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 Drill & Ceremony »

Q. After Soldiers have drawn weapons and formed up, what command should then be given?

Q. At what position shall facing movements be executed while under arms?

Q. At what position should a Soldier Fall In when under arms?

Q. Define "Cadence."

Q. Define "Double Time."

Q. Define "Drill Command."

Q. Define "Inflection."

Q. Define "Normal Interval."

Q. Define "Quick Time."

Q. Define "Supplementary Command."

Q. Describe the difference between "Route Step, March!" and "At Ease, March!"

Q. Does every Soldier turn their head on "Eyes Right?"

Q. Does the Color Guard execute a Rear March?

Q. Explain what a "Formation" is.

Q. From what position are stationary movements executed?

Q. From what position is the command "Parade Rest" given?

Q. Give the commands to align a squad at close interval.

Q. How many paces in front of the Honor Company do the Colors halt?

Q. How many Soldiers are required for a ceremonial firing party?

Q. How many steps in front of a Platoon should the Platoon Leader post himself?

Q. How many steps separate Platoons when a Company forms?

Q. How many volleys of rifle fire does a funeral detail render?

Q. How shall a marching step be measured?

Q. How should the salute be rendered when marching troops at a double time?

Q. If a radio operator is present in a formation, where should he or she fall in?

Q. If an Officer approaches a formation that is "At Ease," what should the leader of the formation do?

Q. If the Colors are passing an audience in uniform, when is the proper time to salute?

Q. In D&C terms, what is "Depth?"

Q. In D&C terms, what is "Distance?"

Q. In D&C terms, what is a "Base?"

Q. In D&C terms, what is a "Front?"

Q. In D&C terms, what is a "Head?"

Q. In D&C terms, what is a "Post?"

Q. In D&C terms, what is a "Rank?"

Q. In D&C terms, what is meant by the term "drill?"

Q. In what position shall the bearer hold the Guidon once the preparatory command is given?

Q. Is it possible to change a command with "As You Were," after the command of execution has been given?

Q. Is it proper for the US Flag to "dip" when passing in review?

Q. Name some examples of "Combined" drill commands.

Q. Name the command, in the manual of arms, that is not executed in cadence.

Q. Name the five "Rests" that can be executed from the "Halt."

Q. Name the positions that a rifle salute may be executed from.

Q. Name the two standard parts of a drill command.

Q. Name the two types of Platoon Formations.

Q. On what foot and in which direction does the Soldier turn, when given the command "Rear, March!"?

Q. What are the command types in Drill and Ceremony?

Q. What are the components of an enlisted burial escort?

Q. What are the first commands to be given in the morning accountability formation?

Q. What are the four types of Company, Battery or Troop formations?

Q. What are the marching steps used in drill?

Q. What are the only commands that can be given to dismiss troops when they are armed?

Q. What are the proper lengths of a marching step and half-step?

Q. What are the three prescribed methods for teaching drill?

Q. What are the two marching rest movements?

Q. What command should be given to Soldiers marching in formation across a bridge?

Q. What commands may be given to bring a unit to attention?

Q. What date was the Army founded?

Q. What Field Manual covers Drill and Ceremony?

Q. What four marching movements involve a 15-inch step?

Q. What interval should be maintained between the preparatory command and the command of execution?

Q. What is "Interval?"

Q. What is a "File?"

Q. What is a "Review?"

Q. What is accomplished when a unit practices dismounted drill?

Q. What is the command "As You Were," given for?

Q. What is the function of a "Guide?"

Q. What is the official name of the Army Song?

Q. What is the only command that should be given from "Inspection Arms?"

Q. What is the position of "Rest?"

Q. What is the proper length of a right or left step?

Q. What is the proper length of an arm swing while marching?

Q. What is the purpose of a "Muster Formation?"

Q. What is the purpose of a ceremony?

Q. What position should rifles be at before the leader of a formation can give the command for "Double Time?"

Q. What should occur when all units are required to get "on line?"

Q. What should occur when the command "Open Ranks, March!" is given?

Q. What should occur when the command of "Cover" is given?

Q. What two commands will allow Soldiers to talk while in formation?

Q. What was the original purpose of Drill?

Q. When can the commands "Right Turn" or "Left Turn, March!" be used?

Q. When does the leader of a marching formation give the command "Close Interval?"

Q. When given the command "Eyes, Right," how many degrees should the head turn?

Q. When is it proper for enlisted personnel to salute other enlisted personnel?

Q. When marching a formation, the preparatory command and the command of execution, for changing the direction of march, should be given on what foot?

