Drill Ceremony

Question 1

TC

Answer 1

TC 3-21.5

Question 2

What is the purpose of drill

Answer 2

to enable a commander or noncommissioned officer to move his unit from one place to another in an orderly manner

Question 3

What are the 3 marching steps used in drill

Answer 3

15 step, 30 step, Double Time, 180 step

Question 4

The two prescribed formations for platoons are?

Answer 4

Line, column

Question 5

What are the 4 rest position which can be given at halt?

Answer 5

Rest, Parade Rest, Stand at ease, at east

Question 6

Primary value of ceremonies?

Answer 6

Render honors, preserve tradition, stimulate esprit de corps

Question 7

Which foot is your leading foot?

Answer 7

Your Left foot

Question 8

What is the ONLY command given from Inspection Arms

Answer 8

Ready Port Arms

Question 9

What is a RANK?

Answer 9

A line which is only one element in depth

Question 10

How many steps per min is quick time?

Answer 10

120 steps

Question 11

How many steps per min double time

Answer 11

180 steps

Question 12

Command to revoke preparatory command?

Answer 12

As you were

Question 13

What is the blue book?

Answer 13

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.
(FM 3-21.5 July 2003 / 1-1 / PDF 14)