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What publication covers Drill and Ceremonies for the Army? |
TC 3-21.5 (FM 3-21.5) |
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What is the primary purpose of the drill in the Army today? |
It enables a commander or a noncommissioned officer to move his unit from one place to another in an orderly manner, to aid in disciplinary training but instilling habits of precision and respond to the leaders orders, and to provide for the development of all soldiers in the practice of commanding troops. |
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What are the three methods of instruction used to track drill to soldiers? |
Step-by-step, talk-through, and by-the-nunbers. |
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As a rule, marching movements are taught using which of the above methods? |
Step-by-step |
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What are the four types of commands in a drill? |
1. Two part 2. Combined 3. Supplementary 4. Directives |
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Most drill commands have two parts. What are they? |
1. Preparatory command: states the movement to be carried out and mentally prepares the soldier for its execution 2. Command of execution: tells when the movement is to be carried out |
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Give a few examples of combined commands |
AT EASE, FALL IN, and REST |
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What is the only directive on which a commander relinquishes his command and on which salutes are exchanged? |
TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR UNITS |
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What is inflection? |
The rise and fall in pitch and tone of the voice. |
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What are the four rest positions at the halt? |
Parade rest Stand at ease At ease Rest |
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You may talk in formation only after what command is given? |
REST |
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When executed from the halt, all steps begin with the left foot except.....? |
RIGHT STEP |
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What is quick time cadence? |
120 steps per minute |
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How fast is the double time cadence? |
180 steps per minute |
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What are the two rest movements while marching at a 30-inch step? |
AT EASE MARCH and ROUTE STEP MARCH |
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What is the different between AT EASE MARCH and ROUTE STEP MARCH? |
AT EASE MARCH: the soldier is no longer required to retain cadence ROUTE STEP MARCH: same as AT EASE MARCH except soldier may drink from his canteen and talk. |
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While marking time you should raise each foot ...... inches off the marching surface and the arms should swing naturally, as in marching with a 30-inch step forward. |
2 |
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What is the length of the forward (quick time) step? |
30 inches |
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What is the length of the Half step? |
15 inches |
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What is the length of the left or right step? |
15 inches |
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What is the length of the backward step? |
15 inches |
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What is the length of the double time step? |
30 inches |
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From ORDER ARMS, INSPECTION ARMS is a ...... count movement. |
7 |
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What are the two prescribed formations for a squad? |
Line and column |
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How many types of intervals are there? What are they? |
3; normal, close, and double interval |
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What commands are used to align a squad at normal interval? |
"Dress right, DRESS" and "ready, FRONT" |
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What commands are used to dismiss armed troops? |
"Inspection, ARMS- ready port, ARMS- Order (sling), ARMS- DISMISSED |
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Explain the movement of each have squad in platoon formation on the command "Open Ranks, MARCH". |
1. Front rank takes two 30 inch steps forward 2. Second rank takes one 30 inch step forward 3. Third rank stands fast 4. Fourth rank takes two 15 inches steps backward |
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In what publication will you find the "Manual of the Guidon"? |
TC 3-21.5, Appendix H |
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What should a Guidon bearer do with a rifle when armed? |
The Guidon bearer slings the weapon behind his back with the sling diagonally across his chest and the muzzle end up and to the right |
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What is the correct way to carry the Guidon when double timing? |
Carry the Guidon diagonally across the body in the same manner as PORT ARMS |
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When is a soldier authorized to salute with the left hand? |
A Guidon bearer, while carrying the Guidon (not in formation) |
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What FM covers Map Reading and Land Navigation? |
FM 3-25.26 |
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What is a map? |
A map is a graphic representation of a portion of the earth's surface drawn to scale, as seen from above |
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Military maps are categorized by what two things? |
Scale and type |
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What is meant by the "scale" of a map? |
The scale us expressed as a representative fraction (RF) and gives the ratio of map distance (numerator) to ground distance (denominator). |
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NGA maps are classified by scale in what three categories? |
Small scale Medium scale Large scale |
