DRILL AND CEREMONIES Flashcards
What are the three marching steps used in drill
15-inch steps
30-inch steps
30-inch step, double time 180 steps per minute
What publication coverage drilling ceremony
TC3 - 21.5
What are the two prescribed formations for platoon
Line and column
What is the primary purpose of drilling ceremony
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
What are the 4 positions of rest that can be given at the halt
Parade rest
Stand at ease
At ease
rest
What is the primary value of ceremonies
To rend honors, preserve tradition, and to simulate esprit de corps
What is a rank
A line that is only one element in death
What foot are you landing on in drilling ceremony when marching
Your left foot
What are the only commands given for inspection arms?
ready, port, arms
What is an element
An individual squad section platoon company or large unit forming part of the next higher unit
When marching who is the only person in a platoon who is never out of step
The platoon guide is the person responsible for marching, prescribing directions, and rate of March
What is a file
A column that has a front, only one element
If you’re marching a squad, when would you give a command for squad Holt
When either foot strikes the ground
What is a formation
The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner
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
Inspect arms
While passing the colors or passing the colors or passing you what hand salute do you render
Six pieces before and six pieces after
How many steps per minute is QuickTime
120 steps per minute
How many steps per minute is double time
A 180 steps for a minute
Would command is given to reverse the direction of March
Rear March
From what position are all strategy movements given
Position of attention
On what foot could you give the command March time March
On either foot
What is cover
Aligning yourself directly behind the soldier that is immediately in front while maintaining the correct distance
How do you measure a step
Heal to heal
What is depth
The space from front to rear of the formation, including front and rear elements
What is the interval between the preparatory command and command of execution
One step or one count
What are the two parts of most drill commands?
preparatory command
command of execution
What are the types of commands in a drill
2 part
combined ‘
supplementing
directive
What position is the unit guidon once preparatory command is given
The raised vertical position
What are some examples of combined command?
At ease
fall in
rest
What is close intervals?
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.
What command is given to revoke a preparatory command
As you were
What is a guidon
A guide is a shallow-tailed flag carried by company batteries troops and certain detachments
What are three methods used to teach drills
Step by step
By the numbers
Talk-thought method
What four movements in marching require a 15-inch step
half step
left step
Right step
Backwards March
How many steps should separate platoons when a company is formed up
5 pieces 5 steps
Can a command be changed after a command of execution has been given
no
How far in front of the Honor company or color company do the colors halt
10 steps
