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Drill and Ceremonies

TC 3-21.5 is the Army's drill and ceremonies manual: individual and unit drill, the manual of arms, and the sequence for formations, reviews, and ceremonies. It is the single most quoted publication at promotion boards after the leadership doctrine. The May 2021 edition supersedes the January 2012 version.

What are the four types of drill commands?

Two-part commands, which have a preparatory command and a command of execution. Combined commands, where the two parts are combined into one, such as FALL IN, AT EASE, and REST. Supplementary commands, which subordinate leaders give to reinforce or complete the leader's command. Directives, which are oral orders that direct subordinate leaders to put their elements into motion.

What are the three methods used to teach drill?

The step-by-step method, used for most marching movements. The talk-through method, used for movements that require several actions at once. The by-the-numbers method, used for movements that have two or more counts.

What are the two parts of a drill command?

The preparatory command, which states the movement to be carried out and mentally prepares the Soldier for it, and the command of execution, which tells when to carry it out.

Board quiz & flashcards

Drill the question bank by subject in multiple-choice or flashcard mode. Missed questions come back until you get them.

Holistic Health and Fitness

FM 7-22 replaced the old physical readiness training manual with the Holistic Health and Fitness system. It covers physical, nutritional, mental, spiritual, and sleep readiness, plus how to build and run a unit physical readiness program. Changes have been issued against it since publication, so download the current file rather than a saved copy.

Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad

ATP 3-21.8 is the techniques manual for the Infantry rifle platoon and squad across Infantry, Stryker, and armored brigade combat teams. It carries battle drills, movement formations, and the offensive and defensive tasks small units actually execute. The posted file is the January 2024 edition incorporating change 1, dated June 2025.

Soldier's Manual of Common Tasks, Warrior Skills, Level 1

STP 21-1-SMCT holds the task summaries for skill level 1 common tasks -- the conditions, standards, and performance steps trainers use to certify a Soldier. It is what a squad leader trains and evaluates against. Higher skill levels are covered in the STP 21-24 series.

WTBD

Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills

Recite the Soldier's Creed.

I am an American Soldier. I am a warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values. I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills. I always maintain my arms, my equipment, and myself. I am an expert and I am a professional. I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat. I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life. I am an American Soldier.

What are the characteristics of a good command voice?

Loudness, projection, distinctness, inflection, and snap.

What are the four rest positions executed at the halt?

Parade rest, stand at ease, at ease, and rest.

What command revokes a preparatory command?

AS YOU WERE. It cancels a preparatory command, but it cannot cancel a command of execution once that command has been given.

What is normal interval and what is close interval?

Normal interval is one arm's length, obtained by raising the left arm shoulder high. Close interval is about four inches, obtained by placing the left hand on the hip with the elbow in line with the body.

What is the Blue Book and why does it matter to noncommissioned officers?

It is Baron Friedrich von Steuben's Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States, published in 1779 after he drilled the Continental Army at Valley Forge. It was the Army's first standard manual and the first document to spell out the duties of noncommissioned officers.

What is the cadence for quick time and for double time?

Quick time is 120 steps per minute. Double time is 180 steps per minute. Both use a 30-inch step.

What is the difference between distance and interval?

Distance is the space between elements front to rear. The distance between ranks is 40 inches. Interval is the lateral space between Soldiers side by side, measured from shoulder to shoulder.

Which marching steps are 15 inches?

The half step, the right step, the left step, and the back step. All of them are executed for short distances only.