Drill Terms 1
The beat/rhythm that drill movements are performed in
What is cadence?
The term describing a full 24in step
What is a pace?
This symbol looks like a blank rectangle
What is a cadet/unit?
This command turns a flight 90 degrees to the right
What is a right face?
The proper spacing of cadets side-by-side, usually an arms length
What is interval?
A single row of cadets, placed side-by-side
What is a rank?
This symbol is a rectangle with a cross going through it
What is the element leader?
This command turns the flight 180 degrees around.
What is an about face?
Any member of a given formation
The alignment of cadets side-by-side
What is dress?
This symbol is a rectangle with a circle above it
What is the guide?
This command allows the flight sergeant to correct alignment of cadets interval and distance
What is dress right, dress?
The leading cadet of a file
What is the head?
The alignment of cadets front-to-back
What is cover?
This symbol is a black circle with a cross above it.
What is a flight commander
This command expands the distance between elements to allow for inspections
What is open ranks, March?
The arrangement of cadets in a flight, in relation to the location of the guide and element leaders (I.e. line or column)
What is formation?
The proper spacing between cadets front and back (usually 40in)
What is distance?
This symbol is a black circle with a cross above it (the cross features two lines crossing)
What is the squadron commander?
This command closes the interval between cadets (hint: it is not at close interval dress right dress)
What is close, March?