Drill & Ceremony

Front 1

After weapons have been issued to a unit and all other soldiers have fallen in with their weapon, what is the next command that you should give?

Back 1

Inspection arms

Front 2

When executing a rear march, on which foot do you pivot?

Back 2

Both feet, turning 180 degrees to the right

Front 3

What is a rank?

Back 3

A line, which is only one element in depth

Front 4

What is the only command given from Inspection Arms?

Back 4

"Ready, Port, Arms"

Front 5

What are the four positions that can be given at the halt?

Back 5

- Parade rest

- Stand at ease

- At ease

- Rest

Front 6

In which method is the explanation and demonstration combined so that each movement or action by the individual is executed as it is orally described?

Back 6

Talk-through method of instruction

Front 7

What are oral orders given by a subordinate leader that reinforce and complement a commander's orders?

Back 7

Supplementary Command

Front 8

What is an element?

Back 8

An individual, squad, section, platoon, company or larger unit forming part of the next higher unit

Front 9

When marching, who is the only person in a platoon that is never out of step?

Back 9

The platoon guide is responsible for maintaining the prescribed direction and rate of march

Front 10

What is a file?

Back 10

A column, which has a front of only one element

Front 11

What is a formation?

Back 11

The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribe manner

Front 12

What are the two commands that can be used to put personnel at the position of attention?

Back 12

- Fall in

- Attention

Front 13

What is a drill command?

Back 13

An oral order of a commander or leader

Front 14

Most drill commands have two parts, what are they?

Back 14

- The Preparatory Command

- The Command of Execution

Front 15

What are the types of commands in a drill?

Back 15

-Preparatory Command, Command of Execution

- Combined

- Supplementing

- Directive

Front 16

What is the primary vale of ceremonies?

Back 16

- To render honors

- Preserve tradition

- Stimulate Esprit De Corps

Front 17

What is the interval between the Preparatory Command and the Command of Execution?

Back 17

1 Step or 1 Count

Front 18

What are the three marching steps used in drill?

Back 18

- 15 inch step

- 30 inch step

- 30 inch step; Double time 180 steps per minute

Front 19

While passing the colors or while the colors ate passing you, when it the hand salute rendered?

Back 19

Six paces before and six paces after

Front 20

How many steps per minute is quick time?

Back 20

120 steps per minute

Front 21

How many steps per minute is double time?

Back 21

180 steps per minute

Front 22

What command is given to reverse the direction of a march?

Back 22

Rear March

Front 23

From what position are all stationary movements given?

Back 23

Position of attention

Front 24

On what foot would you give the command Mark Time, March?

Back 24

On either foot

Front 25

What is cover?

Back 25

Aligning yourself directly behind the man to your immediate front, while maintaining correct distance

Front 26

What is a Guide On?

Back 26

A guide on is a swallow-tailed flag carried by companies, batteries, troops, and certain detachments

Front 27

How do you measure a step?

Back 27

Heel to heel

Front 28

What is depth?

Back 28

The space from front to rear of a formation including front and rear elements

Front 29

How many steps does each rank take when a platoon is given the command Open Ranks?

Back 29

On the command "March", the first rank takes two steps forward, the second rank takes one step forward, the third rank stand fast, and the fourth rank take two 15 inch steps to the rear

Front 30

What is Close Interval?

Back 30

The lateral space between soldiers, measured from right to left by the soldier on the right placing the heel of his left hand on his hip, even with the top the belt line, fingers and thumb joined and extended downward, with his elbow in line with the body and touching the arm of the soldier to his left

Front 31

What is the primary purpose of drill (drill and ceremony)

Back 31

The purpose of drill is to enable a commander of nom-commissioned officer to move his unit from one place to another in an orderly manner; to aid in disciplinary training by instilling habits of precision and response to the leader's orders; and to provide for the development of all soldiers in the practice of commanding troops.

Front 32

What four movements in marching require a 15 - inch step?

Back 32

- Half step

- Left step

- Right step

- Backwards march

Front 33

What are two prescribed formations for platoons?

Back 33

- Line

- Column

Front 34

What position is the unit guide on once a preparatory command is given?

Back 34

The raised vertical position

Front 35

What are some examples of combined command?

Back 35

- At ease

- Fall in

- Rest

Front 36

Define Cadence

Back 36

The uniform rhythm in which a movement is executed, or the numbers of steps or counts per minute at which a movement is executed. Drill movements are normally executed at the cadence of quick time or double time.

Front 37

What is the "Blue Book"?

Back 37

The "Blue Book" is a drill manual used by Baron Von Steuben (a former Prussian officer) to train the colonial army. It proceeds the FM 3-21.5. It was know as " The regulations for the order and discipline of the troops of the United States". This book was the first Army Field Manual.