Drill and Ceremony Flashcards
What ATP covers Drill and Ceremony?
ATP 3-21.5
What is a Review?
A review is a military ceremony used to honor a visiting high-ranking commander or official, to present decorations and awards, to honor or recognize unit or individual achievements or commemorate events.
What are two prescribed formations for platoons?
Line and Column
What is the primary purpose of drill?
To move soldiers from one place to another in an orderly manner, to aid in disciplinary training of soldiers, and to help soldiers learn how to command troops
What are the 4 rest positions that can be given at the halt?
Parade rest
Stand at ease
At ease
Rest
What is the primary value of ceremonies?
To render honors, preserve tradition and stimulate esprit de corps
What is a rank?
A line that is one element in depth
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 guide
What is a file?
A column that has a front of one element
If you were marching a squad, when would you give the command “squad halt”?
When either foot strikes the ground
What is cover?
Aligning yourself directly behind the man to your immediate front, while maintaining correct distance.
What is the interval between the preparatory command and the command of exection?
1 step or 1 count
What are the two parts of most drill command?
Preparatory command and command of execution
