Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Facing to the rear is a three-count movement. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
What is the command for revoking a preparatory command? - CORRECT ANSWER - "As
you were"
The 15-inch step is used only for long periods of time when great distance is traveled. -
CORRECT ANSWER - False
During drill, it is preferable to wait for a private moment to correct individuals who are not
performing the drill correctly. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
Cadence is the uniform and rhythmic flow of words. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
What is the purpose of preparatory command? - CORRECT ANSWER - To convey the
movement that the leader wants the subordinate to perform and to mentally prepare the
subordinate for its execution.
During parade rest, where are your hands located? - CORRECT ANSWER - Centered on
the small of your back with thee back of the hand on your belt, thumbs interlocking and the palm
of your right hand facing out
What is a maneuver? - CORRECT ANSWER - A movement in military tactics (or in drill)
normally to secure an advantage.
Who was the Prussian officer who wrote drill movements for General George Washington's army
at Valley Forge? - CORRECT ANSWER - Baron Friedrich von Steuben
, Define "attributes". - CORRECT ANSWER - A quality or characteristic that belongs to a
person; a distinctive personal feature.
Define "self-disclosure". - CORRECT ANSWER - Talking to others about yourself so as
to realize that your problems are no different from theirs.
Define "favoritism". - CORRECT ANSWER - The showing of special favors.
Define "tunnel vision". - CORRECT ANSWER - Extreme narrowness of viewpoint.
Define "dilemma". - CORRECT ANSWER - An argument presenting two or more equally
conclusive alternatives against an opponent.
Define "ethics". - CORRECT ANSWER - Principles or standards that guide people to do
the moral or right thing.
Define "character". - CORRECT ANSWER - A person's inner strength
What is a "norm"? - CORRECT ANSWER - A principal of right action binding upon
members of a group that guides, controls, or regulates proper and accepted behavior.
Name the two forms of personal courage. - CORRECT ANSWER - Physical and moral
courage
Define moral courage. - CORRECT ANSWER - Overcoming fears other than bodily harm
while doing what ought to be done.
Define physical courage. - CORRECT ANSWER - Overcoming fears of bodily harm and
doing your duty.