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17 Cards in this Set
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What are two prescribed formations for platoons? |
1. line 2. columm |
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Whatare the 4 rest positions that can be given at the 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 to stimulate Esprit de Corps |
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When marching, who is the only person in a platoon that is never out of step |
The platoon guide is the person responsible for maintaining the prescribed direction and rate of march |
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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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What is a formation? |
The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner |
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. While passing the colors or while the colors are passing you, when is the hand salute rendered? |
Six paces before and six paces after |
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. What command is given to reverse the direction of a march? |
: Rear March |
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On what foot would you give the command "Mark time march |
: On either foot |
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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 are the two parts of most drill command |
1. Preparatory command 2. Command of execution |
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How many steps does each rank take when a platoon is given the command of Open Ranks? |
On the command "March", The first rank takes two steps forward, the second rank takes one step forward, the third rank stands fast and the fourth rank take two 15 inch steps to the rear |
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. What are the 5 types of commands in a drill? |
1. Two part2. Combined3. Supplementing4. Directive 5. Mass |
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. What are some examples of a combined command? |
• At ease• Fall in• Rest |
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15. What are the three methods used to teach Drill? |
1. Step by step2. By the numbers3. Talk-through method |
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How many steps should separate platoons when a company is formed? |
: 5 steps |
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Define Cadence |
The uniform rhythm in which a movement is executed, or the number 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. Quick time is the cadence of 120 counts or steps per minute; double time is the cadence of 180 counts or steps per minute. |
