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Tags: Boys Brigade Anzac

ANZAC Sunday & Dawn service

- Minimal commamds
- Mainly copying the fire brigade

Basic movements to be taught before ANZAC

Chapter 4 - 1. Basic Positions

• Attention

• Stand at Ease from Attention

• Stand Easy from Stand at Ease

• Turning at the Halt

• Eyes left & eye's straight

• While in position brigade will commanded to copy the fire brigade

• When passing the dignitaries on the left, the command eyes left will be given

What happens on dawn service

1. Arrive 5:30am, at boronia 7-Eleven (near RSL).
2. 5:50 am, get into position on the left side of the road, behind fire brigade.
3. 5:55 am, when fire brigade starts marching, the command "BOYS BRIGADE, ATTEN-TION", then "BOYS BRIGADE, FOR-WARD".
4. Marching at a pace to follow the Fire brigade
5. While passing dignitaries, the command "EYES LEFT" will be called
6. Automatically left wheel, up the driveway, no turning of the head, no command called
7. When company leader is inline with flag pole, call "BOYS BRIGADE,—HALT"
8. Command, "TURN TO THE RIGHT, RIGHT-TURN" needs to be called.
9. Command, "STAND AT-EASE" needs to be called.
10. Wait.
11. Copy when fire brigade stands to attention, and when they stand at ease
12. After Fire brigade has fallen out, remain fast.
13. When they invite the crowed to lay poppies/go inside, the command "BOYS BRIGADE, FALL-OUT" needs to be called.

• Remain outside for group BB photos to be taken
• Eat before coming
• Boys should wear extra shirts

What happens on Sunday service (Not fully complete)

1. Arrive 1:30pm at boronia MacDonald (opposite of boronia Salvos)
2. At 1:40pm Move to behind the formed marching ranks, in 2 files
3. The march will start about 7-10 minutes before 2:00pm

• No ordering maccas

Laying of the reef

3 pre-designated boys will, take the reef that was being carried

• In a line, the middle boy will have the reef.

1. The line will be formed just in-front of the Brigade party
2. Staying inline, they will slow march till 3 steps in-front of where the reefs are laid
3. They will all halt, then the middle boy with the reef will slow march, lay the reef about turn, return to the line
4. The middle boy will call "SALUTE TO THE FRONT—SALUTE", the line will salute, about turn and return to ranks

Risk assessment/Emergency Procedure

Boys Fainting at the halt

In the moment:

1. An officer (designated safety officer) will immediately come to assistance of a boy who fainted.
2. The boy should stay on the ground, while they recuperate.
3. When boy regains strength, lift legs & bend knees, to provide circulation of blood.
4. When safe, move boy to the side, away from squad.
   • Let the boy sit down.
5. Give the boy some water, and food(if possible).

Precautions:

• Teach boys to wriggle their feet when at Attention.
• Teach boys when at Attention avoid locking your knees.

Boys Getting Cold

In the moment:

• Stepping out and he gets his jacket

Precautions:

• Instruct boys, while doing promotion for event to wear extra warm shirts (Long sleeve if possible)
• Boys need to bring a jacket, and wear the jacket all the way until just before the march

Boys With Incorrect or Damaged Uniform

In the moment:

• If noticeable, boy won't be permitted to march and must stay with parents/or with a seperate officer

Precautions:

• Teach boys correct uniform
• Check uniforms at least a week before

Boys Arriving Injured (Unable to march)