Squad Drill Quiz

What is the definition of the term "double interval"?

• two arms' distance between troops in rank formation

• elbow's distance between troops in rank formation

• to form up in ranks, facing forward the length of formation

• single arm's distance between troops in rank

What is the definition of the word "rank"?

• the side of the formation, either left or right

• to form up line abreast

• two arms' distance between troops in rank formation

• to form up in column

What is the definition of the word "flank"?

• the side of the formation, either left or right

• to form up in ranks, facing forward the length of formation

• to form up line abreast

• patterned arrangement of troops

You are a squad leader. When your squad is formed as part of a larger formation, where should your position be?

• Three steps in front of and centered on the squad.

• The right flank, or number one (base) position, of the squad.

• Three steps to the left and centered on the squad.

• The left flank, or number one (base) position, of the squad.

What is the definition of the word "column"?

• to form up line abreast

• to form up in ranks, facing forward the length of formation

• the side of the formation, either left or right

• to form up in files, facing forward the width of the formation

What is the definition of the word "line"?

• to form up in column

• to form up in files, facing forward the width of the formation

• to form up line abreast

• to form up in ranks, facing forward the length of formation

You are the first squad leader. When your platoon sergeant forms the platoon in a line, your squad is in front of the rest of the platoon. If your platoon is middle platoon of three platoons, which of the following actions should you take upon forming?

• Look to the right and align yourself with the platoon to the right as you lift your left arm.

• Look straight ahead as you lift your left arm.

• Look to the left to make sure your squad is aligned correctly.

• Stand three steps to the left and center of your squad.

While marching in your squad, you see that the squad leader will have to change the direction of the squad column to the right by 90 degrees. Which of the following describes how the squad leader should give the command?

• On the right foot, "Right flank, march"

• On the right foot, "Column half right, march"

• On the left foot, "Column right, march"

• On the right foot, "Column right, march"

What is the definition of the term "close interval"?

• Two arms' distance between troops in rank formation

• Single arm's distance between troops in rank

• Elbow's distance between troops in rank formation

• To turn in position

What is the definition of the term "file"?

• To march in position

• To turn in position

• The side of the formation, either left or right

• To form up in column