Q. When marching a formation, what command should a leader give for the formation to avoid an obstacle?

Q. When marching a formation, what foot should the leader of the formation give the command "Mark Time, March!"?

Q. When marching an element at, "Route Step," what command should a leader give to bring the formation back to attention?

Q. When marching in formation, who is the only person never out of step?

Q. When marching or making movements, which foot is your lead foot?

Q. When marching, when should the command "Squad, Halt!" be given?

Q. When should a Soldier execute "Order Arms" when an inspection is taking place?

Q. When Soldiers in formation are at a halt, what is the only movement that starts with the right foot?

Q. When the command "Change Step, March!" is given, what should occur?

Q. Which Squad Leader will serve as the guide in a column formation?

Q. Who determines when Reveille will be played?

Q. Who was Baron Von Steuben?

Q. Whose responsibility is the training and appearance of the Color Guard?

 Leadership & Counseling »

Q. According to the Army's leadership doctrine, what four leadership requirements must a Soldier satisfy?

Q. An Army Leader is defined by what two traits?

Q. As a leader, what is your span of control?

Q. As far as a leader is concerned, what are his two basic responsibilities and which is more important?

Q. Before a search of a Soldier's area is considered legal, what two things or elements must be present?

Q. Define "discipline."

Q. Define "Military Leadership."

Q. Define Communications.

Q. Does the study of human behavior make an individual a better leader?

Q. Explain the difference between duties and tasks.

Q. Explain the difference between one-way and two-way communication?

Q. Explain the difference between technical and tactical knowledge.

Q. Explain the problem that a leader faces when using the transactional style of leadership.

Q. Explain the purpose of "Sergeant's Training Time."

Q. Explain what "norms" are.

Q. Faulty communications are responsible for most problems. Is this True or False?

Q. Give some examples of formal norms.

Q. How can rumors be controlled in a unit?

Q. How is Authority of Command acquired?

Q. How is character demonstrated?

Q. How is the respect and confidence of Soldiers gained by an NCO?

Q. How many human needs are there and what are they?

Q. How many parts are involved in communications? What are they?

Q. How many principles are there?

Q. How should a counseling session be opened?

Q. How should Army leaders treat local civilians?

Q. If a Soldier is counseled on a family problem, what kind of counseling is that considered?

Q. If a Soldier is counseled on a test score, what kind of counseling is that considered?

Q. If a Soldier is to remain ethical, what four types of pressure must he resist?

Q. In order for the receiver to ensure that he fully understands a message sent to him, what should he send back to the original transmitter of the message?

Q. Is any one human need considered more important than another?

Q. Is it possible for a civilian to exercise command?

Q. Is it possible for a Soldier to be motivated by higher needs before others?

Q. Is it possible for an Enlisted Soldier to be a Commander?

Q. Is it required for a commander to have an open door policy?

Q. Is it required for leaders to counsel their subordinates?

Q. Is it the role of the leader to try and solve all the problems of his Soldiers?

Q. List the four steps of the ethical decision making process.

Q. Most racial problems in the Army are attributed to what?

Q. Name five principles of leadership.

Q. Name some things that Army leaders are entrusted with.

Q. Name the emotional attributes of a leader.

Q. Name the five basic rules of combat.

Q. Name the five types of counseling.

Q. Name the four categories of leader skills.

Q. Name the four main factors of leadership.

Q. Name the nine leadership competencies.

Q. Name the requirements of successful counseling.

Q. Name the rules of inspections.

Q. Name the supports of human behavior.

Q. Name the Team Building Stages.

Q. Name the three approaches to counseling.

Q. Name the three basic needs of a professional, self-motivated Soldier.

Q. Name the three categories of leader actions.

Q. Name the three ethical responsibilities of an Army leader.

Q. Name the three levels of leadership.

Q. Name the three phases of performance oriented training.

Q. Name the two categories of norms.

Q. NCOs have three types of duties, what are they?

Q. The "Character Development Pyramid" was established to help leaders develop character in others. What are the three stages of the pyramid?

Q. The basis and character of an Army Leader is the result of what two things?

Q. What agency, found on most Army Installations, is the most appropriate for contacting a Soldier's relatives in a time of emergency?

