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2013 Michigan Online Drill Competition Results!

May 21, 2013 in Announcements, Drill Teams, DrillCenter News, DrillMaster Performance Critiques, Video: Drill Team Performances

2013 Michigan Online Drill Competition Results!!

If you haven’t yet, watch the 16 performances:

And now for the results! (Click on each name to download the DrillMaster Audio Performance Critiques)

Click here to download the MIODC13 RECAP Placements and here for the MIODC13 RECAP Placements each Sub-Caption. These RECAP sheets give you a complete breakdown of all each caption per performance; the Placements Sub-Caption sheet tells you the placements for each competitor in each sub-caption- in other words, who beat who on the sub-caption level! Nowhere else can you get detailed information for a military drill competition- only the DrillMaster and the World Drill Association.

1. Angel Solis

2. CJ Braun

4. Robby Zyko

10. Devin Milhem

11. Wan-Ming Chang

12. Troy Johnson

13. Joshua Doyle

14. Dillon Overton

15. Trey Burge

16. HatfieldsvsMcCoys

17. Christian Carcamo (was not a competitor due to an administrative error; video below)

Note: all of the competitors should not have competed in the same class. All of this competition was judged to WDA Open Class standards. Only a small handful of competitors belong in Open Class (advanced skills), many would do very well in WDA A-Class (intermediate skills). I recommend usinf the WDA class system to help level the competition field for all involved.

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The DrillMaster Parts Repository

May 14, 2013 in Announcements, Commentary, Drill Teams, Honor Guard

If you’ve been drilling with a rifle for any length of time, you’ve probably discovered that things break at the most inopportune times: butt plates fall off, sling swivel screws crack- the list goes on.

I have had an idea for about 4 months or so. When a local school was turning in their demil 1903s, I was fortunate enough to be able to take some parts home with the thought of offering the parts to whomever needs them for the price of shipping. It worked and worked well! However, at the time of taking the parts off, I didn’t want to seem like a pig so I only took about 5 sling swivels/bands and 3 upper bands with bayonet lugs. They are all now gone. I had no idea there would be such a high demand.

I didn’t make money on any of the deals and do not want to. My objective is to have parts available that will be inexpensive and when the parts run out, they’re out.

So, how do I envision doing this? Donations. Any school or institution willing to donate, let me know; students, keep your eyes peeled. I’ll help with whatever I can and keep the parts in containers here at my house. Then, when you need something, just ask.

Note: we could even extend this to flagstaffs, harnesses and all kinds of other used items. Recycling for the military drill world!

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Texas Honor Guard Training

April 29, 2013 in Announcements, Drill Team Training, Honor Guard Training

The DrillMaster Honor Guard Clinic

I am tentatively scheduled to teach a DrillMaster Honor Guard Clinic the first weekend of December 2013 in College Station, Texas. Now is your chance to get in on my visit to Texas! Send me your information through my Contact page and we can work something out. This will help everyone involved save money and receive the best honor guard training based on my book, The Honor Guard Manual.

Also, for December, I will be in Louisiana, New Mexico and Arizona. Don’t miss this great opportunity!

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Presidential Proclamation for the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing Victims

April 16, 2013 in Announcements

Presidential Proclamation — Honoring the victims of the tragedy in Boston, Massachusetts
HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDY IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on April 15, 2013, in Boston, Massachusetts, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, April 20, 2013.

I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand thirteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.
Signed by the President

photo courtesy bleachreport.net

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The DrillMaster Driller’s Bayonet is Here!

April 4, 2013 in Announcements, Commentary, DrillCenter News, DrillMaster Products

Yes, folks, it’s taken me a while, but I have worked very diligently to create this bayonet from my original idea of a safer blade for Drillers. I was finally able to make my mark on the blade as well! And I’m not finished. There is more to come for the bayonet and other products. How do you order it? send me a message through this website, email, Twitter or Facebook and we will make the arrangements through PayPal. $55 including shipping. $45 if you buy it from me in person.

This is an M1 bayonet and fits both the M1903 and M1 Garand rifles. Click here and read all about bayonets.

Specifications: The length is about 13.5 inches. I may offer a standard 16-inch length, unless I receive feedback that the current length is fine. The weight is 14.9 oz.

WAIT! “I need an upper band with a bayonet lug!” I hear you! Click here and read this info!

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This is a sample DrillMaster Bayonet

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OS91 2013 Tribute Available on the Web!

February 20, 2013 in Announcements, DrillCenter News, Honor Guard

OS91BlogspotLogo If you are unable to attend the event (this Friday, Feb 22!) you can watch it streaming live! Here is your chance to see the 2013 Operation Safety 91 Annual Tribute for First Responders and Military held in Orlando, Florida.

URL: http://vc02.f2fl.com
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User Pass: guest

You will see retired COL Danny McKnight, of Black Hawk Down fame, bagpipers and the first public reading of the Fallen First Responder Ceremony created by The DrillMaster. I will be there and I hope to see you!

