Squad Drill Flashcard

Front

What is the definition of the term "double interval"?

Back

two arms' distance between troops in rank formation

Front

What is the definition of the word "rank"?

Back

to form up line abreast

Front

What is the definition of the word "flank"?

Back

the side of the formation, either left or right

Front

When your squad is formed as part of a larger formation, where should your position be? Options: Three steps in front of and centered on the squad. The right flank, or number one (base) position, of the squad. Three steps to the left and centered on the squad. The left flank, or number one (base) position, of the squad.

Back

The right flank, or number one (base) position, of the squad.

Front

What is the definition of the word "column"?

Back

to form up in files, facing forward the width of the formation

Front

What is the definition of the word "line"?

Back

to form up in ranks, facing forward the length of formation

Front

You are the first squad leader. When your platoon sergeant forms the platoon in a line, your squad is in front of the rest of the platoon. If your platoon is middle platoon of three platoons, which of the following actions should you take upon forming?

Back

Look to the right and align yourself with the platoon to the right as you lift your left arm.

Front

While marching in your squad, you see that the squad leader will have to change the direction of the squad column to the right by 90 degrees. Which of the following describes how the squad leader should give the command? Options: On the right foot, "Right flank, march"; On the right foot, "Column half right, march"; On the left foot, "Column right, march"; On the right foot, "Column right, march"

Back

On the right foot, "Column right, march"

Front

What is the definition of the term "close interval"?

Back

Elbow's distance between troops in rank formation

Front

What is the definition of the term "file"?

Back

To form up in column