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What are the three marching steps used in drill? |
– 15 inch step – 30 inch step (120 steps per minute) – 30 inch double time (180 steps per minute) |
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What FM covers Drill & Ceremony? |
FM 3-21.5 |
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What is a review? |
A military ceremony used to: – honor a visiting, high-ranking commander, official, or dignitary, and/or to permit them to observe the state of training of a command – present decorations and awards – honor or recognize unit or individual achievements – commemorate events |
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What are the two prescribed formations for platoons? |
– Line – Column |
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What is the primary purpose of drill? |
move a unit from one place to another in an orderly manner, to aid in disciplinary training by instilling habits of precision and response to the leader’s orders, |
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What are the four rest positions that can be given at the halt? |
– Parade Rest – Stand At Ease – At Ease – Rest |
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What is the primary value of ceremonies? |
To render honors, preserve tradition, and to stimulate Esprit de Corps |
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What is a rank? |
A line, which is only one element in depth |
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What foot is your leading foot? |
Your left foot |
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What is the only command given from "Inspection Arms"? |
Ready, Port, Arms |
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What is an element? |
An individual, squad, section, platoon, company or larger unit forming part of the next higher unit |
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When marching, who is the only person who is never out of step? |
The platoon guide |
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What is a file? |
A column, which has a front of only one element |
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If you were marching a squad, when would you give the command "Squad, Halt"? |
When either foot strikes the ground |
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What is a formation? |
an arrangement of elements |
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After weapons have been issued to a unit and all other soldiers have fallen in with their weapons, what is the next command you should give? |
Inspection, Arms |
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While passing the colors or while the colors are passing you, when is the hand salute rendered? |
Six paces before and six paces after |
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How many steps per minute is Quick Time? |
120 |
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How many steps per minute is Double Time? |
180 |
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What command is given to reverse the direction of a march? |
Rear, March |
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From what position are all stationary movements given? |
From the position of Attention |
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On what foot would you give the command "Mark Time, March"? |
On either foot |
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What is cover? |
Aligning yourself directly behind the person to your front |
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How do you measure a step? |
Heel to heel |
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What is the interval between the preparatory command and the command of execution? |
One step or one count |
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What are the two parts of most drill commands? |
– The preparatory command – Command of execution |
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How many steps does each rank take when a platoon is given the command "Open Ranks"? |
– the first rank takes two steps forward – the second rank takes one step forward – the third rank stands fast – the fourth rank takes two 15" steps to the rear |
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What position os the unit guidon once a preparatory command is given? |
The raised vertical position |
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What are some examples of a combined command? |
– At Ease – Fall In – Rest |
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What command is given to revoke a preparatory command? |
"As You Were" |
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Who is responsible for the training and appearance of the color guard? |
The Command Sergeant Major |
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When executing a "Rear, March", on which foot do you pivot? |
On both feet |
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What four movements in marching require a 15" step? |
– Half step – Left step – Right step – Backward step |
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How many steps should seperate platoons when a company is formed? |
5 steps |
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What is the "Blue Book"? |
A drill manual used by Baron Von Steuben to train the Continental Army. It was the first Army Field Manual, |
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Can a command be changed after the command of execution is given? |
No |
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