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29 Cards in this Set
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The purpose of close order drill |
Give Marines opportunity to handle individual weapons Increase confidence of Junior Officers and NCOs Teach discipline Move unit Provide simple formations |
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Element |
Individual, squad, section, or platoon part of a larger unit |
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Formation |
Arrangement of elements on line, or in column |
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Line |
Formation with elements abreast |
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Rank |
Line of marines/ vehicles side by side |
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Column |
Formation of elements one behind another |
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File |
Column of marines one behind another |
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Flank |
The R or L extremity of a unit either on line or in column |
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Interval |
Lateral space between elements, or individuals |
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Normal interval |
One arms length between individuals |
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Close interval |
Distance between shoulder and elbow when hand is on the hip |
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Center |
Odd number: middle center Even number: left center |
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Pace |
Quick time: 30 inches |
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Steps |
Half step and back step: 15 inches R and L steps: 12 inches Quick: 30 inches Double time: 36 inches |
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Cadence |
Rhythmic rate of March |
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4 characteristics of command voice |
Voice control Distinctness Inflection Cadence |
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Drill commands |
Preparatory command: indicates movement to be executed Command of execution: command which indicates when movement is executed |
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Positions of individuals in a color guard |
Consist of 4 men 2 NCOs- Color bearers 2- color guards |
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USMC Color Guard |
L- L rifleman USMC- color bearer Ensign- Color bearer R- R rifleman |
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Navy USMC Color guard |
L rifleman- Navy Navy colors- Navy USMC colors- USMC Ensign- Marine R rifleman- Marine |
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Joint Color guard |
L rifleman- Marine USCG Colors- coastie USAF Colors- airman Navy colors- Sailor USMC colors- Marine Army colors- Army Ensign- Army R rifleman- Army |
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Wet down |
Party thrown to celebrate a newly promoted marine Amount spent is one months pay raise In the past the warrant was dosed in alcohol during the gathering |
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Hail |
Brief intro of SNCO On where they came from and where they will be working |
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Farewell |
Going away get together, work section or unit will give them a plaque |
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Spring of 1923 |
First group of Staff sergeants received their warrants |
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What order is promotions, awards and reenlistments done in a formation? |
Personal awards Promotions Reenlistments |
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Dining in |
Formal dinner in honor of a new member or farewell Spouses and civilian guests are allowed |
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Mess night |
Formal dinner to honor someone No civilian guests are allowed unless being recognized |
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Relief and Appointment |
A ceremony for the relief of the old and appointment of the new SGM within units of battalion or squadron size and larger PCS- formation or review retiring- retirement parade |
