Stationary Movements
Marching Techniques
History of Drill
Squad Drill
Ranks
100
To raise the right hand sharply, fingers and thumb extended and joined, palm facing down, and place the tip of the right forefinger to the appropriate spot right of the eye dependent upon whether headgear and or glasses are worn
What is a Hand Salute?
100
A command to bring a moving formation to a standstill
What is Halt?
100
Specific movements that move a military unit from
one place to another or from one formation to another
What is Drill?
100
Approximately one “arm’s length” between Cadets
What is Normal Interval?
100
Insignia consisting of stripes meeting at an angle to indicate (enlisted) grade or rank
What is a Chevron?
200
A two-count movement for turning to one side or the other
What is Facing?
200
Standard marching pace of 120 steps per minute
What is Quick Time?
200
A coordinated effort among members of the same group
What is Teamwork?
200
To cause to rotate, revolve, or turn
What is a Pivot?
200
Two enlisted personnel in the pay grade of E8
Who are Master Sergeant and First Sergeant?
300
A command to come to an erect position with eyes to
the front, arms to the sides, and heels together
What is the position of Attention?
300
On the command of execution “MARCH,” take one more step, bring the trailing foot alongside the lead foot, and begin to march in place.
What is Mark Time March?
300
Moving as one in harmony
What is Unison?
300
You may move out of the formation but must stay in the immediate area.
What is Fall Out?
300
What is the Sergeant Major of the Army Insignia?
400
Execute Parade Rest, but turn your head and eyes
directly toward the leader of the formation.
What is Stand At Ease?
400
On the command of execution “MARCH,” take one more step with the left foot, then in one count, place the right toe near the heel of the left foot and step off with the left foot
What is a Change Step?
400
Is the foundation of JROTC
What is Drill?
400
Simultaneously change the direction of march 90 and 45 degrees to the right
What is a Column Right?
400
Enlisted ranks are subdivided into two categories
What is a noncommissioned officer (NCO) and junior enlisted?
500
In drill, you start most of your movements from
the _________ ______ __________.
What is the Position of Attention?
500
Marching in the cadence of 180 counts or steps per minute with a 30-inch step.
What is Double Time?
500
A Prussian officer known as the father of drill in the U.S.
Who is Baron Friedrich von Steuben?
500
To avoid an obstacle in the line of march, the squad leader commands
What is Incline Around Left (Right)?
500
This rank was only worn during wartime and was discontinued in 1981 by the Army
What is a General of the Army?