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Drill And Ceremony Flashcards

1
Q

What are the three marching steps used in drill?

A
  • 15 inch step
  • 30 inch step (120 steps per minute)
  • 30 inch double time (180 steps per minute)
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2
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What FM covers Drill & Ceremony?

A

FM 3-21.5

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3
Q

What is a review?

A

A military ceremony used to:

  • honor a visiting, high-ranking commander, official, or dignitary, and/or to permit them to observe the state of training of a command
  • present decorations and awards
  • honor or recognize unit or individual achievements
  • commemorate events
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4
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What are the two prescribed formations for platoons?

A
  • Line

- Column

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5
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What is the primary purpose of drill?

A

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,

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6
Q

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

A
  • Parade Rest
  • Stand At Ease
  • At Ease
  • Rest
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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?

A

A line, which is only one element in depth

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9
Q

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

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Ready, Port, Arms

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10
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What is an element?

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

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11
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When marching, who is the only person who is never out of step?

A

The platoon guide

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12
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What is a file?

A

A column, which has a front of only one element

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13
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If you were marching a squad, when would you give the command “Squad, Halt”?

A

When either foot strikes the ground

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14
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What is a formation?

A

An arrangement of elements

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15
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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 you should give?

A

Inspection, Arms

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16
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

17
Q

How many steps per minute is Quick Time?

A

120

18
Q

How many steps per minute is Double Time?

A

180

19
Q

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

A

Rear, March

20
Q

From what position are all stationary movements given?

A

From the position of Attention

21
Q

On what foot would you give the command “Mark Time, March”?

A

On either foot

22
Q

What is cover?

A

Aligning yourself directly behind the person to your front

23
Q

How do you measure a step?

A

Heel to heel

24
Q

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

A

One step or one count

25
Q

What are the two parts of most drill commands?

A
  • The preparatory command

- Command of execution

26
Q

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

A
  • the first rank takes two steps forward
  • the second rank takes one step forward
  • the third rank stands fast
  • the fourth rank takes two 15” steps to the rear
27
Q

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

A

The raised vertical position

28
Q

What are some examples of a combined command?

A
  • At Ease
  • Fall In
  • Rest
29
Q

What command is given to revoke a preparatory command?

A

“As You Were”

30
Q

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

A

The Command Sergeant Major

31
Q

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

A

On both feet

32
Q

What four movements in marching require a 15” step?

A
  • Half step
  • Left step
  • Right step
  • Backward step
33
Q

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

A

5 steps

34
Q

What is the “Blue Book”?

A

A drill manual used by Baron Von Steuben to train the Continental Army. It was the first Army Field Manual,

35
Q

Can a command be changed after the command of execution is given?

A

No

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