Basic Drill Reference Cadet Field Manual 2018

What are the four key elements to wearing the uniform? (NJROTC CFM UNIFORMS)

• morale, pride, discipline, and effectiveness

• Professionalism, maturity, challenging and fun

• neatness, cleanliness, safety, and military image

• Cool, calm, collective motivating

What does the first squad do when the platoon commander of a five-squad platoon gives the command “OPEN RANKS, MARCH”?

• The cadets in the first rank take two steps forward

• The cadets in the third rank take no steps

• The cadets in the fourth rank take two half steps backward

• The cadets in the fifth rank take four half steps forward

What does the fifth squad do when the platoon commander of a five-squad platoon gives the command “OPEN RANKS, MARCH”?

• remains stationary

• take 4 1/2 step back

• take 2 1/2 steps back

• Take 2 steps forward

What is the purpose of drill?

• Move units from one place to another in a standard, orderly manner, by the giving of proper commands, and by the control of drilling troops

• Teach discipline by instilling habits of precision and automatic response to orders,

• Increase the confidence of cadets through the exercise of command,

• All of the above

What is the purpose of a formation? (MULTIPLE ANSWERS)

• To build unit cohesion and esprit de corps by recognizing cadets during award and promotion ceremonies.

• To instill and maintain high standards of military bearing and appearance in units and in the individual cadet

• To provide frequent opportunities to observe the appearance and readiness of the uniforms, arms, and equipment of the individual cadet

• none of the above

What foot is a column left called on?

• Called on the right foot

• Called on the left foot

• Called on either foot

• Called in between steps

What foot is the word march called on when calling a column left?

• left foot

• right foot

• in between each step

• none of the above

When given the command squad halt, what foot is the command called on and finished on?

• Called on the right and completed on the right

• Called on the left and completed on the left.

• Called on the right and completed on the left.

• Called on the left and finished on the right.

When you are forming a platoon, what command is given?

• Platoon Attention

• Fall in

• Fall out

• Attention on deck

What does a platoon consist of? (Choose all that apply)

• Two or more squads

• Guidon

• Platoon commander

• Mustering po