How does pace stick mark out areas and ensure correct pace?
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how ah?
most of the time the CSM/RSM tucks it under his armpit .. -
Becos you didnt see the runners helping them mark out the stickers for the spots!
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before parade he marks out wat
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it can be opened up like a compass...those u use in secondary school maths
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since we are on the topic of pace sticks, maybe the experts here tell us the different colour and used by who.
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That is correct.Originally posted by boltstorm:it can be opened up like a compass...those u use in secondary school maths
If im not wrong there is certain standard which need to be met for parades.
like for example, distance between 2 person gap is about.. 24 inches if i remember correctly...or is it 21?...hmm anyway...
so if u wan a file of 10men x 3rows... so u got to measure the ground like a compass la. and turn it over 10 times.. thats how i did it...
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there is only 2 colour of pace stick
black used by CSM
brown used by RSM -
Black = CSM
Brown = RSM/ISM/SSM -
are there any marking on the pace stick? like coat of arms or name of the RSM/CSM, like what we see on the officer's swords?
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My Rsm has 2 pace sticks. One with his initials on it. But that stick he didnt use. He showcase it in his office....the other one which he uses regularly doesnt bear any initials...Originally posted by Gordonator:are there any marking on the pace stick? like coat of arms or name of the RSM/CSM, like what we see on the officer's swords? -
no names...
"Institute Sergeant Major
Pasir Laba Camp"
"Coat of Arms" -
Inside the pace is is a metal bar with measurements in inches. If i am not wrong there is 12, 24, 36, 40 inch marks.
Every mark has a notch where you "hook" it on to other side of the stick. This way, the pace stick opens up locked to the measurement you want.
Also, the pace stick is issued to Companies and Battalion not the personnel holding the appointment. Meaning, CSM's pace stick is a company asset not his personal issue.
If I am not wrong, only WOs are given Pace stick like how Officers are given the swords.
For your own interest, Pace sticks are traditionally used by Artillery corps for gun emplacments (distance between 2 guns).
In SAF, it is used to symbolise the CSM/RSM. -
correction only WOs holding SM appointment are then issued pace stick unlike officer during their passed out parade they are giving the sword ..right.Originally posted by Ponders:Inside the pace is is a metal bar with measurements in inches. If i am not wrong there is 12, 24, 36, 40 inch marks.
Every mark has a notch where you "hook" it on to other side of the stick. This way, the pace stick opens up locked to the measurement you want.
Also, the pace stick is issued to Companies and Battalion not the personnel holding the appointment. Meaning, CSM's pace stick is a company asset not his personal issue.
If I am not wrong, only WOs are given Pace stick like how Officers are given the swords.
For your own interest, Pace sticks are traditionally used by Artillery corps for gun emplacments (distance between 2 guns).
In SAF, it is used to symbolise the CSM/RSM. -
This is where I am not sure.Originally posted by leo-kun:correction only WOs holding SM appointment are then issued pace stick unlike officer during their passed out parade they are giving the sword ..right.
Are their pace stick PERSONALLY issued when they become SM or what?
As in, they will receive the pace stick where their names are inscribed and in display case? Meaning belonging to them.
Because I know CSMs and RSMs have pace sticks that belong to the unit and not theirs. But RSM might have personal one. -
ok .. thanks for answering the marking out part.
but how does it ensure correct pace? -
It measures the correct distance between two people in the row and the total number of steps needed so that the marching in to the music can be timed correctly. It has measurements for "shoulder width", "arm's length" and "1 step/pace" amongst others.
Yeap, the Black ones are part of coy-stores. RSMs are issued their own brown personal pace stick and can bring it along whatever their next appointment is.
Are you sure the pace stick was used to keep distance between guns? I thought they were used as a minimum safety distance from the guns. Not very sure about that. -
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my fren, a supply sup, last time blur blur indented a black pace-stick for his rsm.. end up kena fark by the rsm n sign extra.. hilarious..
