CFM Practice Exercise #2

Which of the commands listed below, is the only command that can be given while you are at the position of "Parade Rest?"
1. Fall Out
2. At Ease
3. Attention
4. Dismissed
Which of the commands listed below would be given to return you to the position of "Attention", from the position of "Eyes Right?"
1. Eyes Front
2. Ready, Two
3. Eyes Forward
4. Ready, Front
What is the distance from heel to heel between the feet of a person performing right or left step?
1. 30 inches
2. 10 inches
3. 15 inches
4. 12 inches
Upon completion of the inspection of each platoon, on which command does the platoon commander move by the most direct route and take his/her post six paces in front of the center of his/her platoon?
1. Attention
2. At ease
3. Parade rest
4. March
After receiving and obeying the command "Uncover", what is the next command that you will receive?
1. Re-Cover
2. Ready Two
3. Cover
4. Ready Front
What is the formation called in which the persons are placed one behind the other?
1. File
2. Column
3. Rank
4. Line
What command does the Platoon Commander give after verifying that the alignment is correct in the platoon?
1. Ready front, cover
2. None of the above
3. Open ranks, march
4. At ease
Which of the following is the description of a formation?
1. A lateral distance measured between individuals from shoulder to shoulder.
2. An arrangement of elements of a unit "in line", "in column" or any prescribed manner.
3. A formation in which persons are placed one behind the other.
4. An individual , squad, section, platoon, company or other unit that is part of a larger unit.
What is inflection?
1. The rise and fall in pitch and tone of the voice.
2. A movement in drill that requires all personnel to move at a 45 degree angle to the commander.
3. A slight movement to either the left or right to avoid an object in the path of march.
4. A condition requiring immediate medication.
What command is given to form the squad?
1. Fall Out
2. Attention
3. Form Up
4. Fall In
Which of the following is the title for a cadence at 180 (36 inch) steps per minute?
1. Back step
2. Double time
3. Quick time
4. Side step
Which of the following best describe a file or column?
1. A formation in which persons are abreast (side by side) of each other.
2. A lateral distance measured between individuals from shoulder to shoulder.
3. A formation in which persons are placed one behind the other.
4. An individual , squad, section, platoon, company or other unit that is part of a larger unit.
How many counts/movements are required to properly perform "Right Face?"
1. 2
2. 1
3. 1 1/2
4. 3
The command of execution for the command "Eyes Right" is given on which foot?
1. None of the above
2. Right Foot
3. Either foot is legal
4. Left Foot
When the NJROTC company is forming for inspection, the company falls in by
1. ranks.
2. files.
3. platoons.
4. squads.
What are the three types of commands used in drill?
1. Execution, supplemental, quick
2. Supplemental, emergency, prepatory
3. Prepatory, execution, supplemental
4. Prepatory, supplemental, distinct
What command does the Company Commander give after she/he reports the company is ready for inspection?
1. Attention
2. Open ranks, march
3. At ease
4. Ready front, cover
When the command "Attention" is given, you turn your feet out equally to form an angle of how many degrees?
1. 60 degrees
2. 45 degrees
3. 25 degrees
4. 15 degrees
How many steps per minute are performed at double time?
1. 180
2. 110
3. 120
4. 160
When at the halt, the command to march forward, taking 30-inch steps is
1. Quick Time, March
2. None of the above.
3. Double Time, March
4. Forward, March
What is the distance from heel to heel between the feet of a person performing back step?
1. 10 inches
2. 15 inches
3. 30 inches
4. 12 inches
A 40-inch "distance" in military drill refers to the
1. length of the double time step.
2. length of the dress right, dress movement.
3. space between the chest of one cadet and the back of the cadet ahead.
4. space measured between individuals from shoulder to shoulder, on the same line.
What command is given by the Platoon Commander when the Inspecting Officer approaches the platoon?
1. Open ranks, march
2. Parade rest
3. At ease
4. Attention
The SNSI can learn the condition of many aspects of training, morale, and leadership that exists in their unit by the cadet's
1. outstanding academic performance.
2. self-discipline.
3. pride.
4. appearance.
When the platoon is formed in line at normal interval, where is the Platoon Commander positioned?
1. 6 paces in front of and centered on the platoon.
2. 3 paces in front of the guide.
3. 3 paces in front of the first squad leader.
4. 4 paces in front of and left of the platoon.
What is the distance from heel to heel between the feet of a person performing half step?
1. 12 inches
2. 30 inches
3. 15 inches
4. 10 inches
Which of the following is an INCORRECT action when the command "At Ease" is given?
1. You may talk quietly.
2. You may move your left foot only.
3. You must keep your right foot in place.
4. You may look around the area.
Which of the following is the proper command given by the Company Commander at the appointed time for inspection?
1. Ready, front
2. Prepare for inspection
3. Open ranks, march
4. Attention
When executing a flanking movement, how many degrees do the cadets turn?
1. 45 degrees
2. 180 degrees
3. 60 degrees
4. 90 degrees
The command "Ready Front" from "Eyes Right" is given on which foot?
1. None of the above. That command does not exist.
2. Either Foot
3. Right Foot
4. Left Foot
Which of the following best describes Close Interval?
