Drill & Ceremonies

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REFERENCE: Field Manual 22-5

1. At what angle is the head turned when the command EYES RIGHT is given at the halt?

45 degrees

2. What are the commands for the two rest movements while marching?

AT EASE, MARCH and ROUTE STEP, MARCH

3. If you are drilling troops, should you be at the position of attention or parade rest?

Attention

4. On what foot would you give the command halt?

As either foot strikes the ground

5. What command is given to revoke a preparatory command that was given?

As you were

6. What direction do you turn in rear march?

To the right

7. What command is given to turn the element 90 degrees to the left or right while marching?

Left or right flank march

8. You are marching troops, you have given the command of AT EASE, MARCH, you approach a smooth level area, how do you get the troops back in step?

Give the command QUICK TIME, MARCH and count cadence for eight steps

9. What command is given for marching backwards?

BACKWARD, MARCH

10. How many counts does it take to move from order arms to inspection arms?

Seven

11. From order arms, how many counts does it take to move to port arms?

Two

12. At what command do you assume the position of attention?

FALL IN or ATTENTION

13. What body position is assumed on the command STAND AT, EASE?

On the command of execution, EASE, execute parade rest, but turn your head and eyes to the individual giving the command

14. What are the rest positions from the halt?

Parade rest - it may be given from the command of attention only

Stand at ease - it may be given from the command of attention or parade rest

At ease - it may be given from the command of attention, parade rest stand at ease, or rest

Rest - it may be given from the command of attention, parade rest, stand at ease, or at ease

15. What command is given to align the squad, platoon, or other element?

To align a squad, platoon, or other element at normal intervals, the commands are DRESS RIGHT, DRESS and READY, FRONT with the command of execution being DRESS and FRONT

16. How many counts does it take to execute facing to the flank from the halt?

Two

17. What is the difference between interval and distance?

-Distance is the space between elements when the elements are one behind the other

-Interval is the lateral space between soldiers or elements in a formation, measures from left to right

18. On what side of a formation is a guide always positioned in a column formation?

On the right side front corner of formation

19. What command is given to obtain close interval from normal interval while marching?

CLOSE INTERVAL, MARCH

20. What are the two prescribed formations for a squad?

Squad line

Squad column

21. Why do we have drill and ceremony?

To move units or individuals in a uniform manner with precision, to instill discipline and esprit de corps, to render honors, and to preserve tradition

22. What are the seven parts of review?

-Formation of the troops

-Presentation and honors

-Inspection

-Honors to the nation

-Remarks

-March in review

-Conclusion

23. When is the command halt given while doing the left step?

When heels come together

24. Which foot do you turn on when executing rear march?

You pivot on the balls of both feet

25. What is the definition of parade rest, stand at ease, at ease, and rest?

These are all rest positions at the halt

26. How do you close ranks?

On the command close ranks, march, the first rank takes four 15 inch steps to the rear, the second rank takes two 15 inch steps to the rear, the third rank remains in place, and the fourth rank takes one 30 inch step forward

27. What is the post for the guidon bearer in a company mass formation when the commander is present?

Two 15-inch steps to the rear and two 15-inch steps to the left of the commander

28. What are the two pieces of music played at a retreat ceremony and in what order are they played?

"Retreat" and "To the Colors"

29. When marching to the flank, the preparatory command for a right flank is given when which foot strikes the ground?

The right foot

30. The platoon leader commands a column formation, FILE FROM THE RIGHT, what are the supplementary commands for the squad leaders?

Fourth squad leader commands FORWARD while the other squad leaders give the command STAND FAST

31. What is meant by the term drill?

Drill refers to certain movements by which a unit or individuals are moved in an orderly uniform manner from one formation to another or from one place to another. Movements are executed in unison and with precision

32. How do you change a line formation to a column formation?

Give the command RIGHT, FACE

33. What is meant by the term post?

Post refers to the correct place for an officer or noncommissioned officer to stand in a prescribed formation

34. What is meant by the term guide?

Guide refers to the person responsible for the prescribed direction and rate of march

35. What are supplementary commands?

Oral orders by a subordinate leader that reinforce and complement a commander's order which ensures proper standing and execution of a movement

36. How would you dismiss a company formation of armed troops?

Give the commands:

INSPECTION, ARMS

READY, PORT, ARMS

SLING, ARMS

ORDER, ARMS

and DISMISSED

37. How would you dismiss a formation of unarmed troops?

Give the command DISMISSED

38. What command do you give when changing direction and a column movement is not applicable?

INCLINE AROUND LEFT (RIGHT)

39. In which directions, for short distances only, may the unit commander have the unit move in a designated number of steps?

Forward or backward or sideways

40. What is meant by the term front?

The space from side to side of a formation, including the right and left elements

41. What is meant by the term depth?

The space from front to rear of a formation including the front and rear elements

42. In what position is the individual soldier in when executing the manual of arms while at the halt?

Order Arms or Sling Arms

43. What is meant by the term cover?

Cover is aligning yourself directly behind the man to your immediate front while maintaining correct distance

44. What are the two elements of a two part command?

The prepatory command and the command of execution

45. What is meant by the term inflection?

The rise and fall in pitch of the voice of the individual giving commands

46. How many steps are in quick time and how long are the steps?

120 steps per minute with a 30-inch step

47. How many steps are in double time and how long are the steps?

180 steps per minute with a 30-inch step

48. What is a rank?

A line which has only one element in depth

49. Define a file?

A column which has only one element at its front

50. What is interval?

The lateral space between elements

51. Define a column.

A formation in which the elements are one behind the other

52. If a ranking officer enters the mess hall, what action you take?

Call at ease and remain seated

53. What is the prescribed publication for Drill and Ceremonies?

Field Manual 22-5

54. During "MARK TIME", how many inches should the feet be lifted?

Two inches

55. What is the length of the arm swing while marching at quick time?

Nine inches to the front, six inches to the rear

56. How many steps are in half step and how long are the steps?

120 steps per minute with a 15 inch step

57. What is a step?

The measured distance from heel to heel of a marching element

58. What are the three commands to change interval while in line?

CLOSE INTERVAL, MARCH

NORMAL INTERVAL, MARCH

DOUBLE INTERVAL, MARCH

60. What commands are given to align the squad in column?

COVER, and RECOVER

61. At what position does a squad stack arms?

In a line formation at normal interval

62. What is the first step in stacking arms?

The squad leader commands COUNT, OFF and then designates the stackmen by numbers

63. What command is given to retrieve stacked arms?

TAKE, ARMS

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