Drill Terms
Aligning directly behind the person to their immediate front while maintaining proper distance.
What is cover?
This command explains what the movement will be.
What is the preparatory command?
Commands given should come from the this body part.
What is the diaphragm?
The foot that moves when given the command PARADE REST.
What is the left?
Holding the staff or rifle in the “U” formed by the thumb and forefinger with the fingers joined is also known as this.
What is the "Taco Grip"?
Alignment of elements side by side or in line maintaining proper interval.
What is dress?
Three commands in which the preparatory command and the command of execution are combined.
What are FALL IN, AT EASE, REST?
The ability of the voice to reach whatever distance is desired without undue strain.
What is projection?
Moderate speech is permitted while in these positions
What is REST and FALL OUT?
The Color Guard is formed and marched in one rank at this type of interval.
What is close interval?
The uniform step and rhythm in marching.
What is cadence?
Given when one unit of the element must execute a movement different from the other units.
What is a Supplementary Command?
The correct use of the tongue, lips, and teeth to form the separate sounds of a word.
What is distinctness?
List the facing movements
Right/left face, About face, Half Right/Left Face
These items will not be used for Color Guards.
What are sabers and swords?
Second, third, and fourth element leaders Fall In behind the first element leader, establishing this.
What is a 40-inch distance?
A drill command is defined as this.
What is a verbal order?
The extra quality in a command that demands immediate response and expresses confidence and decisiveness.
What is snap?
The upper body is at ATTENTION, pivot 180 degrees to the right, and suspend arm swing
What is ABOUT FACE
Color Guard members must be dedicated to learning the Manual of Arms and this.
What is flag etiquette?
The space between individuals placed side by side.
What is Interval?
Used to revoke a Preparatory Command.
What is AS YOU WERE?
Should be adjusted to the distance and number of individuals in the formation.
What is loudness?
Relax in a standing position while keeping the right foot in place.
What is At Ease?
State flags are placed in this order.
What is the the order that a state entered the union?