Drill and Ceremony Flashcards
What are the three marching steps used in drill?
- 15in step
- 30in step
- 30in step, DOUBLE TIME 180 steps per minute
What FM covers Drill and Ceremony?
FM 3-21.5
What is a review?
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 are two prescribed formations for platoons?
- line
- column
What is the primary purpose of drill (drill and ceremony)?
is to enable a commander or noncommissioned officer to move his 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; 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 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 foot is your leading foot?
Your left foot
What is the only command given from “Inspection Arms”?
“Ready, Port, Arms”
What is an element?
An individual, squad, section, platoon, company or larger unit forming part of the next higher unit
When marching, who is the only person in a platoon that is never out of step?
The platoon guide is the person responsible for maintaining the prescribed direction and rate of
march.
What is a file?
A column, which has a front of only one element
If you were marching a squad, when would you give the command “squad halt”?
When either foot strikes the ground
What is a formation?
The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner
After weapons have been issued to a unit and all other Soldiers have fallen in with their
weapons, what is the next command that you should give?
Inspection arms
While passing the colors or while the colors are passing you, when is the hand salute
rendered?
6 paces before and 6 paces after
How many steps per minute is quick time?
120 steps per minute
How many steps per minute is double time?
180 steps per minute
What command is given to reverse the direction of a march?
Rear March
From what position are all stationary movements given?
Position of attention
On what foot would you give the command “Mark time march”?
On either foot
What is cover?
Aligning yourself directly behind the man to your immediate front, while maintaining correct
distance
How do you measure a “step”?
Heel to heel
What is depth?
The space from front to rear of a formation including front and rear elements
What is the interval between the preparatory command and the command of execution?
1 step
What are the two parts of most drill command?
- Preparatory command
- Command of execution
How many steps does each rank take when a platoon is given the command of Open Ranks?
On the command “March”, the first rank takes two steps forward, the second rank takes one step
forward, the third rank stands fast and the fourth rank take two 15 inch steps to the rear
What are the 5 types of commands in a drill?
- Rules
- Two Part
- Combined
- Supplementing
- Directive
What position is the unit guidon once a preparatory command is given?
raised vertical position
What are some examples of a combined command?
At ease
Fall in
Rest
What command is given to revoke a preparatory command?
As you were
Who is responsible for training and appearance of the color guard?
CSM
What is a Guidon?
A guidon is a swallow-tailed flag carried by companies, batteries, troops, and certain
detachments.
When executing a rear march, on which foot do you pivot?
Both feet, turning 180 degrees to the right
What are the three methods used to teach Drill?
- Step by step
- By the numbers
- Talk-through method
What 4 movements in marching require a 15-inch step?
- Half step
- Left step
- Right step
- Backward march
How many steps should separate platoons when a company is formed?
5 steps
Can a command be changed after the command of execution has been given?
No
