Drill and Ceremony

Question 1

What are the three marching steps used in drill?

Answer 1

1. 15in step
2. 30in step
3. 30in step, DOUBLE TIME 180 steps per minute

Question 2

What regulation covers drill and ceremonies?

Answer 2

TC 3-21.5

Question 3

What is a review?

Answer 3

A military ceremony

Question 4

What are two prescribed formations for platoons?

Answer 4

Line and column

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of drill and ceremony?

Answer 5

Enables NCOs to move their unit from one place to another in an orderly manner. To aid in disciplinary training by instilling habits of precision and response to the leader’s orders. To provide for the development of all soldiers in the practice of commanding troops.

Question 6

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

Answer 6

1. Parade rest
2. Stand at ease
3. At ease
4. Rest

Question 7

What is the primary value of ceremonies?

Answer 7

To render honors, preserve tradition , and to stimulate Esprit de Corps

Question 8

What is a rank?

Answer 8

A line, which is only one element in depth

Question 9

What foot is your leading foot?

Answer 9

Your left foot

Question 10

What is a file?

Answer 10

A column, which has a front of only one element

Question 11

What are the two part of a drill command?

Answer 11

Preparatory command and command of execution