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Undergraduate 1
01/08/2009

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Term
the distance between ranks is
Definition
40 inches (40 inches back to chest)
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length of a full step in quick time
Definition
(normal marching): 30 inches
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length of a step in double time
Definition
36 inches
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back and half steps
Definition
15 inches
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right and left steps
Definition
12 inches
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distance of a step is measured from
Definition
heel to heel
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quick time: cadence at
Definition
120 steps per minute
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double time: cadence at
Definition
180 steps per minute
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slow time: cadence at
Definition
60 steps per minute; used for funerals only
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line
Definition
a formation in which the elements are side by side or abreast of each other
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rank
Definition
a line of marines side by side
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column
Definition
a formation in which elements are placed one behind the other
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file
Definition
a single column of marines one behind the other
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flank
Definition
the right or left extremity of a unit, either in line or in column; a direction at a right angle to the direction an element or a formation is facing
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interval
Definition
normal interval between individuals is one arm's length; close interval is the horizontal distance between shoulder and elbow when the left hand is placed on the left hip
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when going to order arms the rifle is held at
Definition
3 inches before easing to the deck
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Commander in Chief
Definition
The Honorable Mr. Bush
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Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff
Definition
Admiral Mullen
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Marine Corps Commandant
Definition
General Conway
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Chief of Naval Operations
Definition
Admiral Roughead
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Army Chief of Staff
Definition
General Casey
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Air Force Chief of Staff
Definition
General Moseley
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Secretary of Defense:
Definition
The Honorable Dr. Gates
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-Secretary of the Army:
Definition
The Honorable Mr. Geren
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-Secretary of the Navy:
Definition
The Honorable Mr. Winter
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-Secretary of the Air Force:
Definition
The Honorable Mr. Wynne
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President of the United States/Commander in Chief:
Definition
The Honorable Mr. Bush
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Vice President of the United States:
Definition
The Honorable Mr. Cheney
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-Secretary of State:
Definition
The Honorable Ms. Rice
Term
Secretary of Defense:
Definition
The Honorable Dr. Gates
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-Secretary of the Navy:
Definition
The Honorable Mr. Winter
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Chief of Naval Operations:
Definition
Admiral Ruffhead
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-Chief of Naval Education and Training:
Definition
Rear Admiral Jones
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-Commandant of the Marines Corps:
Definition
General Conway
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-Sergeant Major of the Marines Corps:
Definition
Sgt. Major of the Marine Corps Kent
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-President of Texas A&M:
Definition
Doctor Elsa A. Murano
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-Commandant, Texas A&M Corps of Cadets:
Definition
Lieutenant General Van Alstyne
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-Commanding Officer-Texas A&M NROTC:
Definition
Colonel Smith
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-Executive Officer-Texas A&M NROTC:
Definition
Commander Haltom (In Iraq)
Term
-Marine Officer Instructor:
Definition
Major Prindiville
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-Marine Officer Instructor:
Definition
Captain Heichelbech
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-Assistant Marine Officer Instructor:
Definition
Master Gunnery Sergeant Hoffe
Term
Weapon-Springfield 1903
Definition
US Rifle, caliber 30, model 1903 is a magazine fed, manually operated, air cooled, bolt action shoulder weapon
Term
Clip –
Definition
5 rounds
Term
Cooling –
Definition
Air
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Muzzle Velocity
Definition
– 2700 ft/s
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Maximum Effective Range
Definition
– 600 yds
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Maximum Range –
Definition
3500 yds
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Chamber Pressure –
Definition
50,000 psi
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Bore Diameter –
Definition
.308 in
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Barrel Length –
Definition
24 in
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Overall Length –
Definition
3 ft 7 1/2 in (43.5 in)
Term
Definition of Maximum Effective Rate of Fire –
Definition
Number of well aimed
rounds per minute
Term
Unloaded
Definition
9.2 lbs.
Term
Loaded –
Definition
9.8 lbs.
Term
Unloaded, with bayonet –
Definition
10.2 lbs.
Term
Loaded, with bayonet –
Definition
10.8 lbs.
Term
General Orders Of Sentry 1
Definition
1. To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
Term
General Orders Of Sentry 2
Definition
2. To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on then alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
Term
General Orders Of Sentry 3
Definition
3. To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
Term
General Orders 4
Definition
4. To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.
Term
General Orders 5
Definition
5. To quit my post only when properly relieved.
Term
General Orders 6
Definition
6. To receive, obey, and pass on the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the commanding officer, officer of the day, and officers and noncommissioned officers of the guard only.
Term
General Orders 7
Definition
7. To talk to no one except in line of duty.
Term
General Orders 8
Definition
8. To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
Term
General Orders 9
Definition
9. To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions.
Term
General Orders 10
Definition
10. To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
Term
General Orders 11
Definition
11. To be especially watchful at night and, during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.
Term
College Established?
Definition
-The college was established under the Morrill Act of July 2, 1862
Term
Opened for registration?
Definition
-A&M was opened for registration on October 2, 1876. On Wednesday, October 4, 1876, 20 students and six faculty members began instruction
Term
Governing Board?
Definition
-The governing board of Texas A&M University is the Board of Regents consisting of nine people appointed by the Governor of the State of Texas
Term
Sully
Definition
-The inscription on the front and back of the pedestal on which the Lawrence Sullivan Ross statue stands reads: "Lawrence Sullivan Ross, 1838-1898, Soldier, Statesman, Knightly Gentleman; Brigadier General C.S.A., Governor of Texas, President of the A&M College."
Term
Silver taps
Definition
-Silver Taps is the student body's final tribute paid to an Aggie who, at the time of his/her death, was enrolled in undergraduate or graduate classes at Texas A&M
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Muster
Definition
-Aggie Muster is held each year on April 21st
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Aggies in WWII
Definition
-20,229 Aggies served in World War II; of these, 14, 123 were officers
Term
Died in WWI
Definition
-55 Aggies were killed in World War I
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Medal of Honor
Definition
-The seven Aggies who have won the Medal of Honor are: Carswell, Fowler, Harrell, Hughes, Keathley, Leonard, and Whiteley
Term
-What did you have for breakfast?:
Definition
2 donuts and a small glass of orange juice
Term
-Where are you from?
Definition
College Station
Term
-What is your outfit?
Definition
FDT
Term
-How many brothers and sisters do you have?
Definition
One older brother and one younger sister
Term
-What are their names?
Definition
Jack and Jill
Term
What is your name?
Definition
Cadet Kenison
Term
What is your first name?
Definition
fish
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