Drill and Ceremony

Question 1

What is a Drill Command?

Answer 1

An Oral Order of the Commander or Leader.

Question 2

At what position are all stationary movements given?

Answer 2

The position of attention

Question 3

Who was Baron Von Steuben and what did he do?

Answer 3

He was a Prussian Officer who fought with the Colonies and initiated The Blue Book

Question 4

Which foot strikes the ground when the command, “Counter Column, March”, is given?

Answer 4

Left foot

Question 5

What Army Publication covers Drill and Ceremony?

Answer 5

TC 3-21.5

Question 6

What is the length of an arm swing when marching?

Answer 6

Nine inches to the front and six inches to the rear.

Question 7

What are the first commands given at the morning formation?

Answer 7

Fall In and “Receive the Report”

Question 8

How many steps should separate the Platoons when the Company is formed?

Answer 8

Five Steps

Question 9

What is meant by the term “Drill”?

Answer 9

Movement by which a Unit or Individuals are moved in an orderly manner from one formation to another or one place to another.

Question 10

How many degrees is the head turned when the command “Eyes Right”, is given?

Answer 10

Forty-five degrees

Question 11

What are the two types of Platoon formations?

Answer 11

Line formation and Column formation

Question 12

What are the five types of Commands in a Drill?

Answer 12

Two-part, Combined, Supplementary, Directive and Mass

Question 13

What is the cadence count for “Quick Time” and “Double Time”?

Answer 13

120 and 180 counts or steps per minute

Question 14

What are the four rest positions at the halt?

Answer 14

Parade rest, Stand at ease, At ease and Rest

Question 15

What is Voice Inflection?

Answer 15

The rise and fall in pitch and tone changes of the voice.

Question 16

What is a formation?

Answer 16

The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner.

Question 17

What are the two parts of most Drill commands?

Answer 17

Preparatory Command and the Command of Execution.

Question 18

What is a rank?

Answer 18

A line that is only one element in depth.

Question 19

How is a marching step measured?

Answer 19

Heel to heel.

Question 20

How many types of intervals are there and what are they?

Answer 20

Three: Normal, Close and Double interval

Question 21

What is the length of a marching step and a half-step?

Answer 21

A marching step is 30 inches, and a half-step is 15 inches.

Question 22

Explain the movement of each squad in platoon formation on the command “Close Ranks, March”.

Answer 22

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.

Question 23

Explain the movement of each squad in platoon formation on the command “Open Ranks, March”.

Answer 23

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.

Question 24

How does a Soldier Break Ranks properly when the individual’s name is called?

Answer 24

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.