III Drill and Ceremonies

Question 1

At what position do the cadet’s head and eyes follow the individual who is in charge of the formation?

Answer 1

“Stand at Ease!”

Question 2

What are the two parts of a drill command?

Answer 2

Preparatory command, Command of Execution

Question 3

When marching at Quick Time, what is the normal distance of the arm swing?

Answer 3

9 inches to front, 6 inches to back

Question 4

You normally fall in and start drill from what position?

Answer 4

Attention

Question 5

What foot do you call the command, “Rear, march!” on?

Answer 5

The right foot

Question 6

What foot can you give the command, “Halt!” on?

Answer 6

Either foot

Question 7

What is the normal cadence of steps?

Answer 7

120 steps per minute

Question 8

What position are you allowed to speak in while in formation?

Answer 8

Position of “Rest!”

Question 9

All stationary commands are given from which position?

Answer 9

Position of “Attention!”

Question 10

What is the proper length of a half step?

Answer 10

15 inches

Question 11

When marching at quick time, what is the distance of a single step?

Answer 11

30 inches

Question 12

In drill, what are the positions of rest?

Answer 12

Parade Rest, Stand at Ease, At Ease and Rest

Question 13

What is the leader’s position when the squad is in line formation?

Answer 13

Three steps in front of the closest squad and centered

Question 14

At the command, “Double Time, March!” what is the cadence of the steps?

Answer 14

180 steps per minute

Question 15

When “Open Ranks, March!” is called, what should members of the third squad do?

Answer 15

They “Stand fast”

Question 16

What is the position of the head when executing the command, “Eyes Right!”?

Answer 16

All cadets turn their heads to the right except those on the extreme right squad; they remain looking forward