S 113. drill & ceremony Flashcards
the purpose of close order drill is to enable a commander to MOVE what?
his unit from one place to another in a standard, orderly manner, while maintaining the best appearance possible.
the purpose of close order drill is to enable a commander to PROVIDE what?
simple formations from which combat formations may be readily assumed
the purpose of close order drill is to enable a commander to TEACH what?
discipline by installing habits of precision and automatic response to orders
the purpose of close order drill is to enable a commander to INCREASE what?
confidence of the JO’s and NCO’s through the exercise of command
the purpose of close order drill is to enable a commander to GIVE what?
Marines an opportunity to handle weapons
define ELEMENT
an individual squad, section, platoon, company, or other unit which is part of a larger unit
define FORMATION
an arrangement of elements on line, in column, or in any other prescribed manner
define LINE
a formation in which the elements are abreast
define RANK
a line of marines or vehicles placed side by side
define COLUMN
a formation in which elements are placed one behind the other
define FILE
a single column of marines or vehicles one behind the other
define FLANK
the right or left extremity of a unit either on line or in column
define INTERVAL
the lateral space between elements on the same line. measured shoulder to shoulder
define CLOSE INTERVAL
the horizontal distance between should and elbow when the left hand is placed on the hip
what does it mean to guide
to regulate the interval, direction, alignment and cadence on the base file
