Chapter 4

True

Numbering of individual members of a flight is from right to left (when in line formation) and from front to rear (when in column formation) with the element leader always being number one.

a. Close March (Halted).

On the command MARCH, the fourth element stands fast and the remaining elements take the required number of right steps all at the same time and halt together; the third element takes two steps, the second element takes four steps, and the first element takes six steps. This is a description of a. Close March (Halted). b. Extend March (Marching). c. Close March (Marching). d. Extend March (Halted).

a. Forming a column of two or more files while in a single file of more than one element.

On the preparatory command, Cadet Jones who is the leading element leader, turns his head 45 degrees to the right (left) and commands STAND FAST, while at the same time the remaining element leaders turn their heads 45 degrees to the right (left) and command Column Half Left (Right). What movement is the flight executing? a. Forming a column of two or more files while in a single file of more than one element. b. Forming a single file while in a column of two or more elements. c. Forming a column of fours when in a column of twos at a halt. d. Forming a column of twos when in a column of fours at a halt.

Ready, FRONT

Once dress, cover, interval, and distance have been established, the command ____________________ will be given.

True

The command for the flight to form at close interval is At Close Interval, FALL IN.

forth, left

Upon receiving the command MARCH in performing Close March (Marching), the _______________ element takes the half step (beginning with the _____________ foot) following the command of execution.

Guide

When a flight marching in column is commanded to flank to the left or right or march to the rear, the ________________ executes the movement.

False

When counter marching, the command is Counter, MARCH; the command MARCH is given on the right foot.

right

When executing column right, the element leaders take one 24-inch step forward, then the _______________ foot should be striking the ground when the command MARCH is given.

a. four 24-inch steps forward and executes a 90-degree pivot to the right (suspending arm swing during the pivot), marches across the front of the flight just beyond the fourth element, and executes another 90-degree pivot to the right (again suspending arm swing).

When marching in counter march, the first element leader takes a. four 24-inch steps forward and executes a 90-degree pivot to the right (suspending arm swing during the pivot), marches across the front of the flight just beyond the fourth element, and executes another 90-degree pivot to the right (again suspending arm swing). b. two 24-inch steps forward and executes a 90-degree pivot to the right with suspended arm swing. c. three 24-inch steps forward and executes a 90-degree pivot to the left with suspended arm swing. d. one 24-inch step forward, executes two 90-degree pivots to the left with suspended arm swing.

d. 45 degrees to the left.

When the command Dress Left, DRESS is given, the heads and eyes of the cadets are turned a. 45 degrees to the right. b. 90 degrees to the right. c. 90 degrees to the left. d. 45 degrees to the left.

Dress Right, Dress

At Close Interval, Dress Right (Left), DRESS is not given to a flight at normal interval, and ______________________ is not given to a flight at close interval.

False

Each individual member of the flight has a number except the element leader.

c. flight guide

The ______________ is an important element of the flight since he or she is responsible for the direction and cadence of the march. a. flight commander b. flight sergeant c. flight guide d. element leader

Flight

The _______________ is composed of at least two but not more than four elements.

True

The command Column of Fours to the Left (Right) is given while the flight is at a halt.

Cover

To align the flight in column, the command is ____________________.

True

To change from close interval to normal interval when the flight is at the halt or in march, the command is Extend, MARCH.

True

When forming a Column of Fours to the Left (Right) the command is Column of Fours to the Left (Right), MARCH; on the command MARCH, the element leaders return their heads to the front and the leading elements stand fast.

True

When forming a Column of Fours to the Left (Right), on the preparatory command, the fourth (second) element leader turns his or her head 45 degrees to the left (right) and commands STAND FAST.

Column of Twos, Forward

When forming a column of twos when in a column of fours at a halt, the command is ______________________ From the Right (Left),___________________.

b. proceeds directly to a position three paces beyond the front rank, halts, faces to the left (down line), and commands Flight, ATTENTION.

After inspecting the entire flight, the inspector marches off to the right flank of the flight and the flight commander a. faces to the right, moves three paces beyond the front rank, halts, faces to the left, and commands Ready, FRONT. b. proceeds directly to a position three paces beyond the front rank, halts, faces to the left (down line), and commands Flight, ATTENTION. c. before giving further commands, faces left and commands Close Ranks, MARCH. d. executes a left face (down line) and commands Second, Third, and Fourth Elements, Parade, REST.

a. As soon as all members of the flight have reestablished the normal interval and distance.

