Drills and Ceremonies

Question 1

US military reviews were outlined in the Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the troops of the United States commonly known as the __________ written in 1779 by Baron Friedrich von Steuben, a former Prussian Officer under Frederick the Great.
A. Blue Book
B. Red Book
C. Yellow Book
D. Orange Book

Answer 1

A. Blue Book

Question 2

He was commissioned by General George Washington to develop the revolutionary forces into a well-organized and highly disciplined army. The origin of military reviews may be traced back to as early as the ________ Ages when rulers were likely to have military ceremonies as a way of showing strength.
A. Dark
B. Modern
C. Middle
D. Old

Answer 2

B. Modern

Question 3

In the US Army, the Colors have been historically placed in the center of the formation and considered to be part of the company on the immediate right of the Colors. This company is still called the Color Unit.
True or False

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Musical elements (usually drums and fifes, and sometimes a band) were used during actual battle and marched _______ paces to the rear of the formation.
A. 4 to 7
B. 8 to 11
C. 12 to 15
D. 16 to 19

Answer 4

12 to 15

Question 5

The presence of the Colors at the center of the formation represents their presence in the old days at the forefront of the unit during the cold of battle.
True or False

Answer 5

False, heat of battle

Question 6

All movements in this manual are precision movements designed to foster proper coordination among military personnel. Teamwork is the final result.
True or False

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Drills also promote teamwork. It is important for a soldier to know and understand a drill, otherwise, its value is lost. It must be remembered that a drill is conducted with precision. Hence, perfection is the only accepted standard. Drill periods are frequent and of short duration.
True or False

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Turn your feet out equally, forming an angle of __ degrees.
A. 45
B. 90
C. 180
D. 360

Answer 8

A. 45

Question 9

In coming to attention, bring your heels together smartly on the same line. Hold them as near each other as the conformation of your body permits.
True or False

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Hold your hips level, your body erect, your chest lifted and arched your shoulders square and even.
True or False

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Let your arms hang straight down without stiffness, thumbs along the seams of your trousers. Hold the back of your hands out, with the fingers held naturally so that the thumbs rest along the tip of the forefingers.
True or False

Answer 11

True

Question 12

The command is TIKAS, PAHINGA. On the preparatory command, TIKAS, shift the weight of your body to the right leg without noticeable movement. On the command of execution, PAHINGA, and at the count of one, move the left foot smartly twelve inches to the left of the right foot.
True or False

Answer 12

True

Question 13

SA TIKAS PAHINGA
The ____ inches are measured from the inside of the left heel to the inside of the right heel. The legs remain straight without stiffness, allowing the body weight to rest equally on both legs.
A. 9
B.10
C.11
D.12

Answer 13

D.12

Question 14

The only command is TILAP/PULUTONG or BALANGAY, DA. On the command of execution, ____, smartly bring the left heel against the right heel and, at the same time, drop the arms to the sides and assume the position of attention.
A. TILAP
B. PULUTONG
C. BALANGAY
D. DA

Answer 14

D. DA

Question 15

Facing to the flank is a two-count movement. The command is HARAP SA KANAN (KALIWA), RAP. On the command of execution, RAP slightly raise the right heel and left toe, and turn ____ degrees to the left on the left heel, assisted by a slight pressure on the ball of the right foot. Keep the left leg straight without stiffness and allow the right leg to bend naturally. On the second count, place the right foot beside the left foot, Arms remain at the sides, as in the position of attention, throughout this movement.
A. 90
B. 180
C. 45
D.360

Answer 15

A. 90

Question 16

Facing to the rear is a two-count movement. The command is HARAP SA LIKOD, RAP. On the command of execution RAP, move the toe of the right foot to a point touching the marching surface about half the length of the foot to the rear and slightly to the left heel. Rest most of the weight of the body on the heel of the left foot and allow the right knee to bend naturally. On the second count, turn to the right 180 degrees on the left heel and ball of the right foot, resuming the position of attention. Arms remain at the sides, as in the position of attention,
True or False

Answer 16

True

Question 17

STAND AT EASE
The command for this movement is TINDIG PALUWAG. On the command of execution PALUWAG, execute PARADE REST, but turn the head and eyes directly toward the person in charge of the formation. AT EASE or REST may be executed from this position.
True or False

Answer 17

True

Question 18

AT EASE
The command for this movement is PALUWAG. On the command PALUWAG, the soldier may move, however, he must not remain standing and silent with his right foot in place. PAHINGA may be executed from this position.

