JLAB Drill Leadership Quiz

Where should a drill leader position him or herself to teach a team a new drill movement?

• Behind the team so members can hear commands.

• Beside the team so the leader can monitor the team.

• Centered in front of the team so team members can see and follow the leader's example.

• Within the ranks on the front row so the leaders can both participate and lead the members.

You and your fellow squad leaders can't find a time during the week when you can help each other prepare for drill. You use the first five minutes of leadership lab to observe each other executing drill movements so you better know what to look for during drill practice. Is this a good or bad idea? Select the best answer below.

• Bad idea; Drill periods are short, so you should spend all of that time teaching.

• Bad idea; it makes you look like you aren't prepared for leadership lab.

• Good idea; the short practice session will help you spot incorrect movements by your squad members, and it may save you time later because you won't have to correct mistakes that you missed.

• Good idea; it gives you additional time to figure out appropriate discipline for incorrect movements by your squad members.

You are a Cadet Platoon Sergeant. Cadet Myers has recently been assigned as one of your squad leaders. As you observe Cadet Myers lead drill during leadership lab, you notice that she uses the correct commands, proper rhythm, and good voice volume to move her squad, but her commands of execution seem like questions. For example, it sounds like she says, "Forward, MARCH?" Her squad responds correctly, but occasionally they look at her as if to make sure of the command. What should you explain to her so that her commands don't sound like questions, and so that her squad members face where they should while marching?

• Explain voice control and tell her that if she gives the commands in a louder voice, then her squad will respond better.

• Explain distinctiveness and how indistinct commands can cause confusion. Suggest that if she ends her commands of execution with an exclamation mark, her squad will respond correctly.

• Explain inflection and that if she increases the volume difference between the preparatory command and the command of execution, then her squad will react accordingly.

• Because her squad reacts correctly, don't say anything because it seems to work for her.

An oral order of a commander or a leader is called a ____________.

• drill command

• command of execution

• preparatory command

• command of movement

What is the command for revoking a preparatory command?

• At Ease

• Revoke

• As you were

• Fall In

What is the definition of the word "preparation"?

• A part of a drill command that tells when the movement is to be carried out.

• A properly given command said in a tone that is understood by everyone.

• A series of steps followed in a regular, definite order.

• The act or process of making something ready for use or service.

What is the definition of the word "procedure"?

• A part of a drill command that tells when the movement is to be carried out.

• A properly given command said in a tone that is understood by everyone.

• A series of steps followed in a regular, definite order.

• The act or process of making something ready for use or service.

What are the main factors that will determine the morale of your team members and the degree they are willing to work as a team to accomplish your goals?

• Your reputation and planning skills

• Your appearance and intelligence

• Your actions and behavior

• Your age and actions

After your commander congratulated you, she said that she hopes you know the procedures for individual, squad, and platoon drill. She also suggested that you create a plan for developing responsibility and leadership for team leaders. You have just been promoted to which position?

• Squad Leader

• Platoon Sergeant

• Platoon Leader

• First Sergeant

Cadet Meyer was assigned as a squad leader. He knew the squad had some discipline problems before he became squad leader, so he developed a plan before he became squad leader and immediately put it into action. Of the four steps leaders use to ensure a smooth and successful beginning, which one is he executing as he watches how his new squad reacts?

• Observe/Assess

• Plan

• Implement

• Follow-up/Evaluate