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1
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What is a Guidon?

A

A swallow-tailed flag carried by companies, batteries, troops, and certain detachments

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When a number of flags, including the American, are displayed in a row, what position does the American flag take?

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At the right of the line

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3
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How many stripes does the American flag have and how are they arranged?

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American flag has 13 stripes, 7 red and 6 white; the first and last stripes are red.

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4
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What is first aid?

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The emergency care given to the sick, wounded, or injured before medical personnel can administrate medical treatment.

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5
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What are the 4 life saving steps?

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1) Open the airway and restore breathing
2) Stop the bleeding
3) Prevent shock
4) Dress and bandage the wound to avoid infection

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Name some of the symptoms of shock.

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Restlessness, thirst, pale skin, and rapid heartbeat.

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7
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Name two types of fractures.

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Closed and open fractures.

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8
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Why is a fracture mobilized?

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To prevent the razor edge of the bone from moving and cutting tissue, muscle, blood vessels, and nerves.

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9
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What is self-aid?

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The emergency treatment one applies to oneself.

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What do the letters CPR stand for and what is it used for?

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and to restore a heartbeat and restore breathing to a patient.

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11
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What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution called?

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The Bill of Rights

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What are the three branches of the U.S. Government?

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The executive, legislative, and the judicial.

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13
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Who wrote the “Star-Spangled Banner?

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Francis Scott Key

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14
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What are the responsibilities of a leader?

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Accomplishment of the mission, and the welfare of soldiers

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15
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What must a leader provide his/her subordinates?

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A leader must provide his/her subordinates purpose, direction, and motivation.

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16
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What regulation covers Dril and Ceremony?

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TC 3-21.5

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17
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What are the 3 marching steps used in Drill?

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15in steps
30in steps
30in steps double time (180 per minute)

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18
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What is a review?

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A ceremony honoring a visiting high ranking official presenting awards or decorations or commemorate events

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19
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What are 2 perscribes formations for platoons?

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Line and column

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20
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What is the primary purpose of drill?

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To move an element from one place to another in an orderly manner, and to instill discipline

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21
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What are the 4 rest positions given at a halt?

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Rest
Parade Rest
At Ease
Stand at Ease

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22
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What is the primary value of ceremonies?

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To render honors, preserve tradition, and stimulate esprit de corps

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23
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What is a rank?

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A line, 1 element in depth

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24
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What is the only command given from inspection arms?

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Ready, Port Arms

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25
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What is an element?

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An individual, squad, platoon, or company forming the next higher unit

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26
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When marching, who is the only person in the platoon that is never out of step?

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The platoon guide

27
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What is a file?

A

A column, which has a front of only 1 element

28
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If you were marching a squad, when do you give the command “Squad, Halt”?

A

When either foot hits the ground

29
Q

What is a formation?

A

The arrangement of elements of a unit in a perscribed manner

30
Q

After weapons have been issued to a unit, and all other soldiers have fallen in with their weapons, what is the next command that you give?

A

Inspection arms

31
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While passing the colors, or when the colors are passing you, when is the hand salute rendered?

A

6 paces before/after

32
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How many steps per minute is quick time?

A

120 steps per minute

33
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How many steps per minute is double time?

A

180 steps per minute

34
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What comman is given to reverse the direction of a march?

A

Rear, March

35
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From what position are all stationary commands given?

A

Position of attention

36
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On what foot, would you give the command marct time march?

A

When either foot hits the ground

37
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What is cover?

A

Aligning yourself to the person in front of you, while maintaining correct distance

38
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How do you measure a step?

A

Heel to heel

39
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What is depth?

A

The space from front to rear of a formation, including front and rear elements

40
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What is the internal between the preparatory command and the command of execution?

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1 step/ 1 count

41
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What are the 2 parts of most drill command?

A

Preparatory command and the command of execution

42
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How many steps does each rank take when the platoon is given the command open ranks?

A

1- two 30in forward
2- one 30in forward
3- stand fast
4- two 15in rear

43
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What are the 5 types of commands in a drill?

A

2-part, combined, supplement, directive

44
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What position is a unit guidon, once a preparatory command is given?

A

Raised vertical position

45
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What are some examples of a combined command?

A

At ease
Rest
Fall in

46
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Define Cadence

A

The number of steps or counds per minute at which a movement is executed

47
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What is close interval

A

The lateral space between soldiers measured from right to left by the soldier, with his elbow bent in line with the body and touching the soldier to his left

48
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What is a double interval?

A

The lateral space between soldiers measured from right to left by raising both arms and measuring fingertip to fingertip

49
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What is normal interval?

A

The lateral space between soldiers measured from right to left by the soldier on the right holding his left arm shoulder high, his fingertips touching the shoulder to his left

50
Q

Who is responsible for the training and appearance of the colour guard?

A

CSM

51
Q

When executing a rear march, on which foot do you pivot?

A

Both feet, turning to the right

52
Q

What are the 3 methods used to teach drill?

A

Step by step
By the numbers
Talk through method

53
Q

What 4 movements in marching require a 15 inch step?

A

Marching rearwards
Half step
Left step/right step

54
Q

What is the blue book?

A

The Army’s first field manual used by Barron von Steuben used to train the colonial Army.

55
Q

What is self aid?

A

The initial medical care given to oneself

56
Q

Name some issued items one might use as a splint?

A

Rifle, bayonet, E tool, tent poles, stakes, etc.

57
Q

What is the quickest way to splint a broken leg?

A

Splint it to the other leg

58
Q

What is the FM concerning the M4 Rifle?

A

FM 3-22.9

59
Q

Name the five phases in Basic Rifle Marksmanship.

A

Preliminary Rifle Instruction

Downrange Feedback

Field Fire

Advanced Rifle Marksmanship

Advanced Optics, Laser and Iron Sights

60
Q

What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?

A

Steady Position

Proper Aim (Sight Picture)

Breathing

Trigger Squeeze

61
Q

During Preliminary Marksmanship Training (PMI), what are the only two positions taught?

A

Foxhole supported

Prone unsupported

62
Q

What does the acronym SPORTS stand for?

A 
Slap
Pull
Observe
Release
Tap
Shoot
63
Q

What does CLP stand for?

A

Clean
Lubricate
Preserve

64
Q

What are the 7 types of ammunition that can be used with the M4 Rifle?

A 
Ball
Ball green tip
Tracer
Tracer red tip
Blank
Dummy
Blue tip trainer

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