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What are the three marching steps used in grill?
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1. 15in step
2. 30in step
3. 30in step, DOUBLE TIME 180 steps per minute
(the 18in step is used when formally stacking arms, it is executed on the command of execution of ARMS in STACK ARMS)
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What FM covers Drill and Ceremony?
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FM 3-21.5
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What is a review?
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A military ceremony used to:
* Honor a visiting, high-ranking commander, official, or dignitary, and or permit them to observe the state of training of a command.
* Present decorations and awards.
* Honor or recognize unit of individual achievements.
* Commemorate events.
(FM 3-21.5 July 2003/ 10-2/ PDF 123)
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What are two prescribed formations for platoons?
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1. line
2. column
(FM 3-21.5 July 2003/ 7/ PDF 73)
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What is the primary purpose of drill (drill and ceremony)?
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The purpose of drill is to enable a commander or noncommissioned officer to move his unit from one place to another in an orderly manner; to aid in disciplinary training by instilling habits of precision and response to the leader's orders; and to provide for the development of all Soldiers in the practice of commanding troops.
(FM 3-21.5 July 2003/ 1/ PDF 13)
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What are the 4 rest positions that can be given at the halt?
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1. Parade rest
2. Stand at ease
3. At ease
4. Rest
(FM 3-21.5 July 2003/ 4-2/ PDF 34)
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What is the primary value of ceremonies?
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To render honors, preserve tradition, and to stimulate Esprit de Corps
(FM 3-21.5 July 2003/ Glossary/ PDF 288)
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What is rank?
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A line, which is only one element in depth
(FM 3-21.5 July 2003/ Glossary/ PDF 289)
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What foot is your leading foot?
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Your left foot
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What is the only command given from "Inspection Arms"?
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"Ready, Port, Arms"
(FM 3-21.5 July 2003/ 5-1/ PDF 46)
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What is an element?
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An individual, squad, section, platoon, company or larger unit forming part of the next higher unit
(FM 3-21.5 July 2003/ Glossary/ PDF 288)
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When marching, who is the only person in a platoon that is never out of step?
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The platoon guide is the person responsible for maintaining the prescribed direction and rate of march.
(FM 3-21.5 July 2003/ Glossary/ PDF 288)
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What is a file?
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A column, which has a front of only one element
(FM 3-21.5 July 2003/ Glossary/ PDF 287)
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If you were marching a squad, when would you give the command "squad halt"?
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When either foot strikes the ground
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What is a formation?
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The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner
(FM 3-21.5 July 2003/ Glossary/ PDF 288)
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