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34 Cards in this Set
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What are the 3 marching steps used in drill? |
15 in step 30 in step 30 in step double time |
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What FM covers drill and ceremony? |
FM 3-21.5 |
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What are the 2 perceived formations for platoons? |
Line and column |
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What are the 4 rest positions that can be given at halt? |
Parade rest Rest Stand at ease At ease |
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What is the primary value of ceremonies? |
To render honors, preserve traditions, and to stimulate esprit de corps |
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What is your leading foot? |
Your left foot |
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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 in a platoon that is never out of step? |
The platoon guide |
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What is a file? |
A column that has a front of only one element |
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If you where matching a squad, when would you give the command "squad halt" |
When either foot strikes the ground |
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What is a formation? |
An arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner |
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After weapons have been issued to a unit and all other soldiers have fallen in what us the next command that you should give? |
Inspection arms |
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While passing the colors or while the colors are passing you when is the hand salute rendered? |
Six paces before and after |
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How many steps per minute is quick time? |
120 steps per minute |
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How many steps per minute is double time? |
180 steps per minute |
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What command is given to reverse the direction of a march? |
Rear march |
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From what position are all stationary movements given? |
Position of attention |
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On what foot would you give the command "mark time march"? |
On either foot |
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What is cover? |
Aligning yourself directly behind the man in 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 Preparatory command and the command of execution? |
1 step or 1 count |
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What are the two parts of most drill command? |
Preparatory command and command of execution |
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What position is the unit guidon once a preparatory command is given? |
The raised vertical position |
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What are some examples of a combined command? |
At ease Fall in Rest |
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What command is given to revoke a preparatory command? |
As you were |
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Who is responsible for training and appearance of the color guard? |
The CSM |
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When executing a rear march on which foot do you pivot? |
Both feet Turing 180 degrees to the right |
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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 4 movements in marching require a 15 inch half step? |
Half step Left step Right step Backward march |
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How many steps should separate platoons? |
5 steps |
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What is the blue book? |
A drill manual used by Baron Von Steuben to train the colonial army. This was the first army FM |
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Can a command be changed after the command of execution has been given? |
No |
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How far in front of the honor company or color company do the colors halt? |
Ten steps |
