Drill and Ceremony

Question 1

What are the 3 marching steps used in drill?

Answer 1

15in step
30in step
30in step, DOUBLE TIME 180 steps per minute
(When formally stacking arms, the 18in step is executed on the command of ARMS in STACK ARMS)

Question 2

What FM covers D&C

Answer 2

FM 3-21.5

Question 3

What is a review?

Answer 3

A ceremony used to honor a visiting high-ranking/important individual, present decorations and awards, honor or recognize achievements, and commemorate events.

Question 4

What are 2 prescribed formations for platoons?

Answer 4

1. Line
2. Column

Question 5

What is the purpose of D&CD*

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of D&C?

Answer 6

To enable a commander or NCO to move his unit from one place to another in an orderly manner, to aid in disciplinary training, and to provide developmental practice of commanding troops for all soldiers.

Question 7

What are the 4 rest positions that can be given at the halt?

Answer 7

1. At ease
2. Stand at ease
3. Parade rest
4. Rest

Question 8

What is the value of ceremonies?

Answer 8

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

Question 9

What is a rank?

Answer 9

A line which is one element in depth.

Question 10

What foot is your leading foot?

Answer 10

The left foot.

Question 11

What is the command given from “Inspection Arms”?

Answer 11

Ready, Port, Arms.

Question 12

What is an element?

Answer 12

An individual, squad, section, platoon, company or larger unit forming part of the next higher unit.

Question 13

Who is the only person who is never out of step when marching?

Answer 13

The platoon guide is the person responsible for maintaining the prescribed direction and rate of march.

Question 14

What is a file?

Answer 14

A column, with a front of only one element.

Question 15

What is a formation?

Answer 15

The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner.

Question 16

How many steps per minute is quick time?

Answer 16

120 steps per minute.

Question 17

How many steps per minute is double time?

Answer 17

180 steps per minute.

Question 18

What is the command “cover”?

Answer 18

Aligning yourself directly behind the person to your immediate front.

Question 19

What is depth?

Answer 19

The space from front to rear of a formation.

Question 20

What are the two parts of most drill commands?

Answer 20

1. Preparatory command
2. Command of execution

Question 21

What are the 5 types of commands in a drill?

Answer 21

1. Two part
2. Combined
3. Supplementing
4. Directive
5. Mass

Question 22

Give an example of a combined command.

Answer 22

1. At ease
2. Fall in
3. Rest

Question 23

Define cadence.

Answer 23

The rhythm in which a movement is executed, or the number of steps per minute at which a movement is executed.

Question 24

What are the 3 types of intervals?

Answer 24

Close, Normal, and Double

Question 25

What is a guidon?

Answer 25

A flag carried by companies, batteries, troops, and certain detachments.

Question 26

What are the 3 methods used to teach drill?

Answer 26

1. Step by step
2. By the numbers
3. Talk-through method

Question 27

What movements require a 15-inch step?

Answer 27

1. Half step
2. Left step
3. Right step
4. Backward march