The Formation
ARMS DOWNWARD...?
MOVE!
Which rotations are available for cadets to choose from, for the final exam?
Rotations cadets can choose from are:
Neck, Arm and Shoulder, Hip, and Knee and Ankle roations.
Name all stretches allowed to choose from for the final exam?
Cadets can do the Chest, Modified Chest, and Abdominal Stretch.
What exercises are you allowed to execute for the final exam?
Cadets are allowed to conduct the Push-up and the Side Straddle Hop.
How many times, will cadets execute the command, ABOUT, FACE, when moving into the Extended Rectangular Formation?
The About Face movement is not utilized when executing the Extended Rectangular Formation.
How many rotations are you required to do for the final exam?
Cadets must conduct three rotations for the final exam.
How long do you have to hold the stretch?
Cadets will hold the stretch for ten seconds.
What does the command, IN CADENCE mean?
IN CADENCE means that the cadet-in-charge will lead the count, and maintain the tempo, while other cadets count the exercise repetition.
If there are eight ranks of cadets, how many steps to the left will all even numbers take?
All even numbers will take one-step to the left.
Demonstrate how to properly execute the Knee and Ankle roation.
Lean with it Rock with it!
Which stretch would you do if you wanted to conduct Sit-ups?
If cadets wanted to execute Sit-ups, the best stretch would be the Abdominal Stretch to prepare.
What command is given, when the cadet-in-charge increases the volume of their voice, or inflection when they are counting in cadence?
The command given when the cadet-in-charge increases the volume and/or inflection of their voice when counting in cadence, is HALT!
As cadets execute the command, ASSEMBLE TO THE RIGHT, what is the distance to the front and left of each other?
Cadets will ASSEMBLE TO THE RIGHT, and move within one arms distance from the front and to the left of each other.
How many seconds do you hold each rotation?
That is a trick question. You do not hold rotations for a length of time.
If the cadet in charge weighed 20 pounds over everyone else in the formation, how much longer would the cadet in charge need to hold the stretch?
There would be no change to the length of time. All cadets will hold the stretch for ten seconds.
Demonstrate the proper sequence to execute the Push-up exercise.
JUST DO IT!
What is the purpose of the Extended Rectangular Formation?
To safely and efficiently organize cadets into a physical training formation, ensuring adequate space between cadets.
You have 15 seconds to say and demonstrate all four rotations.
Good job! Or, nice try.
What are the differences between the Chest and Modified Chest Stretch.
The differences between the Chest and Modified Chest Stretch are: you clasp your hands in front of you for the modified and your back is arched outward for the modified.
What are the differences between the Side Straddle Hop and Jumping Jacks?
There are no differences between the Side Straddle Hop and Jumping Jacks. They are only different in name only.