Drill and Ceremonies Flashcards
What should you look for in a command voice? (AFMAN 36-2203 pg 12-13)
a. Qualities of loudness and projection
b. Qualities of distinctness and inflection
c. Snap
d. All answers
On the command Present, ARMS, execute the first count of hand salute. Count two of hand salute is performed
when given the command _____. (AFMAN 36-2203 pg 20)
b. Order, ARMS
What is the distance for cover in formation? (AFMAN 36-2203 pg 27)
a. 40-inch distance
On the command is Right Flank, MARCH, the cadet takes _____ more step(s) and pivots _____ degrees to the
right. (AFMAN 36-2203 pg 24)
b. 1;90 degrees
Flags flown from stationary flagstaffs are saluted ______. (AFMAN 36-2203 pg 100)
e. At Reveille, Retreat, and special occasions
The Airman takes one more 24-inch step with the right (left) foot. He or she then brings the trailing foot to a
position so both heels are on line. The cadence is continued by alternately raising and lowering each foot. The
balls of the feet are raised 4 inches above the ground. Normal arm swing is maintained. This best describes which
command? (AFMAN 36-2203 pg 23)
c. Mark Time
For drill purposes, “Count, OFF” is executed only _____ while in line formation. (AFMAN 36-2203 pg 33)
d. From right to left
In a four-element flight, when performing the movement “Column Right, MARCH,” how many 24-inch steps
does the third element leader take between pivots? (AFMAN 36-2203 pg 35)
b. 2
At the position of attention, place the heels together with the feet turned out equally, forming a ______ angle.
(AFMAN 36-2203 pg 15)
c. 45 Degree
The arrangement of elements side-by-side with the guide and element leaders at the head, is what formation?
(AFMAN 36-2203 pg104)
d. Column Formation
The arrangement of elements one behind the other with the guide and element leaders to the extreme right flank, is what formation? (AFMAN 36-2203 pg 104)
a. Line Formation
In marching, the Air Force flag is dipped in salute when approximately _____ from the front of the person entitled
to the salute. It resumes carry when approximately _____ beyond the person. (AFMAN 36-2203 pg 99)
c. 6 paces; 6 paces
On the command, Double Time, MARCH, the cadet steps off with the left foot, forearms in a horizontal position,
cup’s the hands, and begins an easy run of 180 steps per minute with a _____ step, measured from heel to heel?
(AFMAN 36-2203 pg 23)
d. 30 inch
When marching in quick time and on the command _____ (given as either foot strikes the ground), the Airman
takes one more step in quick time and then steps off in double time. (AFMAN 36-2203 pg 23)
b. Double Time, MARCH
On the command, Column Left, MARCH, the third element leader in a four-element flight will _____ (AFMAN 36-2203 pg 36)
a. Take 1 step, turn 45 degrees, take 4 steps at 24 inches each, and pivots 45 degrees
The element leaders march _____ of their elements in Inverted Column Formation. (AFMAN 36-2203 pg104)
a. At the rear
To inspect the flight, it must be in what formation? (AFMAN 36-2203 pg 46)
b. Line
What is the proper way to count cadence? (AFMAN 36-2203 pg 14)
a. HUT, TOOP, THREEP, FOURP; HUT, TOOP, THREEP, FOURP
To execute a slight direction to the right, the command _____ is given. (AFMAN 36-2203 pg 38)
c. Incline to the right
Which of the following describes proper arm swing while marching at Quick Time? (AFMAN 36-2203 pg 22)
Cup the hands with the thumbs pointed down. Swing the arms six inches to the front (measured
from the rear of the hand to the front of the thigh) and three inches to the rear (measured from the front of the hand to the rear of the thigh). Arms hang straight but not stiff and swing the arms naturally.
In formation, members do not salute or return salutes unless given the command _____. (AFMAN 36-2203 pg 20)
c. Present, ARMS
A salute is required when a cadet is outside in uniform and encounters any active duty or retired officer who is
also in uniform. (CHB pg 22)
a. True
The retreat ceremony serves a twofold purpose. It signals the end of the official duty day and serves as a ceremony for paying respect to the flag. (AFMAN 36-2203 pg 91)
a. True
To form the flight in column formation, the command “FALL IN” is given. (AFMAN 36-2203 pg 27)
b. False
In uniform, when the national anthem plays you stand at parade rest facing the flag. (AFMAN 36-2203 pg 101)
b. False
Cadets competing for a Flight Sergeant position must memorize the _____-Step Drill sequence? (CHB pg 78)
c. 30
When in civilian or athletic clothing outdoors and the National Anthem is playing, members of the Armed Forces
and veterans who are present may ________. (AFMAN 36-2203 pg 101)
c. Render the military salute
On the command “Forward, MARCH”, cadets will step off straight ahead with the left foot, taking a _____ inch step (measured from heel to heel), placing the heel on the ground first. (AFMAN 36-2203 pg 22)
c. 24
The middle point of a formation. On an odd-numbered front, it is the center person or element. On an even-numbered front, it is the right center person or element. This is known as _____. (AFMAN 36-2203 pg 103)
a. Center
On which element or file is a movement planned, regulated, or aligned? (AFMAN 36-2203 pg 103)
d. The base
The two parts of a military command are what? (AFMAN 36-2203 pg 11)
c. Preparatory and Command of Execution
The rate of marching at 60 steps per minute (used in funeral ceremonies) is _____. (AFMAN 36-2203 pg 104)
d. Slow Time