PURPOSE
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.
The figure above 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.
CHECK POINTS:
● Soldier “A” should squat low and grasp Soldier “B” under the arms to lift him from the prone position.
● Position the Soldier “B” over the shoulder during the carry.
Secure the position with one hand, grasping the Soldier “B’s” forward arm.
PRECAUTIONS:
Keep back straight and use legs to lift Soldier to the carry position.
All movement in the carry position is performed at a quick time; no running