FREE CADET Petty Officer First Class Question and Answers

Question 1

For right and left riflemen, respectively, ORDER, COLORS is a ______count maneuver. (FORCE CUTTING, IF APPLICABLE)

Accepted Answer

4,5

Answer

In drill and ceremonial formations, "ORDER, COLORS" is a command given to initiate the movement of the color guard or flag bearers. The movement involves specific steps and actions performed in a synchronized manner.

For right riflemen, the movement is executed in a 4-count sequence, which means there are four distinct steps or actions involved in the movement.

For left riflemen, the movement is executed in a 5-count sequence, which means there are five distinct steps or actions involved in the movement, including cuts if applicable. ""Cuts"" refer to specific actions performed by the left riflemen, such as bringing the rifle across the body or executing certain movements with the rifle during the drill.

Question 2

Both riflemen will wait for the senior bearer's command of ________ before executing the movement's last count when performing the rifle manual.

Accepted Answer

Ready Cut

Answer

In drill and ceremonial formations, the "Ready, Cut" command is given by the senior bearer, who is typically the individual in charge of the color guard or flag detail. This command indicates that both riflemen are to execute the final count of the movement, typically involving bringing the rifle to a specific position or performing a specific action in unison.

Question 3

What should you do if you are instructed to turn around while halfway to the left or right?

Accepted Answer

stand fast

Answer

The command "stand fast" means to remain in the current position and not execute the about-face movement. It is a command given to indicate that you should hold your current position and not perform any further action until given additional instructions.

Question 4

When the foot contacts the deck, the command to execute "Right Oblique, MARCH" is issued, and when the foot strikes the deck again, the command to execute "Forward, March" to resume marching in the original direction is given.

Accepted Answer

Right, left

Answer

The command of execution for "Right Oblique, MARCH" is given as the left foot strikes the deck, not the right foot. Additionally, the command of execution for "Forward, March" to resume marching in the original direction is given as the right foot strikes the deck, not the left foot.

Question 5

What does the term "precedence" mean?

Accepted Answer

Priorty of importance

Answer

Precedence refers to the priority of importance or rank given to individuals or things in a particular order or hierarchy. It determines the order in which people or items are arranged or dealt with based on their perceived significance or priority.

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FREE CADET Petty Officer First Class Question and Answers