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What are three marching steps used in drill?
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1. 15 inch step
2. 30 inch step 3. 30 inch step. Double Time 180 steps per min |
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*What FM covers Drill and Ceremony?
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FM 3-21.5
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What is a review?
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1 Honor a visiting, high-ranking commander, official, or dignitary, and or permit them to observe the
state of training of a command. 2 Present decorations and awards. 3 Honor or recognize unit or individual achievements. 4 Commemorate events. |
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*What are two prescribed formations for a platoon?
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1. line
2. column |
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What is the primary purpose of drill (drill and ceremony)?
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1.To enable a commander or noncommissioned officer to move his unit from
one place to another in an orderly manner. 2.To aid in disciplinary training by instilling habits of precision and response to the leader’s orders 3.To provide for the development of all Soldiers in the practice of commanding troops. |
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*What are the 4 rest positions that can be given at the halt?
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1. Parade rest
2. Stand at ease 3. At ease 4. Rest |
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What is the primary value of ceremonies?
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To render honors, preserve tradition, and to stimulate Esprit de Corps
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What is a rank?
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A line, which is only one element in depth
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*What foot is your leading foot?
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Your left foot
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*What is the only command given from “Inspection Arms”?
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“Ready, Port, Arms”
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What is an element?
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An individual, squad, section, platoon, company or larger unit forming part of the next higher unit
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When marching, who is the only person in a platoon that is never out of step?
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The platoon guide is the person responsible for maintaining the prescribed direction and rate of
march. |
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What is a file?
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A column, which has a front of only one element
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If you were marching a squad, when would you give the command "squad halt"?
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When either foot strikes the ground
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What is a formation?
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The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner
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After weapons have been issued to a unit and all other Soldiers have fallen in with their
weapons, what is the next command that you should give? |
Inspection arms
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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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*How many steps per minute is quick time?
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120 steps per minute
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How many steps per minute is double time?
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180 steps per minute
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What command is given to reverse the direction of a march?
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Rear March
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From what position are all stationary movements given?
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Position of attention
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On what foot would you give the command "Mark time march"?
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On either foot
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What is cover?
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Aligning yourself directly behind the man to your immediate front, while maintaining correct
distance |
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How do you measure a "step”?
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Heel to heel
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What is depth?
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The space from front to rear of a formation including front and rear elements
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What is the interval between the preparatory command and the command of execution?
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1 step or 1 count
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*What are the two parts of most drill command?
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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?
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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?
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1. Two part
2. Combined 3. Supplementing 4. Directive |
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What position is the unit guidon once a preparatory command is given?
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The raised vertical position
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*What are some examples of a combined command?
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At ease
Fall in Rest |
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Define Cadence
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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. |
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What is Close Interval?
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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 of 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. |
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What is Double Interval?
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The lateral space between Soldiers, measured from right to left by raising both arms shoulder
high with the fingers extended and joined (palms down) so that fingertips are touching the fingertips of the Soldiers to the right and to the left. |
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What is Normal Interval?
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The lateral space between Soldiers, measured from right to left by the Soldier on the right holding
his left arm shoulder high, fingers and thumb extended and joined, with the tip of his middle finger touching the right shoulder of the Soldier to his left. |
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What command is given to revoke a preparatory command?
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As you were
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Who is responsible for training and appearance of the color guard?
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The CSM
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What is a Guidon?
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A guidon is a swallow-tailed flag carried by companies, batteries, troops, and certain
detachments. |
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When executing a rear march, on which foot do you pivot?
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Both feet, turning 180 degrees to the right
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*What are the three methods used to teach Drill?
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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?
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1. Half step
2. Left step 3. Right step 4. Backward march |
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How many steps should separate platoons when a company is formed?
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5 steps
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How many steps should separate platoons when a company is formed?
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5 steps
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What is the "Blue Book"?
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drill manual used by Baron Von Steuben (a former Prussian officer) to train the colonial army. It
preceded the FM 3-21.5. It was known as "The regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States". This book was the first Army Field Manual |
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Can a command be changed after the command of execution has been given?
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No
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How far in front of the honor company or color company do the colors halt?
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Ten steps
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What is the Field Manual for map reading and land navigation?
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FM 3-25.26
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What are the basic colors of a map, and what does each color represent?