Answer 18

False, he must remain standing

Question 19

REST
The command for this movement is PAHINGA. On the command PAHINGA, the soldier may not move or talk, keeping his right foot in place, unless otherwise directed. At ease may be executed from this position.
True or False

Answer 19

False, may move or talk

Question 20

FALL OUTAT EASE
The command for this movement is PALUWAG. On the command PALUWAG, the soldier may move, however, he must remain standing and silent with his left foot in place. PAHINGA may be executed from this position.
True or False

Answer 20

False, Left foot in place

Question 21

At the command TIWALAG, you may leave the ranks but you are required to remain in the immediate area. You resume your former place at attention in ranks at the command _____.
A. Humanda
B. Humanay
C. Humanon
D. Rap

Answer 21

B. Humanay

Question 22

Being at any of the rests except TIWALAG, to resume the position of attention the command is – TILAP, HUMANDA. At the command TILAP take the position of parade rest. At the command of HUMANDA, take the position of attention. TINDIG PALUWAG, PALUWAG, and PAHINGA can also be executed from the position of attention.
True or False

Answer 22

True

Question 23

DISMISS
At the command LUMANSAG, the troops shall execute about face and leave the immediate vicinity, unless instructed otherwise.
True or False

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Used as a courtesy to reviewing officers and dignitaries during parades and ceremonies. It is a one-count movement and the command is given while halted at attention or marching at a quick time. The commands are HANDA TINGIN SA KANAN (KALIWA), NA and HANDA, RAP.
A. Fall out at ease
B. Eyes Right
C. At ease
D. Rest

Question 25

Assume you are halted at attention. Upon the approach of the reviewing officer, the unit leader commands, HANDA TINGIN SA KANAN. On the command of execution, NA, and at the count of one, all members of the formation smartly turn their heads 90 degrees to the right.
True or False

Answer 25

False, 45 degrees

Question 26

REMOVE/RETURN HEADGEAR

To remove a headgear is one-count movement. The command is ALIS KUPYA, NA. On the last note of the preparatory command ALIS KUPYA, hold your visor with your right hand (with your left hand if under arms) including the chinstrap if making use of it. At the command of execution NA, remove the headgear from your head and bring the cap to your side.
True or False

Answer 26

False, two-count movement

Question 27

In returning the headgear, the command is BALIK KUPYA, NA. On the last note of the preparatory command BALIK KUPYA, place the headgear on your head (if making use of a chin strap, fix the strap in your chin and hold your visor again) holding your visor. At the command of execution NA, bring down your hand smartly to the position of Order Arms/Attention.
True or False

Answer 27

True

Question 28

Marching at attention is the combination of the position of Attention and the procedures for the prescribed step executed simultaneously.
True or False

Answer 28

True

Question 29

STEPS AND MARCHING
When executed from the halt, all steps except right step begin with the right foot.
True or False

Answer 29

False, Left foot

Question 30

All marching movements are executed in the cadence of quick time (___ steps per minute), except the 36-inch step, which may be executed in the cadence of ___ steps per minute on the command TAKBONG HAKBANG, KAD.
A. 100,,,,,,,,,,,,160
B. 120,,,,,,,,,,,,180
C. 140,,,,,,,,,,,,200

Answer 30

B. 120, 180

Question 31

THE 30-INCH STEP (QUICK TIME)
To march with a 30-inch step from the halt, the command is PASULONG, KAD. On the preparatory command PASULONG, shift the weight of the body to the right foot without noticeable movement. On the command of execution KAD, step forward 30 inches with the left foot and continue marching with 30-inch steps, keeping the head and eyes fixed to the front. The arms swing in natural motion, without exaggeration and without bending at the elbows, approximately 6 inches straight to the front and 3 inches straight to the rear of the trouser seams, knuckles out facing forward, fingers formed into a fist with the thumb over the forefinger.
True or False

Answer 31

True

Question 32

CHANGE STEP
To change step while marching, the command PALIT HAKBANG, KAD is given as the right foot strikes the marching surface. What is the command execution?

