200 (Torquay) Squadron is renowned for its drill & discipline and has always strived to reach the highest standards in these areas.

Drill is a powerful aid to discipline. It develops a sense of corporate pride, alertness, precision and readiness to obey orders instantly. Good drill in aircraft is directly fostered by the habit of drilling smartly on parade. Personnel are better prepared for combat and any work they have to do: on the ground or in the air, if fit and mentally alert. Thus, smartness on parade is not only a sign of good discipline, but a basic factor in raising the standard of performance of all Service duties.

Annually there are Drill Competitions held at Wing, Region and more recently Corps level, which tests the abilities of cadets from different squadrons and their capability to work together as a team. Out of 28 Drill Competitions 200 Squadron have won 23 of them.

As a new member of the squadron one of the first things you will learn is basic drill. This will tend to last a period of 3 months with a final test to assess the standard of the cadets drill. If the cadet passes then he or she will be moved from the probationary flight into the main squad.

Upon succession of the first class drill test cadets will also be taught how to carry out rifle drill using the .303 inch No 4 Mk I Rifle. Exceptional cadets maybe chosen to be in a Guard of Honour on such events as the Battle of Britain or Remembrance Sunday.