Drill and Ceremonies Flashcards
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What is the length of each step during double-time march?
Answer: 30 inches
During double-time (running cadence at 180 steps per minute), each step is 30 inches in length, the same as quick time.
When executing 'Right Face,' how many degrees does the soldier turn?
Answer: 90 degrees
Right Face is a 90-degree pivot to the right, executed on the heel of the right foot and the ball of the left foot.
What command is given to halt a marching unit moving in quick time?
Answer: Platoon, halt
The command 'Platoon, Halt' (or appropriate unit designation followed by 'Halt') is used to stop a marching element.
The 'Column of Files' formation is best described as:
Answer: A single file of soldiers standing one behind the other
A column of files is a formation where soldiers are arranged in a single column, one behind the other, used to move through narrow spaces.
Which command transitions a unit from 'Column' formation to 'Line' formation while marching?
Answer: To the left, march (with guide)
The command 'Column Left, March' (or Right) causes the lead element to pivot while subsequent elements follow, ultimately deploying into a line formation.
During 'Eyes Right' while passing in review, who does NOT execute the movement?
Answer: The soldier on the far right flank of each rank
The soldier on the right flank (the one being used as the guide) keeps eyes forward to maintain alignment; all others turn heads to the right.
What is 'Oblique March'?
Answer: A march at a 45-degree angle to the original direction of movement
Oblique March moves the formation at a 45-degree angle to the original direction, used to shift a formation laterally without halting.