DRILL AND CEREMONIES Flashcards

1
Q

What are the three marching steps used in drill

A

15-inch steps
30-inch steps
30-inch step, double time 180 steps per minute

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2
Q

What publication coverage drilling ceremony

A

TC3 - 21.5

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3
Q

What are the two prescribed formations for platoon

A

Line and column

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4
Q

What is the primary purpose of drilling ceremony

A

Enable commander and non-commissioned officers to move his slash her unit from 1 place to another in an orderly manner to aid and disciplinary training by installing habits of precision and response to the leader’s orders

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5
Q

What are the 4 positions of rest that can be given at the halt

A

Parade rest
Stand at ease
At ease
rest

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6
Q

What is the primary value of ceremonies

A

To rend honors, preserve tradition, and to simulate esprit de corps

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7
Q

What is a rank

A

A line that is only one element in death

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8
Q

What foot are you landing on in drilling ceremony when marching

A

Your left foot

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9
Q

What are the only commands given for inspection arms?

A

ready, port, arms

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10
Q

What is an element

A

An individual squad section platoon company or large unit forming part of the next higher unit

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11
Q

When marching who is the only person in a platoon who is never out of step

A

The platoon guide is the person responsible for marching, prescribing directions, and rate of March

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12
Q

What is a file

A

A column that has a front, only one element

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13
Q

If you’re marching a squad, when would you give a command for squad Holt

A

When either foot strikes the ground

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14
Q

What is a formation

A

The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner

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15
Q

After weapons have been issued to a unit, all the soldiers have fallen in with their weapons what are the next commands that you should give

A

Inspect arms

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16
Q

While passing the colors or passing the colors or passing you what hand salute do you render

A

Six pieces before and six pieces after

17
Q

How many steps per minute is QuickTime

A

120 steps per minute

18
Q

How many steps per minute is double time

A

A 180 steps for a minute

19
Q

Would command is given to reverse the direction of March

A

Rear March

20
Q

From what position are all strategy movements given

A

Position of attention

21
Q

On what foot could you give the command March time March

A

On either foot

22
Q

What is cover

A

Aligning yourself directly behind the soldier that is immediately in front while maintaining the correct distance

23
Q

How do you measure a step

A

Heal to heal

24
Q

What is depth

A

The space from front to rear of the formation, including front and rear elements

25
Q

What is the interval between the preparatory command and command of execution

A

One step or one count

26
Q

What are the two parts of most drill commands?

A

preparatory command
command of execution

27
Q

What are the types of commands in a drill

A

2 part
combined ‘
supplementing
directive

28
Q

What position is the unit guidon once preparatory command is given

A

The raised vertical position

29
Q

What are some examples of combined command?

A

At ease
fall in
rest

30
Q

What is close intervals?

A

The lateral space between soldiers is measured from right to left by the soldier’s right arm placed to the heel of his left and right hand on his hip. The Fingered thumb joint extended downwards with an elbow line with the body touching the soldier to his left.

31
Q

What command is given to revoke a preparatory command

A

As you were

32
Q

What is a guidon

A

A guide is a shallow-tailed flag carried by company batteries troops and certain detachments

33
Q

What are three methods used to teach drills

A

Step by step
By the numbers
Talk-thought method

34
Q

What four movements in marching require a 15-inch step

A

half step
left step
Right step
Backwards March

35
Q

How many steps should separate platoons when a company is formed up

A

5 pieces 5 steps

36
Q

Can a command be changed after a command of execution has been given

A

no

37
Q

How far in front of the Honor company or color company do the colors halt

A

10 steps