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What are the 3 marching steps used in drill?
· 15 in step
· 30 in step
· 30 in double time step
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What FM covers Drill and Ceremony?
FM 3-21.5
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What is a review?
Ceremony used to:
· Honor a visiting or high-ranking official
· Present decorations or awards
· Honor unit or individual achievements
· Commemorate events
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What are 2 prescribed formations for platoons?
· Line
· Column
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What is the primary purpose of drill?
- · Enable commander to move troops in an orderly
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· Teaches precision
· Allows soldiers to learn how to lead troops
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What are the 4 rest positions that can be given at halt?
· Rest
· Parade rest
· At ease
· Stand at ease
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What is the primary value of ceremonies?
· Render honors
· Preserve tradition
· Stimulate the Esprit de Corps
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What is a rank?
A line only one element in depth.
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What foot is your leading foot?
Left
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What is the only command given from “Inspection Arms”?
Ready, Port Arms
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What is an element?
Something belonging to a larger whole, ie- individual to a squad
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When marching who is the only person in the platoon that is never out of step?
The Platoon Guide
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What is a file?
A column with a one element front.
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If you were marching a squad when would you give them command, “Squad Halt”?
When either foot strikes the ground.
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What is a formation?
A prescribed arrangement of elements.
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After weapons have been issued to a unit and all soldiers have fallen in with their weapon, what is the next command that should be given?
Inspection Arms
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While passing the colors or when the colors are passing you when is the hand salute rendered?
6 paces before and after
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How many steps per minute is quick time?
120
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How many steps per minute is double time?
180
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What command is given to reverse the direction of a march?
Rear March
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From what position are all stationary movements given?
Position of Attention
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On what foot would you give the command Mark Time March?
Either foot
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What is cover?
Aligning yourself behind the person in front of you, maintaining the proper spacing.
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How do you measure a step?
Heel to heel
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What is depth?
Distance from the front to back 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?
1 step or count
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What are the two parts of most drill command?
· Preparatory Command
· Command of Execution
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How many steps does each rank take when given the command open ranks?
· 1st rank- 2 steps forward
· 2nd rank- 1 step forward
· 3rd rank- stays
· 4th rank- 2, 15in steps to the rear
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What are the 5 types of command in a drill?
· Two part
· Supplementing
· Combined
· Directive
· Mass
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What position is the unit guidon in once the preparatory command given?
Raised vertical position
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What are some examples of a combined command?
· At Ease
· Fall In
· Rest
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Define cadence?
The uniform rhythm to which movement is executed.
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What is a close interval?
Distance measured from one soldier to the next by placing the left hand on the hip and touching the elbow to the soldier to the right.
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What is a double interval?
Distance measured when both arms are held completely extended and parallel to the ground with fingertips touching the next soldier.
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What is a normal interval?
Distance from one soldier to the next when the left arm is full extended and parallel to the ground.
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What command is given to revoke a preparatory command?
As You Were
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Who is responsible for the training and appearance of the color guard?
CSM
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What is a guidon?
A swallow tailed flag used by companies or troops
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When executing a rear march, on what foot do you pivot?
Both feet, 180 degrees to the right
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What are the 3 methods used to teach drills?
· Step by Step
· Talk through method
· By the numbers
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What 4 movements in marching require a 15 in step?
· Half step
· Left step
· Right step
· Backward march
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How many steps should separate platoons when a company is formed?
5 steps
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What is the blue book?
Drill manual used by Fredrick Von Steuben to train the colonial army.
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Can a command be changed after the command of execution has been given?
No.
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How far in front of the Honor Company or Color Company do the colors halt?
10 steps
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