Drill and Ceremony

Question 1

What are the three marching steps used in drill?

Answer 1

1. 15 inch step
2. 30 inch step
3. 30 inch step DOUBLE TIME

Question 2

What FM covers Drill and Ceremony?

Answer 2

FM 3-21.5

Question 3

What is a review?

Answer 3

A military ceremony used to:
Commemorate events
Present decorations and awards
Honor or recognize unit or individual achievements

Question 4

What are two prescribed formations for platoons?

Answer 4

Line

Column

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of drill (drill and ceremony)?

Answer 5

to move a 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 6

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

Answer 6

1. Parade rest
2. Rest
3. Stand at ease
4. At ease

Question 7

What is the primary value of ceremonies?

Answer 7

To render honors, preserve tradition, and to stimulate Esprit de Corps

Question 8

What is a rank?

Answer 8

A line, which is only one element in depth

Question 9

What foot is your leading foot?

Answer 9

Your left foot

Question 10

What is the only command given from “Inspection Arms”?

Answer 10

“Ready, Port, Arms”

Question 11

What is an element?

Answer 11

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

Question 12

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

Answer 12

The person leading the formation

Question 13

What is a file?

Answer 13

A column, which has a front of only one element

Question 14

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

Answer 14

When either foot strikes the ground

Question 15

What is a formation?

Answer 15

The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner

Question 16

After weapons have been issued to a unit and all other soldiers have fallen in with their weapons, what is the next command that you should give?

Answer 16

Inspection arms

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Six paces before and six paces after

Question 18

How many steps per minute is quick time?

Answer 18

120 steps per minute

Question 19

How many steps per minute is 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

From what position are all stationary movements given?

Answer 21

Position of attention

Question 22

On what foot would you give the command “Mark time march”?

Answer 22

On either foot

Question 23

What is cover?

Answer 23

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

Question 24

How do you measure a “step”?

Answer 24

Heel to heel

Question 25

What is depth?

Answer 25

The space from front to rear of a formation

Question 26

What is the interval between the preparatory command and the command of execution?

Answer 26

1 step or 1 count

Question 27

What are the two parts of most drill command?

Answer 27

1. Preparatory command | 2. Command of execution

Question 28

How many steps does each rank take when a platoon is given the command of Open Ranks?

Answer 28

1. First rank - 2 steps forward 2. Second rank - 1 step forward 3. Third rank - stands fast 4. Fourth rank - 2 15inch steps to the rear

Question 29

What are the 5 types of commands in a drill?

Answer 29

1. Two part 2. Combined 3. Supplementing 4. Directive

Question 30

What position is the unit guidon once a preparatory command is given?

Answer 30

The raised vertical position

Question 31

What are some examples of a combined command?

Answer 31

1. At ease 2. Fall in 3. Rest

Question 32

Define Cadence

Answer 32

The uniform rhythm in which a movement is executed

Question 33

What is Close Interval?

Answer 33

Distance in which a soldier places their left hand on their hip and have their elbow touch the arm of the Soldier to their left

Question 34

What is Double Interval?

Answer 34

Distance in which a soldier raises both arms shoulder high and with fingers extended. Their fingertips should the those of the Soldier to their left

Question 35

What is Normal Interval?

Answer 35

Distance in which a soldier raises their left arm shoulder high and with fingers extended. Their fingertips should the shoulder of the Soldier to their left

Question 36

What command is given to revoke a preparatory command?

Answer 36

As you were

Question 37

Who is responsible for training and appearance of the color guard?

Answer 37

The CSM

Question 38

What is a Guidon?

Answer 38

A guid on is a swallow-tailed flag carried by companies, batteries, troops, and certain detachments.

Question 39

When executing a Rear March, on which foot do you pivot?

Answer 39

Both feet, turning 180 degrees to the right

Question 40

What are the three methods used to teach Drill?

Answer 40

1. Step by step 2. By the numbers 3. Talk-Through method

Question 41

What 4 movements in marching require a 15-inch step?

Answer 41

1. Half step 2. Left step 3. Right step 4. Backwards march

Question 42

How many steps should separate platoons when a company is formed?

Answer 42

5 steps

Question 43

What is the "Blue Book"?

Answer 43

A drill manual used by Baron Von Steuben (a former Prussian officer) to train the colonial army.

Question 44

Can a command be changed after the command of execution has been given?

Answer 44

No

Question 45

How far in front of the Honor Company or color company do the colors halt?

Answer 45

Ten Steps