Battalion Drill Quiz

What is the definition of the word "respective"?

• To ease the accomplishment of a task

• Related, belonging, or assigned

• One that leads or directs another's way

• In motion towards a destination

What is the definition of the word "facilitate"?

• To ease the accomplishment of a task

• Related, belonging, or assigned

• One that leads or directs another's way

• In motion towards a destination

T or F: The color guard is not a part of battalion drill.

• True

• False

What is the definition of the term "en route"?

• To ease the accomplishment of a task

• Related, belonging, or assigned

• One that leads or directs another's way

• In motion towards a destination

In a battalion formation, your location is in one of two places. The first is one step behind the commissioned staff. The other, used during a mass formation, is one step to the rear of the color guard, centered on the colors. Who are you?

• The battalion command sergeant major

• The battalion S-1

• The battalion XO

• An enlisted staff member

You are a company commander in a battalion formation. Your position is six steps in front of your company. If you are in the correct position, which of the following is not a formation you would be in?

• A) Battalion in column with companies in column

• B) Battalion in line with companies in line

• C) Battalion in line with companies in mass

• D) Battalion in mass formation

Your first sergeant formed the company, and then was commanded to "post" by the company commander. The platoon leaders then opened ranks and aligned the company. The commander then began the inspection by inspecting you first. Who are you?

• A) The company first sergeant

• B) The first platoon leader

• C) The first squad leader in the lead platoon

• D) The guidon bearer