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What are the three marching steps used in drill? |
15inch step
30inch step 30inch step, DOUBLE TIME 180 steps per minute |
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What FM covers Drill and Ceremony?
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FM 3-21.5
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What is a review?
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A military ceremony used to:
-Honor a visiting -Present decorations and awards -Honor or recognize unit or individual achievements -Commemorate events |
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What are two prescribed formations for platoons?
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line & column
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What is the primary purpose of drill & ceremony?
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to enable a commander or non-commissioned officer to move his unit from one place to another in an orderly manner
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What are the 4 rest positions that can be given at the halt?
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Parade Rest
Stand at ease At ease Rest |
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What is a rank?
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A line, which is only one element in depth
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What foot is your leading foot?
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Your left foot
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What is the only command given from "Inspection Arms"?
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"Ready, Port, Arms"
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What is an element?
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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?
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The platoon leader
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What is a file?
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A column, which has a front of only one element
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If you were marching a squad, when would you give the command "squat halt"?
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When either foot strikes the ground
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What is a formation?
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The 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 with their weapons, what is the next command that you should give?
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Inspection arms
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While passing the colors or while the colors are passing you, when is the hand salute rendered?
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Six paces before and six paces after
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How many steps per minute is quick time?
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120 steps per minute
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How many steps per minute is double time?
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180 steps per minute
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What command is given to reverse the direction of a march?
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Rear march
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From what position are all stationary movements given?
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Position of attention
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On what foot would you give the command "Mark time march"?
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On either foot
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What is cover?
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Aligning yourself directly behind the man to your immediate front, while maintaining correct distance
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How do you measure a "Step"?
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Heel to heel
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What are the two parts of most drill command?
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Preparatory command
Command of execution |
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What are the 4 types of commands in a drill?
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Two part
Combined Supplementing Directive |
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What position is the unit guidon once a preparatory command is given?
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The raised vertical position
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What are some examples of a combined command?
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At ease
Fall in Rest |
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What command is given to revoke a preparatory command?
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As you were
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Who is responsible for training and appearance of the color guard?
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The CSM
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What are the three methods used to teach Drill?
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Step by Step
By the Numbers Talk-through method |
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What 4 movements in marching require a 15-inch step?
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Half Step
Left Step Right Step Backward march |
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How many steps should separate platoons when a company is formed?
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5 steps
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What is the "Blue Book"?
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A drill manual used by Baron Van Steuben to train the colonial army
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Can a command be changed after the command of execution has been given? |
No
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What is the primary value of ceremonies? |
To render honors, preserve tradition, and to stimulate Espirit de Corps |