FMF 113

Question 1

The purpose of close order drill is to enable a commander to do what five things?

Answer 1

MOVE his unit from one place to another in a standard, orderly manner, while maintaining the best appearance possible.
TEACH discipline.
PROVIDE simple formations.
INCREASE the confidence of his junior officers and of his noncommissioned officers.
GIVE Marines an opportunity to handle individual weapons

Question 2

An individual, squad, section, platoon, company, or other unit which is part of a larger unit.

Answer 2

Element

Question 3

An arrangement of elements on line, in column, or in any other prescribed manner.

Answer 3

Formation

Question 4

A formation in which the elements are abreast

Answer 4

Line

Question 5

A line of Marines or vehicles placed side by side.

Answer 5

Rank

Question 6

A formation in which elements are placed one behind the other.

Answer 6

Column

Question 7

A single column of Marines or vehicles one behind the other.

Answer 7

File

Question 8

The right or left extremity of a unit either on line or in column

Answer 8

Flank

Question 9

The lateral space between elements on the same line. Interval is measured between individuals from shoulder to shoulder

Answer 9

Interval

Question 10

Normal interval between individuals is one arm’s length.

Answer 10

Normal Interval

Question 11

Close interval is the horizontal distance between shoulder and elbow when the left hand is placed on the left hip.

Answer 11

Close Interval

Question 12

The dressing of several elements on a straight line.

Answer 12

Alignment

Question 13

The individual (base) upon whom a formation, or other elements, thereof, regulates its march.

Answer 13

Guide

Question 14

The middle element of a formation within an odd number of elements or the left center element of a formation with an even number of elements. Remember the guide will be included in the count.

Answer 14

Center

Question 15

The length of a full step at quick time, which is 30 inches and is measured from the back of one heel to the back of the other heel.

Answer 15

Pace

Question 16

The distance from heel to heel between the feet of a marching man. The half step and back step are 15 inches. The right and left steps are 12 inches. The steps in quick and double time are 30 and 36 inches respectively.

Answer 16

Step

Question 17

A rhythmic rate of march at a uniform step.

Answer 17

Cadence

Question 18

These are the four characteristics of command voice.

Answer 18

Voice Control.
Distinctness.
Inflection.
Cadence.

Question 19

What are the two types of drill commands?

Answer 19

Preparatory, Execution

Question 20

FROM RIGHT TO LEFT:
Right Rifleman
Ensign
USMC Flag
Left Rifleman

Answer 20

MARINE CORPS COLOR GUARD

Question 21

FROM RIGHT TO LEFT:
Right Rifleman (USMC)
Ensign (USMC)
USMC Flag (USMC)
Navy Flag (USN)
Left Rifleman (USN)

Answer 21

NAVY-MARINE CORPS COLOR GARD

Question 22

FROM RIGHT TO LEFT:
Right Rifleman (USA)
Ensign (USA)
US Army Flag (USA)
USMC Flag (USMC)
Navy Flag (USN)
USAF Flag (USAF)
USCG Flag (USCG)
Left Rifleman (USMC)

Answer 22

JOINT ARMED FORCES COLOR GUARD

Question 23

This is a party thrown by a newly promoted Staff NCO or officer to celebrate his new rank.

Answer 23

Wet Down

Question 24

This is used to introduce SNCOs and say goodbye to departing SNCOs.

Answer 24

Hail and Farewell

Question 25

What precedence do formation of recognition take?

Answer 25

Awards
Promotions
Re-enlistment

Question 26

This event is when a CO conducting a formal dinner to recognize new and departing guest in which to meet members and guest

Answer 26

A “Dining-in”