| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Advance order (7,5) | ||
| Military command a month in advance? (7,5) | ||
| *Drill command | LA Times Daily | 23 Nov 2023 |
| Drill instructor's order | Eugene Sheffer | 04 Sep 2017 |
| Overly bold member of the "Little Women" family? | ||
| Drill sergeant's command | ||
| See 5 Down. |