In the Sustaining Phase, the Guerilla Drill provides an advanced method of developing leg power, coordination, and the ability to lift and carry another Soldier.
The three exercises in the Guerilla Drill are always performed in order, at quick time, and with careful attention to precise movement skill.
When Soldiers can precisely execute the drill across the 25-meter course, they can progress up to three sets of the drill.
The Guerilla Drill exercises consists of the following exercises:
- Shoulder Roll
- Lunge Walk
- Soldier Carry
SHOULDER ROLL
The Shoulder Roll is the first exercise in Guerilla Drill.
This exercise develops the Soldier’s ability to safely fall and roll up to a standing position.
Figure 6-10 breaks down the exercise as Soldiers would conduct it in a formation:
Starting Position
The starting position for the Shoulder Roll is the Straddle Stance position.
Movement
● From the starting position, step forward with the left foot, squat down, and make a wheel with the arms by placing the left hand on the ground with the fingers facing to the rear.
Point the lead elbow in the direction of the desired travel.
● The right hand is also on the ground with the fingers facing forward.
Tuck the chin to avoid injury to the neck.
● Push off with the right leg and roll over the left shoulder along the left side of the body.
Do not roll onto the neck.
The push must generate enough momentum to bring the Soldier up the knees.
● Continue to the feet by pushing off with the rear leg to stand up.
● To roll to the opposite side, step forward, and switch hand and leg positions.
● Continue alternating shoulder rolls until across the 25-meter line.
Figure 6-10. GD1 Shoulder Roll
LUNGE WALK
The Lunge Walk is the second exercise in the Guerilla Drill.
This exercise develops the leg power needed to move under control in a crouch.
This strength improves other movements to and from the ground.
Figure 6-11 breaks down the exercise as Soldiers conduct it in a formation:
Starting Position
From the starting position, the Position of Attention, step forward with the left foot, stepping as in a Lunge and swinging the opposite arm until the upper arm is parallel to the ground.
Movement
● Lightly touch the knee of the rear leg to the ground with each step.
● Step forward and under the body with the right leg, avoiding raising the trunk.
Avoid swinging the leg out to the side to clear the ground.
● Continue alternating leg and arm movements until crossing the 25-meter line.
Figure 6-11. GD2 Lunge Walk
SOLDIER CARRY
The Soldier Carry is the third exercise in the Guerilla Drill.
This exercise develops the Soldier’s ability to safely carry a conscious or unconscious Soldier of comparable size.
Soldier A is the Soldier performing the carry.
Soldier B is the Soldier being carried.
Figure 6-12 on page 6-10 breaks down the exercise as Soldiers conduct it in a formation:
Starting Position
● In the starting position, Soldier B is in the Prone position with arms overhead.
Soldier A is in the Straddle Stance position at the feet of Soldier B.
Movement
● From the starting position, Soldier A steps over Soldier B, squats, reaching under the armpits and in front of the top of the chest of Soldier B.
Soldier A clasps his or her hands together.
● Soldier A stands, leaning or stepping backwards to lift Soldier B backwards until Soldier B’s legs are locked straight.
Soldier A steps forward to continue to lift Soldier B up onto his or her feet.
● Soldier A separates Soldier B’s legs with his or her feet.
● Soldier A lifts one of Soldier B’s arms overhead and steps under that arm toward the front of Soldier B and turns to face him or her from the side.
● Soldier A places one leg between and under Soldier B’s legs and squats deeply, allowing Soldier B to drape over his or her back.
● Soldier A grasps the back of the far leg of Soldier B and stands up, lifting Soldier B off the ground.
● Soldier A, using the hand of the arm that is between Soldier B’s legs, grasps Soldier B’s forearm and carries Soldier B at quick time to the 25-meter line.
● After Soldier A places Soldier B’s feet back on the ground, the Soldiers switch roles and return to the start.
Figure 6-12. GD3 Soldier Carry