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Study Guide TC 3-21.5*I tried to gear this document to what we will mostly see in OCS, hence why certain aspects of Drill and Ceremony are omitted.What FM covers Drill & Ceremony? FM 3-21.5What is a review? A military ceremony used to: 1) honor a visiting, high-ranking commander, official, or dignitary, permitting them to observe the command’s state of training; 2) present decorations and awards; 3) honor or recognize unit/individual achievements; and 4) commemorate events.What is the primary purpose of drill? To enable a commander/NCO to move his unit from one place to another in an orderly manner, to aid in disciplinary training by instilling habits of precision and response to the leader’s orders, and to provide for the development of all soldiers in the practice of commanding troops.What are the four rest positions that can be given at the halt? Parade rest, stand at ease, at ease, and rest. What foot is your leading foot? Your left foot.When marching, who is the only person who is never out of step? The platoon guide.While passing the colors or while the colors are passing you, when is the hand salute rendered and dropped? Six paces before and six paces after.From what position are all stationary movements given? From the position of attention. (This is because the leader’s posture, if unmilitary, will inspire the same in his soldiers’ bearing.)What are the two parts of most drill commands? The preparatory command, the command of execution.What is the interval between the preparatory command and the command of execution? One step or one count.What command is given to revoke a preparatory command? As You Were.How many steps should separate platoons when a company is formed? 5 steps.Can a command be changed after the command of execution is given? No.When the preparatory command for Attention is called, what position does every member of the formation assume? Parade Rest.When at Rest, what command is given before assuming any other? At Ease. (This is to give the soldiers time to secure their equipment.)What rest commands may be given from the position of Parade Rest? Stand At Ease, At Ease, and Rest.How far out should the First Sergeant post himself in front of where he intends to form the Company? 9 Steps.What is the command the First Sergeant gives to form the company at close intervals? Fall In.What is the first command given by the First Sergeant every time a Company forms? Receive the Report.After giving the command Receive the Report, what do the Platoon Sergeants do? They execute an About Face and command, Report.When all Platoon Sergeants are facing to the front again, what does the First Sergeant command? Report. What do the Platoon Sergeants do next after the command Report has been given by the First Sergeant? In order from right to left (1st Platoon to 2nd Platoon, etc.), each Platoon Sergeant salutes and gives the report.What does the First Sergeant do after he has received the report, if the CO intends to receive or inspect the company? He executes an about face and waits for the CO.When the CO has halted at his post, the First Sergeant does what? He salutes and reports, “Sir, all present,” or “Sir, all accounted for,” or “Sir, [so many] men absent.”What does the CO do after the First Sergeant salutes and gives him the report? He returns the salute and commands Post.Where does the First Sergeant do after the command Post? He faces about, marches to his post three steps to the rear at the company’s center, halts, and faces about.In what direction do the Platoon Sergeants go after the CO has given the command Post? They face to the right and assume their posts to the rear of their platoons. However, if the Platoon Leader is not present, they simply step forward three steps, taking his position.Where does the CO post? 12 steps in front of the front rank of troops and centered on the company.Where does the XO post? Two steps to the rear of the First Sergeant.Where do the Platoon Sergeants post? 3 steps in front of their platoon.Where do the Platoon Leaders post? 6 steps in front of their platoon, or 1 arm’s length behind the center of the platoon. ................
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