Drill and Ceremony Flashcards
What are the three marching steps used in drill?
- 15instep
- 30in step
- 30in step, DOUBLE TIME 180 steps per minute
What FM covers Drill and Ceremony?
TC 3-21.5
What are two prescribed formations for platoons?
- Line
- Column
What is the primary purpose of drill (drill and ceremony)?
Enables a commander or non-commissioned 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?
Honor, tradition and esprit de corps
What foot is your leading foot?
Your left foot
What is a rank?
A line, which is only one element in depth
What is an element?
An individual, squad, section, platoon, company or larger unit forming part of the next higher unit
What is a file?
A column, which has a front of only one element
What is a formation?
The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner
While passing the colors or while the colors are passing you, when is the hand salute rendered?
Six paces before and six 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 are the two parts of most drill command?
- Preparatory command
- Command of execution
