Drill And Ceremony Flashcards
Methods of drill instruction? “TBS”
Talk-through; By-the-numbers; Step-by-step
When do you not salute?
Civilian clothes
In formation (unless Present Arms)
When participating in games/work details
When indoors (unless reporting to commander/president of a board/etc..)
What FM (TC) covers Drill and Ceremony?
TC 3-21.5
What tune is played to honor the national flag when it is lowered in the evenings?
Retreat, usually followed by To The Colors/National Anthem
What is played in the mornings to signify the start of the day?
Reveille, usually followed by To The Colors/National Anthem
Official Army Song?
The Army Goes Rolling Along
US national anthem?
Star Spangled Banner
What are the two parts of most drill command?
Preparatory command
Command of execution
What are the three marching steps used in drill?
15in step
30in step, QUICK TIME 120 steps per minute
30in step, DOUBLE TIME 180 steps per minute
2 commands to put personnel at the “Position of Attention?”
FALL IN
(Squad/etc) ATTENTION
What are two prescribed formations for squads/platoons?
Line; column
Normal PT formation?
Extended rectangular
What is a review?
A military ceremony used to:
- Honor a visiting, high-ranking commander, official, or dignitary, and or permit them to observe the state of training of a command
- Present decorations and awards.
- Honor or recognize unit or individual achievements.
- Commemorate events.
What is the primary purpose of drill (drill and ceremony)?
The purpose of drill is to enable a commander or non-commissioned officer 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.
What are the 4 rest positions that can be given at the halt?
Parade rest
Stand at ease
At ease
Rest
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 is a file?
A column, which has a front of only one element
What is an element?
An individual, squad, section, platoon, company or larger unit forming part of the next higher unit
What is a formation?
The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner
What command is given to reverse the direction of a march?
Rear March
How do you measure a “step”?
Heel to heel
What is the interval between the preparatory command and the command of execution?
1 step or 1 count
How many steps does each rank take when a platoon is given the command of Open Ranks?
On the command “March”,
The first rank takes two steps forward,
the second rank takes one step forward,
the third rank stands fast,
the fourth rank take two 15 inch steps to the rear
What position is the unit guidon once a preparatory command is given?
The raised vertical position
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 regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States”. This book was the first Army Field Manual
What are some examples of a combined command?
At ease
Fall in
Rest
Define Cadence
The uniform rhythm in which a movement is executed, or the number of steps or counts per minute at which a movement is executed.
What command is given to revoke a preparatory command?
As You Were
Full military funeral honors normally consists of how many personnel funeral detail?
9
Who is responsible for training and appearance of the color guard?
The CSM
Of what ranks does the color guard consist of?
2 SGT and 2 Pvts/SPC
What is a Guidon?
A guidon is a swallow-tailed flag carried by companies, batteries, troops, and certain detachments.
How many steps should separate platoons when a company is formed?
5 steps
Who created the Star Spangled Banner?
Francis Key Scott
