Introduction to Military Drill
Multiple-choice exercise
Choose the correct answer for each question.
The three types of commands in military drill are
- preparatory, participatory, concluding
- preparatory, command of execution, supplemental
- direct, indirect, implied
- inflected, cadenced, intoned
The best way to develop a command voice is to
- listen to others.
- practice.
- tape-record yourself.
- follow.
Which of the following is NOT a characterisitic of an effective command voice?
- distinctness
- inflection
- loudness
- punctuality
The term "element" in military drill refers to
- only the individual cadets.
- only the squads in the platoon.
- only the platoons in a company.
- any unit which is part of a larger unit.
A file in military drill is a formation in which persons are placed
- side by side of each other.
- one behind the other.
- facing each other.
- back to back of each other.
The steps in military drill that are 15 inches in length are
- quick time and double time.
- back step and left step.
- right step and half step.
- half step and back step.
The rhythmic rate of march at a uniform step is called
- Jo-Dee
- Beat
- Precision
- Cadence
The 40-inch "distance" in military drill refers to the
- space between the chest of one cadet and the back of the cadet ahead.
- length of the double time step.
- length of the dress right, dress movement.
- space measured between individuals from shoulder to shoulder, on the same line.
In NJROTC the purpose of a Training Time Out (TTO) is
- to shorten a training exercise in order to build unit morale and develop team spirit.
- an appropriate time to demonstrate habits of precision and automatic response to orders and commands.
- an appropriate means for a cadet to obtain relief if he/she is experiencing discomfort during the training exercise.
- to stop the military drill exercise and give cadets an opportunity to handle drill rifles.
The command COLUMN HALF RIGHT (LEFT) MARCH requires a turn of
- 30 degrees.
- 45 degrees.
- 70 degrees.
- 90 degrees.
The term "formation" in military drill refers to
- an arrangement of elements of a unit "in line" or "in column."
- the distance between individuals of one arm's length.
- the space between the chest of one cadet and the back of the cadet ahead is 40 inches.
- The horizontal distance between a cadet's shoulder and elbow when the left hand is placed on the left hip.
When marching in "quick time," the cadence is
- 120 (36-inch) steps per minute.
- 120 (30-inch) steps per minute.
- 150 (30-inch) steps per minute.
- 180 (36-inch) steps per minute.
At the position of Parade Rest
- your right hand touches your back below the belt area.
- your right hand is inside your left hand behind your back.
- your left foot has moved 15 inches to the left.
- your left hand loosely holds the thumb of the right hand.
What is the formation called in which the persons are abreast of (side by side) each other?
- File
- Column
- Rank
- Flank
What is the formation called in which the persons are placed one behind the other?
- Line
- File
- Rank
- Flank
When in files, the space between the chest of one cadet and the back of the cadet ahead is called
- flank.
- depth.
- interval.
- distance.
What is the lateral distance measured between individuals from shoulder to shoulder, on the same line called?
- Normal distance
- Close ranks
- Interval
- Rank distance
Alignment is the space occupied by an element or formation, as measured from one flank to the other.
- True
- False
Mass formation is the formation of a company or larger unit in which the major elements are in column at close interval and abreast at close interval.
- True
- False
Platoons in a company and cadets in a squad are numbered from left to right in line, and from front to rear in column.
- True
- False
When overtaking an officer on foot, the salute should be given
- when abreast of the officer.
- six paces behind the officer.
- whenever you request "By your leave, sir/ma'am"
- never ... it won't be seen, so why salute?