Drill/Miscellaneous Facts Flashcards
Position of Attention:
- Head erect
- 1,000 yard stare.
- Chin in.
- Shoulders back.
- Chest out.
- Stomach in.
- Weight evenly distributed between both feet.
- Heels together.
- Feet forming a 45° angle.
- Arms hanging naturally at the sides.
- Palms facing inward.
- Thumbs along trouser seams with fingers joined in a natural curl.
Irish Pennant
an unseaman like dangling loose end of a line or piece of clothing
Fouled Anchor
Anchor with line wrapped around it
Anchor Aweigh
as soon as an anchor is no longer touching sea floor
Purpose of Marking Time
Verifying alignment and proper spacing
Drill Rifle Model
M1903 Springfield Daisy Drill Rifle (weight: 8.6 pounds)
Gig Line
the alignment of the seams of the shirt and trouser fly with the edge of the belt buckle
Rule of Thumb for Ribbons
Dark color inboard
Four Ribbons Worn Upside Down
Distinguished Cadet
Physical Fitness
Unit Service
Color Guard
NJROTC
Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
Items on NJROTC Patch
two stars with words Navy JROTC
USS Constitution
Eagle perched on a fouled anchor
Average Marching Pace
112-120 bpm
Purpose of Drill
- To move units from one place to another in a standard and orderly fashion
- To instill discipline in cadets through precision and automatic response to orders.
- To increase the confidence of cadets through the exercise of command.
- To give cadets the opportunity to handle individual weapons.