22-23 CCISD Drill competition questions
What is a muster formation? - ANS-A ceremonial company formation to call roll or
determine accountability of personnel
What are the two rest movements given during a march? - ANS-"At ease March" and
"Route step march"
What are the four rests executed from the halt position? - ANS-"Parade rest" , "Rest",
"Stand at ease", and "at ease"
At route step march, what command brings you back to attention? - ANS-Quick time
march
Does the U.S. flag ever dip when passing in review? - ANS-Terrance
What is the length of an arm swing while marching? - ANS-9 inches to the front and 6
inches to the rear
From the halt, what movements start with the right foot? - ANS-"Right step march",
"About face", and "Close interval march"
What is a drill command? - ANS-It is an oral order of the commander or leader.
Define Cadence - ANS-The uniform step and rhythm in marching
Define Rank - ANS-A single line of elements side by side
Define File - ANS-A single line of elements one behind the other
Define Interval - ANS-Lateral space between elements
Define Distance - ANS-Space between elements in a column or file
What is the length of a marching step and a half-step? - ANS-A marching step is 30
inches, and a half-step is 15 inches
How is a marching step measured? - ANS-Heel to heel
What is a muster formation? - ANS-A ceremonial company formation to call roll or
determine accountability of personnel
What are the two rest movements given during a march? - ANS-"At ease March" and
"Route step march"
What are the four rests executed from the halt position? - ANS-"Parade rest" , "Rest",
"Stand at ease", and "at ease"
At route step march, what command brings you back to attention? - ANS-Quick time
march
Does the U.S. flag ever dip when passing in review? - ANS-Terrance
What is the length of an arm swing while marching? - ANS-9 inches to the front and 6
inches to the rear
From the halt, what movements start with the right foot? - ANS-"Right step march",
"About face", and "Close interval march"
What is a drill command? - ANS-It is an oral order of the commander or leader.
Define Cadence - ANS-The uniform step and rhythm in marching
Define Rank - ANS-A single line of elements side by side
Define File - ANS-A single line of elements one behind the other
Define Interval - ANS-Lateral space between elements
Define Distance - ANS-Space between elements in a column or file
What is the length of a marching step and a half-step? - ANS-A marching step is 30
inches, and a half-step is 15 inches
How is a marching step measured? - ANS-Heel to heel
