Military Drill and Ceremonies 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What command is given to bring a unit from 'At Ease' back to the position of attention?
- Fall In
- Attention (Correct answer)
- Stand By
- At Attention
Correct answer: Attention
The command 'Attention' is used to bring personnel from At Ease or Rest back to the position of attention.
Question 2: When marching, on which foot does a unit execute 'Column Right' when the preparatory command 'Column Right' is given?
- Left foot (Correct answer)
- Right foot
- Either foot
- The command of execution determines this
Correct answer: Left foot
The command of execution 'March' for Column Right is given as the left foot strikes the ground.
Question 3: What is the length of the 30-inch step used in quick time marching?
- 24 inches
- 30 inches (Correct answer)
- 36 inches
- 15 inches
Correct answer: 30 inches
The standard step in quick time is 30 inches, measured from heel to heel.
Question 4: During a formal parade, who commands the troops once they have been passed to the commander?
- The adjutant
- The reviewing officer
- The commander of troops (Correct answer)
- The sergeant major
Correct answer: The commander of troops
After the adjutant passes control, the commander of troops commands the formation throughout the ceremony.
Question 5: What is the primary purpose of the 'Route Step March' command?
- To increase marching speed
- To allow a less formal march on long movements (Correct answer)
- To begin a ceremonial pass in review
- To transition from double time to quick time
Correct answer: To allow a less formal march on long movements
Route Step March allows soldiers to break step and carry their weapons at ease during extended movements.
Question 6: In the command 'Present, Arms,' which part is the preparatory command?
- Arms
- Present (Correct answer)
- Both words together
- Neither — it is a combined command
Correct answer: Present
In a two-part command, the first word is always the preparatory command; 'Present' prepares troops for the movement.
Question 7: How many steps per minute is double time?
- 100 steps per minute
- 120 steps per minute
- 180 steps per minute (Correct answer)
- 160 steps per minute
Correct answer: 180 steps per minute
Double time is executed at 180 steps per minute with a 30-inch step.
Military Drill and Ceremonies 2
What command is given to bring a unit from 'At Ease' back to the position of attention?