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44 Cards in this Set
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What is a review |
A ceremony used to
- honor DV's or to permit them to observe the state of training of a command - present decorations or rewards - honor or recognize unit or individual acheivments - commemorate events |
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What are 2 prescribed formations for platoons |
Line Column |
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What is the primary purpose of d&c |
To enable a commander or NCO to move his unit from one place to another in an orderly fasion |
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What is the primary value of ceremonies |
Render honors Preserve tradition Stimulate esprit de corps |
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What is rank |
A line which is only one element in depth |
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What us a file |
A column which has a front of only one element |
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What is a formation |
The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner |
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What is depth |
The space from front to rear of a formation |
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What are the 4 types of commands in drill |
Two part Combined Supplimenting Directive |
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What are some examples of a combined command |
At ease Fall in Rest |
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Define cadence |
The uniform rhythm in which a movement is executed |
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What are the 3 methods used to teach drill |
Step by step By the numbers Talk through method |
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What is the blue book |
A drill manual used by baron Friedrich von stuben to train the colonial army |
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What are the 3 marching steps used in drill? |
-15 inch step -30 inch step -30 inch step double time |
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What are the 4 rest positions that can be given at the halt? |
-parade rest -stand at ease -at ease -rest |
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What foot is your leading foot? |
Your left |
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What is the only command given from "inspection arms"? |
Ready port arms |
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What is an element? |
An individual, squad, section, platoon, company or larger unit forming part of the next higher unit |
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When marching who is the only person that is never out of step? |
The platoon guide, responsible for maintaining the prescribed direction and rate of march |
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When marching a squad when should you give the command squad halt? |
When either foot strikes the ground |
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After weapons have been issued to a unit and all other soldiers have fallen in with their weapons what is the next command you should give? |
Inspect arms |
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While passing the colors or while the colors are passing you, when is the hand salute rendered? |
6 paces before and after |
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How many steps per minute is quick time? |
120 |
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How many steps per minute is double time? |
180 |
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What command is given to reverse the direction of march? |
Rear march |
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From what position are all stationary movements given? |
The position of attention |
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On what foot would you give the command mark time march? |
When either foot strikes the ground |
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What is cover? |
Aligning yourself directly behind the man to your immediate front while maintaining correct distance |
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How do you measure a step? |
Heel to heel |
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What is the interval between the prepatory command and the command of execution? |
One step or one count |
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What are the 2 parts if most drill command? |
-preparatory command -command of execution |
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How many steps does each rank take when given the command open ranks? |
1st rank: 2 steps forward 2nd rank: 1 step forward 3rd rank: stands fast 4th rank: 2 15" steps back |
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What position is the unit guideon once a prepatory command is given? |
The raised vertical position |
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What is close interval? |
The lateral space between soldiers measured from right to left by the soldier on the right placing the heal of his left hand on his hip even with the top of his belt line, with his elbow in line with the body and touching the arm of the soldier to his left |
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What is double interval? |
The lateral space between soldiers measured from right to left by raising both arms shoulder high so that the fingertips are touching the fingertips of the soldier to the right and left |
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What is normal interval? |
The lateral space between soldiers measured from right to left by the soldier on the right holding his left arm shoulder high so that his fingertips are touching the shoulder of the soldier to his left |
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What command is given to revoke a prepatory command? |
As you were |
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Who is responsible for the training and appearance of the color guard? |
The CSM |
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What is a guidon? |
A swallow tailed flag carried by companies, batteries, troops and certain detachments |
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When executing rear march on what foot would you pivot? |
Both feet turning 180° to the right |
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What 4 movements in marching require a 15" step? |
-half step -left step -right step -backwards march |
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How many steps should separate platoons when a company is formed? |
5 steps |
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Can a command be changed after the command of execution had been given? |
No |
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How far in front if the honor company or color company do the colors hault? |
10 steps |
