Second Semester Exam Study Guide
1.
In drill, what are the four rest positions?
Parade rest, stand at ease, at ease, rest
2.
When marching at quick time what is the normal arm swing distance?
9" to the front and 6" to the rear
3.
When marching at quick time what is the distance of a single step?
30 inches
4. In what reference book would one find the answer to a drill and ceremonies
question?
TC 3 21.5
5.
From the halt what movements begin with the right foot?
Right step and about face
6.
Interval is the space between elements from side to side.
True
7.
Who is the one person in formation who is never out of step?
The 4th squad leader
The guide
8.
Distance is the space between elements in a column or file.
True
9.
What is the length of a half step?
15 inches
10.
What command is given that will allow a cadet to talk in formation?
Rest
11.
How many degrees does the head turn when the command "eyes right" is given?
45 degrees
12. To halt a platoon when executing right step on what foot is the command "halt"
given?
When the heels are together
13. The two commands used to call elements to attention are "element attention" and
"fall in".
True
14.
What are the two types of platoon formations?
Line and column
15.
What is the cadence of double time?
180 steps per minute
16. An oral order by a subordinate leader that reinforce and complement a Commander's
preparatory command to insure proper understanding and execution of movement is called a
Supplementary command
17.
What command is given to revoke an improperly given command?
"As you were" after the preparatory command but before the command of execution
18.
What is the length of a right or left step?
15 inches
19.
What are the three facing movements at the halt?
Left face, right face, and about face
20.
When marching at quick time the command of halt must be given on what foot?
Both preparatory command and command of execution are given on either foot.
21.
In marching most commands have two parts. What are they?
Preparatory command and command of execution
22.
(U2C2L4:V3)
Choose the word that best matches the definition below.
"Command to relax the body while remaining silent in place and not assuming any
particular position."
At Ease
23.
(U2C2L4:V5)
Choose the word that best matches the definition below.
"A position where you remain standing with your right foot in place;
in certain situations, you may move or talk in this position unless otherwise directed."
Rest
24.
(U2C2L5:V1)
Choose the word that best matches the definition below.
"A prescribed distance from one heel to the
other heel of a marching soldier."
A step
25.
(U2C2L5:V2)
Choose the word that best matches the definition below.
"A command to bring a moving formation to a standstill."
halt
26.
(U2C2L5:V3)
Choose the word that best matches the definition below.
"A relaxed form of march without a set cadence to conserve troops' energy."
rest
27.
(U2C2L5:V4)
Choose the word that best matches the definition below.
"Standard marching pace of 120 steps per minute."
quick time
28.
(U2C2L5:V5)
Choose the word that best matches the definition below.
"Fast marching pace of 180 steps per minute."
double time
29.
(U2C2L6:V1) What is the definition of the word "line"?
to form up in ranks, side by side, facing forward
30.
(U2C2L6:V2) What is the definition of the word "flank"?
the side of the formation, either left or right
31.
(U2C2L6:V3) What is the definition of the word "column"?
to form up in files, facing forward the width of the formation
32.
(U2C2L6:V4) What is the definition of the word "rank"?
to form up in a line abreast of each other
33.
(U2C2L6:V5) What is the definition of the term "double interval"?
two arms' distance between troops in rank formation
34.
(U2C2L6:V6) What is the definition of the word "file"?
to form up in column
35.
(U2C2L6:V7) What is the definition of the term "close interval"?
elbow's distance between troops in rank formation
36.
(U2C2L6:V8) What is the definition of the word "formation"?
patterned arrangement of elements
37.
(U2C2L6:V9) What is the definition of the term "normal interval"?
single arm's distance between troops in rank
38.
(U2C2L6:V10) What is the definition of the word "pivot"?
to turn in position