After the flight has executed column right, when should the commander give the order for the flight to resume the 24-inch step? a. As soon as all members of the flight have reestablished the normal interval and distance. b. As soon as the last individual in the second element has executed the second 45- degree pivot and is marching forward in the new direction. c. As soon as the last individual in the first element has executed the second 45-degree pivot and is marching forward in the new direction. d. As soon as all members of the flight have executed the second 45-degree pivot and are marching forward in the new direction.

d. Take one more 24-inch step, pivot 90 degrees to the right on the ball of the left foot; advance another 24-inch step and beginning with the second step after the pivot, take up the half step.

Assume that you are the leader of the fourth element in a flight that is marching forward at normal interval. Which of the following should you execute upon hearing the command Column Right, MARCH? a. Take a 24-inch step, pivot 45 degrees to the right on the ball of the left foot and then take two 24-inch steps prior to pivoting 45 degrees to the right on the ball of the left foot. b. Take one more 24-inch step, pivot 45 degrees to the right on the ball of the left foot, then take six 24-inch steps prior to pivoting 45 degrees to the right on the ball of the left foot. c. Take one more 24-inch step and pivot 45 degrees to the right on the ball of the left foot, then take four 24-inch steps prior to pivoting 45 degrees to the right on the ball of the left foot. d. Take one more 24-inch step, pivot 90 degrees to the right on the ball of the left foot; advance another 24-inch step and beginning with the second step after the pivot, take up the half step.

a. Column of Files from the Right (Left), Forward, MARCH.

At the preparatory command, the element leader on the right (left) commands Forward; the remaining element leaders command STAND FAST. As the other commands are given, each element in turn steps off, inclines to the right (left), and follows the leading element. What command was given to cause the flight to execute this movement? a. Column of Files from the Right (Left), Forward, MARCH. b. Column of Twos (Fours) to the Left, MARCH. c. Column of Files from the Right, Column Right, MARCH. d. Column of Twos from the Right, Forward, MARCH.

True

Close interval is obtained by placing the heel of the left hand on the left hip with fingers extended and joined and thumb along the forefinger with fingertips pointing toward the ground and elbow in line with the body.

True

Every effort should be made to retain individuals of highest grade in positions occupied by element leaders and guides.

45, 24

Following the command of execution in performing Close March (Marching), the third element obtains close interval by pivoting _________ degrees to the right on the ball of the left foot taking one _______-inch step with coordinated arm swing toward the fourth element, and then pivoting 45 degrees back to the left on the ball of the right foot.

Forward, MARCH

If the flight is in march and has executed the movements required to close the interval or to resume the normal interval, the command ____________________ is given for the flight to change from the half step to normal step march.

45

If you are the leader of the third, second, or first element and the command Column Right, MARCH is given, you should pivot _________ degrees to the right on the ball of the left foot.

Guide

In flight drill, the positions of the flight commander, flight sergeant, and _________________ assume importance.

True

In forming a single file when in a column of two or more elements, at the command of execution MARCH, the leading element steps off. Leaders of the other elements will command Forward, MARCH in successive order and then incline to the right (left) and follow the element to the front.

...

In forming a single file when in a column of two or more elements, at the preparatory command, the guide places him or herself in front of the element on the extreme left.

-- Flight is prepared for inspection

In performing an inspection of the flight, the flight commander salutes and reports to the inspector Sir (Ma'am), ______________________________.

left, right

In performing extend march (marching), the procedures and steps used to obtain close interval are also used except the command is given on the ____________ foot and the pivots are made on the _____________ foot.

a. the leading individual in each file obtains exact shoulder-to-fingertip contact with the individual to his or her immediate right.

In regard to the formation of the flight, to establish interval, a. the leading individual in each file obtains exact shoulder-to-fingertip contact with the individual to his or her immediate right. b. the leading individual executes an automatic ready front and remains at the position of attention. c. the leading individual takes a position facing the flight sergeant. d. the leading individual falls directly to the left of the guide, and once halted, executes an automatic dress right dress.

Forward, MARCH

Once the entire formation has changed direction and dress, cover, interval, and distance are reestablished, the command________________________will be given.

False

The command Column of Twos From the Right (Left) is given while the flight is marching.

False

The command Forward, MARCH is given only when the flight is to march from a halt in quick time.

False

The command Open Ranks, MARCH may be given to a formation when in line at normal and close interval.

Fall In

The command to form a flight in line formation is __________________.

two, four

The normal formation for marching is a column of at least __________, but not more than _________________ elements abreast.

right

The position of the guide within a flight in line or in column in marching or at a halt, is _________________ unless otherwise announced.

True

The procedures used to obtain close interval are the same as those used to obtain normal interval.

True

The same command and procedures used to reestablish dress, cover, interval, and distance while in column formation are used in inverted column.

True

The same procedures used to establish dress, cover, interval, and distance for normal interval will be used for close interval.

