UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is the backbone of military discipline? - CORRECT ANSWER - Drill
A ___________ is used to move troops and equipment from one formation to another in a quick
and orderly manner. - CORRECT ANSWER - Drill
During training, some soldiers always complained about doing battle drills over and over again,
even after they did them right. They also didn't think they had a very good squad leader. In
combat, the same soldiers reflected on what they did during a firefight. They all realized that
several times they reacted to a dangerous situation without thinking in order to accomplish their
mission.
What should they now realize about their training? - CORRECT ANSWER - They realize
the purpose and objectives of drill.
Who was the Prussian officer who wrote drill movements for General George Washington's army
at Valley Forge? - CORRECT ANSWER - Baron Friedrich von Steuben
What is a maneuver? - CORRECT ANSWER - A movement in military tactics (or in drill)
normally to secure an advantage.
Choose the synonym for the word below.
Dedication - CORRECT ANSWER - Committed wholeheartedly
Choose the synonym for the word below.
,Discipline - CORRECT ANSWER - Obedient
Choose the best definition of followership from the list below. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Acting as a member of a team.
When one displays professionalism they: - CORRECT ANSWER - All of the choices
(Dress appropriately, behave in a manner beyond being an amateur, display courtesy and respect
others)
Choose the best definition of teamwork from the list below. - CORRECT ANSWER - The
effort of a group to complete a task or goal.
You arrived a couple minutes late to drill practice. When you walked in, you heard your team
leader give the command of execution "face." The squad responded by raising their left heels and
right toes and turned 90 degrees.
What was the preparatory command, and which way did they turn? - CORRECT
ANSWER - "Right" and to the right
You are leading your platoon in a parade. All of the parade participants are lining up in a field
near the beginning of a parade route. When it is your platoon's time to enter the parade, you start
marching them towards the start point. Your platoon looks very professional, but you see that you
have to cross some uneven ground, and you think it may hurt your formation.
What command or commands could you give to help them stay together? - CORRECT
ANSWER - "Half step, march"
Your platoon is marching in a parade. While waiting for the parade to begin, you find out that it
will be starting 30 minutes late. Your platoon is at the position of attention, but because of the
wait, you want them to relax and talk for a while.
, Which command do you give them? - CORRECT ANSWER - Rest
Choose the word that best matches the definition below.
"Fast marching pace of 180 steps per minute." - CORRECT ANSWER - Double time
Facing: A two-count movement for turning to one side or the other. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Left or Right face
Choose the word that best matches the definition below.
"A command to bring a moving formation to a standstill." - CORRECT ANSWER - Halt
(not pronounced holt.)
A hand salute is __________________. - CORRECT ANSWER - All of the choices
(executed so that neither the palm or back of hand is clearly visible from the front, a one count
movement, executed with the right hand.)
Choose the word that best matches the definition below.
"Standard marching pace of 120 steps per minute." - CORRECT ANSWER - Quick time
Choose the word that best matches the definition below.
"A position where you remain standing with your right foot in place; in certain situations, you
may move or talk in this position unless otherwise directed." - CORRECT ANSWER -
Rest