Introduction to foot drill

What is the aim of drill?

• To produce a cadet who is proud, alert, obedient and it forms the basis of teamwork.

• To produce a cadet who is proud, alert and enthusiastic and it forms the basis of teamwork.

• To produce a cadet who is proud, obedient, and knowledgeable and it forms the basis of teamwork.

• To produce an outstanding cadet at drill.

What is the beauty of drill?

• The beauty of drill is moving in time together.

• The beauty of drill is looking sharp, proud and alert.

• The beauty of drill is slamming heels on the ground and swinging arms back and fourth.

• The beauty of drill is standing still before and after every drill movement.

The first aspect of drill that a recruit learns is .

• Marching in slow and quick time.

• Saluting to the front, right and left.

• Changing step in slow and quick time.

• Standing at ease, standing easy and at attention.

Basic foot drill is first taught

• On the march.

• In slow time.

• At the halt.

• In quick time.

In the position of attention, both feet are

• One behind the other.

• Crossed.

• On tiptoe.

• Flat and firm on the ground.

In executing the movement to stand at ease the left foot is forced down to the ground

• 350 mm from the right foot.

• 275 mm from the right foot.

• 300 mm from the right foot.

• 325 mm from the right foot.

Immediately on the command to come to attention the left leg is

• Stretched out in front of the body.

• Bent at the back of the body.

• Bent at the side of the body.

• Bent in front of the body.

On the command to stand easy the body is allowed to

• Brace

• Sag

• Move

• Relax

On the command "Squad!" the body is braced up into the following position

• At Ease

• Easy

• Relaxed

• At Easy.

Which is the correct sequence of movements?

• At Ease, Easy, At Attention.

• At Attention, At Easy, At Ease.

• At Easy, At Attention, at Ease.

• At Easy, At Ease, At Attention.