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Which of the following is NOT a reason a commander or leader uses drill?
To move a unit from one place to another in a standard (uniform) and orderly manner.
To build morale by developing team spirit and unit pride.
To give cadets an opportunity to handle individual drill weapons.
To strengthen a unit by forcing the group to face a common hardship.
To teach discipline by instilling habits of precision and automatic response to orders and commands.
What needs to be done during military drill exercises if cadets or instructors are concerned for their own personal safety or the safety of others?
A Training Time Out (TTO) needs to be called.
Immediately put the unit at Parade Rest.
Immediately put the unit At Ease.
Command the unit to Fall Out, so as to eliminate the unsafe situation.
Do nothing and wait for the problem to pass.
What is the term used to describe an arrangement of elements of a unit "in line", "in column", or in any other prescribed manner?
Rank
Column
File
Formation
Line
When in ranks, how much space is maintained between the chest of one cadet and the back of the cadet ahead?
36 inches
two feet
40 inches
56 inches
It depends on whether the formation is marching or halted.
Interval is the lateral distance measured between individuals from what?
Back to Chest
Shoulder to shoulder.
Shoulder to Chest
Back to Shoulder
Fingertip to shoulder.
In quick time, what is the approximate length of a full step (the pace)?
40 inches
30 inches
2 feet
56 inches
There is no real standard for quick time.
In drill, the immediate and smart execution (completion) of movements is known as what?
Snap
Crackle
Pop
Smartness
Professionalism
What is considered to be the "front" distance of a single individual in a formation?
30 Inches
40 Inches
56 Inches
22 Inches
36 Inches
For the commands listed below, which is NOT a case when the preparatory command and the command of execution are combined?
Rest
Fall Out
At Ease
Fall In
Half Step
Which of the following commands should be given with inflection.
At Ease
Fall In
About Face
Rest
Fall Out
What is the command which cancels a movement or order started but not completed?
At Ease
Resume
As You Were
By Your Leave
Disregard
Platoons in a company and cadets in a squad are numbered how in line?
Front to rear.
Abeam to Aft.
Right to left.
Even to odd.
Up to down.
How are squads in a platoon numbered in column?
Front to rear.
Left to right.
Aft to abeam.
Up and down.
It depends on the direction of march.
When marching and the next movement is to the left, the command of execution "March" is given as what foot strikes the ground?
The left foot.
The right foot.
In between the left and right feet.
It depends on whether it is a flank, column or oblique movement.
It may be given on either foot.
If you have given the command "By The Numbers", what command must be given to return to the normal way of drill movement execution?
Without The Numbers
As You Were
Resume
You must Fall Out the formation, then reform them.
Cancel The Numbers
Once you are commanded to the position of Attention, you may move only as ordered until one of four commands is given. Which of the commands below is NOT one of those four?
At Ease
Rest
Fall In
Dismissed
Fall Out
When at Attention and given the command, Parade Rest, how far should your left foot move?
12 inches
18 inches
24 inches
Shoulder width
There is no prescribed distance for this movement.
Which of the following commands allows you to leave your position in ranks, but remain nearby?
Rest
Fall Out
Dismissed
At Ease
Fall In
When marching, the command Eyes, Right is given on what foot?
The right foot.
The left foot.
It can be given correctly on either foot.
The command is given in between the right and left feet striking the deck.
Eyes right cannon be given on the march.
When you have been given the command, Hand Salute, what is the command you need to hear to return to the position of Attention?
At Ease
As You Were
Two or Ready, Two
Order Arms
About Face
Normally, the salute is rendered when the person or color to be saluted is how far away?
30 feet
6 feet
4 feet
100 yards
15 paces
There are times when you should not salute officers. Which of the following is an example of one of those times?
When reporting to an officer when you are covered but he/she is not.
When in ranks.
When the officer is riding in a vehicle.
When you are a guard and an officer passes close aboard.
When walking an overtaking the officer on one side or the other.
What is considered the basic instructional formation for drill?
The Squad.
The Fire Team
The Platoon.
The Company
The Element
What is the command given to form a Squad?
Squad, Attention
Fall In
Detail, Attention
Dress Right, Dress
Open Ranks, March
What is the proper position of the platoon commander in reference to his or her platoon?
