Drill/Miscellaneous Facts Flashcards

1
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Position of Attention:

A
  • 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.
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2
Q

Irish Pennant

A

an unseaman like dangling loose end of a line or piece of clothing

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3
Q

Fouled Anchor

A

Anchor with line wrapped around it

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4
Q

Anchor Aweigh

A

as soon as an anchor is no longer touching sea floor

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5
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Purpose of Marking Time

A

Verifying alignment and proper spacing

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6
Q

Drill Rifle Model

A

M1903 Springfield Daisy Drill Rifle (weight: 8.6 pounds)

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7
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Gig Line

A

the alignment of the seams of the shirt and trouser fly with the edge of the belt buckle

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8
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Rule of Thumb for Ribbons

A

Dark color inboard

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9
Q

Four Ribbons Worn Upside Down

A

Distinguished Cadet
Physical Fitness
Unit Service
Color Guard

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10
Q

NJROTC

A

Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

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11
Q

Items on NJROTC Patch

A

two stars with words Navy JROTC
USS Constitution
Eagle perched on a fouled anchor

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12
Q

Average Marching Pace

A

112-120 bpm

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13
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Purpose of Drill

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  1. To move units from one place to another in a standard and orderly fashion
  2. To instill discipline in cadets through precision and automatic response to orders.
  3. To increase the confidence of cadets through the exercise of command.
  4. To give cadets the opportunity to handle individual weapons.
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