Drill And Ceremony Flashcards
What are the three marching steps used in drill?
- 15 inch step
- 30 inch step (120 steps per minute)
- 30 inch double time (180 steps per minute)
What FM covers Drill & Ceremony?
FM 3-21.5
What is a review?
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
What are the two prescribed formations for platoons?
- Line
- Column
What is the primary purpose of drill?
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,
What are the four 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 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 who is never out of step?
The platoon guide
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?
An arrangement of elements
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?
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
How many steps per minute is Double Time?
180
What command is given to reverse the direction of a march?
Rear, March
From what position are all stationary movements given?
From the 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 person to your front
How do you measure a step?
Heel to heel
What is the interval between the preparatory command and the command of execution?
One step or one count
What are the two parts of most drill commands?
- The preparatory command
- Command of execution
How many steps does each rank take when a platoon is given the command “Open Ranks”?
- 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
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
What command is given to revoke a preparatory command?
“As You Were”
Who is responsible for the training and appearance of the color guard?
The Command Sergeant Major
When executing a “Rear, March”, on which foot do you pivot?
On both feet
What four movements in marching require a 15” step?
- Half step
- Left step
- Right step
- Backward step
How many steps should seperate platoons when a company is formed?
5 steps
What is the “Blue Book”?
A drill manual used by Baron Von Steuben to train the Continental Army. It was the first Army Field Manual,
Can a command be changed after the command of execution is given?
No
