Formation
Purpose
Color Guard
Execution
Calling
Mystery;)
100

How many flights does a squadron need?

2 flights

100

What is the purpose of dress right dress?

To align the flight while in line formation

100

What positions should the US flag always be kept at?

In front of all other flags or to its own furthest right

100

How big is a half step?

12 inches

100

What are the two parts of a command?

Preparatory and Execution

100

What CAP regulation gives direction on drill and ceremonies?

CAP 60-33

200

How many element can a flight have?

4 elements

200

What is the purpose of a flank?

To turn a flight 90 degrees while in line or inverted line formation

200

Who commands the color guard?

The US flag bearer

200

In what hand does the guide hold the guidon?

Their right hand

200

What muscle should you use when calling drill?

Diaphragm

200

What is the guidon?

The physical flag and pole designated for a squadron

300

Where should the guidon be positioned in line formation?

To the right of the first element

300

What is the command route step for?

For marching with more flexibility/on uneven terrain

300

How many cadets does a color guard require?

3 cadets

300

You are at parade rest and given the command 'Forward march', what do you do?

Nothing; Forward march can only be performed at the position of attention

300

When marching, what foot is forward march called on?

Left foot

300

What formation is preferable for moving flights long distances?

Column formation

400

How many paces away from the flight commander should a flight be?

6 paces

400

What is the purpose of counter march?

To turn the entire flight 180 degrees

400

Are officers, NCOS, cadets, or none preferred for color guard?

NCOs and cadets are preferred; officers may only be used in a color guard as an exception if no other personnel are available

400

Can 'Column of files, from the right/left' be executed at close interval in inverted column formation?

Yes

400

What foot is to the rear called on?

Right foot

400

How many positions of rest are there?

4: Parade rest, At Ease, Fall Out, Rest

500

What are the four formations of a flight?

Line, inverted line, columns, and inverted columns

500

Why is 'Counter March' preferable to 'To the Rear'?

Counter march maintains line formation by keeping element leaders at the front

500

Which formation(s) can color guards march in?

Line or column; never inverted

500

How many more steps in double time should a cadet take after quick time is called?

2 steps

500

What formation is close/extend march called in?

Column formation

500

What is a squadronism?

An incorrect way of performing drill accepted among a certain group

600

Between what two cadets are the three paces between flights in formation measured?

Between the flight sergeant's position at the back left and the guide's position at the front right 

600

What is the purpose of column of twos (threes/fours, etc)?

To form the flight into column formation from a single file line

600

What cadence are all rifle movements performed at?

Quick time

600

What angle does the second element leader pivot during a column half right?

45 degrees

600

Can 'To the rear' be given while the flight is in double time?

No

600

In a formation with multiple squadrons, on what side should the first flight position themselves?

Start right to left

700

What is the distance between ranks after performing open ranks?

64 inches

700

What does the command 'By the numbers' require the flight to do?

The flight must perform each movement of any following commands separately at the count of the caller

700

How many counts are in the movement, 'Port arms'?

2 counts

700

In a flight of three elements, how many steps should the first element leader take after pivoting in a column right?

4 steps

700

When should left dress left be called?

In inverted line formation

700

Which is better, geese or ducks?

Geese, clearly

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