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  1. Shoulder Roll

    The Shoulder Roll is the first exercise in Guerilla Drill. This exercise develops your ability to safely fall and roll up to a standing position. Perform the exercise:

    • The starting position for the Shoulder Roll is the Straddle Stance position.
    • 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 you up to your 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.

  2. 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. Perform the exercise:

    • 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.
    • 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.

  3. Soldier Carry

    The Soldier Carry is the third exercise in the Guerilla Drill. This exercise develops your ability to safely carry a conscious or unconscious person of comparable size. Soldier A is the person performing the carry. Soldier B is the person being carried. Perform the exercise:

    • 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.
    • 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, switch roles and return to the start.

  1. Shoulder Roll

  2. Lunge Walk

  3. Soldier Carry

  1. Shoulder Roll

    GD1 Shoulder Roll
    GD1 Shoulder Roll

  2. Lunge Walk

    GD2 Lunge Walk
    GD2 Lunge Walk

  3. Soldier Carry

    GD3 Soldier Carry
    GD3 Soldier Carry

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