Q. What are "Ethics?"

Q. What are leadership actions and orders?

Q. What are some basic counseling skills?

Q. What are some basic responsibilities of an NCO?

Q. What are some conditions that encourage discipline in a unit?

Q. What are some conditions that undermine teamwork?

Q. What are some examples of "Higher Needs?"

Q. What are some examples of activities that help to enhance unit pride and spirit?

Q. What are some negative tools of motivation?

Q. What are some physical barriers of communication?

Q. What are some positive tools for motivating Soldiers?

Q. What are some ways that Army Leaders are trained?

Q. What are the conceptual skills of a leader?

Q. What are the five "W" questions that should be covered in most counseling sessions?

Q. What are the five styles of leadership?

Q. What are the four categories of communications?

Q. What are the four common errors in counseling?

Q. What are the four counseling techniques?

Q. What are the four indications of good leadership?

Q. What are the four parts of a counseling session?

Q. What are the four qualities necessary for a leader to be an effective counselor?

Q. What are the four Soldierly values?

Q. What are the leadership fundamentals?

Q. What are the Seven Army Values?

Q. What are the steps to problem solving?

Q. What are the two barriers to communication?

Q. What are the two broad types of counseling?

Q. What are the two components of personal courage?

Q. What are the two means of conducting counseling?

Q. What are the two modes of leadership?

Q. What are things that interfere with communication referred to as?

Q. What area does Specific Incident Counseling address?

Q. What attributes are essential for a leader to possess?

Q. What DA Form was replaced by the DA Form 4856 E?

Q. What do self-control, balance and stability help an Army leader to do?

Q. What documents are our military standards of ethics derived from?

Q. What does it mean to "power down, without powering off?"

Q. What factors are largely responsible for the development of leaders?

Q. What five characteristics should be improved in order to develop an effective counseling style?

Q. What four values, make up the elements of the professional Army ethic?

Q. What increases the likelihood of desired behavior?

Q. What initial step must a leader take in order to prevent racially related incidents?

Q. What is "Cohesion?"

Q. What is "Decentralization?"

Q. What is "Esprit de Corps?"

Q. What is "management?"

Q. What is "morale?"

Q. What is "motivation?"

Q. What is "Proficiency?"

Q. What is "supervision?"

Q. What is "tact?"

Q. What is "Warrior Ethos?"

Q. What is a "belief?"

Q. What is a "formal norm?"

Q. What is a "leader?"

Q. What is a "principle?"

Q. What is a "value?"

Q. What is a Soldier's first duty in regard to orders and instructions?

Q. What is an example of direct leadership?

Q. What is an example of indirect leadership?

Q. What is considered the most important factor in minimizing AWOL?

Q. What is considered to be the most crucial phase of the counseling session?

Q. What is considered to be vital to the mastering of leader skills?

Q. What is FM 7-0?

Q. What is it called when judgment on an individual is cast based on presumptions of physical or group characteristics and attributes?

