DRILL AND CEREMONY Flashcards
What regulation covers Drill and Ceremony?
TC 3-21.5
What is a review?
A military ceremony used to:
-Honor a visiting, high-ranking commander, official, or dignitary, and or permit them to observe the state of training of a command.
-Present decorations and awards.
-Honor or recognize unit or individual achievements.
-Commemorate events.
What is the primary purpose of drill?
The purpose of drill is to enable a commander or NCO to move his unit from one place to another in an orderly manner, to aid in disciplinary training, and to provide for the development of all soldiers in the practice of commanding troops.
What are the 4 rest positions that can be given at the halt?
Parade Rest
Stand at Ease
At ease
Rest
What are the two prescribed formations for a platoon?
Line and Column.
What is the primary value of ceremonies?
To render honors, preserve tradition, and to stimulate Esprit de Corps.
What is a rank?
A line, which is only one element in depth
What is the only command given from “INSPECTION ARMS?”
Ready, Port Arms!
What is an element
An Element is an individual, squad, section, platoon, company or larger unit forming the next larger unit.
What is a file?
A column with a front of one element.
What is a formation?
The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner.
What is Cover?
Aligning yourself directly behind the person in front of you in a formation.
