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Where was the “shot hear round the world” fired?

Lexington, Massachusetts

Who was the Prussian officer who wrote drill movement ms for General George Washington’s army at Valley Forge?

Baron Friedrich Von Steuben

Who wrote the first field manual military drill, commonly called the “Blue Book?”

Baron Friedrich von Steuben

To move troops and equipment from one location to another in a quick and orderly manner is called what?

Drill

What is the backbone of military discipline?

Drill

What is the oral order of a commander or leader called?

A drill command

How many parts do most drill commands have?

Two parts: the preparatory command and the command of execution

What is the purpose of the preparatory command?

To convey the movement, the leader wants the subordinate to perform, and to mentally prepare the subordinate for execution

What is the purpose of the command of execution?

To signal when the subordinate is to execute a drill movement

There is one command that has two commands and one command of execution. What is this command?

Ready, aim, fire

What is the command for revoking a preparatory command?

As you were

What is the normal interval between a preparatory command and a command of execution?

It is normally one count or one step

Define “inflection,” as in commands that are given with inflection.

The rise and fall in pitch, and the tone changes of the voice

What are the three elements of the correct command voice?

Tone, cadence, and snap

What is the key factor in tone control when giving commands?

Loudness

What is another term used to describe the uniform and rhythmic flow of words?

Cadence

Where should a drill leader be positioned to teach a team a new drill movement?

Centered in front of the team so that the team members can see and follow the leader’s example

Name three stationary movements in drill

Attention, all resting positions, and all facing movements

What commands are given to bring a team to the position of attention?

Fall in; squad attention

Describe the position of attention

Heels are together with the toes pointed at a 45° angle. The body is upright with the eyes looking forward. Arms hang straight with fingers curled and thumbs straight along the seam of the trouser

What position can the command rest be given from?

Attention only

during parade rest, where are your hands located?

Centered on the small of your back and centered on the belt. Keep the fingers of both hands extended and joined, interlocking the thumbs so that the palm of the right hand is outward

How many counts are in a facing movement?

Two

How many cows are in the hand salute movement?

One

If you are marching a double time, what must you do before executing a salute?

You must first come to quick time

What are two basic steps used in marching?

The 30 inch step in the 15 inch step (also called half step)

What command automatically assumes you’ll use a 30 inch step?

Forward March

How many steps or counts per minute are in the cadence of quick time?

120 counts or steps per minute

What are squads two prescribed formations for drill

Line and column

Define what is meant by normal interval in drill

The lateral space between people. It is measured from right to left by extending the arm out at shoulder height, with the tip of the middle finger touching the right shoulder of the person to the left

What is the purpose of the command cover and recover?

To align the platoon in a column formation

What is the flank of a formation?

The right or left side of any formation as seen by an individual within that formation

what is the command given during a formation to execute a salute?

Present, arms

Explain the history of the hand salute

In ancient times, executing the hand salute indicated that you were not holding a weapon in your hands

His responsibility is it to form up the squad correctly?

The squad leader

What is the command for alignment?

Dress right, dress

What is the command to march with a 15 inch step?

Half-step March

On which foot is the preparatory command “eyes right” given, and on which foot is the preparatory command “ready front” given?

Right foot for eyes right and left foot for ready front

To direct a squad to march in the opposite direction, the preparatory command rear is given as which foot strikes the ground?

Right foot

Name two commands a leader can give to cadets while marching at the half step?

Forward March; Mark time March

Name four commands that take a 15 inch step from the halt?

Right step, march; left step march; backward march; half step march

An individual must be in one of two positions before rendering the suit. What are these two positions?

Standing at attention or marching

In a four squad platoon on the command open ranks march, explain the movements of each squad.

First squad takes two steps forward

Second squad takes one step forward,

Third squad stands fast

Fourth squad takes two steps backward

The command to halt a formation requires how many counts?

Two

When at the halt, all marching movements must be initiated from what position?

Attention

What is the command to march to the right with a 15” step?

Right step, march

When is the only time you salute your platoon, what command is given?

When reporting

To have a squad march in place, what command is given?

Mark time, March

On the command “at ease” you may move, but you must keep which foot in place?

Right foot

A drill leader can command “parade rest” while the formation is in what position?

I’m not from the position of attention

While in formation at the halt position, what commands may the leader give if he/she want the the members to be able to talk to each other?

Rest

During close interval, what part of your body will be touching the cadet to your immediate left?

Elbow

On what foot do you give the command “halt”?

Either

When executed from a halt, most marching commands should begin with your left foot. On what command would you step off with your right foot?

Right step, march

What a cadet assumes the position of rest about how far does the cadet move their left foot?

About 10 inches to the left of the right foot

When a squad is on line, how are the cadets numbered?

Right to left

What are the four rest positions?

Parade, rest; rest; at ease; stand at, ease

What is the command to return to the position of attention from hand salute?

Order arms

On the second count of a facing movement, you resume what position?

Attention

Which part of a two-part command is the signal to perform the drill movement?

The command of execution

While marching, what command is given to direct a unit to march in the opposite direction?

Rear, March

What is the distance of your arm swing while marching?

9 inches to the front and 6 inches to the rear

When is the preparatory command given to halt a formation when executing a right step march?

What the heels are together?

Which arm is raised on the command cover?

The left arm

Which platoon serves as a base when in a line or mass formation?

The right platoon

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