True

To change from normal interval to close interval while the flight is at halt or in march at quick time, the command Close, MARCH is given.

Close Ranks

To close ranks when at open ranks, the command is____________________, MARCH.

c. the element leaders turn their heads 45 degrees to the right and in unison call out ONE over their right shoulder in a normal tone of voice.

To count off in line or in column, the command is Count OFF. Upon receiving the command OFF, a. all Airman except the element leaders and guide, turn their heads and eyes 45 degrees to the right, and the element leaders call out ONE in a normal tone of voice. b. the base file establishes and maintains a 40-inch distance and everyone else aligns themselves beside the individual to their right and behind the individual in front of them. c. the element leaders turn their heads 45 degrees to the right and in unison call out ONE over their right shoulder in a normal tone of voice. d. the second, third, and fourth element leaders align themselves directly behind the person in front of them and visually establish a 40-inch distance.

Column of Twos

To form a column of two or more files when in a single file of more than one element, the command is ______________________ to the Left (Right), MARCH.

Column of Files

To form a single file when the flight is in two or more columns and at the halt, the command _____________________ from the Right (Left) is given.

Close, MARCH

To obtain close interval between files when in column at normal interval at a halt or while marching at quick time, the command is ______________________.

Open Ranks

To open ranks when in line, the command is ____________________, MARCH.

True

Unless otherwise announced, the position of the guide within a flight, in line or in column, marching or halted, is right.

c. The guide executes the movements with the flight and maintains his or her relative position within the flight until the flight is halted in line. He or she will then move to a position beside and to the right of the leading element.

What does the guide do when the flight is marching in column and either of these commands is given: Right (Left) Flank and To the Rear, MARCH? a. The guide must execute face to the left in marching and march to a position in line with and to the right of the first element. He or she will then halt and stand at attention. b. The guide does a face to the rear and marches to a position in front of the center file where he or she halts and executes a left flank movement. c. The guide executes the movements with the flight and maintains his or her relative position within the flight until the flight is halted in line. He or she will then move to a position beside and to the right of the leading element. d. The guide executes the movements with the flight and then assumes the double time march until he or she reaches a position where he or she is in front of and to the right of the flight in their new line of march.

c. fall in behind the first element leader, execute an automatic dress right dress, visually establish a 40-inch distance, and align themselves directly behind the individual in front of them.

When forming the flight, the first element leader falls in directly to the left of the guide, and once halted, executes an automatic dress right dress; the second, third, and fourth element leaders a. execute an automatic ready front when the presence of the first element leader is felt on their fingertips. b. execute an automatic ready front and remain at the position of attention. c. fall in behind the first element leader, execute an automatic dress right dress, visually establish a 40-inch distance, and align themselves directly behind the individual in front of them. d. fall into any open position to the left of the element leaders and execute an automatic dress right dress to establish dress and cover.

True

When giving the command Dress Left, DRESS, or At Close Interval, Dress Left, DRESS, use the procedures for dress right dress except the flight must be in inverted line formation, the right arm/hand raised, and the head turned left.

a. The leading individual of each file is responsible for the interval and the base file establishes and maintains the distance.

When in column and the command COVER is given, each cadet in the flight will cover on the cadet in front and align with the cadet on the right. Who is responsible for the interval and the distance when the flight is in column? a. The leading individual of each file is responsible for the interval and the base file establishes and maintains the distance. b. The leading individual of the base element does not move and everyone else establishes dress, cover, interval, and distance based upon this individual. c. Each cadet is responsible for their own interval and distance regardless of the cadet in front or to the side. d. The element leaders are responsible for the distance and the cadets in the base file are responsible for the interval.

True

When in column, the flight is sized according to height, with the tallest individuals to the front and right.

True

When in line at normal interval, each individual in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th elements of the flight align themselves directly behind the person in front of them and visually establish a 40-inch distance.

a. two 24-inch steps forward and executes a 90-degree pivot to the right with suspended arm swing and continues to march and executes another 90-degree pivot to the right with (suspended arm swing) between the third and fourth elements.

When marching in counter march the second element leader takes a. two 24-inch steps forward and executes a 90-degree pivot to the right with suspended arm swing and continues to march and executes another 90-degree pivot to the right with (suspended arm swing) between the third and fourth elements. b. three 24-inch steps forward and executes a 90-degree pivot to the left with suspended arm swing then marches across the front of the flight and executes another 90-degree pivot to the left between the first and second elements with suspended arm swing during the pivot. c. one 24-inch step forward, executes a 90-degree pivot to the right with suspended arm swing during pivots and marches between the remainder of the third and second elements. d. four 24-inch steps forward and executes a 90-degree pivot to the right suspending arm swing during the pivot, marches across the front of the flight just beyond the fourth element, and executes another 90-degree pivot to the right again suspending arm swing.

d. execute a face to the right in marching and an in place halt.

