Army Study Guide - Drill &
Ceremony (TC 3-21.5 Or FM 3-
21.5) Questions And Answers
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What are the three marching steps used in drill? ANS✔✔ - 15 inch step
- 30 inch step (120 steps per minute)
- 30 inch double time (180 steps per minute)
* The 18 inch step is used when formally stacking arms
What FM covers Drill & Ceremony? ANS✔✔ FM 3-21.5
What is a review? ANS✔✔ A military ceremony used to:
- honor a visiting, high-ranking commander, official, or dignitary, and/or to
permit them to observe the state of training of a command
- present decorations and awards
- honor or recognize unit or individual achievements
- commemorate events
What are the two prescribed formations for platoons? ANS✔✔ - Line
- Column
, What is the primary purpose of drill? ANS✔✔ The purpose of drill is to
enable a commander or NCO 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.
What are the four rest positions that can be given at the halt? ANS✔✔ -
Parade Rest
- Stand At Ease
- At Ease
- Rest
What is the primary value of ceremonies? ANS✔✔ To render honors,
preserve tradition, and to stimulate Esprit de Corps
What is a rank? ANS✔✔ A line, which is only one element in depth
What foot is your leading foot? ANS✔✔ Your left foot
What is the only command given from "Inspection Arms"? ANS✔✔ Ready,
Port, Arms
What is an element? ANS✔✔ An individual, squad, section, platoon,
company or larger unit forming part of the next higher unit
When marching, who is the only person who is never out of step? ANS✔✔
The platoon guide
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