Section 113 Drill And Cermonies

Question 1

The purpose of close order drill is to enable a commander to provide what?

Answer 1

Simple formations from which combat formations may be readily formed

Question 2

What’s close order drill enable the commander to teach?

Answer 2

Discipline by installing habits of precision and automatic response to orders

Question 3

The purpose of close order drill is to enable the commander to increase what?

Answer 3

Confidence in JOs and NCOs through the exercise of command

Question 4

The purpose of close order drill is to enable a commander to give what?

Answer 4

Marines an opportunity to handle weapons

Question 5

Define ELEMENT

Answer 5

An individual, squad, section, plt, company or other unit which is part of a larger unit

Question 6

Define formation

Answer 6

An arrangements

Of elements on line, in column, or in any other prescribed manner

Question 7

Define LINE

Answer 7

A formation which elements are abreast

Question 8

Define Rank

Answer 8

A line of marines or vehicles placed side by side

Question 9

Define column

Answer 9

A formation in which elements are placed one behind the other

Question 10

Define Flank

Answer 10

The right or left extremity of a unit either on line or in column

Question 11

Define Interval

Answer 11

The lateral space between elements on the same line, measured shoulder to shoulder

Question 12

Define Close interval

Answer 12

Horizontal distance between should and elbow when left hand is placed on hip

Question 13

What does it mean to guide?

Answer 13

To regulate the interval, direction, alignment, and cadence on a base file

Question 14

Define Pace

Answer 14

He length of a full step at quick time which is 30” and measured by he back of each heel

Question 15

The half step and back step are how many inches?

Answer 15

15”

Question 16

The right or left step is how many inches?

Answer 16

12”

Question 17

The steps in quick and double time are how many inches?

Answer 17

30” and 36”

Question 18

Define Cadence

Answer 18

A rythmic rate of March in uniform step

Question 19

What is used to control voice volume?

Answer 19

Diaphragm

Question 20

What are two types of drill commands?

Answer 20

Preparatory, execution

Question 21

Who commands he color guard?

Answer 21

The color bearer

Question 22

There color guard consists of how many individuals?

Answer 22

4

Question 23

A wet down is thrown for who?

Answer 23

A newly promoted staff NCO or officer

Question 24

A wet down is not what?

Answer 24

An initiation

Question 25

Where and when is a wet down held?

Answer 25

Usually in one month of promotion at the staff NCO club

Question 26

When did he first group of staff sergeants receive their warrants?

Answer 26

Spring of 1923

Question 27

The senior enlisted gives what command to recognize marines from a formation?

Answer 27

Personnel to receive awards, promotions, etc…

Question 28

Personnel to receive awards will halt at what distance from he commander?

Answer 28

5 paces and centered

Question 29

What is a dinner event referred to if non military guests are invited?

Answer 29

Dining in

Question 30

What is a dinner event when non military guests are not invited

Answer 30

Mess night

Question 31

Relief appoint cermonies are held at change of command cermonies for what size organizations?

Answer 31

Battalion or squadron or higher

Question 32

Durning the marine corps b day how many personnel of each rank will be assigned to escort?

Answer 32

Two officers or two enlisted of each rank

Question 33

During e marine corps birthday what’s the color of he cake?

Answer 33

Scarlett and gold

Question 34

What’s the purpose of close order drill?

Answer 34

To enable the commander to move from one place to another in a standard orderly manner, while maintaining the best appearance possible.