Battalion Drill Flashcards
Who posts and drills the battalion when the battalion commander is absent?
The senior officer present.
Where is the color guard posted when the color company is in line and in column, respectively?
In line: to the left. In column: in rear
Who posts the band when present?
The adjutant
During Inspection, Drills, or Marches, when the adjutant directs, “Sound, ATTENTION,” how do the companies respond?
Companies are brought to attention in succession from left to right when in line (front to rear in column) remaining at the order.
After ADJUTANT’s CALL, where does the adjutant take their post?
In line, midway between the line of company commanders and the battalion commander.
In column, midway between the drum major and battalion.
Who posts and drills the battalion when the sergeant major is absent?
The senior non-com present.
Where, in relation to the Headquarters and Service Company, is the band posted during Battalion in Line with Companies in Line?
12 paces to the right
