Drill and Ceremony Flashcards
Distance
Between individuals is 40 inches
What is double time?
A rate of marching at 180 steps per minute.
What is quick time?
A rate of marching at 100 to 120 steps per minute.
What is slow time?
A rate of marching at 60 steps per minute.
What is a double time step?
30 inches in length per step
What is quick time step?
24 inches per step.
What is dress?
Alignment of elements side by side.
What is an element?
The smallest drill unit, minimum of 3 persons.
What is a file?
A single column of persons placed placed one behind another.
What is a flight?
At least 2 but not more than 4 elements.
What is a guide?
The person designated to regulate the direction and rate of March.
What is an interval?
The space between individuals placed side by side.
What is cadence?
Uniform step and rhythm in marching.
What is pace?
A step of 24 inches.
What is rank?
A single line of persons placed side by side.