Quiz: Basic Drill and Turnout

Can you form up, march and salute? Do you know how to care for your uniform? (This quiz is on Light Division drill.)

1. What is the aim of drill?
   To enable bodies of cadets to be moved easily and quickly from point to point in an orderly manner
   To teach cadets the importance of discipline and enforce a high standard of turnout
   To engender a sense of pride and self-discipline and reinforce the chain of command
   To produce a cadet who is alert and obedient and to provide the basis of teamwork
   
   
2. What is the purpose of drill?
   To enable bodies of cadets to be moved easily and quickly from point to point in an orderly manner
   To teach cadets the importance of discipline and enforce a high standard of turnout
   To engender a sense of pride and self-discipline and reinforce the chain of command
   To produce a cadet who is alert and obedient and to provide the basis of teamwork
   
   
3. What is the minimum number of cadets needed to form up in three ranks?
   3
   9
   10
   12
   14
   15
   
   
4. You are standing at the position of 'Stand Easy' and the drill instructor shouts 'Stand Ready'. What do you do?
   Spring smartly to attention
   Brace up
   Move your left foot sharply to the left so that the heels are 12 inches apart, and force your arms behind your back
   Spring to attention, snap your head and eyes to the right and take your dressing
   Turn to the right, salute and march off
   
   
5. What is the correct timing for "Right Dress"?
   IN, STOP, ONE, STOP, TWO, STOP, OUT
   IN
   HEAD, STOP, IN, STOP
   HEAD, STOP, OUT
   IN, STOP, HEAD, STOP
   IN, STOP, UP, ONE, TWO, DOWN, STOP, OUT
   
   
6. The drill instructor shouts "Move to the right". What do you expect him to say next (only one would be correct)?
   "Left turn"
   "Right turn"
   "Quick march"
   "Fall out"
   "Right dress"
   "Salute"
   
   
7. Who should you salute?
   All cadets and instructors when you first meet them
   Senior NCOs, instructors and officers
   Warrant officers
   Commissioned officers
   Everyone senior to you except corporals and serjeants
   Only members of the Royal Family
   
   
8. Where should the brassard be worn?
   On the head, with the badge over your left eye
   On the head, with the badge over your right eye
   On the left arm
   On the right arm
   Underneath the combat jacket
   
   
9. Your field uniform is coloured in DPM. What does the 'P' stand for?
   Check your spelling!
   
   
10. How many different brushes are needed to polish a clean pair of boots?
    None
    1
    2
    3
    4
    
    

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