Which of the following is NOT listed as a method to teach drill?

• A. Step by step
• B. By the numbers
• C. Talk-through method
• D. Lecture and inquiry

Answer: (D)

The way drill is taught relies on structured, repeatable procedures that build fast, reliable movement and cadence. Step-by-step breaks the drill into small, manageable actions and practices them in order, so cadets learn each piece before linking them together. By the numbers assigns each step a specific number, helping everyone stay synchronized, maintain tempo, and reduce miscounting during complex sequences. The talk-through method involves guiding the group through the drill verbally while performing, offering clear cues and timing to reinforce the sequence without hesitations or hesitating motions. Lecture and inquiry, while valuable for discussing concepts or analyzing procedures, doesn’t provide the hands-on, repetitive practice required to ingrain the physical movements and rhythmic timing of drill. Therefore, lecture and inquiry is the option that doesn’t fit as a drill-teaching method.