These are the basic SAF drill commands you are likely to hear in BMT. Basic drill commands are given in Malay, so don't act blur if the words feel unfamiliar at first. If you came here looking for "drill commands", this is the right page.
Note that "Kiri" means left, and "Kanan" means right.
Standing commands
These are the commands you'll likely hear every day (in BMT at least).
| Command | Translation |
|---|---|
| Sedia | Attention |
| Senang Diri | Stand at ease |
| Diam | Steady (upgraded version of Sedia) |
| Kekanan Pusing | Right turn |
| Kekiri Pusing | Left turn |
| Ke Kanan Lu Rus | Take dressing from the right (look right and align yourselves) |
| Pandang Ke Hadapan Pandang | Face front (you'll hear this after Ke Kanan Lu Rus) |
| Dari Kanan Bilang | Number off from the right |
| Dalam Buka Barisan Ke kanan Lu Rus | Open order, dressing from the right (take a step forward, look to the right, and align yourselves) |
| Dalam Tutup Barisan Ke Kana Lu Rus | Close order, dressing from the right |
| Keluar Baris | Fall out |
| Semula | Undo the last movement / reset |
| Rehatkan Diri | Stand easy |
Marching commands
| Command | Translation |
|---|---|
| Dari Kiri/Kanan, Cepat Jalan | By the left/right foot, quick march |
| Berhenti | Halt (stop) |
| Hentak Kaki Cepat Hentak | March on the spot |
| Tukar Langkah | Change step |
| Belok | Turn while marching |
Check out the tips for shouting commands.
Arms and parade commands
You'll hear these commands in your POP.
| Command | Translation |
|---|---|
| Hormat Senjata | Present arms |
| Julang Senjata | High port arms |
Quick tips
- Listen for the final word. That is usually when the movement happens.
- Don't mumble when you are IC. A wrong but clear command is easier to fix than a soft command nobody heard.
- For turns, know your left and right before trying to be fast.
- If you forget, copy the timing from the people who know what they are doing.