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Black - Indicates cultural (man-made) features such as buildings and roads, surveyed spot
elevations, and all labels. Red-Brown - The colors red and brown are combined to identify cultural features, all relief features, non-surveyed spot elevations, and elevation, such as contour lines on red-light readable maps. Blue - Identifies hydrography or water features such as lakes, swamps, rivers, and drainage. Green - Identifies vegetation with military significance, such as woods, orchards, and vineyards. Brown - Identifies all relief features and elevation, such as contours on older edition maps, and cultivated land on red-light readable maps. Red - Classifies cultural features, such as populated areas, main roads, and boundaries, on older maps. Other - Occasionally other colors may be used to show special information. These are indicated in the marginal information as a rule. |
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What are military symbols?
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Figures used to represent types of military organizations, installations, and activities
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*Where is the legend of the map found?
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Lower left margin
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What are contour lines?
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Imaginary lines on the ground connecting equal elevation, they represent high and low ground
elevation. |
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*What are 3 types of contour lines?
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1. Index
2. Intermediate 3. Supplementary |
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How many Mils are in one Degree?
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17.7 mils
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*How many Norths are there on a military map?
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Three;
1. True north 2. Magnetic north 3. Grid north |
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What must be done to a map before it can be used?
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It must be oriented.
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*What are 5 major terrain features found on a map?
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1. Hill
2. Ridge 3. Valley 4. Saddle 5. Depression |
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What is the Field Manual for map reading and land navigation?
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FM 3-25.26
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What are the basic colors of a map, and what does each color represent?
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Black - Indicates cultural (man-made) features such as buildings and roads, surveyed spot
elevations, and all labels. Red-Brown - The colors red and brown are combined to identify cultural features, all relief features, non-surveyed spot elevations, and elevation, such as contour lines on red-light readable maps. Blue - Identifies hydrography or water features such as lakes, swamps, rivers, and drainage. Green - Identifies vegetation with military significance, such as woods, orchards, and vineyards. Brown - Identifies all relief features and elevation, such as contours on older edition maps, and cultivated land on red-light readable maps. Red - Classifies cultural features, such as populated areas, main roads, and boundaries, on older maps. Other - Occasionally other colors may be used to show special information. These are indicated in the marginal information as a rule. |
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What are military symbols?
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Figures used to represent types of military organizations, installations, and activities
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*Where is the legend of the map found?
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Lower left margin
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What are contour lines?
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Imaginary lines on the ground connecting equal elevation, they represent high and low ground
elevation. |
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*What are 3 types of contour lines?
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1. Index
2. Intermediate 3. Supplementary |
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How many Mils are in one Degree?
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17.7 mils
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*How many Norths are there on a military map?
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Three;
1. True north 2. Magnetic north 3. Grid north |
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What must be done to a map before it can be used?
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It must be oriented.
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What are 5 major terrain features found on a map?
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1. Hill
2. Ridge 3. Valley 4. Saddle 5. Depression |
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What are the 3 minor terrain features found on a military map?
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1. Draw
2. Spur 3. Cliff |
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What are the 2 supplementary terrain features found on a military map?
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1. Cut
2. Fill |
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What is a map?
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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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What is an azimuth?
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A horizontal angle, measured in a clockwise manner from a north base line, expressing direction.
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What is vertical distance?
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The distance between the highest and lowest points measured.
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What is a contour interval?
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The vertical distance between adjacent contour lines on a map.
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What is the distance between grid lines on a combat map?
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1 kilometer or 1000 meters
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How many mils are there in a circle?
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6400 mils in 360 degrees
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Which north is used when using a military map?
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Magnetic north when using a compass, and grid north when using the map
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How would you hold a lensatic compass?
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Away from metal (weapons, electrical devices), level and firm
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*Name two ways to hold a compass?
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1. Compass-to-Cheek Method
2. Center-Hold Method |
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Are topographic symbols drawn to scale?
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No
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What do topographic symbols represent?
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Man-made and natural features
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*In military symbols, what colors are used for a map overlay and what do they represent?
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Blue- Friendly forces
Red-Enemy forces Black- boundaries Yellow-contaminated area both friendly and enemy Green- engineer obstacles, both friendly and enemy |
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*What is Back Azimuth?
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The opposite direction of an azimuth.
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How do you figure out a back azimuth?
