Drill & Ceremony

Question 1

What regulation covers drill and ceremonies?

Answer 1

TC 3-21.5

Question 1

What are the three marching steps used in drill?

Answer 1

1. 15in step
2. 30in step
3. 30in step, DOUBLE TIME 180 steps per minute

Question 2

What is a review?

Answer 2

A military ceremony

Question 3

What are two prescribed formations for platoons?

Answer 3

Line and column

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of drill and ceremony?

Answer 4

The purpose of drill is to enable commanders or noncommissioned officers (NCOs) to move their 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, and to provide for the development of all Soldiers in the practice of commanding troops

Question 5

What are the 4 rest positions that can be given at the halt?

Answer 5

1. Parade rest
2. Stand at ease
3. At ease
4. Rest

Question 6

What is the primary value of ceremonies?

Answer 6

To render honors, preserve tradition , and to stimulate Esprit de Corps

Question 7

What is a rank?

Answer 7

A line, which is only one element in depth

Question 8

What foot is your leading foot?

Answer 8

Your left foot

Question 9

What is a file?

Answer 9

A column, which has a front of only one element

Question 10

What are the two part of a drill command?

Answer 10

Preparatory command and command of execution