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Drill And Ceremonies (TC 3-21.5)

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This deck covers key concepts and questions from the Drill and Ceremonies manual (TC 3-21.5), including formations, commands, and historical context.

What TC Covers drill and ceremonies?

(TC 3-21.5)
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What TC Covers drill and ceremonies?
(TC 3-21.5)
What is TC 3-21.5
Drill and Ceremonies
What is the purpose of drill?
to enable a commander or noncommissioned officer to move his unit from one place to another in an orderly manner
What are the 3 marching steps used in drill?
15 step, 30 step, Double Time, 180 steps per min
The two prescribed formations for platoons are?
Line, column
What are the 4 rest position which can be given at halt?
Rest, Parade Rest, Stand at ease, at east

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TermDefinition
What TC Covers drill and ceremonies?
(TC 3-21.5)
What is TC 3-21.5
Drill and Ceremonies
What is the purpose of drill?
to enable a commander or noncommissioned officer to move his unit from one place to another in an orderly manner
What are the 3 marching steps used in drill?
15 step, 30 step, Double Time, 180 steps per min
The two prescribed formations for platoons are?
Line, column
What are the 4 rest position which can be given at halt?
Rest, Parade Rest, Stand at ease, at east
Primary value of ceremonies?
Render honors, preserve tradition, stimulate esprit de corps
Which foot is your leading foot?
Your Left foot
What is the ONLY command given from Inspection Arms?
Ready Port Arms
What is a RANK?
A line which is only one element in depth
When marching who is the only person that is never out of step?
Platoon guide
What is a file?
A column which has a front of only one element
How many steps per min is quick time?
120 steps
How many steps per min double time?
180 steps
What are the two parts of most drill command?
Preparatory Command Command of excitation
Open Ranks Steps
1st (2 steps forward) 2nd(1 step forward) 3rd(Stands Fast) 4th( 2 15in steps to the rear)
Command to revoke preparatory command?
As you were
Who's responsible for training and appearance of the color guard?
The CSM
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 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.