Drill and Ceremonies Flashcards
What are the three marching steps used in the drill?
- 15in step
- 30in step
- 30in step, DOUBLE TIME 180 steps per minute
What are two prescribed formations for platoons?
- Line
2. Column
What are the 4 rest positions that can be given at the halt?
- Parade rest
- Stand at ease
- At ease
- Rest
What foot is your leading foot?
Your left foot
When marching, who is the only person in a platoon that is never out of step?
The platoon guide is the person responsible for maintaining the prescribed direction and rate of march.
If you were marching a squad, when would you give the command “squad halt”?
When either foot strikes the ground
What is a formation?
The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner
While passing the colors or while the colors are passing you, when is the hand salute rendered?
Six paces before and six paces after
How many steps per minute is quick time?
120 steps per minute
How many steps per minute is double time?
180 steps per minute
From what position are all stationary movements given?
Position of attention
On what foot would you give the command “Mark time march”?
On either foot
What is the cover?
Aligning yourself directly behind the man to your immediate front, while maintaining correct distance
How do you measure a “step”?
Heel to heel
What are the two parts of most drill commands?
- Preparatory command
2. Command of execution
How many steps does each rank take when a platoon is given the command of Open Ranks?
On the command “March”, The first rank takes two steps forward, the second rank takes one step forward, the third rank stands fast and the fourth rank takes two 15 inch steps to the rear
What position is the unit guidon once a preparatory command is given?
The raised vertical position
What command is given to revoke a preparatory command?
As You Were
What are the three methods used to teach Drill?
- Step by step
- By the numbers
- Talk-through method
How many steps should separate platoons when a company is formed?
5 steps
Can a command be changed after the command of execution has been given?
No
