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35 Cards in this Set
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How many purposes are there in close order drill
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5
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What is the first pupose to close order drill
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Move a unit from one place to another in orderly manner, maintaining apperance
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What is the 2nd purpose of close order drill
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Provide simple formations where combat formations can readily be assumed
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What is the 3rd purpose of close order drill
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Teach discipline by instilling habits of percision and automatic response to orders
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What is the 4th purpose of close order drill
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Increase the confidence of his junior officers and of his noncommissioned officers through the excercise of command, by giving the proper commands and the control of drilling troops
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What is the 5th purpose for close order drill
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Give Marines an opportunity to handle individual weapons
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This is an individual, squad, section or platoon, company or other unit which is part of a larger unit
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Element
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This is an arrangement of elements on line, in a column or in any other prescribed manner
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Formation
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This is a formation of elements that are abreast
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Line
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This is a line of Marines or vehicles that are side by side
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Rank
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This is a formation where elements are placed one behind another
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Column
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This is a single column of Marines or vehicles one behind another
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File
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This is the right or left extremity of a unit either on line or in a column
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Flank
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This is normal space between elements on a line
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Interval
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What is the distance of a normal interval
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One arm length
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This is dressing of several elements on a line
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Alignment
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This is an individual upon where a formation or other elements regulates the march and interval of pace
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Guide
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This is the middle element of a formation in an odd number. It is to the left of the middle in an even number
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Center
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This is measured from the back of one heal to the back of another. Normal distance is 30in
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Pace
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What is the normal distance for a half-step or back-step
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15in
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What is the normal distance for right or left step
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12in
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This is the rhythmic rate of march
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Cadence
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What is the normal distance for double time
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30-36in
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What are characteristics of Command Voice
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Voice Control
Distinctness Inflection Cadence |
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These are considered the two types of drill commands
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Prepatory Command
Command of Excecution |
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The Marine Corps color guard consist of how many people
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4
Guard, MC flag, Ensign, Guard |
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The Navy & Marine Corps Color Guard consists of how many people
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5
Guard, USN flag, MC Flag, Ensign, Guard |
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The Joint Armed forces consists of how many people
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8
Guard, CG, AF, USN, MC, Army, Ensign, Guard |
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This is a party thrown by a newly promoted SNCO or Officer to celebrate their new rank. The money spent is usually one month's pay raise
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Wet Down
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This is a gathering to introduce SNCO and spouses who have arrived or to say goodbye to them and their families
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Hail & Farewell
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This is a formal dinner in honor of recognizing a new member to a unit or to say farewell to a member. In this gathering spouses, signifcant others and guests are welcome to attend
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Dining In
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This is a formal affair. This is a stag affair where non-military guests are not welcome unless invited
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Mess Night
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Once the unit has been formed the individuals to be recognized for promotions and reenlistments will form in the rear of the formation. In what order?
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According to precedence of award, medals, certificate of commodation, meritorious mast, LOA, ect.
Personal awards presented first Promotions second Reenlistments third |
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What is described below;
It is recognized that considerable variation must be made in this ceremony to conform to the configuration of the dance floor or in the absence of a band or field music |
Marine Corps Birthday Ball
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A ceremony held for the relief of the old and appointment of the new sergeant major within units of Bn or squadron size and larger
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Relief and Appointment
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