Answer 32

KAD

Question 33

MARCHING IN PLACE
To march in place, the command PATAKDA, KAD is given as either foot strikes the marching surface and only while marching with a 30-inch step forward. On the command of execution, KAD, take one more step, bring the trailing foot alongside the leading foot, and begin to march in place. Raise each foot (alternately) 30-inch off the marching surface and keep the arms at the sides as in the position of Attention.
To resume marching with a 30-inch step, the command PASULONG, KAD is given as either foot strikes the marching surface. On the command of execution KAD, take one more step in place and then step off with a 30-inch step.
True or False

Answer 33

True

Question 34

Face to the Right as in Marching
Assume you are halted at attention and you receive the command, LIKO SA KANAN, KAD. On the preparatory command, LIKO SA KANAN, shift the weight of your body to the left leg without noticeable movement. On the command of execution KAD, face 90 degrees to the right by pivoting on the ball of the left foot, at the same time taking a 30-inch step in the new direction with the right foot, swinging your arms in their natural arc, six inches to the front and three inches to the rear of your legs, but allow them to swing away from the body (Step). Continue performing until given another command.
True or False

Answer 34

True

Question 35

Face to the Left as in Marching
Assume you are halted at attention and you receive the command, LIKO SA KALIWA, KAD. On the preparatory command shift the weight of your body to the right leg without noticeable movement. On the command of execution, KAD, face 90 degrees to the left by pivoting on the ball of the right foot, at the same time taking a 30-inch step in the new direction with the left foot, swinging your arms in their natural arc, six inches to the front and three inches to the rear of your legs, not allowing them to swing away from the body (Step). You will continue to march, taking 120, 30-inch step per minute, swinging your arms 6 inches to the front and 3 inches to the rear of your legs until given another command.
True or False

Question 36

Everyone in the unit will easily understand a correctly delivered command. Correct commands have a tone, cadence, and snap that demands willing, correct, and immediate response.
A. Command
B. Command Voice
C. Voice Control

Answer 36

B. Command Voice

Question 37

The loudness of a command is adjusted to the number of soldiers in the unit. Normally, the commander is in the front and at the center of the unit and speaks facing the unit so that his voice reaches everyone.
A. Command
B. Command Voice
C. Voice Control

Answer 37

C. Voice Control

Question 38

VOICE COMMAND depends on the correct use of the tongue, lips and teeth that form the separate sounds of a word into syllables. Distinct commands are effective. Indistinct commands cause confusion. All commands can be pronounced correctly without loss of effect. Emphasize correct enunciation (distinctiveness) and enunciate clearly making full use of the lips, tongue and lower jaw.
True or False

Answer 38

False, DISTINCTIVENESS

Question 39

The rise and fall in pitch and the tone changes of voice.
C. Tone
B. Timber
C. Inflection
D. Voice

Answer 39

C. Inflection

Question 40

Cadence in commands means a uniform and rhythmic flow of words. The interval between commands must be uniform in length for any given troop unit. This is necessary so that everyone in the unit will be able to understand the preparatory command and will know when to expect the command of execution.
True or False

Answer 40

True

Question 41

______ is a one-count movement. The command is PUGAY KAMAY, NA, when wearing a headgear with visor (with or without glasses). On the command of execution NA, raise the right hand sharply, fingers and thumb extended and joined, palm facing down, and place the tip of the right forefinger on the rim of the visor slightly to the right of the right eye. The outer edge of the hand is barely downward so that neither the back of the hand nor the palm is clearly visible from the front. The hand and the wrist should be straight, the elbow inclined slightly forward, and the upper arm is horizontal to the ground with your forearm inclined at 45 degrees..

Answer 41

Hand Salute

Question 42

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgiving, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.”

Answer 42

William Arthur Ward