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Sep 2024 E6 Substitute Exam > MCO 5060.20 Encl 1 Ch 1 > Flashcards

MCO 5060.20 Encl 1 Ch 1 Flashcards

1
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What are the purposes of Drill?

MCO 5060.20 Enclosure 1 Chapter 1

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  1. Move units from one place to another in a standard, orderly manner.
  2. Provide simple formations from which combat formations may be readily assumed.
  3. Teach discipline by instilling habits of precision and automatic response to orders.
  4. Increase the confidence of junior officers and noncommissioned officers through the exercise of command, by the giving of proper commands, and by the control of drilling troops.
  5. Give troops an opportunity to handle individual weapons.
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What are the purposes of formations?

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  1. To build unit cohesion and esprit de corps by recognizing Marines during awards and promotion ceremonies.
  2. To maintain continuous accountability and control of personnel.
  3. To provide frequent opportunities to observe the appearance and readiness of the uniforms, arms, and equipment of the individual Marine.
  4. To keep the individual Marine informed by providing the means to pass the word.
  5. To develop command presence in unit leaders.
  6. To instill and maintain high standards of military bearing and appearance in units and in the individual Marine.
  7. To add color and dignity to the daily routine by reinforcing the traditions of excellence associated with close order drill.
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Define Alignment

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The dressing of several elements in a straight line

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Define Assembly Area

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A designated location for forming units of platoon size or larger in preparation for a parade, review or ceremony.

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Define Arms

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A term used to normally designate the service rifle but can refer to any weapon. When in formation and a mix of weapons is carried, the term “arms” will be used to designate all types of weapons.

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Define Base

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The element on which a move is regulated.

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Define Cadence

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A rhythmic rate of march at a uniform step.

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Define Center

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The middle element of a formation with an odd number of elements or the left center element in a formation with an even number of elements.

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Define Column

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A formation where troops are placed one behind the other. May be composed of individuals or larger sections.

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Define Commander of Troops (COT)

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The senior officer or, if an enlisted ceremony, the senior enlisted taking part in the ceremony.

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Define Depth

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The space from head to rear of an element or a formation. Individual depth is 12 inches.

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Define Distance

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The space between elements in the direction of depth. i.e. the space between your chest and the person to your front.

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13
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What is the standard distance between ranks?

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40 inches

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Define Double Time

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Cadence at 180 steps per minute (36 inches in length)

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Define Element

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

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Define Extended Mass Formation

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The formation of a company or larger unit where the depth interval is close or normal and the abreast is greater than normal

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Define File

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A single coumn of troops or vehicles

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Define Flank

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  1. The right or left extremity of a unit, or
  2. the element on the extreme right of left of a line, or
  3. a direction at a right angle to the direction an element or formation is facing.
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Define Formation

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An arrangement of elements of a unit in line, column, or other prescribed manner

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Define Front

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The space occupied by an element or individual, measured from flank to flank. (Individual: 22 inches.)

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Define Guide (noun)

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

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Define Guide (verb)

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To regulate interval, direction, or alignment; to regulate cadence on a base file

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23
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Define Head

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The leading element of a column

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Define Interval

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The lateral space between elements on the same line.

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How is Interval measured?

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Shoulder to shoulder, hub to hub, track to track, flank to flank – not to include Unit commanders

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26
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What are normal and close intervals?

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Normal is one arm’s length. Close is shoulder-elbow horizontally when left hand is placed on the left hip.

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Define Mass Formation

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The formation of a company or larger unit which the major elements are at close interval in column and abreast.

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Define Muffling

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The procedure for draping colors for mourning with a streamer or black bunting–also referring to muffling of musical instruments for specific types of ceremonies.

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Define Pace

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The length of a full step in quick time, 30 inches

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30
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Which side of the rifle does the sling lie?

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Left

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31
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Define Piece

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An individual firearm such as a rifle

32
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Define Point of Rest

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The point toward which all elements establish their dress or alignment

33
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Define Quick Time

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Cadence at 112 to 120 steps per minute. (Normal cadence for drills and ceremonies)

34
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Define Rank

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A line of troops or vehicles placed side by side.

