Drill and Ceremony Flashcards

1
Q

What ATP covers Drill and Ceremony?

A

ATP 3-21.5

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2
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What is a Review?

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A review is a military ceremony used to honor a visiting high-ranking commander or official, to present decorations and awards, to honor or recognize unit or individual achievements or commemorate events.

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3
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What are two prescribed formations for platoons?

A

Line and Column

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4
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What is the primary purpose of drill?

A

To move soldiers from one place to another in an orderly manner, to aid in disciplinary training of soldiers, and to help soldiers learn how to command troops

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5
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What are the 4 rest positions that can be given at the halt?

A

Parade rest
Stand at ease
At ease
Rest

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What is the primary value of ceremonies?

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To render honors, preserve tradition and stimulate esprit de corps

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7
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What is a rank?

A

A line that is one element in depth

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8
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What is the only command given from “inspection arms”?

A

Ready, port, arms

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What is an element?

A

An individual, squad, section, platoon, company, or larger unit forming part of the next higher unit

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10
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When marching, who is the only person in a platoon that is never out of step?

A

The guide

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What is a file?

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A column that has a front of one element

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12
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If you were marching a squad, when would you give the command “squad halt”?

A

When either foot strikes the ground

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13
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What is cover?

A

Aligning yourself directly behind the man to your immediate front, while maintaining correct distance.

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14
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What is the interval between the preparatory command and the command of exection?

A

1 step or 1 count

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15
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What are the two parts of most drill command?

A

Preparatory command and command of execution

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16
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What are the different types of commands in a drill?

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Two part, combined, supplementing and directive

17
Q

Define cadence

A

The uniform rhythm in which a movement is executed.