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30 Cards in this Set
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What are two prescribed formations for platoons? |
1. Line 2. Column |
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What are the 4 rest positions that can be given at halt? |
1. Parade rest 2. Stand at ease 3. At ease 4. Rest |
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What is the primary value of ceremonies? |
To render honors, preserve tradition, and 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 foot 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 FM covers Drill and Ceremony? |
FM 3-21.5 |
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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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What is 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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How many steps per minute is quick time? |
120 steps per minute |
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After weapons have been issued to a unit and all soldiers have fallen in with their weapons, what is the next command that you should give? |
Inspection Arms |
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What are the three marching steps used in drill? |
15in step 30in step 30in step, DOUBLE TIME 180 steps per minute |
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What position is the unit guidon once a preparatory command is given? |
The raised vertical position. |
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If you were marching a squad, when would you give the command "squad halt"? |
When either foot strikes the ground |
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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 command is given to revoke a preparatory command? |
As you were |
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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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What is cover? |
Aligning yourself directly behind the man to your immediate front, while maintaining correct distance. |
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What is depth? |
The space from front to rear of a formation including front and rear elements. |
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What are the three methods used to teach drill? |
1. Step by step 2. By the numbers 3. Talk-through method |
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What 4 movements in marching require a 15-inch step? |
1. Half step 2. Left step 3. Right step 4. Backward march |
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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, turning 180 degrees to the right |
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What is a guidon? |
A guidon is a swallow-tailed flag carried by companies, batteries troops and certain detachments. |
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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 has been given? |
No |
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How far in front of the Honor Company or color company do the colors halt? |
10 steps |