1. The horizontal distance between shoulder and elbow when the right hand is placed on the left hip.
2. The horizontal distance between shoulder and elbow when the right hand is placed on the right hip.
3. The horizontal distance between shoulder and elbow when the left hand is placed on the left hip.
4. The horizontal distance between shoulder and elbow when the left hand is placed on the right hip.
The length of a full step, AT QUICK TIME, is how many inches?
1. 15 inches
2. 12 inches
3. 30 inches
4. 36 inches
If you are standing, unarmed, in formation and the command "Present Arms" is given, what action do you take?
1. Render a proper "Hand Salute."
2. Stand at the proper position of attention.
3. Turn your eyes smartly to the right.
4. Assume the position of Parade Rest.
Which of the following best describes cadence, as used in drill?
1. The distance from heel to heel while marching at half-step.
2. The distance from heel to heel while marching at quick time.
3. The rhythmic rate of march at a uniform step.
4. There is no such term used in drill.
Which of the following best describes a flank?
1. A formation in which persons are abreast (side by side) of each other.
2. A lateral distance measured between individuals from shoulder to shoulder.
3. A direction at a right angle to the direction a cadet or formation is facing or moving.
4. The distance from the head to the rear of the unit.
What is the normal interval while marching?
1. A distance between individuals of one arms length.
2. The distance directed by the Platoon Commander.
3. The distance required to stay in step.
4. 12 inches.
TRUE or FALSE All inspecting officers inspect in the same way?
1. True
2. False
When the command "Eyes Right" is given, your head is turned smartly to the right at a _______________ degree angle.
1. 25
2. 15
3. 45
4. 35
What is the first command given by a Platoon Commander at the commencement of an inspection?
1. Ready, front
2. Close ranks, march
3. Open ranks, march
4. Prepare for inspection
When the command "Column Right (Left), March" is given, how many step does the leading cadet advance before pivoting on the ball of the right (left) foot?
1. Two full steps.
2. A half step
3. None
4. One full step.
Which of the following is the correct title for this definition: "The distance between individuals of one arm's length?"
1. Close Interval
2. Cover
3. Alignment
4. Normal Interval
The term "formation" in military drill refers to
1. the space between the chest of one cadet and the back of the cadet ahead is 40 inches.
2. The horizontal distance between a cadet's shoulder and elbow when the left hand is placed on the left hip.
3. the distance between individuals of one arm's length.
4. an arrangement of elements of a unit "in line" or "in column."
What is the FIRST command given at the commencement of an inspection?
1. At ease.
2. Prepare for inspection.
3. Open ranks, march.
4. Close ranks, march
What is the first action that the Platoon Commander of the first platoon gives to his/her cadets?
1. Attention
2. Open ranks, march
3. Ready front, cover
4. At ease
A file in military drill is a formation in which persons are placed
1. facing each other.
2. back to back of each other.
3. one behind the other.
4. side by side of each other.
The command COLUMN HALF RIGHT (LEFT) MARCH requires a turn of
1. 70 degrees.
2. 45 degrees.
3. 180 degrees.
4. 90 degrees.
The term "element in military drill refers to
1. only the squads in a platoon.
2. only the individual cadet.
3. any unit which is part of a larger unit.
4. only the platoons in a company
When the command "Parade Rest" is given what do you do with your feet?
1. Move your left foot smartly 12 inches to the right.
2. Move your right foot smartly 12 inches to the right.
3. Move your right foot smarty 12 inches to the left.
4. Move your left foot smartly 12 inches to the left.
How many cadets are normally under the direction of a squad leader?
1. 5 to 7
2. 13 to 15
3. 3 to 5
4. 8 to 12
The best part of the personnel inspection is that the SNSI gets a chance to see what the cadets
1. learned about personnel inspections.
2. learned about self-discipline.
3. need to accomplish in the future.
4. none of the above.
Which of the following commands allows you to leave your place in ranks, but requires that you remain in the area?
1. Dismissed
2. At Ease
3. Fall In
4. Fall Out
The steps in military drill are 15 inches in length are
1. half step and back step.
2. right step and left step.
3. right step and half step.
4. quick time and double time.
If you are standing in formation and are ordered to perform the command "Hand Salute", which of the following commands would be given to return to the position of attention?
1. Ready Front
2. Present Arms
3. Ready Two
4. Order Arms
Which of the following is an element?
1. An individual, squad, section, squad, platoon, company, or other unit that is part of a larger unit.
2. A lateral distance measured between individuals from shoulder to shoulder.
3. A formation in which the persons are abreast of each other.
4. A formation in which persons are placed one behind the other.
When executing a left or right "Oblique" movement, the formation will turn ____________ degrees ________________.
1. 45, in sequence
2. 45, simultaneously
3. 15, simultaneously
4. 90, in sequence
Whic of the following is/are positive things that personnel inspections promote for the cadet?
1. Attention to detail.
2. Self-discipline.
3. All of the above.
4. Pride in thier units.
What is the formation called in which the persons are abreast of (side by side) each other?
1. Flank
2. Rank
3. Column
4. File
Which of the following is the correct title for the length of a full step, in quick time, approximately 30 inches?
1. Alignment
2. Interval
3. Pace
4. Distance
Which of the following is the space between the chest of one cadet and the back of the cadet ahead, normally 40 inches?
1. Distance
2. Interval
3. Depth
4. Alignment
What command is given to align a squad at normal interval?
1. Attention, Dress
2. Dress
3. Align, Two the Right
4. Dress Right, Dress