35
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Define Review

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A type of ceremony that omits certain elements found in a parade but includes and inspection (trooping the line) not found in a parade.

36
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Define Rigged

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Properly fitted

37
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Define the difference between sword rigging for non-comms vs. commissioned officers.

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Non-comms attach to the frog. Commissioned officers attach to the sword sling.

38
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Define Slow Time

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Cadence at 60 steps per minute. Funerals only

39
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Define Snap

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Commands or signals inspiring immediate response, or smart execution of movement in drill

40
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Define Step lengths

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Half and back step: 15 inches
Right and left: 12 inches
Quick step: 30 inches
Double time: 36 inches

41
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Define Strong Grip

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When the thumb is wrapped around the front of the staff with fingers wrapped to the rear

42
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Define Unit Leader

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The individual who is drilling the unit

43
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Define “V” Grip

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When the staff is placed in the “V” formed by the thumb and forefinger with the fingers extended and joined.

44
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Define the acronym P.C.W.C.

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(P) Purpose of the movement
(C) Number of Counts involved in its execution
(W) When the movement may be executed
(C) Commands that cause the movement to be executed.

45
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Define the acronym P.F.W.C.

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(P) Purpose of the movement.
(F) Formation from which the movement is executed.
(W) When the movement may be executed.
(C) Commands to cause the movement to be executed.

46
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What is the basic instruction group?

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Squad

47
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What are the four types of commands?

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  1. Preparatory
  2. Execution
  3. Combined
  4. Supplementary
48
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Give examples of preparatory commands.

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Forward, Left, Platoon, About, etc.

49
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Give examples of comands of execution.

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MARCH, FACE, ATTENTION

50
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Give examples of combined commands.

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AT EASE, REST, FALL IN (underlined)

51
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Give examples of Supplementary commands.

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Column of Files from the Right

52
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What formation size (or larger) should commanders face their troops and/or march backwards while giving commands?

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Company

53
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When commanding a unit part of a larger unit, how should commanders give commands?

A

Turn their heads but do not face about except when the unit is halted and in line

54
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What are the limits of trick drill?

A

The imagination of the drill instructor.

55
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What is the symbol for a reviewing officer?

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A black triangle

56
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What is the symbol for the Regimental Commander?

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A four-branch tree resting on a black circle

57
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What is the symbol for the Battalion Commander?

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A three-branch tree resting on a black circle

58
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What is the symbol for the Commander of Troops? (COT)

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A three-branch tree resting on a white circle.

59
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What is the symbol for the Commander’s staff?

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White circles in ranks with one white triangle

60
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What is the symbol for the Adjutant?

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A bold-border white circle

61
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What is the symbol for the Company Commander?

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A two-branch tree resting on a black circle

62
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What is the symbol for the Company XO?

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Two unequal lines above a black circle.

63
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What is the symbol for the Platoon Commander?

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A cross resting on a black circle.

64
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What is the symbol for the Color Guard?

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A white rectangle with a white rectangular flag

65
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What is the symbol for the Company Guide?

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A white square with a white triangular flag

66
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What is the symbol for the Band?

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A white square with a black musical note

67
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What is the symbol for the Dress Guidon?

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A white flag

68
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What is the symbol for a field marker?

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A white circle with a black X.

69
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What is the symbol for the First Sergeant Major?

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A triple cross resting a white rectangle with an X.

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What is the symbol for the Gunnery Sergeant?

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A double cross resting on a white rectangle with an X

71
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What is the symbol for the Platoon Sergeant?

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A single cross resting on a white rectangle with an X

72
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What is the symbol for the Platoon Guide?

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A black oval resting on an X rectangle.

73
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What is the symbol for the Squad Leader?

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An X rectangle

74
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What is the symbol for the Fire Team Leader?

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A white rectangle crossed by a black line

75
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What is the symbol for a Rifleman?

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A white square

76
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What is the symbol for a Fire Closer?

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A white rectangle containing a black circle.

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