes to flagpole.

Colour Escorts: Step to pole and untie halyard.

Colour Bearer: Attaches flag.

Director: “Atten-TION”.

Colour Bearer: Raises flag smartly to masthead and secures halyard.

Salute: If ceremony is for raising National Flag, the salute is taken as the flag reaches the
Masthead, the Pathfinder taking their time from the Director.

If the Pathfinder is used, the Director calls for the repetition of the Pathfinder Pledge and
Law.

When breaking the flag at the masthead the flag is correctly folded, attached to the halyards
and raised to the masthead before the ceremony commences.

In the case, after halting at the flagpole the Colour Bearer steps to the flagpole, pulls the
slack halyard and as the flag is broken he holds it firmly during the Salute. The Colour Party
does not salute.

As the flag is broken, if using the National Flag the group salutes, taking its time from the
Director and the National Anthem is rendered immediately if desired.

The Colour Bear makes fast the slack halyard by winding it around the cleat. He resumes his
position between the Colour Escort and gives the following commands: “Colour Party, one
pace backward MARCH. About TURN. Quick MARCH”. Colour Party returns to unit by
shortest route. “Colour Party, HALT. Fall IN”.

1708 FLAG LOWERING CEREMONY AT CLUB MEETINGS – FLAG POLE:

Director: Blows whistle. “Pathfinders, on PARADE”. Club members assemble in units and
Stand “At Ease”. “Pathfinders, Atten-TION. Colour Party, Fall OUT. Colour Bearer,
At your command”. Colour Party marches directly to the flagpole and halts three
paces in front of flagpole.

Colour Bearer: Steps to the flagpole, unties halyard and lowers flag. National Flag is lowered
Last.

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Colour Escorts: Step forward and gather flag up so that it does not touch the ground.

Colour Party: Fold the flag and Colour Bearer salutes and hands it to the Director.

Colour Bearer: Steps back between the Escorts.

Director: “Colour Party, return to your unit at your Colour Bearer’s command”. When they
Have returned to their position;

Director: Close with prayer. “Pathfinders, Dis – MISS”.

CHAPTER 17

PREPARING A PARADE GROUND

A. A suitable position should first be selected for the dais.

B. The saluting distance should be marked with direction flags.

C. Direction flags should also mark the marching route.

D. Select a suitable position for the Flagpole(s). Either side of the dais or in front of the
dais (see diagram page 106). The National Flag is hoisted unfurled, to be broken later
during the ceremony while the other flags, e.g. Pathfinder, AY, may already be flying.

E. The assembly points of each club should be marked, showing the opposition of the
Guidon Bearer and the Marker.

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