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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?