3 paces in front of the first squad leader
6 paces in front of the first squad leader
6 paces in front of the guide.
6 paces in front of and centered on the platoon.
3 paces in front of and centered on the platoon.
What command does the Platoon Commander give to the platoon Mustering Petty Officer (MPO) to return the MPO to his/her proper position after the mustering report has been given?
Return
As You Were
Dismissed
Post
Take Your Post
In platoon formation, when the command Dress Right, Dress is given, where does the Guide move?
3 paces in front of and centered on the first squad leader.
6 paces in front of and centered on the platoon.
The guide does not change position for this command.
The guide shifts to the right side of the formation.
The guide shifts to the left side of the formation.
Which platoon staff member normally dismisses the platoon?
The MPO
The first squad leader
The Guide
The Company Commander
The Company Guide
What is the command to resume quick time from double time?
Resume, March
Quick Time, March
Double Time, March
Forward, March
Half Step, March
When giving the command Platoon, Halt, from quick time, the command of execution needs to be made of which foot?
The right foot.
The left foot.
You may give this command on either foot.
It depends on whether you are moving or stationary.
Neither, the command is given after the formation has stopped.
What is the command to march "in place"?
In Place, March
Mark Time, March
About Face
Half Step, March
At The Halt, March
When giving the command Halt from right or left step, when should the command be given?
As the right foot strikes the deck.
As the left foot strikes the deck.
When the feet are apart.
When the heels are together.
There is no prescribed time to give this command.
What is the command given to back up a formation?
Back Step, March.
About Face
To The Rear, March
Backward, March
Mark Time, March
When giving the command Column Right, March to a platoon, the command March is given on which foot?
The right
The left
It can be given on either foot
This is not a legal command
It depends on the formation the platoon is in.
When giving the command By The Right Flank, March to a platoon, the command March is given on which foot?
The right
The left
It can be given on either foot
This is not a legal command
It depends on the formation the platoon is in.
When giving the command Left Oblique, March to a platoon, the command March is given on which foot?
The right foot
The left foot
It can be given on either foot
This is an illegal command in this formation.
It depends on the formation the platoon is in.
How many counts are in the movement from Order Arms to Right Shoulder Arms?
Four
Five
Three
Two
Six
How many counts are in the movement from Right Shoulder Arms to Left Shoulder Arms?
Six
Four
Five
Two
Three
Which of the following commands can be correctly given while at Trail Arms?
Port, Arms
Right Shoulder, Arms
Left Shoulder, Arms
Rifle, Salute
Present, Arms
What is the command to rearm the platoon with their weapons when they have stacked them?
Return, Rifles
Unstack, Rifles
Take, Arms
Regain, Weapons
Rearm
When platoon commanders are in Company formation and armed with swords, when do the platoon commanders draw their swords?
Upon the command of the Company Commander.
Upon the command of the Company Executive Officer
At the sounding of Taps
They draw their swords, without being commanded, when the Company Commander does.
They may draw their swords at any time prior to the Company Commander.
Which of the following is an example of a time when you should NOT be at the carry sword position when armed with a sword.
When addressing or being addressed by a senior.
When at Parade Rest
When changing position in formation at normal quick time march.
When giving commands.
When at attention in front of your platoon.
What flagstaff topping ornament shall be used for the guidon?
The battle axe
An eagle
A spearhead
A cross
There is no prescribed ornament for guidons.
What is the metal tip at the bottom of a guidon called?
A Ferrule
A Butt Plate
A Bitter End
A Post Plate
A Staff
When the National Anthem is played, officers armed with swords assume what position?
Carry Sword
Order Sword
Return, Sword
Present, Sword
Honor, Sword
When armed with a sword, the command Parade Rest is normally given from what position?
Carry Sword
Order Sword
Present Sword
Return Sword
No position is prescribed.
What is the bottom, leading edge of the rifle called?
The Butt Heel
The small of the stock
The Stock Ferrule
The Butt Toe
The Stacking Swivel
When armed with a rifle, how many counts are in the movement from Present Arms to Order Arms?
Two
Four
Six
Three
One
When executing Half Step or Back Step, approximately how long a step is taken?
30 inches
12 inches
18 inches
15 inches
6 inches
What type of formation consists of a company or larger unit in which the major elements are in column at close interval and abreast at close interval?