USNSCC / USNLCC Drill Commands Exam Study Guide

USNSCC / USNLCC Drill Commands Exam Study Guide Fall In - Answer-On the command "Fall IN", the squad forms in line on the left of the right flank member (squad leader). Each member of the formation executes a "Dress RIGHT" to obtain alignment and distance, and then quickly returns to the position of attention. Fall out - Answer-The command is "Fall OUT." At the command, personnel leave their position in ranks, but remain nearby or proceed to a pre-designated area. Not to be confused with "Dismissed." With the command "DisMISSED," the command, personnel leave the formation and carry out the Plan of the Day. A verbal response is not required from personnel. 3) Facing. The purpose of facing movements is to face a unit to the right, left or about. Facing movements are executed in two counts when at attention. The commands are "Right, FACE;" "Left, FACE;"and "About, FACE." Facing movements are executed in the cadence of quick time. While facing, the arms should not swing out from the sides, but remain at the position of attention. Attention - Answer-The position of attention is the basic military EMILLYCHARLOTTE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YAER ©2024 EMILLYCHARLOTTE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH SEPTEMBER 2024 2/7 position from which most other drill movements are executed. There are no counts, however, there are seven steps in describing the position: 1) Smartly bring the left heel against the right. 2) Turn the feet out equally to form an angle of 45 degrees. Keep heels on the same line and touching. 3) The legs should be straight, but not stiff at the knees. 4) Keep the hips and shoulders level and the chest lifted. 5) The arms should be straight, but not stiff at the elbows; thumbs along the trouser seams, palms facing inward toward your legs, and fingers joined in their natural curl. 6) Keep the head and body erect. Look straight ahead with mouth closed and the chin pulled in slightly. 7) Stand still and do not talk. Present, ARMS - Answer-Individuals execute a hand or rifle salute and hold it until given the command "Order, ARMS." Order, ARMS - Answer-Individuals bring their hand or rifle back down to their side. Open ranks, MARCH - Answer-Movement in which each row (rank) spreads out from another row. Dress Right, DRESS - Answer-Dress Right (Left) Dress 1) On the command " Dress Right (Left), DRESS" everyone except the squad leader, smartly turn their heads to the right (left), 90 degrees over the shoulder, look, and align themselves. At the same time, everyone except the individual on the left (right) flank, provide interval by smartly raising their fully extended left (right) EMILLYCHARLOTTE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YAER ©2024 EMILLYCHARLOTTE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH SEPTEMBER 2024 3/7 arm to shoulder height and in line with their body. Fingers are extended and joined, thumb along the forefinger, palm down. The squad leader keeps his/her head and eyes to the front. All other members of the squad position themselves by short shuffle steps until their right (left) shoulders lightly touch the fingertips of the person on their right (left). 2) The modifier "At a Close Interval" may be given to align closer. In this case, the left (right) arm is bent at the elbow with the hand placed on the left (right) hip. The extended elbow slightly touches the right (left) arm of the next person in the column until alignment and distance is obtained. 3) In both cases, the command "Ready FRONT" is given and all hands snap smartly to the position of a