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What is the standard small scale map and what is it used for? |
1:1,000,000; it is used for general planning and for strategical studies where very large land areas need to be displayed, but at the expense of detail. |
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What is the standard medium scale map and what is it used for? |
1:250,000; used for operational planning |
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What is the standard large scale map and what is it used for? |
1:50,000; used for tactical, administrative, and logistical planning. |
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What are some of the different types of maps produced by the NGA? |
1. Planimetric 2. Topographic 3. Photomap 4. Joint Operations Graphics 5. Photomosaic 6. Terrain Model 7. Military City 8. Special |
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Where does a map get its name and where is the sheet name located? |
A map is generally named for the largest settlement contained within the area covered by the sheet; the sheet name is found in bold print at the center top and lower left area |
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What is meant by the military grid reference system? |
It is a network of squares formed by north-south, East-West lines superimposed on a geographic projection. |
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What is the principle for reading grid coordinates on military maps? |
Right and up |
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What is the distance between grid lines on a standard large scale map? |
Normally 1,000 meters. |
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How many digits are required to locate a point to within 100 meters? |
6 |
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How many digits are required to locate a point to within 10 meters? |
8 |
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How many digits are required to locate a point to within 1 meter? |
10 |
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The graphic scale is divided into two parts. What are they? |
1. Primary Scale 2. Extension Scale |
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Directions are expressed as units of angular measure. Name three common units of angular measure used by military personnel. |
Degree- 360 degrees in a circle Mil-6400 mils in a circle Grad-400 grads in a circle |
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How many base lines are there on a military map and what are they? |
3; true north, magnetic north, grid north |
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Define the term azimuth |
A horizontal angle measured clockwise from a North base line |
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What is a back azimuth and how is it obtained? |
It is the opposite direction of an azimuth. To obtain the back azimuth: -the azimuth is less than 180°, add 180° -the azimuth is more than a 180°, subtract 180° |
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What is the back azimuth of 20°? |
200° |
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What is the declination diagram and where is it located? |
This diagram shows the relationship between true north, magnetic north, and grid north; it is located in the lower margin on most larger maps. |
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What is the grid-magnetic (G-M) angle used for and where is it located? |
It is used in converting from grid north to magnetic north and vice versa; it is found in the declination diagram. |
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What is meant by intersection? |
This is a method used to determine the location of an unknown point by successively occupying at least two known positions on the ground and then map sighting on the unknown location |
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What is meant by resection? |
This is a method used to locate one's position on a map by determining the grid azimuth to at least two well-defined locations that can be pinpointed on the map. |
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What are the four types of compasses described in FM 3-25.26? |
Lensatic (M1) compass, artillery M2 compass, wrist/pocket compass, and protractor. |
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What are the three major parts of the lensatic compass? |
Cover, base, and lens |
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There are two scales on a lensatic compass; the outer scale, normally in ......... (color) denotes ........... and the inner scale, normally in ........... (color) denotes......... |
Black, mils; red, degrees. |
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What are the two approved techniques for holding the compass when sighting? |
Center hold and compass to cheek |
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Name three field expedient methods for determining the four cardinal directions. |
Shadow tip method Watch method Star method |
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What is elevation? |
The vertical distance above or below the datum plane (usually sea level) |
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What is relief? |
The representation of the shapes of hills, valleys, streams, or other terrain features on the earth's surface |
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What are five methods of depicting relief? |
Layer tinting Form lines Shaded relief Hachures Contour lines |
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Which of the above methods is the most common on standard topographic maps? |
Contour lines |
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What are the five major terrain features? |
Hill Ridge Valley Saddle Depression |
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What are the three minor terrain features? |
Draw Spur Cliff |
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What are the two supplemental terrain features? |
Cut Fill |
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What four units of measure are most commonly used for military maps and can be found in the graphic scales? |
Statute miles Nautical miles Yards Meters |
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