Level One
Prerequisites
It is expected that all attendees have basic competency with foot drill, ceremony and protocol as per. Chapters 1-3 of A-PD-201-000/PT-000. Attendees must be currently employed as a member of their agency’s ceremonial unit or honour guard. This Course is open to any full time member of a Canadian Police Service or first responder agency.
Unit Member Course
This course is designed to offer a member of a Canadian emergency service Ceremonial Unit foundational training and experience with drill, ceremony and protocol for formal parades, ceremonies and funerals. This course is evaluated on attendance only. Feedback will be given throughout training to enhance performance.
General Course Outline:
| SUNDAY | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | |
|
AM |
TRAVEL |
Introductions
Foot Drill Advanced Foot Drill Rifle Drill – C8
|
History and Traditions
Flag Folding Post Sentry Rifle Party |
Protocol
Personal Dress and Deportment Introduction to Funerals Personal Wellness |
Mess Dinner Traditions
Hands-On Skills Review LODD Parade Briefing and Practice |
TRAVEL |
| LUNCH | — | — | — | — | — | — |
|
PM |
TRAVEL | Rifle Drill – Lee Ensign
Flag Drill Flag Party Drill |
Funeral Coach
Casket & Urn Carry Ceremonial Parades |
Funeral Home Familiarization, Protocol and Procedures |
Execute Full LODD Funeral Parade
Course Debrief & Round Table |
TRAVEL |
| After Hours | Meet & Greet – Cuff & Billy Club | — | — | Course Mess Dinner | — |
Level Two
Prerequisites
It is expected that all attendees have advanced understanding and skill with foot, rifle, flag and sword drill, ceremony and protocol and are currently employed as a supervisor or trainer of their agency’s ceremonial unit or honour guard. Completion of the Level One course is strongly recommended. After-hours course work should be expected. This course is open to any full time member of a Canadian Police Service or first responder agency.
Unit Commander Course
This course is designed for the trainer supervisor or commander of a Canadian emergency service Ceremonial Unit. It provides commander or instructor level training and experience with drill, ceremony and protocol for formal parades, ceremonies and funerals. Course members are evaluated and given feedback throughout, and will be assigned a final pass/ fail grade.
General Course Outline:
| SUNDAY | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | |
|
AM |
TRAVEL |
Introductions
Foot Drill Rifle Drill Flag Drill Sword Drill Pace Stick Drill |
History and Traditions
Lead Flag Folding Lead Posting Sentries Lead Command Rifle Party |
Protocol
Role of the Chaplaincy Funeral Policy and Planning Unit Wellness SMEAC |
Ceremonial Organization, SOP & Policy
Mess Dinner Traditions LODD Parade Briefing and Planning |
TRAVEL |
| LUNCH | — | — | — | — | — | — |
|
PM |
TRAVEL | Drill Command
Drill Instruction Flag Party Command Drill Mutuals |
Funeral Coach
Casket & Urn Carry Lead Ceremonial Parades |
Funeral Home Familiarization, Protocol and Procedures |
Command Full LODD Funeral Parade
Course Debrief & Round Table |
TRAVEL |
| After Hours | Meet & Greet – Cuff & Billy Club | — | — | Course Mess Dinner | — |
COURSE DRESS:
Daily Training
-Cargo/ BDU Trousers/ Khakis No Jeans
-Golf/ polo Shirt – T-Shirts will be issued for wear during training
-Drill or Duty Boots
LODD Funeral Parade
-Full Dress Uniform
Course Mess Dinner
-Mess Dress or Service Equivalent