ARMY STUDY GUIDE - DRILL & CEREMONY

What are the three marching steps used in drill? CORRECT ANSWER - 15-inch step - 30-inch step (120 steps per minute) - 30-inch double time (180 steps per minute) * The 18-inch step is used when formally stacking arms What FM covers Drill & Ceremony? CORRECT ANSWER FM 3-21.5 What is a review? CORRECT ANSWER A military ceremony used to: - honor a visiting, high-ranking commander, official, or dignitary, and/or to permit them to observe the state of training of a command - present decorations and awards - honor or recognize unit or individual achievements - commemorate events What are the two prescribed formations for platoons? CORRECT ANSWER - Line - Column What is the primary purpose of drill? CORRECT ANSWER The purpose of drill is to enable a commander or NCO to move his unit from one place to another in an orderly manner, to aid in disciplinary training by instilling habits of precision and response to the leader's orders, and to provide for the development of all soldiers in the practice of commanding troops. What are the four rest positions that can be given at the halt? CORRECT ANSWER - Parade Rest - Stand At Ease - At Ease - Rest What is the primary value of ceremonies? CORRECT ANSWER To render honors, preserve tradition, and to stimulate Esprit de Corps What is a rank? CORRECT ANSWER A line, which is only one element in depth What foot is your leading foot? CORRECT ANSWER Your left foot