Drill and Ceremony

Question 1

Three Marching Steps

Answer 1

15in Step (half step)
30in Step
Double Time (30in)

Question 2

4 Rest Positions that can be given at halt

Answer 2

Parade rest
Stand at ease
At ease
Rest

Question 3

When conducting drill and ceremony, what are the two types of commands?

Answer 3

Preparatory
Command of execution

Question 4

Two commands to put personnel at the position of attention

Answer 4

Fall in
Attention

Question 5

Formation alignment

Answer 5

3 steps from leader
30” between columns
60” between rows

Question 6

two prescribed formations for playoons

Answer 6

Line
Column

Question 7

Purpose of Drill

Answer 7

to move unit from one place to another in an orderly manner, to instill discipline and development.

Question 8

Primary value of ceremonies

Answer 8

To render honors, preserve tradition, and to stimulate Esprit de Corps

Question 9

When marching, who is the only person who is never out of step?

Answer 9

Platoon Guide

Question 10

When passing the colors, when is the hand salute rendered?

Answer 10

6 paces before and after

Question 11

Open Ranks steps

Answer 11

First - two forward
Second - one forward
Third - stationary
Fourth - two 15” steps back

Question 12

Five types of commands in drill

Answer 12

Two Part
Combined
Supplementing
Directive
Mass

Question 13

What command is given to revoke a preparatory command?

Answer 13

“As you were”

Question 14

Three methods used to teach drill

Answer 14

Step by step
By the numbers
Talk-through method

Question 15

How many steps should separate platoons when a company is formed?

Answer 15

5 Steps