Drill & Ceremony Flashcards
What TC covers drills and ceremony
TC 3-21.5
What are the two types of platoon formations
line and column
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 ceremonies
To render honors, preserve traditions, and to stimulate espirit de corps
What is a rank
A line, which is only one element in depth
Which is your leading foot
Left foot
What is a file
A column which has a front of only one element
When marching a squad, when would you give the command “halt”
When either foot strike the ground
What command is given to reverse the direction of a march
rear march
When passing the colors, when is the salute rendered
Six paces before and six paces 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
From what position are all stationary movements given
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 man to your immediate front, while maintaining the correct distance
