Drill and Ceremony Flashcards
What are the three marching steps used in drill?
- 15 inch step
- 30 inch step
- 30 inch step DOUBLE TIME
What FM covers Drill and Ceremony?
FM 3-21.5
What is a review?
A military ceremony used to:
Commemorate events
Present decorations and awards
Honor or recognize unit or individual achievements
What are two prescribed formations for platoons?
Line
Column
What is the primary purpose of drill (drill and ceremony)?
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.
What are the 4 rest positions that can be given at the halt?
- Parade rest
- Rest
- Stand at ease
- At ease
What is the primary value of ceremonies?
To render honors, preserve tradition, and to stimulate Esprit de Corps
What is a rank?
A line, which is only one element in depth
What foot is your leading foot?
Your left foot
What is the only command given from “Inspection Arms”?
“Ready, Port, Arms”
What is an element?
An individual,squad, section, platoon, company or larger unit forming part of the next higher unit
When marching, who is the only person in a platoon that is never out of step?
The person leading the formation
What is a file?
A column, which has a front of only one element
If you were marching a squad, when would you give the command “squad halt”?
When either foot strikes the ground
What is a formation?
The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner
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?
Inspection arms
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 command is given to reverse the direction of a march?
Rear March
From what position are all stationary movements given?
Position of attention
On what foot would you give the command “Mark time march”?
On either foot
What is cover?
Aligning yourself directly behind the man to your immediate front, while maintaining correct distance
How do you measure a “step”?
Heel to heel
What is depth?
The space from front to rear of a formation
What is the interval between the preparatory command and the command of execution?
1 step or 1 count
What are the two parts of most drill command?
- Preparatory command
2. Command of execution
How many steps does each rank take when a platoon is given the command of Open Ranks?
- First rank - 2 steps forward
- Second rank - 1 step forward
- Third rank - stands fast
- Fourth rank - 2 15inch steps to the rear
What are the 5 types of commands in a drill?
- Two part
- Combined
- Supplementing
- Directive
What position is the unit guidon once a preparatory command is given?
The raised vertical position
What are some examples of a combined command?
- At ease
- Fall in
- Rest
Define Cadence
The uniform rhythm in which a movement is executed
What is Close Interval?
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
What is Double Interval?
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
What is Normal Interval?
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
What command is given to revoke a preparatory command?
As you were
Who is responsible for training and appearance of the color guard?
The CSM
What is a Guidon?
A guid on is a swallow-tailed flag carried by companies, batteries, 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 three methods used to teach Drill?
- Step by step
- By the numbers
- Talk-Through method
What 4 movements in marching require a 15-inch step?
- Half step
- Left step
- Right step
- Backwards march
How many steps should separate platoons when a company is formed?
5 steps
What is the “Blue Book”?
A drill manual used by Baron Von Steuben (a former Prussian officer) to train the colonial army.
Can a command be changed after the command of execution has been given?
No
How far in front of the Honor Company or color company do the colors halt?
Ten Steps
