Drill And Ceremonies Flashcards
How many methods of instruction are there and what are they?
There are 3 methods of instruction.
- Step-by-step method: In the step by step method, the explanation and demonstration are combined, and the movements are taught one step at a time, no demonstrator necessary.
- Talk-Through method: The explanation and demonstration are combined. Each action or movement is executed as it is orally described. Demonstrator necessary.
- By-The-Numbers Method: Explanation and demonstration are combined. Movements are explained and demonstrated one count at a time.
What is the purpose of drill?
To enable a Commander or NCO to move his unit from one place to another in an orderly manner.
What are the two prescribed formations for a platoon?
Line and Column.
Which foot is your lead foot in drill?
Your left foot.
What are the 4 rest positions that can be given at the halt?
Parade rest, stand, at ease; at ease, and rest.
What is the purpose of cadence counting while marching?
To enable the soldier to learn or maintain cadence and develop rhythm.
How many instructional formations are there and what are they?
There are 4 instructional formations.
- U-Formation
- Line Formation
- Extended Rectangular Formation (Used during PT most common instructional formation type)
- Circle Formation.
What command is used to revoke a preparatory command that has been given?
As You Were.
Note: The command “as you were” must be given before the command of execution. Personnel cannot cancel the command of execution with “as you were.” If an improper command is not revoked in time, the personnel execute the movement in the best manner possible.
What are the two parts to most drill commands?
The preparatory command and the command of execution.
Note: preparatory command states movement to be carried out and mentally prepares the soldier for its execution. Command of execution tells when the movement is to be carried out.
What are combined commands?
In some commands, the preparatory command and command of execution are combined; for example: fall in, at ease, and rest. These commands are given without inflection and at a uniformly high pitch and loudness comparable to that for a normal command of execution.
What is a supplementary command?
They are oral orders given by a subordinate leader that reinforce and compliment an order at the highest level.
Note: May be a preparatory command, a portion of a preparatory command, or a two-part command. Normally given between the preparatory command and command of execution. Just think about PT formation when 1SG says Platoon and your Platoon SGT responds with BTRY.
What is a directive?
Directives are oral orders given by the commander that direct or cause a subordinate leader to take action. Are given in sentence form. Just think about during PT formation again, when your 1SG releases the PLT to your PLT SGT for PT he says “PLT SGT take charge of your PLT and conduct PT.”
What are the 4 parts to a successful command voice?
- Voice Control: The voice must have carrying power to be heard by all in the formation, but excessive exertion is unnecessary and harmful.
- Distinctiveness: Correct use of the tongue, lips, and teeth, which form the separate sounds of a word and group the sounds into syllables. Prevent confusion or misinterpretation.
- Inflection: Rise and fall in pitch and the tone changes of the voice.
- Cadence: uniform and rhythmic flow of words. Necessary so that everyone in the unit will be able to understand the preparatory command and will know when to expect the command of execution.
What is the command to render a hand salute while in formation?
Present, Arms.
Who salutes in a formation?
When marching, only the soldier in charge of the formation salutes and acknowledges salutes. When double-timing, an individual soldier must come to quick time before saluting.
