Accounting /Drill And Ceremonies (TC 3-21.5)
Drill And Ceremonies (TC 3-21.5)
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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Term | Definition |
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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 |
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. |