Drill and ceremony

Question 1

what is the training curricular for D&C

Answer 1

TC 3-21.5

Question 2

can you move at the position of attention

Answer 2

no

Question 3

are you authorized to speak when at ease

Answer 3

no

Question 4

when at Rest you can do everything but

Answer 4

Sit

Question 5

what is the command to return a unit to a normal marching cadence

Answer 5

quick time, march

Question 6

how long is it between the preparatory command and the command of execution

Answer 6

1 step or 1 beat

Question 7

what are three marching steps used in drill

Answer 7

15in step
30in step
30in doubletime 180 steps per minute

Question 8

two prescribed formations for platoons

Answer 8

line/ column

Question 9

what is the primary purpose of D&C

Answer 9

to enable a commander or NCO 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

Question 10

4 rest positions given at halt

Answer 10

-parade rest
-stand at ease
-at ease
-rest

Question 11

what is the primary value of ceremonies

Answer 11

to honor, preserve tradition, and stimulate Espirit De Corps

Question 12

what is a rank

Answer 12

a line which is only one element in depth

Question 13

what is an element

Answer 13

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

Question 14

when marching who is theonly person never out of step

Answer 14

the platoon guide

Question 15

what is a file

Answer 15

a column, which had a front of only one element

Question 16

what is a formation

Answer 16

the arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner

Question 17

while passing the colors or while the colors are passing you, when is the hand salute rendered

Answer 17

six paced before and six paces after

Question 18

how many steps per minute in quick time

Answer 18

120 steps per minute

Question 19

how many steps per minute in double time

Answer 19

180 steps per minute

Question 20

what command is given to reverse the direction of a march

Answer 20

rear march

Question 21

in what position are all stationary movements given

Answer 21

position of attention

Question 22

how do you measure a step

Answer 22

heel to heel

Question 23

what is depth

Answer 23

the space from front to rear of a formation including front and rear elements

Question 24

what is the interval between the prepatory command and the command of execution

Answer 24

1 step or 1 count

Question 25

what are the two parts of most drill command

Answer 25

-preparatory command
-command of execution

Question 26

how many steps does each rank make during the command open ranks

Answer 26

first rank two steps forward
second rank one step forward
third rank stands fast
fourth rank two 15in steps backwards

Question 27

what are the 4 types of commands in drill

Answer 27

-two part
-combined
-supplementing
-directive

Question 28

what position is the guidon once a preparatory command is given

Answer 28

the raised vertical positionw

Question 29

what command is given to revoke a preparatory command

Answer 29

as you were

Question 30

what are some examples of a combined command

Answer 30

-at ease
-fall in
-rest

Question 31

define cadence

Answer 31

the uniform rhythm i which a movement is executed, or the numer of steps or counts per minute at which a movement is executed. Drill movements are normally executed at the cadence of quick time or double time

Question 32

what is close inteval

Answer 32

the lateral space between soldiers, measured from right to left by the soldier on the right placing the heel of his left hand on his hip, even with the top of the belt line, fingers and thumb joined and extended downward, with is elbow in line with the body and touching the arm of the shoulder to his left

Question 33

what is double interval

Answer 33

the later space between soldiers, measured from right to left by raising both arms shoulder high with the fingers extended and joined (palms down) so that the fingertips are touching the fingertips of the soldiers to the right and the left

Question 34

what is normal interval

Answer 34

the later space between soldiers, measured from right to left by the soldier on the right holding his left arm shoulder high, fingers and thumb extended and joined, with the tip of his middle finger touching the right shoulder of the soldier to his left

Question 35

who is responsible for the training and appearance of the color guard

Answer 35

CSM

Question 36

what is a guidon

Answer 36

a swallow tail flag carried by companies, battery’s, troops, and certain detachments

Question 37

when executing a rear march, on which foot do you pivot

Answer 37

both feet, turning 180 degrees to the right

Question 38

what are the methods used to teach drill

Answer 38

-step by step
-by the numbers
-talk through method

Question 39

how many steps should separate plt’s in a company formation

Answer 39

5 steps

Question 40

can a command be changed after a command of execution

Answer 40

no

Question 41

what four movements in marching require a 15in step

Answer 41

-half step
-left step
-right step
-backward

Question 42

what is the blue book

Answer 42

a drill manual used by Baron Von Steuben, a former Prussian officer to train the colonial army it preceded the FM 3-21.5 it was known as the regulation for the order and discipline of the troops of the united states this book was the first army field manual

Question 43

how far in front of the honor company or color company do the colors halt

Answer 43

10 steps