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Learning General Drills Terms
Definition Term
Arrangement of the
elements of a unit in
line, in column, or any Formation (Hanay)
other prescribed
manner.
An individual squad,
platoon, company, or
larger body, forming a Elements
part of still another
larger body.
A straight line upon
which several elements
or terms are formed. It
is the dressing of
Alignment (Line)
several elements upon a
straight line. A unit is
aligned when it is
dressed.
A formation in which
the elements are placed Column
one behind another.
The space from front to
rear of any formation or
Depth (Lalim)
position. This includes
the front and rear
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, 2
elements. The depth of
a man is assumed to be
12 inches.
The elements on which
a movement is
regulated. For instance,
Base
in executing right front
into line, the leading
squad is the base.
The man with whom the
command or element
thereof regulates its
march. This is often the
case in battle or on Guide (Gabay)
practice marches. In a
squad drill, a private
(number 1 front rank) is
often the guide.
The space between
elements when the
elements are one
behind the other. This
varies with the size of
Distance (Layo)
the formation. For
individuals, it is an arm’s
length to the front plus
six inches (about 40
inches).
The middle point or
Center (Gitna)
element of a command.
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Learning General Drills Terms
Definition Term
Arrangement of the
elements of a unit in
line, in column, or any Formation (Hanay)
other prescribed
manner.
An individual squad,
platoon, company, or
larger body, forming a Elements
part of still another
larger body.
A straight line upon
which several elements
or terms are formed. It
is the dressing of
Alignment (Line)
several elements upon a
straight line. A unit is
aligned when it is
dressed.
A formation in which
the elements are placed Column
one behind another.
The space from front to
rear of any formation or
Depth (Lalim)
position. This includes
the front and rear
1
, 2
elements. The depth of
a man is assumed to be
12 inches.
The elements on which
a movement is
regulated. For instance,
Base
in executing right front
into line, the leading
squad is the base.
The man with whom the
command or element
thereof regulates its
march. This is often the
case in battle or on Guide (Gabay)
practice marches. In a
squad drill, a private
(number 1 front rank) is
often the guide.
The space between
elements when the
elements are one
behind the other. This
varies with the size of
Distance (Layo)
the formation. For
individuals, it is an arm’s
length to the front plus
six inches (about 40
inches).
The middle point or
Center (Gitna)
element of a command.
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