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Drill and Ceremony Flashcards

1
Q

What are the three marching steps used in drill?

A
  1. 15 inch step
  2. 30 inch step
  3. 30 inch step DOUBLE TIME
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2
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What FM covers Drill and Ceremony?

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FM 3-21.5

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3
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What is a review?

A

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

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4
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What are two prescribed formations for platoons?

A

Line

Column

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5
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What is the primary purpose of drill (drill and ceremony)?

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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.

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6
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What are the 4 rest positions that can be given at the halt?

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  1. Parade rest
  2. Rest
  3. Stand at ease
  4. At ease
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7
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What is the primary value of ceremonies?

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

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8
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What is a rank?

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A line, which is only one element in depth

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9
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What foot is your leading foot?

A

Your left foot

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10
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What is the only command given from “Inspection Arms”?

A

“Ready, Port, Arms”

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11
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What is an element?

A

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

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12
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When marching, who is the only person in a platoon that is never out of step?

A

The person leading the formation

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13
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What is a file?

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A column, which has a front of only one element

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14
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If you were marching a squad, when would you give the command “squad halt”?

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When either foot strikes the ground

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15
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What is a formation?

A

The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner

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16
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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?

A

Inspection arms

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17
Q

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

A

Six paces before and six paces after

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18
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How many steps per minute is quick time?

A

120 steps per minute

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19
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How many steps per minute is double time?

A

180 steps per minute

20
Q

What command is given to reverse the direction of a march?

A

Rear March

21
Q

From what position are all stationary movements given?

A

Position of attention

22
Q

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

A

On either foot

23
Q

What is cover?

A

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

24
Q

How do you measure a “step”?

A

Heel to heel

25
Q

What is depth?

A

The space from front to rear of a formation

26
Q

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

A

1 step or 1 count

27
Q

What are the two parts of most drill command?

A
  1. Preparatory command

2. Command of execution

28
Q

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

A
  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
29
Q

What are the 5 types of commands in a drill?

A
  1. Two part
  2. Combined
  3. Supplementing
  4. Directive
30
Q

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

A

The raised vertical position

31
Q

What are some examples of a combined command?

A
  1. At ease
  2. Fall in
  3. Rest
32
Q

Define Cadence

A

The uniform rhythm in which a movement is executed

33
Q

What is Close Interval?

A

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

34
Q

What is Double Interval?

A

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

35
Q

What is Normal Interval?

A

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

36
Q

What command is given to revoke a preparatory command?

A

As you were

37
Q

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

A

The CSM

38
Q

What is a Guidon?

A

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

39
Q

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

A

Both feet, turning 180 degrees to the right

40
Q

What are the three methods used to teach Drill?

A
  1. Step by step
  2. By the numbers
  3. Talk-Through method
41
Q

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

A
  1. Half step
  2. Left step
  3. Right step
  4. Backwards march
42
Q

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

A

5 steps

43
Q

What is the “Blue Book”?

A

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

44
Q

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

A

No

45
Q

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

A

Ten Steps

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