Drill and Ceremony Flashcards
What Fm covers Drill and Ceremony?
FM 3-21.5
What is the primary value of ceremonies?
To render honors, preserve tradition, and to stimulate Espirit de Corps
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 is a guidon?
A guidon is a swallow-tailed flag carried by companies, batteries, troops, and certain detachments
What are the two parts of most drill command?
Prepatory command, Command of execution
What is a formation
The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner
What is depth?
The space from front to rear of a formation including front and rear elements
Who is responsible for training and appearance of the color guard?
The CSM
From what position are all stationary movements given?
Position of attention
What are the 4 rest positions that can be given at the halt?
Parade rest
Stand at ease
At ease
Rest
