Drill & Ceremony Quiz 1

This is the rhythm of marching, measured in steps per minute, marching or running.

• As people march in groups

• When cadets are finally outside

• Cadence

• As boots hit the ground when cadet's walk

When cadets align oneself directly behind the person in front of you.

Most drill movements use a two-part command. The first part of the command is called the ______________ command, which alerts the troops to what is coming. The second part of the command is the command of ______________.

This command allows perfect the alignment of the troops in a line formation. It is frequently ordered immediately after “Open Ranks March” to finalize preparation for inspection. This is a two-part command. On the command of execution, soldiers will: except for the right flank person in each rank, all will turn their head and eyes to the right, correcting their lateral alignment as needed.d

Troops usually assemble in a line formation where soldiers are arranged in one or more ranks (lines) facing the commander. The instructions are given as a combined command. Upon hearing the command, soldiers will double-time to their position in the formation. A rank consists of up 10-12 soldiers standing abreast of each other. All squad members position themselves directly behind the corresponding member of the first squad.

To cease marching, this command is usually prefaced by a preparatory command identifying the unit ie squad, platoon, group, etc. The preparatory command is given as either foot hits the ground; the command of execution is given the next time that foot hits the ground. As this command is given the cadet brings the trailing foot alongside the lead foot, coming to the position of Attention.

This is the command to begin marching. There is a preparatory command and a command of execution. On the command of execution, all personnel will step off with a full 30-inch step and continue to until ordered otherwise. During this movement, the arms will swing naturally 9 inches to the front and 6 inches to the rear, with the elbows flexing slightly. The upper body will otherwise remain at the position of Attention.

This is simply an orderly assemblage of military personnel.

• Dispatch

• Teams

• Squads

• Formation

This command is used to change the direction of a soldier or group of soldiers 90 degrees to the right. The two-part command begins with the preparatory command, then the command of execution.

This command is used to change the direction of a soldier or group of soldiers 90 degrees to the left. The two-part command begins with the preparatory command, then the command of execution. Note: Each works the same way, except the directions are reversed.