Q. What is special in regard to a "showdown" inspection?

Q. What is the "Core" of a Soldier?

Q. What is the "Transformational" leadership style?

Q. What is the concept of US Army Leadership based on?

Q. What is the cornerstone of the Professional Army Ethic?

Q. What is the definition of "authority?"

Q. What is the definition of "courage?"

Q. What is the definition of an "effective unit?"

Q. What is the definition of counseling?

Q. What is the difference between leadership traits and principles?

Q. What is the first responsibility of the US Army?

Q. What is the foundation of the US Army?

Q. What is the key to holding a successful counseling session?

Q. What is the most important aspect of an inspection?

Q. What is the most important challenge to an Army leader?

Q. What is the most important thing a leader must do during the discussion phase of a counseling session?

Q. What is the most important thing that a leader must know and have?

Q. What is the objective of counseling?

Q. What is the objective of leadership?

Q. What is the purpose of an inspection?

Q. What leader actions are vital to the team building process?

Q. What mental attributes must a successful leader have?

Q. What physical attributes should a leader have?

Q. What publication covers both Leadership and Counseling?

Q. What should a leader do after he or she issues orders?

Q. What should a leader do to ensure that their Soldiers understand and carry out assigned tasks?

Q. What six factors influence the decision making process?

Q. What stresses influence behavior?

Q. What things in a unit effect morale?

Q. What things must a good leader know?

Q. What three leader counseling skills should Army leaders seek to improve?

Q. What three things make up a leader's interpersonal skills?

Q. What three things make up communication?

Q. What two additional values are sometimes included with the formal list of Army values?

Q. What two areas make up tactical skills?

Q. What two interactive parts make up character?

Q. What will happen if you, as a leader, neglect the welfare of your Soldiers?

Q. When a leader takes over a new command he or she should not make too many changes before doing what?

Q. When should leaders counsel their Soldiers?

Q. When should the "Directive Approach" to counseling be used?

Q. Which form is currently used for counseling?

Q. Which individual is key to the successful orientation of new Soldiers?

Q. Which is harder to overcome, Physical or Psychological Barriers?

Q. Who is responsible for conducting the daily business of the Army within established policies?

Q. Whose responsibility is basic Soldiering and training?

Q. You cannot be an effective leader until you do what?

 Awards & Decorations »

Approximately how many African-Americans served in the Civil War?

Are active units, who fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War, permitted to fly their Civil War campaign streamers?

Before the US Army began to award the Medal of Honor, what award served as its equivalent?

Can Enlisted Soldiers be awarded the Legion of Merit?

Can Soldiers recommend themselves for awards?

Do Medal of Honor recipients receive any extra pay?

Explain the difference between a decoration and an award.

How is it signified that a Soldier has served two overseas tours?

How many "V" Devices are authorized for wear on a single ribbon?

How many African-Americans served in WWII?

How many African-Americans, who served in WWII, were awarded the Medal of Honor?

How many different weapons have component bars?

How often do you receive a Good Conduct Medal?

Is a Soldier entitled to the Good Conduct Medal?

Name some appurtenances.

Name some medals not awarded to General Officers.

Name some US Awards that may be presented to Army Units.

To whom is the Purple Heart given?

What AR covers Awards and Decorations?

What are the four categories of badges worn on the Army Uniform?

What are the Oak Leaf Clusters, V-Devices and Roman Numerals collectively called?

What are the three highest awards?

What are the two categories of decorations?

What Award is given for Exemplary Behavior, Efficiency and Fidelity?

What award is the second highest for valor?

What decorations can the "V" Device be worn on?

What does it mean when there is a star above the Combat Infantryman's Badge (CIB)?

What form is used to recommend a Soldier for an award?

What is a "Fourragere?"

What is a DA Form 2442?

What is a DA Form 4950?

What is a DA Form 638?

What is a DA Form 7013?

What is a decoration?

What is DA Form 87?

What is engraved on the back of the Medal of Honor?

What is inscribed on the back of the ARCOM?

What is inscribed on the back of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM)?

What is inscribed on the back of the Good Conduct Medal?

What is meant by the phrase "above and beyond the call of duty"?

What is on the Front of the Medal of Honor?

What is required before a Soldier is authorized to wear the NCO Professional Development Ribbon?

What is required before a Soldier may wear the Army Service Ribbon?

What is the ARCOM awarded for?

What is the definition of a "Key Individual," according to AR 672-5-1?

What is the definition of an Award?

What is the definition of heroism?

What is the definition of valor?

What is the Good Conduct Medal awarded for?

What is the highest award for valor in peacetime?

What is the highest peacetime award?

What is the highest wartime award given by the Army?

What is the highest wartime Award?

What is the maximum number of foreign badges a Soldier may wear on the uniform at any one time?

What is the maximum number of marksmanship badges that a Soldier may wear on the uniform at one time?

What is the set time limit for the recommendation of the Purple Heart?

What is the Soldiers Medal awarded for?

What is the time limit for recommending an award?

What is worn to denote the award of more than one Good Conduct Medal?

What makes the Purple Heart different than all other decorations?

What medal was the first medal awarded by the US Army for Valor?

What Soldier, who later became a movie star, was the most highly decorated Soldier in World War II?

What war was Dr. Mary Walker involved in?

When did African-Americans receive the Medal of Honor in recognition of heroism in WWII?

When is a Soldier allowed to wear a Unit Award?

Where and by whom is the Medal of Honor presented?

Which Army Regulation sets forth the policies and procedures for Army Awards?

Which medal has George Washington's picture on it?

Who awards the Medal of Honor?

Who can approve the award of an Army Achievement Medal?

Who can recommend someone for an award?

Who is the approving authority for a Good Conduct Medal?

Who is the approving authority for the ARCOM?

Who is the approving authority for the Medal of Honor?

