MOI & WOC

Method of Instruction (M.O.I)

Method of Instruction is the way on how an instructor teaches drills. There are five main steps in MOI and a good instructor should be aware of the proper Method of Instruction for drill. 

a) Introduction
b) Formation of Squad
c) Explanation
d) Demonstration 
e) Practice

However, this will only act as a guide. A good Drill Instructor must be able to develop his/her own effective style of instruction; and able to command and time all drills sharply and accurately. 

A. Introduction 

First of all, you need to introduce the command that you are going to teach.


B. Formation of Squad

There are 2 things you need to take note of during teaching of commands.

1. The comfort of the squad.
Find the most suitable place to teach

2. The formation style of the squad in which they will learn fast.
Example: Straight, Semi-Circle, Three Ranks


C. Explanation

Explain what you are about to teach and its importance.


D. Demonstration

This part is to demonstrate the movement of the command. There break into 4 components:

1. Complete 1st demonstration, shouting out the WOC.
2. Demonstration by number, point out important details.
3. Another complete demonstration

After demonstration you might want to give a Question and Answer session (Q&A).


E. Practical Session

After all demonstrations and explanations, drill the squad to check for their mistakes. 

With all the mistakes amended, check the timing of the execution of command.

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Words of command (W.O.C)

When giving a command, all words of command must be loud, sharp and clear.  Words of command are divided into 3 parts:

A. Introductory

This is to tells the squad what the movement they are about to carry out.
Eg: “MOVE TO THE RIGHT IN THREE”
“Bergreak ka-kanan bertiga -tiga…”

B. Cautionary

This is to drawn-out and loud reminder to the squad.
Eg: “RIGHT”
“Ka-kanan, pu…”

C. Executionary

The loud and sharp command to start the movement of command.
Eg: “TURN”
“Sing!”


Timing for Words of Command

The cautionary of words of command should be consistently drawn out over about the equivalent of 4 paces in quick time. There should be a pause between it and the executive words of command of:

a) At the Halt (stop) ----------------------- the regulation pause.
b) In quick time ---------------------------- about 4 paces.
c) In slow time -----------------------------about 3 paces.


Timing for Drills

During drills, the timing given by the Timer must be loud and clear for the whole squad to be able to hear. Timer must always be clear of the timing.

Qualities of a good Timer:
1. Clarity (clearness) and volume
2. Constancy (consistent, quality of being unchanging)
3. Sharpness


Regulation pause

In this notes, the regulation by “1-Check-1”, where a drill action is done whenever “1” is called out. 

Regulation pause is very important in drills. It imply in 2 parts:
1. Short pause in between words of command.
2. Marching paces in quick time.

Note: Never drag the timing for marching.

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