military drills and commands (cat) Flashcards
this is an oral order by a leader or commander
command
this is an order issued orally in the field by a leader, commander, or any assigned to give the command
drill command
consists of certain movements by which the squad, platoon or company is moved in an orderly manner from one formation to another or from one place to another
drills
are formations and movements in which a large number of troops execute movements in uniform and with precision upon command just in drill
ceremonies
states the movement or formation to be carried out and mentally prepares the individual for its execution
preparatory command (unang paghahanda)
tells when the movement is to be carried out. in the forward, march, this is march.
the command of execution (utos panupad)
what are the five commands of execution in filipino?
ta, rap, kad, na, to
what is ‘ta’ for?
the manual of arms
what is ‘rap’ for?
for the facings and movements at rest
what is ‘kad’ for?
the rest to go into motion
what is ‘na’ for?
while in motion to another movement
what is ‘to’ for?
while in motion to stop
this is a part of a unit
element
this is the arrangement of the elements in a prescribed manner
formation
the space in between elements in a line
interval
a formation in which the elements are side by side with each other
line
the close interval is at?
4 inches
the normal interval is at?
one arm length
the space between elements in the column
distance
middle of a formation
center
the arrangement of individuals or troops on a straight line in a formation
alignment
an individual ahead or at the right of a formation designated to control the direction and rate of a march
guide
a step of 28 inches, the length of a full step in quick time
pace
the normal cadence in marching is at 120 steps per
quick time