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The First and only Cadet Joint Service Honor Guard Academy!

January 21, 2013 in Announcements, DrillCenter News, Honor Guard

The US Army Cadet Corps and The DrillMaster proudly bring you the first annual Cadet Joint Service Honor Guard Academy.

The academy, based on The Honor Guard Manual, by John K. Marshall, is a 2-week intensive course that will take cadets- all cadets (JROTC, police and fire explorers, Sea, Army, Young Marines and CAP), through a complete course of ceremonial training.

Cadets will learn Standing Manual, Firing Party, Colors (all types of ceremonies) and Pall Bearers. There is even a few hours built into the schedule to go over armed Exhibition Drill.

Cadet Joint Service Honor Guard Academy, July 21 to 3 August 3, 2013. More information is here. Click here to download the brochure.

Click here for the Registration Form!

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Looking For Instructors!

January 7, 2013 in Announcements

Attention, Attention!

Exciting news from The DrillMaster!

For the summer of 2013, The DrillMaster will need several instructors for both honor guard and armed and unarmed exhibition drill in three states on the east coast.

If you are interested, here are the details:

For an exhibition drill instructor position, begin reading my books, XDI and XDII immediately and follow up with my next book to be published in late January 2013.

For an honor guard instructor position, begin reading my book, The Honor Guard Manual (spiral-bound link) immediately (the standards set forth in the manual will be the only ones used). There is also a very good possibility of needing honor guard instructors each quarter year-round.

If you’ve taught before- great! If not, and you’d like to learn- great! If you are interested in either position, please send me your contact information through my contact page and I will have more detailed information coming soon for you. I don’t have all of the exact dates yet, but this is going to be one big educational summer! Yes, in three states!

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Lighthouse Uniform Company

December 19, 2012 in Announcements, Honor Guard

Lighthouse Uniform Company The Lighthouse Uniform Company, uniform outfitters of the Merchant Marines, Coast Guard Auxiliary, EMS, Federation of Fire Chaplains, Se Scouts, US Public Health Service, Passenger Vessel Association Power Squadron, Yacht Clubs and The DrillMaster, are having a year-end sale. Check this out:

The Lighthouse is running a year end Special Items 50% Internet Sale starting today (12-19-12) and will run through (1-4-13). This is just a very small thank you for your business. The items on ‘special’ are pieces you will need if you are changing rank. Some of the items on this Special Items 50% Internet Sale are collar brass, cap badges, chin straps, cap side screws, sleeve striping, maltese crosses and buttons.

For Collar Brass: http://catalog.lighthouseuniform.com/fire/fd-collar-pins-c-155_175.html#top

For Cap Badges: http://catalog.lighthouseuniform.com/fire/cap-devices-c-155_162.html#top

For Chin Straps and Side Screws: http://catalog.lighthouseuniform.com/fire/cap-accessories-c-155_169.html#top

For Sleeve Striping please go to the below link: http://catalog.lighthouseuniform.com/fire/accessories-jacket-striping-c-155_163_180.html

For Maltese Crosses (years of service marks): http://catalog.lighthouseuniform.com/fire/accessories-fd-maltese-crosses-c-155_163_179.html#top

For Buttons: http://catalog.lighthouseuniform.com/fire/accessories-fd-buttons-c-155_163_178.html

If you have any questions please call them at 1-800-426-5225.

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The Honor Guard National Convention, HonCon13

December 18, 2012 in Announcements, Honor Guard

nATIONAL cONVENTION Attention all first responder honor guard units! (And it’s not just for first responders!) My friends and honor guard colleagues at Elmhurst (IL) Training Academy in conjunction with Clark County Nevada Fire Department will again host the annual national convention in Las Vegas, NV April 21-24 2-13. The Orleans Hotel & Resort is the HQ for eating, sleeping and some fun while the training annex for Clark County, which is right across the street, is the location for the training sessions. The first convention, HonCon12, was a great success with a couple dozen first responders attending and 2013 is headed toward bigger and better.

Training sessions will include Organizing Tragedy* and Elmhursts very own, Honor Guard 101. I plan on being there and offering my books and other materials.

Come and see some familiar faces, meet new people and network with honor guard members across the nation. Click here for complete details and to register.

If you are on Twitter, keep up with the happenings by following this hash tag: #HonCon13.

*We who have worked on military honor guards may not realize that civilian first responders, who work for their state governments, don’t have the casualty assistance system that we in the military have. First responders actually double- and triple-up on their duties, especially for a line of duty death (LODD).

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2013 Michigan Online Drill Competition Results!

The DrillMaster Parts Repository

Texas Honor Guard Training

Presidential Proclamation for the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing Victims

The DrillMaster Driller’s Bayonet is Here!

OS91 2013 Tribute Available on the Web!

The First and only Cadet Joint Service Honor Guard Academy!

Click here for the Registration Form!

Looking For Instructors!

Lighthouse Uniform Company

The Honor Guard National Convention, HonCon13

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