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Army Competition - TC 3-21.5 Drill and Ceremonies

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This deck covers key concepts from the Army's TC 3-21.5 Drill and Ceremonies manual, including marching steps, formations, commands, and the purpose of various drills and ceremonies.

What publication covers Drill and Ceremonies?

TC 3-21.5
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Definition
What publication covers Drill and Ceremonies?
TC 3-21.5
What does TC 3-21.5 cover?
Drill and Ceremonies
What are the three marching steps used in drill?
15 inch step, 30 inch step 120bpm, 30 inch step double time 180bpm
What is a review?
A military ceremony used to honor a dignitary, present decorations, recognize achievements, and commemorate events.
What is the purpose of drill?
To move a unit from one place to another in an orderly manner, to instill discipline and precision, and to practice commanding troops.
What are the four rest positions that can be given at the halt?
Parade rest Stand at ease At ease Rest

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TermDefinition
What publication covers Drill and Ceremonies?
TC 3-21.5
What does TC 3-21.5 cover?
Drill and Ceremonies
What are the three marching steps used in drill?
15 inch step, 30 inch step 120bpm, 30 inch step double time 180bpm
What is a review?
A military ceremony used to honor a dignitary, present decorations, recognize achievements, and commemorate events.
What is the purpose of drill?
To move a unit from one place to another in an orderly manner, to instill discipline and precision, and to practice commanding troops.
What are the four rest positions that can be given at the halt?
Parade rest Stand at ease At ease Rest
What is the primary value of ceremonies?
To render honors, preserve tradition, and stimulate Esprit de Corps.
What is a formation?
An arrangement of elements in a prescribed fashion.
While passing the colors, when is the hand salute rendered?
6 paces before and after
From what position are all stationary movements given?
Position of attention
What are the two parts of most drill commands?
Preparatory command Command of execution
What was the original Blue Book?
The Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States. Drill manual by Baron Von Steuben to train the continental army.
What are two prescribed formations for platoons?
line, column
What is an element?
An individual or component forming part of the next higher unit.
What is a pass and review and what is the band’s function?
16
What are the 2 rest movements while marching?
At ease, march Route step, march
What are the 4 types of commands in Drill?
2-part Combined Supplementary Directive
What are 3 types of intervals used in formations?
Normal, close, and double/extended
What are 3 instructional methods in drill?
Explanation, demonstration, practice
What is the purpose of a Sound Off in a ceremony?
Esprit de Corps, upholds tradition, and honors the troops
What are some examples of combined commands?
Fall in, Fall out, At ease