Military Drill Movements and Commands

This video tutorial covers essential military facing movements and courtesies, including attention, parade rest, at ease, cover and uncover commands, left and right face, about face, hand salute, and dress right dress. Practicing these movements at home can help prepare for boot camp by instilling proper military bearing and discipline.

What is the primary benefit of practicing facing movements before boot camp?

• To impress the drill sergeant

• To have one less thing to worry about upon arrival

• To learn military history

• To avoid physical training

How should the feet be positioned when standing at attention?

• Heels together, toes forming a 45-degree angle

• Heels apart, toes forming a 90-degree angle

• Heels apart, toes pointing outwards

• Heels together, toes pointing straight

During parade rest, where should the hands be placed?

• Crossed in front

• At the small of the back

• On the hips

• At the sides

What must remain in place when the command 'at ease' is given?

• Left foot

• Hands

• Right foot

• Both feet

What is the execution command for covering?

• Cover one

• Cover two

• Cover three

• Cover four

How is the 'left face' movement executed?

• Turn 90 degrees to the left on the heel

• Turn 180 degrees to the left

• Turn 90 degrees to the right on the heel

• Turn 180 degrees to the right

What is the first step in executing an 'about face'?

• Turn 90 degrees to the left

• Touch the toe of the right foot to the ground

• Turn 180 degrees to the right

• Raise the left foot

Where should the tip of the right forefinger be placed during a hand salute?

• On the left shoulder

• On the chin

• On the right ear

• On the rim of the visor

What is the command to align a group in formation?

• Align left align

• Align right align

• Dress right dress

• Dress left dress

What happens when 'ready front' is ordered?

• Personnel snap their arms down and face forward

• Personnel turn to the right

• Personnel turn to the left

• Personnel snap their arms up