ROTC Drill and Ceremonies 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary reference manual for U.S. Army drill and ceremonies?
- FM 3-21.5 (Correct answer)
- AR 600-20
- TC 3-21.5
- FM 7-0
Correct answer: FM 3-21.5
FM 3-21.5 (Field Manual 3-21.5) is the primary Army publication that governs drill and ceremonies procedures.
Question 2: When a unit is given the command 'Fall In,' soldiers align with how many inches between the chest of one soldier and the back of the soldier in front?
- 12 inches
- 40 inches (Correct answer)
- 36 inches
- 24 inches
Correct answer: 40 inches
The normal interval in a formation places soldiers approximately 40 inches (arm's length) from chest to back when at attention.
Question 3: What is the cadence rate for the quick-time march in the U.S. Army?
- 100 steps per minute
- 120 steps per minute (Correct answer)
- 180 steps per minute
- 96 steps per minute
Correct answer: 120 steps per minute
Quick time is the standard marching cadence of 120 steps per minute, with each step being 30 inches in length.
Question 4: The command 'Present Arms' requires the rifle to be held in which position?
- Diagonally across the body at a 45-degree angle
- Vertically in front of the body with the muzzle up (Correct answer)
- At a horizontal position across the chest
- Slung over the right shoulder
Correct answer: Vertically in front of the body with the muzzle up
Present Arms with a rifle requires holding the weapon vertically in front of the body with the muzzle pointing upward as a saluting position.
Question 5: Which of the following best describes the position of 'Parade Rest'?
- Feet together, hands clasped behind the back
- Left foot moved 12 inches to the left, hands clasped behind the back (Correct answer)
- Feet shoulder-width apart, arms crossed in front
- Right foot moved 12 inches to the right, hands at sides
Correct answer: Left foot moved 12 inches to the left, hands clasped behind the back
Parade Rest requires moving the left foot 12 inches to the left and placing hands behind the back with the left hand clasping the right wrist.
Question 6: During a military formation, who is the person responsible for maintaining dress and alignment within a rank?
- The guide
- The base soldier (Correct answer)
- The file closer
- The sergeant major
Correct answer: The base soldier
The base soldier (or base element) sets the standard for alignment, and all other soldiers dress to the base's position.
Question 7: What is the correct response when a cadet is given the command 'At Ease'?
- Stand silently with feet together and hands behind the back
- Move freely but remain in place and maintain silence (Correct answer)
- Relax completely and talk quietly
- Move the left foot and remain silent with hands behind the back
Correct answer: Move freely but remain in place and maintain silence
At Ease allows soldiers to move freely within their position but requires them to remain in place and maintain silence.
ROTC Drill and Ceremonies 1
What is the primary reference manual for U.S.
Army drill and ceremonies?