INTRODUCTION TO MILITARY DRILL

Which of the following is an element?
1. An individual, squad, section, squad, platoon, company, or other unit that is part of a larger unit.
2. A lateral distance measured between individuals from shoulder to shoulder.
3. A formation in which persons are placed one behind the other.
4. A formation in which the persons are abreast of each other.
What are the three types of commands used in drill?
1. Prepatory, supplemental, distinct
2. Prepatory, execution, supplemental
3. Execution, supplemental, quick
4. Supplemental, emergency, prepatory
What is the normal interval while marching?
1. The distance required to stay in step.
2. A distance between individuals of one arms length.
3. 12 inches.
4. The distance directed by the Platoon Commander.
Which of the following is the title for a cadence at 120 (30 inch) steps per minute?
1. Double time
2. Back step
3. Half step
4. Quick time
At the position of parade rest
1. your right hand touches your back below the belt area.
2. your right hand is inside your left hand behind your back.
3. your left foot has moved 15 inches to the left.
4. your left hand loosely holds the thumb of the right hand.
What is the distance from heel to heel between the feet of a person performing right or left step?
1. 15 inches
2. 10 inches
3. 12 inches
4. 30 inches
Which of the following best describes a flank?
1. The distance from the head to the rear of the unit.
2. A lateral distance measured between individuals from shoulder to shoulder.
3. A direction at a right angle to the direction a cadet or formation is facing or moving.
4. A formation in which persons are abreast (side by side) of each other.
The term "element in military drill refers to
1. any unit which is part of a larger unit.
2. only the platoons in a company
3. only the squads in a platoon.
4. only the individual cadet.
When in files, the space between the chest of one cadet and the back of the cadet ahead is called
1. interval
2. flank
3. depth
4. distance
Which of the following is/are the purpose of military drill?
1. To teach discipline.
2. To increase confidence.
3. To move a unit in an orderly manner.
4. All of the above
Which of the following is the correct title for the length of a full step, in quick time, approximately 30 inches?
1. Interval
2. Pace
3. Distance
4. Alignment
When marching at "quick time," the cadence is
1. 120 (30-inch) steps per minute.
2. 120 (36-inch) steps per minute.
3. 180 (36-inch) steps per minute.
4. 150 (30-inch) steps per minute.
What is inflection?
1. A slight movement to either the left or right to avoid an object in the path of march.
2. A condition requiring immediate medication.
3. A movement in drill that requires all personnel to move at a 45 degree angle to the commander.
4. The rise and fall in pitch and tone of the voice.
Which of the following is the title for a cadence at 180 (36 inch) steps per minute?
1. Double time
2. Quick time
3. Back step
4. Side step
The command COLUMN HALF RIGHT (LEFT) MARCH requires a turn of
1. 180 degrees.
2. 90 degrees.
3. 70 degrees.
4. 45 degrees.
What is the formation called in which the persons are abreast of (side by side) each other?
1. File
2. Flank
3. Rank
4. Column
Which of the following is the space between the chest of one cadet and the back of the cadet ahead, normally 40 inches?
1. Alignment
2. Depth
3. Distance
4. Interval
Which of the following best describes Close Interval?
1. The horizontal distance between shoulder and elbow when the left hand is placed on the right hip.
2. The horizontal distance between shoulder and elbow when the right hand is placed on the right hip.
3. The horizontal distance between shoulder and elbow when the right hand is placed on the left hip.
4. The horizontal distance between shoulder and elbow when the left hand is placed on the left hip.
The steps in military drill are 15 inches in length are
1. half step and back step.
2. right step and left step.
3. quick time and double time.
4. right step and half step.
Which of the following is the description of a formation?
1. A lateral distance measured between individuals from shoulder to shoulder.
2. An individual , squad, section, platoon, company or other unit that is part of a larger unit.
3. An arrangement of elements of a unit "in line", "in column" or any prescribed manner.
4. A formation in which persons are placed one behind the other.
Which of the following is the correct title for this definition: "The distance between individuals of one arm's length?"
1. Alignment
2. Normal Interval
3. Close Interval
4. Cover
What is the distance from heel to heel between the feet of a person performing half step?
1. 30 inches
2. 10 inches
3. 12 inches
4. 15 inches
What is the distance from heel to heel between the feet of a person performing back step?
1. 30 inches
2. 10 inches
3. 15 inches
4. 12 inches
Which of the following best describes cadence, as used in drill?
1. There is no such term used in drill.
2. The distance from heel to heel while marching at quick time.
3. The rhythmic rate of march at a uniform step.
4. The distance from heel to heel while marching at half-step.
A file in military drill is a formation in which persons are placed
1. side by side of each other.
2. facing each other.
3. back to back of each other.
4. one behind the other.
What is the formation called in which the persons are placed one behind the other?
1. Column
2. Rank
3. File
4. Line
A 40-inch "distance" in military drill refers to the
1. space between the chest of one cadet and the back of the cadet ahead.
2. length of the dress right, dress movement.
3. length of the double time step.
4. space measured between individuals from shoulder to shoulder, on the same line.
The term "formation" in military drill refers to
1. the distance between individuals of one arm's length.
2. The horizontal distance between a cadet's shoulder and elbow when the left hand is placed on the left hip.
3. the space between the chest of one cadet and the back of the cadet ahead is 40 inches.
4. an arrangement of elements of a unit "in line" or "in column."
Which of the following best describe a file or column?
1. A lateral distance measured between individuals from shoulder to shoulder.
2. A formation in which persons are abreast (side by side) of each other.
3. An individual , squad, section, platoon, company or other unit that is part of a larger unit.
4. A formation in which persons are placed one behind the other.
Which of the following is an example of a rank or line?
1. A formation in which persons are placed one behind the other.
2. A formation in which persons are abreast (side by side) of each other.
3. An individual , squad, section, platoon, company or other unit that is part of a larger unit.
4. An arrangement of elements of a unit "in line", "in column" or any prescribed manner.