Drill and Ceremony Flashcards
Familiarize with the drill and ceremony process and terminology.
What are the 3 marching steps used in drill?
15in step
30in step
30in step, DOUBLE TIME 180 steps per minute
(When formally stacking arms, the 18in step is executed on the command of ARMS in STACK ARMS)
What FM covers D&C
FM 3-21.5
What is a review?
A ceremony used to honor a visiting high-ranking/important individual, present decorations and awards, honor or recognize achievements, and commemorate events.
What are 2 prescribed formations for platoons?
- Line
- Column
What is the purpose of D&CD*
What is the primary purpose of D&C?
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 developmental practice of commanding troops for all soldiers.
What are the 4 rest positions that can be given at the halt?
- At ease
- Stand at ease
- Parade rest
- Rest
What is the value of ceremonies?
To render honors, preserve tradition and stimulate Esprit de Corps.
What is a rank?
A line which is one element in depth.
What foot is your leading foot?
The left foot.
What is the 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.
Who is the only person who is never out of step when marching?
The platoon guide is the person responsible for maintaining the prescribed direction and rate of march.
What is a file?
A column, with a front of only one element.
What is a formation?
The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner.
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 is the command “cover”?
Aligning yourself directly behind the person to your immediate front.
What is depth?
The space from front to rear of a formation.
What are the two parts of most drill commands?
- Preparatory command
- Command of execution
What are the 5 types of commands in a drill?
- Two part
- Combined
- Supplementing
- Directive
- Mass
Give an example of a combined command.
- At ease
- Fall in
- Rest
Define cadence.
The rhythm in which a movement is executed, or the number of steps per minute at which a movement is executed.
What are the 3 types of intervals?
Close, Normal, and Double
What is a guidon?
A flag carried by companies, batteries, troops, and certain detachments.
What are the 3 methods used to teach drill?
- Step by step
- By the numbers
- Talk-through method
What movements require a 15-inch step?
- Half step
- Left step
- Right step
- Backward march