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Add 180 degrees if the azimuth is 180 degrees or
less; subtract 180 degrees if the azimuth is 180 degrees or more |
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What is a declination diagram?
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Shows the angular relationship between the magnetic north, grid north and true north
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What is the general rule for reading military grid coordinates?
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Right and Up
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What is a benchmark?
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A man-made marker showing points of elevation
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What are parallels of latitude?
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Measured distances going north or south of the equator
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What is an aerial photograph?
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An aerial photograph is any photograph taken from an airborne vehicle (aircraft, drones, balloons,
satellites, and so forth) |
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What does UTM stand for?
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Universal Transverse Mercator
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The lensatic compass has a bezel ring; each bezel ring click is equal to how many degrees?
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3
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How many times would the bezel ring click if it were fully rotated?
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120
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Large cities on a map are represented by what color?
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Black
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Name two ways to orient a map?
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Use a compass and terrain association
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What is the Field Manual for Operational Terms and Graphics?
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FM 1-02
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The arrow on a compass always points what direction?
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Magnetic north
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What does the term FLOT mean?
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Forward Line Of Troops
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What are the alternate colors on a map and what do they mean?
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Gray- alternate color for brown, Yellow- built up areas, and Pink- political boundaries
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What is longitude?
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Imaginary lines that run north to south originating in Greenwich, England and measured in
degrees |
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What is a topographic map?
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Portrays terrain and land forms in a measurable way as well as horizontal features of the
positions represented |
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What is a small-scale map?
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Those maps with scales of 1:1,000,000 and smaller are used for general planning and for
strategic studies. The standard small-scale map is 1:1,000,000. This map covers a very large land area at the expense of detail. |
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What is a medium-scale map?
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Those maps with scales larger than 1:1,000,000 but smaller than 1:75,000 are used for
operational planning. They contain a moderate amount of detail, but terrain analysis is best done with the large-scale maps described below. The standard medium-scale map is 1:250,000. Medium scale maps of 1:100,000 are also frequently encountered. |
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What is a large-scale map?
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Those maps with scales of 1:75,000 and larger are used for tactical, administrative, and logistical
planning. These are the maps that you as a soldier or junior leader are most likely to encounter. The standard large-scale map is 1:50,000; however, many areas have been mapped at a scale of 1:25,000. |
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What does the term intersection mean?
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Finding the location of an unknown point by sighting two or more known points
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Why is a map so important?
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When used correctly, a map can give you accurate distances, locations and heights, best routes
key terrain features and cover and concealment information. |
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What does the term resection mean?
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Resection is the method of locating 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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If you find a symbol on a map that is unknown to you, where would you look?
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The marginal data, located on the outside lower portion of the map
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How many scales are there on a compass, what are they?
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There are two;
1. Degrees 2. Mils |
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*What are the 4 quadrants on a map?
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1. Northeast
2. Southeast 3. Northwest 4. Southwest |
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*What are the three elements for a land navigation process known as Dead Reckoning?
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1. Known starting point
2. Known distance 3. Known azimuth |
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What is the feature that makes the lensatic compass work well at night?
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The dials and needles are luminous
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What is a polar coordinate?
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Plotting or locating an unknown point using an azimuth and a distance from a known starting
point |
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What is the name of the map system that the U.S. uses?
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UTM
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On a lensatic compass there are two rings, an outer black ring and an inner red ring, what are
they used for? |
The inner red ring is used to find degrees, and the outer black ring is used to find mils
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*Name 3 field expedient methods of determining direction
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The shadow-tip method, the watch method, and the North Star method
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What is a contour level?
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It is the vertical distance between contour lines. The amount of the contour level is located in the
Marginal Information on the map. |
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The border line around the edge of the map is called the what?
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Neat Line
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Name the different slopes found on a map.
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1. Gentle
2. Steep 3. Concave 4. Convex |
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You must find at least how many known locations on a map and the actual ground in order to
plot your location accurately? |
At least 2
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What are the three main map sizes?
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1. Small
2. Medium 3. Large |
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What are two methods of measuring an azimuth?
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Compass and a protractor
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How close will an eight-digit grid get you to your point?
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10 meters
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How close will a six-digit grid coordinate get you to your point?
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100 meters
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What would you use on a map to measure actual ground distance?
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The bar scale
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