Expanded Course Outline (16 hours) Ceremonial Functions of a Mounted Unit Training Mounted Law Enforcement Officers: Theories, Protocol and Application Course Instructor: Stanley Buscovich, M.I. All portions of this document are protected by copywrite and/or trademark laws. No portions may be used, reproduced, or copied without the permission of Stan Buscovich.
LEARNING GOALS 1. This course is designed to educate law enforcement mounted patrol officers in the history, protocol, and precise skills necessary to perform ceremonial functions required of a mounted unit. 2. It is intended to provide mounted officers with an in-depth understanding of their responsibilities, explain how to utilize their mounted unit, and to train them in the skills needed for properly carrying out their duties. LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the end of the classroom segments of instruction, the students will have accurately identified and discussed the topics and tasks of the course, Ceremonial Functions of a Mounted Unit. To measure this learning process, each student will actively participate in numerous small and large group exercises to the satisfaction of the instructional staff. In the second portion of the course (the riding arena / marching area) each student, with their mount as well as on foot, will successfully perform and finish all movements, formations and ceremonial protocol required of a mounted unit. And each learner, with a high degree of proficiency, will be able to demonstrate these learning objectives within the nine hours allotted for the psychomotor segments of the training. At the conclusion of the course, a written examination (30 questions derived from the tasks and learning objectives) will be administered, with a minimum passing score of 90%. The following are the learning objectives identified for this course: 1.0 Law Enforcement Mounted Units / Military Background 1.1 List three different groups or organizations that the mounted unit is responsible to. 1.2 Recite the general history of mounted patrol (military and law enforcement) in the United States. 1.3 Describe the role / responsibilities of a mounted patrol officer / supervisor (O.I.C.). 1.4 Define mounted networking / resources and its values. 2.0 Protocol Rules for Ceremonial Functions 2.1 Identify and describe the five important elements of a mounted unit. 2.2 Define and demonstrate the proper etiquette / protocol for a color guard (basic and military) ceremonial detail. 2.3 Describe and demonstrate commands (preparatory / execution). 2.4 List four different types of ceremonial functions. 3.0 Formal Events 3.1 Name three different formal events where a color guard detail is used with-in the department 3.2 Name three different formal events where a color guard detail is used with-in the community ~1~
4.0 Resources, Supplies and Logistics Used to Perform a Formal Mounted Detail 4.1 Identify and describe the resources, supplies and logistics that are needed for a ceremonial function where a mounted unit / detachment is required. 4.2 Define the need for pre-event planning for location and surroundings for a ceremonial detail. 4.3 Identify critical conditions that could make or break a formal mounted unit detail. 5.0 The Mounted Drill (Movements and Formations) 5.1 List and demonstrate eleven movements of the mounted drill. 5.2 List and demonstrate six formations of the mounted drill. 5.3 Define the meaning of guiding and dress in relation to the mounted drill. 6.0 To Execute the Precise Protocol Requirements for a Ceremonial Function 6.1 Solve uniformity problems / requirements for a color guard - honor guard detail. 6.2 Identify and describe the eight golden rules for a mounted unit. 6.3 Organize and demonstrate the precise protocol requirements for a formal funeral (color guard, riderless horse and flag folding ritual). 6.4 Demonstrate and command (O.I.C.) ceremonial actions, salute and dismissal (exit)....adult learners learn best when they are actively involved in the learning process (Lt.Post, 1992). ~2~
