Drill and Ceremonies

Question 1

how many inches long is a full marching step

Answer 1

30

Question 2

How many inches long is a half step?

Answer 2

15

Question 3

How many steps in front of a platoon does the platoon sergeant stand?

Answer 3

3

Question 4

How many steps in front of a platoon does the platoon leader stand?

Answer 4

6

Question 5

How many steps in front of a company does the company commander stand?

Answer 5

12

Question 6

How many steps forward does the third squad of a platoon take at the command “Open ranks, MARCH”?

Answer 6

0

Question 7

How many steps forward does the second squad of a platoon take at the command “Open ranks, MARCH”?

Answer 7

1

Question 8

How many steps forward does the first squad of a platoon take at the command “Open ranks, MARCH”?

Answer 8

2

Question 9

How many steps per minute are taken at a quick time cadence?

Answer 9

120

Question 10

What command is given to return to the position of attention when the unit is at “Present, ARMS”?

Answer 10

Order Arms

Question 11

How many steps per minute are taken at a double time cadence?

Answer 11

180