15 Questions
What is the primary purpose of a leader in accomplishing a mission?
To provide direction and motivation
What is the significance of the National Color being given the Honor position?
It is carried on the right of the state color
What is the date of the U.S. Constitution's ratification?
July 21, 1788
What is the name of the person Gwinnett County was named after?
Button Gwinnett
What is the birthdate of the U.S. Air Force?
September 18, 1947
What are the two parts of a drill command?
Preparatory Command and Command of Execution
What is the primary position from which most movements are started in drill?
Attention
What is the definition of 'pivot' in drill?
To turn in position
What brings a moving formation to a standstill?
Halt
How many movements are there when executing a 'Facing' command?
Two counts
What is the significance of the capital of the United States?
It is the seat of the federal government
What is the date of the approval of the Declaration of Independence?
July 4, 1776
In what year was the state of Georgia chartered?
1732
Who is the state of Georgia named after?
King George II of England
What is the birthdate of the U.S. Army?
June 14, 1775
Study Notes
Leadership Definition
- Leadership is the ability to influence others to accomplish a mission in the desired manner, achieved through Purpose, Direction, and Motivation.
Drill Knowledge
- A Drill Command is an oral order given by a commander or leader.
- A command consists of two parts: Preparatory Command and Command of Execution.
- Most movements in Drill start from the Attention position.
- A pivot is a turn in position.
- When the National Color is given the Honor position, it is carried on the marching right of the state color.
- The Halt command brings a moving formation to a standstill.
- The Facing movement consists of two counts.
- There are two types of squad formations: Line and Column formations.
Citizenship Knowledge
- The capital of the United States is Washington D.C.
- The three branches of the government are the Executive, Legislature, and Judicial.
- The Declaration of Independence was approved on July 4, 1776.
- The U.S Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787.
- The U.S Constitution was ratified on July 21, 1788.
- The state of Georgia was chartered in 1732.
- The state of Georgia was named after King George II of England.
- The County of Gwinnett was formed on December 15, 1818.
- The County of Gwinnett was named after Button Gwinnett.
- The birthdate of the U.S Army is June 14, 1775.
- The birthdate of the U.S Air Force is September 18, 1947.
Test your knowledge of drill commands, leadership principles, and definitions. Learn about the different types of commands, movements, and positions in a drill. Understand the role of a leader and how to influence others.
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