DAY 1 Ceremonial Functions of a Mounted Unit 1 hr. I. Course Registration and Introduction (Classroom) A. Course Orientation and Overview 1. Ceremonial Functions of a Mounted Unit 2. Video film clip (S.F.P.D. color guard detail) Learning Objective 6.2 a. Large group exercise (video quiz - handout) 3. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag a. Use of the United States flag B. Instructor / Student Introduction (student sign-in form) 1. Networking (Learning Objective 1.4) 2. Resources (ice breaker - Formal Mounted BINGO) a. Value 1 hr. II. Goals, Topics and Tasks - Needs / Purpose (Classroom) A. Goals / Learning Objectives (expectations) 1. Ceremonial functions 2. Performance requirements a. Small group exercise (color guard ceremony) b. Role playing - class exercise (groups of four) c. Handout (color guard salute - commands and protocol) B. Topics and Job Tasks 1. Mounted / military background (Learning Objective 1.2) a. Overhead transparencies (1.) Hittite rider from 1400 BC (2.) U.S. Cavalry (3.) S.F.P.D. Mounted Unit 2. Traditions, etiquette and protocol regulations 3. Formal events (Learning Objective 2.4) a. With-in the department b. With-in the community c. Ceremonial details (1.) Color guard (2.) Honor guard (3.) Funeral / riderless horse (a.) Video film clip (Modesto P.D.) formal funeral detail (riderless horse) 4. Resources, supplies and logistics needed a. Information b. Equipment c. Conditions 5. The mounted drill (movements and formations) 6. Command and execution of formal functions ~3~
C. Needs / Purpose 1. Why a. Responsibilities (Learning Objectives 1.1, 1.3 and 2.1) 2. What 3. Where 4. When 5. How (1.) Video film (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) (a.) Large and small group exercise (video quiz-handout) The most effective training will be conducted in an environment that fosters high self-esteem, motivation and performance (Lt. Post, 1992). 1.5 hr. III. Group Activity - Mounted Patrol Unit Questions (Classroom) A. Ceremonial Functions of a Mounted Unit - Workshop Questions (Learning Objectives 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3) 1. Guidelines for the instructor 2. Guidelines for answering questions a. Handout 3. Workshop questions one through seven a. Handout B. Equipment 1. Three flip charts a. Colored marking pens for each.5 hr. IV. Protocol, Etiquette and Safety Guidelines - Riding Arena (Classroom) A. Handout #1 - Ceremonial Functions of a Mounted Unit 1. Mounted protocol and etiquette guidelines B. P.O.S.T. Equestrian Safety Guidelines (Part XIII) 1. Stated 2. Discussed 3. Agreed upon C. Preview of the Next Four Hours.5 hr. V. Three Step Instructional System - Mounted Drill, Tack Horses A. The KISS System for Performing the Mounted Drill 1. Show it (classroom) a. Overhead transparencies b. Flip chart diagrams c. Handout #2 (The Mounted Drill) (1.) General principals of the mounted drill ~4~
2. Walk through the drill / commands (outside - flat ground / grinder) a. Commands (preparatory & execution) Learning Objective 2.3 (1.) All preparatory commands are repeated out loud and together by each officer 3. Drill /on horseback (riding arena) a. Tack up (1.) Facilitator / safety officers oversee (a.) Lead mounted class into riding arena (column of troopers) 1.5 hr. VI. Riding Arena - Warm up / The Mounted Drill A. Warm Up Horses 1. Slowly 2. Follow all equestrian etiquette laws and safety guidelines of the riding arena B. On Line Formation 1. Dismount / safety check by instructor and safety officers a. Student b. Horse c. Tack 2. Mount up 3. Mounted student - stretch C. The Mounted Drill (movements and formations) Learning Objective 5.2 1. Column of troopers a. Use of U.S. Cavalry marching music to keep the beat b. Use of rubber safety cones (2 foot - orange) to challenge movements 2. Column of twos a. Class exercise (passing large rubber balls) (1.) Guiding right (Learning Objective 5.3) 3. Column of fours 4. Wheel of four movement 5. On line formation 6. Wedge formation D. Dismount and Dismissed 1. Check horse and tack a. Water horse 1.5 hr. VII. Continue Drill - Color Guard Ceremony, Cool Down (Riding Arena) A. On line Formation 1. On foot, next to horse B. Mount Your Horse 1. Count off a. Numbers one through four, then repeat over again ~5~
2. Open ranks (move forward) a. Odd numbers 3. Mount up - in steps / commands a. Preparatory b. Command of execution 4. Close ranks (move forward) a. Even numbers C. Column of Troopers D. Column of Twos E. Column of Fours 1. Color guard ceremony a. Right arm only - no flags (1.) Color guard salute (2.) Commands (preparatory & execution) b. Eyes right etiquette F. Conclusion of the Exercise 1. Cool down 2. Fall in on line formation a. Dismount and dismissed.5 hr. VIII. Review and Assign Homework (Classroom) A. Review Day One B. Question and Answer Session C. Set Stage for Day Two (eight hours) 1. Activities 2. Schedule 3. Topics 4. Tasks 5. Learning objectives D. Homework 1. Review handouts number one and two Bad riding is an affair of strength and courage, to be pursued only while strength and courage last. Good riding is an affair of skill which can continue through old age and infirmity (Wyndmalen). ~6~
