FMF 113 Flashcards
The purpose of close order drill is to enable a commander to do what five things?
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
An individual, squad, section, platoon, company, or other unit which is part of a larger unit.
Element
An arrangement of elements on line, in column, or in any other prescribed manner.
Formation
A formation in which the elements are abreast
Line
A line of Marines or vehicles placed side by side.
Rank
A formation in which elements are placed one behind the other.
Column
A single column of Marines or vehicles one behind the other.
File
The right or left extremity of a unit either on line or in column
Flank
The lateral space between elements on the same line. Interval is measured between individuals from shoulder to shoulder
Interval
Normal interval between individuals is one arm’s length.
Normal Interval
Close interval is the horizontal distance between shoulder and elbow when the left hand is placed on the left hip.
Close Interval
The dressing of several elements on a straight line.
Alignment
The individual (base) upon whom a formation, or other elements, thereof, regulates its march.
Guide
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.
Center
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.
Pace
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.
Step
A rhythmic rate of march at a uniform step.
Cadence
These are the four characteristics of command voice.
Voice Control.
Distinctness.
Inflection.
Cadence.
What are the two types of drill commands?
Preparatory, Execution
FROM RIGHT TO LEFT: Right Rifleman Ensign USMC Flag Left Rifleman
MARINE CORPS COLOR GUARD
FROM RIGHT TO LEFT: Right Rifleman (USMC) Ensign (USMC) USMC Flag (USMC) Navy Flag (USN) Left Rifleman (USN)
NAVY-MARINE CORPS COLOR GARD
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)
JOINT ARMED FORCES COLOR GUARD
This is a party thrown by a newly promoted Staff NCO or officer to celebrate his new rank.
Wet Down
This is used to introduce SNCOs and say goodbye to departing SNCOs.
Hail and Farewell
What precedence do formation of recognition take?
Awards
Promotions
Re-enlistment
This event is when a CO conducting a formal dinner to recognize new and departing guest in which to meet members and guest
A “Dining-in”
