Drill and Ceremony Flashcards
What is a Drill Command?
An Oral Order of the Commander or Leader.
At what position are all stationary movements given?
The position of attention
Who was Baron Von Steuben and what did he do?
He was a Prussian Officer who fought with the Colonies and initiated The Blue Book
Which foot strikes the ground when the command, “Counter Column, March”, is given?
Left foot
What Army Publication covers Drill and Ceremony?
TC 3-21.5
What is the length of an arm swing when marching?
Nine inches to the front and six inches to the rear.
What are the first commands given at the morning formation?
Fall In and “Receive the Report”
How many steps should separate the Platoons when the Company is formed?
Five Steps
What is meant by the term “Drill”?
Movement by which a Unit or Individuals are moved in an orderly manner from one formation to another or one place to another.
How many degrees is the head turned when the command “Eyes Right”, is given?
Forty-five degrees
What are the two types of Platoon formations?
Line formation and Column formation
What are the five types of Commands in a Drill?
Two-part, Combined, Supplementary, Directive and Mass
What is the cadence count for “Quick Time” and “Double Time”?
120 and 180 counts or steps per minute
What are the four rest positions at the halt?
Parade rest, Stand at ease, At ease and Rest
What is Voice Inflection?
The rise and fall in pitch and tone changes of the voice.
What is a formation?
The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner.
What are the two parts of most Drill commands?
Preparatory Command and the Command of Execution.
What is a rank?
A line that is only one element in depth.
How is a marching step measured?
Heel to heel.
How many types of intervals are there and what are they?
Three: Normal, Close and Double interval
What is the length of a marching step and a half-step?
A marching step is 30 inches, and a half-step is 15 inches.
Explain the movement of each squad in platoon formation on the command “Close Ranks, March”.
1st rank takes four 15-inch steps backward.
2nd rank takes two 15-inch steps backward.
3rd rank stands fast.
4th rank takes one 30-inch step forward.
Explain the movement of each squad in platoon formation on the command “Open Ranks, March”.
1st rank takes two 30-inch steps forward.
2nd rank takes one 30-inch step forward.
3rd rank stands fast.
4th rank takes two 15-inch steps backward.
How does a Soldier Break Ranks properly when the individual’s name is called?
Assumes the position of attention and replies, “Here, Sergeant (Sir).” then takes one (15-inch) step backward, halts, faces to the right (left) in marching, and exits the formation by marching to the nearest flank. The Soldier does not look left or right. Once the individual has cleared the formation, the Soldier begins to double-time and halts two steps in front of and centered on the platoonn sergeant.
