Drill and ceremony Flashcards
what is the training curricular for D&C
TC 3-21.5
can you move at the position of attention
no
are you authorized to speak when at ease
no
when at Rest you can do everything but
Sit
what is the command to return a unit to a normal marching cadence
quick time, march
how long is it between the preparatory command and the command of execution
1 step or 1 beat
what are three marching steps used in drill
15in step
30in step
30in doubletime 180 steps per minute
two prescribed formations for platoons
line/ column
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 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
4 rest positions given at halt
-parade rest
-stand at ease
-at ease
-rest
what is the primary value of ceremonies
to honor, preserve tradition, and stimulate Espirit De Corps
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
when marching who is theonly person never out of step
the platoon guide
what is a file
a column, which had 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 paced before and six paces after
how many steps per minute in quick time
120 steps per minute
how many steps per minute in double time
180 steps per minute
what command is given to reverse the direction of a march
rear march
in what position are all stationary movements given
position of attention
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 prepatory command and the command of execution
1 step or 1 count
what are the two parts of most drill command
-preparatory command
-command of execution
how many steps does each rank make during the command open ranks
first rank two steps forward
second rank one step forward
third rank stands fast
fourth rank two 15in steps backwards
what are the 4 types of commands in drill
-two part
-combined
-supplementing
-directive
what position is the guidon once a preparatory command is given
the raised vertical positionw
what command is given to revoke a preparatory command
as you were
what are some examples of a combined command
-at ease
-fall in
-rest
define cadence
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
what is close inteval
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
what is double interval
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
what is normal interval
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
who is responsible for the training and appearance of the color guard
CSM
what is a guidon
a swallow tail flag carried by companies, battery’s, 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 methods used to teach drill
-step by step
-by the numbers
-talk through method
how many steps should separate plt’s in a company formation
5 steps
can a command be changed after a command of execution
no
what four movements in marching require a 15in step
-half step
-left step
-right step
-backward
what is the blue book
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
how far in front of the honor company or color company do the colors halt
10 steps