TC 3-21.5

Question 1

Who introduced Drill and Ceremony to the U.S Arm?

Answer 1

Prussian Officer, Baron Friedrich von Steuben

Question 2

When and where did Friedrich Von Steuben begin teaching drill and ceremony?

Answer 2

Upon his arrival at Valley Forge on 23 February 1778

Question 3

What was the first Field Manual commonly referred as?

Answer 3

The Blue Book

Question 4

How many cadence steps are in today’s troop march?

Answer 4

120 steps

Question 5

What are the three methods of instruction used to teach drill to Soldiers?

Answer 5

Step-by-step, talk through, and by-the-numbers

Question 6

What do most drill commands have?

Answer 6

Two parts: the preparatory command and the command of execution

Question 7

What are the Rest positions at the halt?

Answer 7

Parade Rest, Stand at Ease, At Ease, Rest

Question 8

What is the difference between At ease March and Route step March?

Answer 8

For at ease march, the Soldier is no longer required to retain cadence; however, silence and the approximate interval and distance are maintained. For Route step March, the Soldier may drink from his canteen and talk

Question 9

What is the command of execution?

Answer 9

Tells when the movement is to be carried out. In Forward, MARCH, the command of execution is MARCH

Question 10

Describe a rank

Answer 10

A line

Question 11

What FM covers Drill and Ceremonies?

Answer 11

FM 3-21.5

Question 12

What are the three marching steps used in drill?

Answer 12

15 in step
30 in step
30 in, DOUBLE TIME 180 steps per minute

Question 13

What are two prescribed formations for platoons?

Answer 13

line
column

Question 14

What is the primary value of ceremonies?

Answer 14

To render honors, preserve tradition, and to stimulate Espirt de Corps