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113 USMC Drill And Ceremonies Fundamentals Flashcards

1
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What is the five purposes of close order drill?

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  • Move his unit from one place to another
  • Provide simple formations
  • Teach discipline
  • Give Marines an opportunity to handle individual weapons
  • Increase the confidence of his junior officers and of his NCOs
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Element

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An individual, squad, section, platoon, company, or other unit which is part of a larger unit

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Formation

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An arrangements of elements on line, in column, or in any other prescribed manner

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Line

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A formation in which the elements are abreast

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Rank

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A line of Marines or vehicles placed side by side

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Column

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A formation in which elements are placed one behind each other

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File

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A single column of Marines or vehicles one behind the other

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Flank

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The right or left extremity of a unit either on line or in a column

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Interval

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The lateral space between elements on the same line. Intervals are measured between individuals from shoulder to shoulder.

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10
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Normal Interval

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Between individuals in one arm’s length

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Close Interval

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Horizontal distance between shoulder to elbow when the left hand is placed on the left hip.

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12
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Alignment

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Dressing of several elements on a straight line

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Guide

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To regulate the interval, direction, alignment and cadence on the base file (right, left or center)

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14
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Center

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Middle of the element

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15
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Pace

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The length of a full step at quick time, which is 30 inches.

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16
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Step (Half and Back)

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15 inches

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Step (Right and Left)

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12 inches

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18
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Step (Quick and Double Time)

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30 and 36 inches

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Cadence (Slow Time, Quick Time & Double Time)

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A rhythmic rate of march at a uniform step

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20
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What are the four characteristics of command voice?

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Voice Control, Distinctness, Infection and Cadence

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Voice Control

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The voice is controlled by opening the throat, using the mouth to shape words, and using the diaphragm to control the volume

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22
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Distinctness

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Pronounced correctly without loss of effect

23
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Inflection

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Rise and fall in pitch and tone

24
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Two Types of drill commands

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  • Preparatory Command- indicates the movement to be executed
  • Beginning Pitch: Normal Speaking Voice
  • Inflection: Rising
  • Command of Execution- Indicated when a movement is to be executed
  • Beginning Pitch: Higher than last pitch
  • Inflection: NONE
  • Snap: Given sharply
25
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How many members of the color guard are there?

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Four

26
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Positions of the color guard

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2 NCOs are the color bearers, and 2 junior to the color bearers, are the color guards.

27
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Who commands the color guard?

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Color bearer who carries the National color

28
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What is the order of Marine Corps color guard?

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L- Left Rifleman
M- MC Color Bearer
N- National Color Bearer
R- Right Rifleman

29
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What is the order of the Navy Marine Corps color guard?

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L- Left Rifleman (Navy)
LC- Navy Color (Navy)
C- MC Color (Marine)
RC- National Color (Marine)
R- Right Rifleman (Marine)
30
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What is the order of the Joint Armed Forces color guard?

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Left Rifleman
Coast Guard Color (CG)
Air Forces Color (Air Force)
Navy Color (Navy)
Marine Corps Color (MC)
Army Color (Army)
National Color (Army)
Right Rifleman (Army)
31
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What is a wet down?

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A party thrown by a newly promoted Staff NCO or officer to celebrate his/her new rank.

32
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When should a wet down be held?

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Within one month or so

33
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Where is the wet down held at?

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Staff NCO Club

34
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How much money should be spent at a wet down?

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One month’s pay raise. Money is spent on beverages and sometimes food.

35
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Invited guests of a wet down are?

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Equal or superior rank

36
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Why is it called a wet down?

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In the past, the warrant was doused with alcohol at some point during the party.

37
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When should Hail and Farewells be scheduled?

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Periodically, monthly or quarterly, or case by case

38
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What is the purpose of a Hail and Farewell?

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Introducing any SNCO’s and their spouses who have arrived since the last Hail and Farewell and saying goodbye to any SNCO’s who are leaving.

39
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Hail

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A brief intro with comments on where they are coming from and where they will be working.

40
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Farewell

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Mentioned on where he is going and will be given any plaques or mementos. Marine who is leaving shall choose the location. Marines can make comments on Marine who is leaving character and he/she allowed to give some in return.

41
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When did the first group of Staff Sergeants receive their warrants?

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Spring 1923

42
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What is the order in which promotions and awards are awarded?

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Personal awards presented first.
Promotions second.
Re-Enlistments third.

43
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Dining In

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Formal dinner in honor of recognizing a new member to the unit, or saying farewell to a departing member.

44
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in what event are spouses, non military guests allowed to attend?

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Dining In

45
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What event is a stag affair?

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Mess Night

46
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For mess night are ladies allowed to sit at the end of the table?

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No

47
Q

When determining the official guest(s) of the Mess, care must be taken to include the spouse(s) and should be?

A

Military or Civilian couple that has, by example, jointly contributed to the nation.

48
Q

What is the Marine Corps ball outlined on the basis of what officer?

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General Officer

49
Q

When the ballroom is of sufficient size who will be the escort?

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Two officers or enlisted personnel of each rank.

50
Q

What uniform will be worn for the Marine Corps ball?

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Evening dress or blue dress

51
Q

What will be on the birthday cake for the Marine Corps ball?

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Scarlet and Gold Bunting

52
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As the senior enlisted leader and advisor , the sergeant major is the keeper of what?

A

Keeper of traditions for his/her unit

53
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What is the significance to the passing of the sword?

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The transfer of the sacred trust from one sergeant major to another

54
Q

If the sergeant major who is transferring is retiring can the ceremony be done at the same time?

A

Yes

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