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PLATOON DRILL

From Individuals
To a Formation.

Explore the instructional references for platoon-level drill and ceremony.

XMC Challengers moving together in formation through an arena entrance
Challengers moving together in formation at XMC.

Platoon drill brings squads together as one formation. Becoming familiar with the words used in drill will help you follow instruction and work with your team. Cadre teach and demonstrate the movements during training.

These linked training resources support preparation. They do not imply U.S. Army sponsorship of XMC. Follow current program guidance and instructor direction.

READ & PREPARE

Start with the SmartBook.

Review the drill vocabulary on pages 10–12 and the unit-organization reference on page 31 before Cadre-led platoon practice.

Read SmartBook Pages 10–12 And 31 ↗

The supplied edition is January 2023. Use current course instructions for requirements, and practice drill under Cadre instruction.

SmartBook & Training Preparation ↗

YOUR NEXT STEP

Choose Your Next Preparation Topic.

Training Preparation Library ↗
Follow the current course instructions and Cadre direction.2026 Parents’ Guide · Enrolled Families ↗

Video from the official program or a linked training resource. Watch on YouTube ↗