Art /Army Board - Drill And Ceremony Part 2
What is the interval between the predatory command and the command of execution?
1 step or 1 count
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What is the interval between the predatory command and the command of execution?
1 step or 1 count
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What are the 2 parts of most drill commands?
Predatory command and command of execution
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How many steps does each rank take when a platoon is giving the command of open ranks?
Front rank takes 2 full steps forward, the 2nd rank takes 1 full step forward, the 3rd rank does not move, the 4th rank takes 2 half steps to the rear
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What are the 5 types of commands in a drill?
1) two part 2) combined 3) supplementing 4) directive
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What position is a unit guidon once a preparatory command is given?
The raised vertical position
What are some examples of a combined command?
At ease Fall in Rest
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is the interval between the predatory command and the command of execution? | 1 step or 1 count |
What are the 2 parts of most drill commands? | Predatory command and command of execution |
How many steps does each rank take when a platoon is giving the command of open ranks? | Front rank takes 2 full steps forward, the 2nd rank takes 1 full step forward, the 3rd rank does not move, the 4th rank takes 2 half steps to the rear |
What are the 5 types of commands in a drill? | 1) two part 2) combined 3) supplementing 4) directive |
What position is a unit guidon once a preparatory command is given? | The raised vertical position |
What are some examples of a combined command? | At ease Fall in Rest |
Define cadence? | 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. |
What is close interval? | 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 |
What is double interval? | 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 fingers tips of the soldier at either side |
What is normal interval? | The lateral space between soldiers measured from right to left by the soldier on the right holding his 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. |
Who is responsible for training and appearance of the color guard? | The CSM |
What is a guidon? | A swallow-tailed flag carried by companies, batteries, troops, and certain detachments. |
When executing a rear march, on which foot do you pivot? | Both feet, turning 180 degrees to the right |
What are 3 methods used to teach drill? | Step by step By the numbers Talk-through method |
What 4 movements in marching require a 15" step? | Half step Left step Right step Backward step |
How many steps should separate platoons when a company is formed? | 5 steps |
What is the "blue book"? | 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 is known as "The regulations for the order and discipline of the troops of the United States." This book was the first Army Field Manual. |
Can a command be changed after the command of execution has been given? | No |
How far in front of the honor company or color company do the colors halt? | Ten steps |
What are the three steps used in drill? | 15" step 30" step 30" step, double time, 180 steps per minute |