Drill And Ceremony (TC 3-21.5) Flashcards
What are the 3 marching steps used in drill?
- 15in step
- 30in step
- 30in step, Double time 180 steps per minute
What FM covers drill and ceremony?
TC 3-21.5
What is a review?
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
What are two prescribed formations for platoons?
- Line
2. Column
What is the primary purpose of drill and ceremony?
To enable a commander or non- commissioned officer to move his unit from one place to another in an orderly manner
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 ceremomies?
To render honors, preserve tradition, and stimulate esprit de corps
What is a rank?
A line, which is only one element in depth
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 in a platoon that is never out of step?
The platoon guide
What is a file?
A column, which has a front of only one element
What is a formation?
The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner.
While passing the colors or while the colors are passing you, when is the hand salute rendered?
Six paces before and six passes 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
