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On the command of FALL IN, the guide is posted so that the first rank will be six paces from and centered on the: a) first squad leader b) second squad leader, c) commanding officer, d) platoon commander
platoon commander
What command would you use to cause your platoon to make a 45-degree left turn in column? a) column LEFT, b) left, OBLIQUE c) to the left, MARCH d) left, FACE
left, OBLIQUE
The movement "Open Ranks" increases the distance between ranks how many inches to accommodate the movements of an inspection party or to stack arms? a)50 inches b) 30 inches c) 70 inches d) 40 inches
70 inches
What is the purpose of the movement marching in the Oblique? a) To execute a right flank when marching at quick time b) to shift the line of march to the right or left for a short distance and resume the original direction c) to shift the line of march to left or right for long distances d) to diminish the front of the platoon in column
To shift the line of march to the right or left for a short distance and resume
When the platoon is formed in line at normal interval, where is the platoon commander positioned? a) 4 paces in front of and left of platoon, b) 6 paces in front of and centered on the platoon, c) 8 paces and right of platoon, d) 10 paces and centered
six paces in front of and centered on the platoon
When in formation, the platoon normally forms in line with the squad leaders on the ____ of their squads and the guides on the ____ of the first squad leader. a) left, rear b) rear, right c) right, right d) right, left
Right, right
When forming the platoon for physical drill, what is the command given by the platoon commander in order to designate odd and even ranks? a) Take interval to the left, MARCH b) From front to rear, count OFF c) From rear to front, count OFF d) Assemble, MARCH
From front to rear, count OFF
To teach the platoon to march to the oblique, the leader aligns the unit facing: a) right/left oblique b) half-right/left c) Forward d) another platoon
Half-right/left
What command is given when the guide raises her left arm to obtain proper interval during alignment of the platoon? a) ready, front, cover b) steady, cover c) dress right, dress d) obtain interval, dress
dress right, dress
When the mustering petty officer forms the platoon, he takes how many paces in front of the point where the center of the platoon will be?
a) 2 paces b) 4 paces c) 3 paces d) 6 paces
3 paces
What is the purpose of files and reform movements?
a) to diminish the front of the platoon in column b) to march the platoon to the rear for a short distance c) to shift the line of march to the right or left for a short distance d) to march the platoon to the right or left FLANK for a short distance
To diminish the front of the platoon in column
To close the interval between files in a column to 40 inches, the command is: a) close interval, MARCH b) extend, MARCH c) Fall IN d) Close, MARCH
Close, MARCH
How are squads numbered in a platoon? a) left to right in a column and from front to rear in line b) rear to front in line and right to left in column c) front to rear in column and right to left in line d) front to rear in line and right to left in column
front to rear in column and right to left in line
When forming a platoon, the other squad leaders take up positions behind the leader of the first squad at a distance of: a) 36 inches b) 40 inches c) 26 inches d) 30 inches
40 inches
The purpose of Closing Ranks in a platoon is to decrease the distance between open ranks to what distance? a) 50 inches b) 30 inches c) 70 inches d) 40 inches
40 inches
To temporarily halt a squad in the oblique direction, in order to correct errors, the command is: a) HALT b) In the Oblique, HALT c) in place, HALT d) Platoon, HALT
In place, HALT.
How are changes in a platoon formation to be executed in a platoon unless specified that the platoon be at close interval? a) parallel to the platoon b) when the platoon is halted c) normal interval and distance between files and ranks d) left and parallel to the platoon
normal interval and distance between files and ranks
What is the purpose of the movement COUNT OFF in a platoon? a) Dismiss the platoon, b) dress the alignment of the platoon "at close interval" c) designate relative positions in ranks of each member of the platoon d) change the formation of the platoon from a column back to a line
designate relative positions in ranks of each member of the platoon
For slight changes of direction of a column, the command is...?
a) incline to the right/left b) By the right/left flank, MARCH c) To the right/left flank, MARCH d) Column right/left, MARCH
Incline to the right/left
To halt the squad facing the original direction of marching, the command is: a) HALT b) Platoon, HALT c) Right oblique, MARCH d) To the rear, MARCH
Platoon, HALT