Ceremonial Functions of a Mounted Unit DAY 2.5 hr. I. Review and Introduction (Classroom) A. Critique of Day One B. Question and Answer Session C. Restate P.O.S.T. Equestrian Safety Guidelines D. Set Stage for Day Two 1 hr. II. Flag Folding Rituals (Classroom) A. Burial Detail - U.S. Flag Folding Ceremony (Learning Objective 6.3) 1. Honor Guard assignment (on foot) a. Two U.S. burial flags will be used (1.) 9 1/2 x 5 foot each b. Handout #1 - protocol and etiquette regulations (1.) How to fold U.S. flag / who receives (entitlement).5 hr. III. Tack Horse / Safety Inspection (Stall / Trailer Area and Riding Arena) A. Facilitator / Safety Officer Oversee 1. Lead mounted class into riding arena (column of troopers) 2 hrs. IV. Riding Arena - Warm up / Mounted Ceremonial Functions A. Warm up Horses 1. Slowly 2. Follow all etiquette and safety guidelines of the riding arena B. On Line Formation 1. Mounted student - stretch 2. Count off (one to four), open ranks - odd numbers move forward together (guide) 3. Dismount / safety check by instructor and safety officers a. Student b. Horse c. Tack 4. Mount up a. By the numbers, close ranks / even numbers move forward together (guide to center). ~7~
C. The Mounted Drill (movements and formations) Learning Objective 5.1 1. Column of troopers a. Use of U.S. Cavalry marching music to keep the beat 2. Column of twos a. Class exercise (passing large rubber balls) (1.) Guide right 3. Column of fours 4. Wheel of four movement 5. On line formation 6. Wedge formation D. Mounted Ceremonial Functions 1. Color guard ceremonial detail (Learning Objective 2.2) a. Four horse / officer team (four flags-colors) (1.) Moving salute (2.) Standing in place salute (a.) Use four large black plastic garbage bags to take the place of flags if necessary for the exercise 2. Military color guard detail (Learning Objective 2.2) a. Four horse / officer team (two flags - U.S. & unit colors) (1.) Two sergeants in the middle (with flags - colors) (2.) Two officers on the outside acting as honor guards (a.) Moving salute (b.) Standing in place salute 3. Color guard / riderless horse - burial detail (Learning Objective 6.3) a. Four horse color guard with flags (colors) - leads detail (1.) In front of hearse (vehicle) b. A vehicle to be used in the riding arena to take the place of the hearse (1.) Middle position in the procession c. One horse - riderless, following the hearse - with a walking officer holding the reins on the on side near the front of the horse. (1.) Boots in stirrups / irons - backwards (2.) Following vehicle (hearse) (a.) Handout #1 (Cavalry protocol regulations) E. Conclusion of the Exercise 1. Cool down 2. Fall in on line formation 3. Dismount and dismissed by the numbers 4. Check horse and tack a. Water horse ~8~
1 hr. V. Application of Skills / Protocol - O.I.C. Walk Through (Outside / Grinder) A. The Mounted Drill (on flat ground - walking, no horses) B. Practical skills examination (each learner acts as O.I.C. and leads/commands the walking/ marching class) Learning Objectives 6.1 and 6.4 1. Movements and formations of the mounted drill 2. Execution of the precise protocol requirements for a mounted ceremonial function a. Uniformity b. Image c. Commands d. Actions and salute e. Exit 2 hrs. VI. Application of Skills / Protocol - O.I.C. Mounted - Riding Arena A. The Mounted Drill (in riding arena, on horseback) B. Practical skills examination (each learner acts as O.I.C. and leads / commands the mounted class) Learning Objectives 6.3 and 6.4 1. Movements and formations of the mounted drill 2. Execution of the precise protocol requirements for a mounted ceremonial function a. Uniformity b. Image c. Commands d. Actions and salute e. Exit 1 hr. VII. Review and Evaluation (Classroom) A. Course Examination / Written (Learning Objectives 1.0-6.4) 1. Thirty questions a. True / false and fill in the blanks format B. Review / Critique 1. Goals 2. Topics 3. Tasks 4. Learning objectives C. Final Question and Answer Session D. Evaluations 1. Course / instructor P.O.S.T. evaluation forms filled out and returned to facilitator or hosting agency 2. Rider and mount evaluation input from staff E. P.O.S.T. Certificates / Diploma 1. Certificates are presented individually to each student by instructional staff F. Class Picture 1. Staff / students ~9~