Platoon Drill Quiz

What is the definition of the word "interval"?

• to turn in place

• a space between actions

• the right or left side of any formation as seen by a person (or element) within that formation

• the distance between Cadets in a column

Study the diagram and select the option (A-D) that best completes the procedure for executing this platoon movement.

• X = Reverse, MARCH; Y = 1 step; Z = 3 steps

• X = To the Rear, MARCH; Y = 2 steps; Z = 2 steps

• X = Counter column, MARCH; Y = 1 step; Z = 1 step

• X = Counter, COLUMN; Y = 2 steps; Z = 2 steps

You were marching your platoon to the parade field to participate in a ceremony. When you got there, a display was set up at the entrance and it was only wide enough for two of your four squads to march through.

What command should you give to most efficiently get your platoon through the display and onto the parade field?

• Platoon, HALT. File from the right, MARCH.

• Mark-time, MARCH. Counter-column, MARCH.

• Platoon, HALT. Column of twos from the right, MARCH.

• Mark-time, MARCH. Column of twos from the right, MARCH

What is the definition of the word "flank"?

• the arrangement of people or elements of a unit in a prescribed manner

• a formation in which people or elements are side by side or abreast of each other

• the right or left side of any formation as seen by a person (or element) within that formation

• the distance between Cadets in a column

What is the definition of the word "formation"?

• the arrangement of people or elements of a unit in a prescribed manner

• a formation in which people or elements are side by side or abreast of each other

• the right or left side of any formation as seen by a person (or element) within that formation

• the distance between Cadets in a column

For in-ranks inspections, platoons increase the space between squads by giving the command to Open Ranks.

Select the option (A-D) that best indicates how a platoon executes "Open Ranks, MARCH."

• 1^st Squad takes 1 Step forward; 2^nd Squad stays in place; 3^rd Squad takes 2 Steps backwards; ; 4^th Squad takes 4 Steps backwards.

• 1^st Squad takes 2 Steps forward; 2^nd Squad takes 1 Step forward; 3^rd Squad stays in place; 4^th Squad takes 2 Steps backwards.

• 1^st Squad takes 3 Steps forward; 2^nd Squad takes 2 Steps forward; 3^rd Squad takes 1 Step forward; 4^th Squad stays in place.

• 1^st Squad takes 4 Steps forward; 2^nd Squad takes 3 Steps forward; 3^rd Squad takes 2 Steps forward ; 4^th Squad takes 1 Step forward.

What is the definition of the word "line"?

• the arrangement of people or elements of a unit in a prescribed manner

• a formation in which people or elements are side by side or abreast of each other

• a space between actions

• to turn in place

Name the four basic movements in marching the platoon.

• Forward marching, columns, flanks, and rear marches

• Changing direction, marching to the flank, forming a file and reforming, and forming a column of twos and reforming

• Forming flanks, forming files, forming a column of twos, and reforming

• Changing direction in quick time, mark time, double time, and halt

While in formation, the Platoon Leader calls "Cadet Private Wilson, Front and Center."

What should Cadet Wilson, who is in the center of the second rank, do?

• The Cadet should come to attention, reply "Here, Sir/Ma'am," take one 15 inch step backward, halt, face to the right (left) in marching, and exit the formation by marching to the nearest flank.

• The Cadet should come to attention, turn his head and eyes toward the Platoon Leader, and wait for further instructions.

• The Cadet should come to attention, reply "Here, Sir/Ma'am," take two steps back and move around the closest flank to a position in front, and centered on, the Company Commander or First Sergeant.

• The Cadet should come to attention, reply "Here, Sir/Ma'am," and move through first squad to a position in front of the Platoon Leader.

What is the definition of the word "cover"?

• the arrangement of people or elements of a unit in a prescribed manner

• a formation in which people or elements are side by side or abreast of each other

• the right or left side of any formation as seen by a person (or element) within that formation

• the distance between Cadets in a column