DRILL TURMS Flashcards
Dress or cover
Alinement
The element on which a movement is planned, regulated, or aligned.
Base
The uniform step and rythem in marching; that Is, the number of steps marched per minute
Cadence
The middle point of a formation
Center
Individuals aligning themselves directly behind the person to their immediate front while maintaining proper distance.
Cover
The total space from front to rear of any formation.an individual ____ is considered 12 inches
Depth
The space from front to rear between units. 40 inches as measured from their chest to back.
Distance
The rate of marching at 180 steps (30 inches in length) per minute
Double Time
Alignment of elements side by side or in a line maintaining proper interval.
Dress
The basic formation; that is, the smallest drill unit comprised of at least 3, but usually 8 to 12, one of whom is designated the element leader.
Element
A single column of a person placed behind the other
File
The extreme right or left
Flank
An alignment of elements
Formation
The space occupied by a unit, measured from flank to flank
Front
The Airman or guardian designated to regulate the direction and rate of marching
Guide