BODY LITERACY IN MILITARY EDUCATION: THE UNITED ORDER IN THE MILITARY POLICE OF THE STATE OF TOCANTINS

Abstract

This article analyzes body literacy and its intersection with the teaching of drill training in the Military Police of the State of Tocantins (PMTO). The research contextualizes the concept of literacy, differentiating it from multiliteracy and highlighting the importance of body language in military training. The central problem of the investigation lies in the theoretical and practical gap regarding how body literacy contributes to the technical and disciplinary preparation of military police officers. To address this, the adopted methodology was qualitative, based on a literature review and the analysis of pedagogical practices applied in PMTO training. The results indicate that body literacy, applied through drill training, fosters the development of motor, disciplinary, and communicative skills essential for the professional performance of military personnel. Additionally, this pedagogical approach strengthens cohesion, hierarchy, and responsiveness in operational and social scenarios. The conclusion reinforces the relevance of drill training as a tool for body literacy, highlighting the need for further studies on the relationship between body language and police training to enhance teaching methods and formative processes within PMTO.