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1
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What FM covers Drill and Ceremony

A

TC 3-21.5

2
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What are the 4 rest positions that can be given at the halt?

A
  1. Parade rest
  2. Stand at ease
  3. At ease
  4. Rest
3
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What is the primary value of ceremonies

A

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

4
Q

What is an element

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

5
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When marching, who is the only person in a platoon that is never out of step

A

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

6
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What is a formation

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The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner

7
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What are the two parts of most drill command

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  1. Preparatory command

2. Command of execution

8
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What are the types of commands in a drill

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  1. Two part Commands
  2. Combined Commands
  3. Supplementary Commands
  4. Directive Commands
9
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What isCadence

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The uniform rhythm in which a movement is executed, or the number of steps or counts per minute at which a movement is executed. Drill movements are normally executed at the cadence of quick time or double time. Quick time is the cadence of 120 counts or steps per minute; double time is the cadence of 180 counts or steps per minute.

10
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Who is responsible for training and appearance of the color guard

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The CSM

11
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What is the “Blue Book”

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A drill manual used by Baron Von Steuben (a former Prussian officer) to train the colonial army. It preceded the TC 3-21.5. It was known as “The regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States”. This book was the first Army Field Manual.