FMF STUDY GUIDE 113 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT!!!
113.1 Explain the five purposes of close order drill. - ANSWER✔✔To enable the
commander to:
Move his unit
Provide formations
Teach discipline
Increase confidence
Give opportunity to handle weapons.
113.2 Discuss the meaning of the following drill terms: - ANSWER✔✔Element-
unit which is part of a larger unit.
Formation- arrangement of elements
Line- formation in which elements are abreast
Rank- line of marines
Column- formation in which elements are placed one behind the other
File- single column of marines
Flank- right or left extremity of a unit
Interval- space between elements
Normal interval- interval between individuals one arm's length
Close interval- distance between shoulder and elbow, when left hand is placed on
hip
Alignment- dressing of several elements
Guide- individual upon whom formation regulates its march
Center- middle element of a formation with an odd number, or left center if even
Pace- length of a full step at quick time, 30 inches
Step (half, back, right-left, quick and double time)- distance from heel to heel, half
step and back step are 15inches, right and left are 12 inches, quick and double time
are 30 and 36 inches
113.3 Discuss the four characteristics of command voice. - ANSWER✔✔Voice
control- loudness of a command is adjusted to number of men, only position for
giving command is at attention.
Distinctness- depends on the correct use of your tongue lips and teach
Inflection- rise and fall in pitch and tone
Cadence- uniform and rhythmic flow of words
AND ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT!!!
113.1 Explain the five purposes of close order drill. - ANSWER✔✔To enable the
commander to:
Move his unit
Provide formations
Teach discipline
Increase confidence
Give opportunity to handle weapons.
113.2 Discuss the meaning of the following drill terms: - ANSWER✔✔Element-
unit which is part of a larger unit.
Formation- arrangement of elements
Line- formation in which elements are abreast
Rank- line of marines
Column- formation in which elements are placed one behind the other
File- single column of marines
Flank- right or left extremity of a unit
Interval- space between elements
Normal interval- interval between individuals one arm's length
Close interval- distance between shoulder and elbow, when left hand is placed on
hip
Alignment- dressing of several elements
Guide- individual upon whom formation regulates its march
Center- middle element of a formation with an odd number, or left center if even
Pace- length of a full step at quick time, 30 inches
Step (half, back, right-left, quick and double time)- distance from heel to heel, half
step and back step are 15inches, right and left are 12 inches, quick and double time
are 30 and 36 inches
113.3 Discuss the four characteristics of command voice. - ANSWER✔✔Voice
control- loudness of a command is adjusted to number of men, only position for
giving command is at attention.
Distinctness- depends on the correct use of your tongue lips and teach
Inflection- rise and fall in pitch and tone
Cadence- uniform and rhythmic flow of words
