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What is meant by drill?
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Movemont by which a unit is moved in an orderly manner from one formation or place, to another. Movements are executed in unison with precision.`
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What is meant by ceremony?
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Formation and movement in which a number of troops execute movements as in drill. However, their primary value is to render honors, preserve tradition, and stimulate esprit de corps.
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What are the two types of formations?
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Line and column.
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What is cadence?
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Uniform rhythm in which a movement is executed, or the number of steps or counts per minute at which the movement is executed.
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How many counts are there in quick-time? Double time?
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Quick-time: 120 counts/minute
Double-time: 180 counts/minute |
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Most drill commands have two parts, what are they?
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(1) Preparatory command
(2) Command of execution |
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If a preparatory command is given incorrectly, or is not appropriate, what command would you give to revoke it?
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"As you were"
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What is a supplementary command?
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An order given by a subordinate leader that reinforces and compliments a commander's order.
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What is the only command you can give from "Inspection Arms"
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"Ready, port, arms"
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What command is given to turn a marching unit 180 degrees?
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"Rear, march"
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When armed, what position do you fall in at?
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At order arms
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All marching movements are executed while marching at attention except two. What are they?
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(1) Route step, march
(2) At ease, march |
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When executed fromt he halt, all marching movements begin with the left foot except one, which movement is that exception?
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Right step, march
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On which foot is the preparatory command and the command of execution given to a unit to change its direction of march?
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On the foot in the direction of the desired movement
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What are the two commands you give to align a squad in line?
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Dress Right, Dress; Read, Front
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What is meant by inflection?
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Rise and fall in pitch and tone of the voice
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What are the four rest positions?
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(1) Parade Rest
(2) Stand at ease (3) At ease (4) Rest |
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What are the differences between "Parade Rest" and "Stand at ease"?
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(1) Parade Rest - Head and eyes are straight ahead
(2) Stand at ease - Head and eyes turned to face the speaker |
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In a company formation with platoons in line, where does the commander, 1SG, platoon leaders, and guidon bearer position themselves?
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(1) Commander - 12 steps to the front and centered
(2)1SG - 3 steps to the rear and centered (3) Plt Ldr - 6 steps to the front and centered on platoon (4) Guidon Bearer - 1 step to the rear and 2-15" steps to the left of the commander |
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What action does each squad take when the command "open ranks, march" is given?
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(1) 1st squad - 3-30" steps forward
(2) 2nd squad - 1-30" step forward (3) 3rd squad - stands fast (4) 4th squad - 3-15" steps backward |
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Whats is the difference between "Dismissed" and "Fall Out"?
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(1) Dismissed - The troops may leave the area
(2) Fall Out - The troops may rest but must remain in a designated area |
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How do you "Break Ranks" when your name is called out to "Front and Center' in a formation?
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Take one step backward, halt, look to the right/left and exit the formation by marching to the nearest flank. Once clear of the formation, begin a double time and halt two steps in front and centered on the formation.
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What is a Reveille Ceremony?
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A ceremony in which the unit honors the National Flag as it is raised in the morning
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When do you keep your headgear on whilc reporting to an officer inside a building?
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When under arms
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If you are on a work detail and an officer walks by, who should call attention?
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The person in charge of the detail will salute while the detail continues working
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How many steps must the salute be held after passing the National Flag?
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Six steps
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What is the purpose of drill?
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It accomplishes teamwork, pride, alertness, attention to detail, esprit de corps and discipline.
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