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What is a rank?

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A line, which is only one element in depth. (FM 3-21.5 July 2003 / Glossary / PDF 289)

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How many steps per minute is double time?

Front

180 steps per minute. (FM 3-21.5 July 2003 / 4-5 / PDF 40)

Back

What 4 movements in marching require a 15-inch step?

Front

- Half step - Left step - Right step - Backward march (FM 3-21.5 July 2003 / 4-10 / PDF 41)

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What command is given to revoke a preparatory command?

Front

As You Were (FM 3-21.5 July 2003 / 3-1 / PDF 27)

Back

What is depth?

Front

The space from front to rear of a formation including front and rear elements (FM 3-21.5 July 2003 / Glossary / PDF 288)

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

Front

- Parade rest - Stand at ease - At ease - Rest

Back

What is a file?

Front

A column, which has a front of only one element. (FM 3-21.5 July 2003 / Glossary / PDF 287)

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

Front

The platoon guide is the person responsible for maintaining the prescribed direction and rate of march. (FM 3-21.5 July 2003 / Glossary / PDF 288)

Back

What is a Guidon?

Front

A guidon is a swallow-tailed flag carried by companies, batteries, troops, and certain detachments. (FM 3-21.5 July 2003 / K-4 / PDF 280)

Back

How many steps does each rank take when a platoon is given the command of "Open Ranks"?

Front

On the command "March"; - The first rank takes two 30" steps forward. - The second rank takes one 30" step forward. - The third rank stands fast. - The fourth rank take two 15" steps backward. (FM 3-21.5 July 2003 / 7-16 / PDF 87)

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What is a review?

Front

A military ceremony used to: - Honor a visiting, high-ranking commander, official, or dignitary, and or permit them to observe the state of training of a command. - Present decorations and awards. - Honor or recognize unit or individual achievements. - Commemorate events.

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What is the interval between the preparatory command and the command of execution?

Front

1 step or 1 count.

Back

What are the three marching steps used in drill?

Front

1. 15in step 2. 30in step 3. 30in step, DOUBLE TIME 180 steps per minute

Back

From what position are all stationary movements given?

Front

Position of attention.

Back

What FM covers Drill and Ceremony?

Front

FM 3-21.5

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How do you measure a "step"?

Front

Heel to heel (FM 3-21.5 July 2003 / Glossary / PDF 289)

Back

What is the primary value of ceremonies?

Front

To render honors, preserve tradition, and to stimulate Esprit de Corps. (FM 3-21.5 July 2003 / Glossary / PDF 288)

Back

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

Front

The CSM.

Back

What is the only command given from "Inspection Arms"?

Front

"Ready, Port, Arms" (FM 3-21.5 July 2003 / 5-1 / PDF 46)

Back

Define Cadence

Front

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. (FM 3-21.5 July 2003 / Glossary / PDF 288)

Back

What command is given to reverse the direction of a march?

Front

Rear March (FM 3-21.5 July 2003 / 4-8 / PDF 40)

Back

After weapons have been issued to a unit and all other soldiers have fallen in with their weapons, what is the next command that you should give?

Front

Inspection Arms

Back

What is a formation?

Front

The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner. (FM 3-21.5 July 2003 / Glossary / PDF 288)

Back

How many steps per minute is quick time?

Front

120 steps per minute. (FM 3-21.5 July 2003 / 4-5 / PDF 40)

Back

What are the three methods used to teach Drill?

Front

- Step by step - By the numbers - Talk-through method (FM 3-21.5 July 2003 / 2 / PDF 17)

Back

What are the two parts of most drill command?

Front

- Preparatory command - Command of execution

Back

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

Front

5 steps.

Back

What are two prescribed formations for platoons?

Front

Line Formation Column Formation

Back

When executing a Rear March, on which foot do you pivot?

Front

Both feet, turning 180 degrees to the right (FM 3-21.5 July 2003 / 4-8 / PDF 40)

Back

What is Close Interval?

Front

The lateral space between soldiers, measured from right to left by the soldier on the right placing the heel of his left hand on his hip, even with the top of the belt line, fingers and thumb joined and extended downward, with his elbow in line with the body and touching the arm of the soldier to his left. (FM 3-21.5 July 2003 / Glossary / PDF 289)

Back

Can a command be changed after the command of execution has been given?

Front

No.

Back

How far in front of the Honor Company or color company do the colors halt?

Front

Ten steps.

Back

What foot is your leading foot?

Front

Your left foot.

Back

What is cover?

Front

Aligning yourself directly behind the man to your immediate front, while maintaining correct distance. (FM 3-21.5 July 2003 / Glossary / PDF 288)

Back

What is Double Interval?

Front

The lateral space between soldiers, measured from right to left by raising both arms shoulder high with the fingers extended and joined (palms down) so that fingertips are touching the fingertips of the soldiers to the right and to the left. (FM 3-21.5 July 2003 / Glossary / PDF 289)

Back

While passing the colors or while the colors are passing you, when is the hand salute rendered?

Front

Six paces before and six paces after.

Back

What are some examples of a combined command?

Front

- At ease - Fall in - Rest

Back

On what foot would you give the command "Mark time march"?

Front

On either foot. (FM 3-21.5 July 2003 / 4-11 / PDF 41)

Back

What is the "Blue Book"?

Front

A drill manual used by Baron Von Steuben (a former Prussian officer) to train the colonial army. It preceded the FM 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. (FM 3-21.5 July 2003 / 1-1 / PDF 14)

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What is the primary purpose of drill (drill and ceremony)?

Front

The purpose of drill is to enable a commander or non-commissioned officer to move his unit from one place to another in an orderly manner; to aid in disciplinary training by instilling habits of precision and response to the leader's orders;and to provide for the development of all soldiers in the practice of commanding troops. (FM 3-21.5 July 2003 / 1 / PDF 13)

Back

What are the 5 types of commands in a drill?

Front

- Two part - Combined - Supplementing - Directive - Mass

Back

If you were marching a squad, when would you give the command "squad halt"?

Front

When either foot strikes the ground.

Back

What position is the unit guidon once a preparatory command is given?

Front

The raised vertical position.

Back

What is an element?

Front

An individual, squad, section, platoon, company or larger unit forming part of the next higher unit. (FM 3-21.5 July 2003 / Glossary / PDF 288)

Back

What is Normal Interval?

Front

The lateral space between soldiers, measured from right to left by the soldier on the right holding his left arm shoulder high, fingers and thumb extended and joined, with the tip of his middle finger touching the right shoulder of the soldier to his left. (FM 3-21.5 July 2003 / Glossary / PDF 289)

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