When moving from individual to individual during the inspection, the inspector and flight commander simultaneously a. proceed directly to a position three paces beyond the front rank, halt, face to the left, (down line), and command Flight, ATTENTION. b. take one step forward and face to the right in a position in front of the guide. c. execute a left face (down line) and command Second, Third, Fourth Elements, Parade, REST. d. execute a face to the right in marching and an in place halt.

c. three 24-inch steps forward and executes a 90-degree pivot to the left with suspended arm swing.

When performing the marching movement during counter march, the fourth element leader takes a. two 24-inch steps forward and executes a 90-degree pivot to the right with suspended arm swing. b. four 24-inch steps forward and executes a 90-degree pivot to the right with suspended arm swing. c. three 24-inch steps forward and executes a 90-degree pivot to the left with suspended arm swing. d. one 24-inch step forward, executes two 90-degree pivots to the left with suspended arm swing during the pivots.

d. one 24-inch step forward, executes two 90-degree pivots to the left (with suspended arm swing during the pivots), and marches between the remainder of the third and second elements.

When performing the marching movement during counter march, the third element leader takes a. three 24-inch steps forward and executes a 90-degree pivot to the left with suspended arm swing, then marches across the front of the flight and executes another 90-degree pivot to the left between the first and second elements. b. four 24-inch steps forward and executes a 90-degree pivot to the right (suspending arm swing) marches across the front of the flight just beyond the fourth element and executes another 90-degree pivot to the right again suspending arm swing. c. two 24-inch steps forward and executes a 90-degree pivot to the right with suspended arm swing during the pivots, and marches between the remainder of the third and second elements. d. one 24-inch step forward, executes two 90-degree pivots to the left (with suspended arm swing during the pivots), and marches between the remainder of the third and second elements.

True

When the drill instructor is conducting the drill he or she can assume the titles and positions of the flight commander, flight sergeant, and the flight guide for the purposes of instruction.

a. The flight commander takes the position on the flank of the flight toward which the dress is made, one pace from and in prolongation of the front rank, and faces down the line.

Where does the flight commander place himself or herself to check the alignment of each rank? a. The flight commander takes the position on the flank of the flight toward which the dress is made, one pace from and in prolongation of the front rank, and faces down the line. b. The flight commander will place himself or herself at the center of the rank to be checked at a point where he or she can see each cadet and determine who might be out of position. c. The flight commander cuts through the ranks and takes the most direct path to his or her post in front of the flight where he/she halts and faces to the rear. d. He/she faces right in marching and moves three paces beyond the front rank where he/she halts and faces to the left.

b. The individual takes one step backward, faces right or left, proceeds to the closest flank, and then proceeds to the front of the formation by the most direct route. Next he or she halts one pace in front of and facing the person in command, salutes, and report as directed.

Which of the following is the correct procedure to be executed when an individual in the flight is given the command FRONT AND CENTER? a. The cadet involved will take one step forward, execute right and left face, and proceed between the elements to the front of the formation where he/she reports to the person in command. b. The individual takes one step backward, faces right or left, proceeds to the closest flank, and then proceeds to the front of the formation by the most direct route. Next he or she halts one pace in front of and facing the person in command, salutes, and report as directed. c. The cadet involved takes one step to the right, takes a position facing the person in command, executes a right and left face and proceeds by the most direct route to the front of the formation and reports to the person in command. d. The cadet involved takes one step to the rear, executes right and left face, and proceeds directly past the persons in front of him/her, using small choppy steps, and reports to the person in command.

a. The guide or guiding element moves in the indicated direction, and the rest of the element follow.

Which of the following is the correct way to execute a slight change of direction when the command INCLINE TO THE RIGHT (LEFT) is given? a. The guide or guiding element moves in the indicated direction, and the rest of the element follow. b. The element leader of the right (left) element turns his or her head 45 degrees to the right (left) and commands Forward. The guide and commander will then pivot 45 degrees and march to their regular positions. c. The element leaders will lead off in the new direction with the rest of the unit following. The guide and commander will then pivot 45 degrees and march to their regular positions. d. The guide or element leader takes one more 24 inch step, pivots 45 degrees to the right (left) on the ball of the left (right) foot, and takes six 24-inch steps prior to pivoting 45 degrees to the right (left) on the ball of the left (right) foot.

False

While in line and at close interval, the command and movement Right Step, MARCH may be executed.

Incline To The Right

_____________________ is not a precise movement, but is used to permit flexibility in the movement of units where space is limited.