Who is the approving authority of the Soldier's Medal in peacetime?

Who is the only female to ever receive the Medal of Honor and when was it?

 Physical Readiness »

Q. What does the acronym "FITT" stand for?

Q. According to FM 21-20, what is a realistic weekly goal for weight loss?

Q. According to FM 21-20, what is the best way to lose excessive body fat?

Q. Define "Muscular Strength."

Q. Explain the difference between Fixed and Free Circuits.

Q. Fitness Tasks can be cataloged into what four groups?

Q. How do Soldiers develop and maintain flexibility?

Q. How is cardio respiratory fitness tested by the Army?

Q. How long is the Toughening Stage?

Q. How long should the Slow Improvement stage be?

Q. If the fingers come unlaced during the Sit-up portion of the APFT, is the test terminated?

Q. Is HDL or LDL better for your body?

Q. Name at least three categories of Soldiers that may require a special PT program.

Q. Name some alternate aerobic exercises.

Q. Name the Components of a good Physical Fitness Program.

Q. Name the Components of Motor Fitness?

Q. Name the leading cause of death in the United States.

Q. Name the two standards for the APFT.

Q. What are some benefits of exercise?

Q. What are the commands to form a circle formation?

Q. What are the Factors of a fitness training program?

Q. What are the Four Components of Physical Fitness?

Q. What are the Seven Principles of Exercise?

Q. What are the stages of physical conditioning?

Q. What are the three basic types of fitness programs?

Q. What are the three Phases of Physical Conditioning?

Q. What are the two basic types of circuits?

Q. What are the two methods to assess Muscular Strength?

Q. What are three causes of Heart Disease?

Q. What command follows "Extend to the left, March!"?

Q. What command is given to recover from the PT formation?

Q. What does a commander use to gain a quick assessment of a Soldier's flexibility?

Q. What Field Manual covers Physical Fitness Training?

Q. What Formations can be used to conduct PT?

Q. What is "Max VO2?"

Q. What is a DA Form 3349?

Q. What is a MFT?

Q. What is Circuit Training?

Q. What is HDL?

Q. What is Lean Body Mass?

Q. What is the best way to build aerobic endurance?

Q. What is the Circular Formation used for?

Q. What is the DA Form 705?

Q. What is the definition of Muscular Endurance?

Q. What is the maximum slope allowed for a running surface on the APFT?

Q. What is the minimum number of points a Soldier needs to pass the APFT?

Q. What is the objective of Physical Fitness Training?

Q. What kind of exercise puts the maximum workload on the muscles throughout the entire range of motion?

Q. What major elements compose body mass?

Q. What methods are used to assess flexibility?

Q. What safety concerns should be addressed when planning a physical fitness session?

Q. What should all exercise sessions include?

Q. What three periods are normally conducted in a daily exercise routine?

Q. What two components of fitness does a road march test?

Q. What wastes physical training time?

Q. Which Army Regulation covers the Army Physical Fitness Program?

Q. How is muscular endurance tested by the Army?

Q. How many commands are there to form the Extended Rectangular Formation? What are they?

Q. What is LDL?

Q. What is the most critical factor for success in a physical training program?

Q. When administering a PT test, how many scorers should be present?

Q. When conducting Strength Training, if you reach the point in an exercise where you are not able to perform another repetition, what is it called?

 Guard Duty »

Q. Are guards required to salute when at a post that requires challenging?

Q. At what position should your weapon be held while challenging?

Q. Define "Deadly Force?"

Q. Do guards salute indoors?

Q. Explain what a Parole Word is.

Q. How does a guard know when the hours of challenging are?

Q. How long does a guard normally have to rest, when relieved, before he is to return to his post again?

Q. How many reliefs are normally assigned to Guard Duty?

Q. How would a guard challenge two or more people?

Q. Identify the chain of command as a guard or sentinel.

Q. If at a post where the sentinels salute, what is the proper procedure for a guard to do so when armed with a rifle?

Q. If someone who outranks you commands you to surrender your weapon while challenging, are you required to do so?

Q. In time of war, what is the penalty for illegally disclosing parole words or countersigns?

Q. Must a guard be qualified on his or her weapon?

Q. Name some examples of exterior guard duty.

Q. Name the five "S" words associated with guarding and handling enemy prisoners.

Q. Name the three types of guards.

Q. Name the two parts of a Countersign.