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Drill and Ceremony

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What are the three marching steps? 15 in step, 30 in step, 30 in step, DOUBLE TIME 180 steps per minute
What FM covers Drill and ceremony? FM 3-21.5
What is a review? A military ceremony
What are two prescribed formations for platoons? Line, Column
What are the 4 rest positions that can be given at the halt? Parade Rest, Stand at ease, At ease, and Rest
What is the primary value of ceremonies? To render honors, preserve tradition, and to stimulate Espirit de Corps
What is a rank? A line, which is only one element in depth
What foot is your leading foot? Your left foot
What is the only command given from "Inspection Arms"? "Ready, Port, Arms"
What is an element? An individual, squad, section, platoon, company or larger unit forming part of the next higher unit.
When marching, who is the only person in a platoon that is never out of step? The platoon guide or leader
What is a file? A column, which has a front of only one element
If you were marching a squad, when would you give the command "squad halt"? When either foot strikes the ground
What is a formation? The arrangement of elemnts of a unit in a prescribed manner.
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.
While passing the colors or while the colors are passing you, when is the hand salute rendered? Six paces before and six paces after
How many steps per minute is quick time? 120 steps per minute
How many steps per minute is double time? 180 steps per minute
What command is given to reverse the direction of a march? Rear march
From what position are all stationary movements given? Position of attention
On what foot would you give the command "Mark time march"? On either foot
What is cover? Aliging yourself directly behind the man to your immediate front, while maintaining correct distance
How do you measure a "step"? Heel to heel
What is depth? The space from front to rear of a formation including front and rear elements
What is the interval between the preparatory command and the command of execution? 1 step or 1 count
What are the two parts of most drill command? Preparatory command and Command of execution
What are the 4 types of commands in a drill? Two part, Combine, Supplementing, and Directive
What position is the unit guidon once a preparatory command is given? The raised vertical position
What are some examples of a combined command? At Ease, Fall In, and Rest
What command is given to revoke a preparatory command? "As You Were"
Who is responsible for training and appearance of the color guard? The CSM
What is a Guidon? A guidon is a swallow-tailed flag carried by companies, batteries, troops, and certain detachments.
When executing a Rear March, on which foot do you pivot? Both feet, turining 180 degrees to the right
What are the three methods used to teach Drill? Step by Step, By the numbers, and Talk-through method
What 4 movements in marching require a 15-inch step? Half step, Left step, Right step, and Backward March.
How many steps should separate platoons when a company is formed? 5 steps
What is the only command that can be given from Inspection Arms, when performing drill with the M16? Ready, Port Arms
Can a command be changed after the command of execution has been given? No
How far in front of the Honor Company or color company do the colors halt? 10 steps
How many steps does each rank take when a platoon is given the command of Open Ranks? On the command "March", The first rank tades two steps forward, the second rank takes one step forward, the third rank stands fast and the fourth rank take two 15" steps to the rear
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