Drill Quiz

What is the aim of drill?

• To improve communication

• To teach combat skills

• To increase physical strength

• To produce a soldier who is Proud, Alert and Obedient and also to provide the basis of teamwork

What is the rate of march in Quick Time (normal)?

• 140 paces to the minute

• 116 paces to the minute

• 180 paces to the minute

• 65 paces to the minute

What is the length of a pace in Quick and Slow time?

• 30 inches

• 33 inches

• 21 inches

• 12 inches

Which of the following is NOT a mechanical aid to drill?

• The drum

• The Pace Stick

• The Metronome

• The Whistle

Which quality is NOT listed as a quality of a good instructor?

• Aggressiveness

• Humanity

• Enthusiasm

• Patience

What are the three parts of a word of command?

• Introductory, Final, Executive

• Introductory, Command, Executive

• Introductory, Cautionary, Executive

• Cautionary, Command, Final

What is the maximum amount of side paces that can be given?

• 4 paces

• 6 paces

• 8 paces

• 10 paces

Who should be observed when saluting to a flank?

• A drill instructor

• A commissioned Officer

• A civilian

• A fellow soldier

What is a directing flank?

• The flank by which a body of troops takes its dressing

• The flank that leads the march

• The flank that is always at the rear

• The flank that is used for training

What is a squad in drill?

• A type of weapon

• A sub unit formed for drill

• A type of march

• A command given