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United States Marine Corps Drill & Ceremonies Fundamentals Section 114
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12/11/2008

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Term

Purpose of close order drill

 

"MTPIG"

Definition

Move unit one place to another in an orderly mannor

Teach discipline by installing habits of percision and otomatic response

Provide simple formations from which combat formations may be assumed

Increase the confidence of his jounior officers and his NCO'S

Give Marines the chance to handle individual weapons

Term
Element
Definition
An individual, squad, section, platoon, company or other unit which is part of a larger unit.
Term
Formation
Definition
An arrangement of elements on a line, in column, or in any other prescribed mannor
Term
Line
Definition
A formation in which the elements are abreast except that a section or platoon is in line when its squads are in line and one behind the other
Term
Rank
Definition
A line of Marines or vehicles placed side by side
Term
Column
Definition
A formation in which elements are placed one behind the other except that a section or platoon is in column when its squads are in column and abreast of each other
Term
File
Definition
A single column of Marines or vehicles are one behind the other
Term
Flank
Definition
The right or left extremity of a unit either on line or in column
Term
Interval
Definition
The lateral space between elements on the same line
Term
Normal  interval
Definition
Normal interval  between individuals is one arm's length
Term
Close interval
Definition
The horizontal distance between shoulder and elbow when the left hand is placed on the left hip
Term
Alignment
Definition
The dressing of several elements on a straight line
Term
Guide
Definition
The individual (Base) upon whom a formation or other elements thereof regulates ist march right left or center
Term
Center
Definition
The middle element of a formation within an odd number of elements or the left center element of a formation with evan number of elements
Term
Pace
Definition

The length of a full step at quick time

 

30 Inches

Term

Step

 

 Half, Back, Right, Left, Quick time, Double time

Definition

Half 15 inches 

Back 15 inches

 Right 12 inches

Left 12 inches

Quick time 30 to 36

Double time 30 to 36

 

Term
Cadence
Definition
A rythmic rate of march at a uniform step
Term
Voice control
Definition
Voice is controled by opening the throat using the mouth to shape words using the diaphragm to control the volume
Term
Distinctness
Definition
Commands can be pronounced correctley without loss of effect
Term
Inflection
Definition
Rise and fall in pitch and tone in the voice
Term
Cadence
Definition
Rhythmic flow in words
Term
Preparatory command
Definition
Indicates the movement to be executed
Term
Beginning pitch
Definition
Normal speaking voice
Term
Command of execution
Definition
Command which indicates when a movement is to be executed
Term
Marine Corps Color Guard
Definition

Left rifleman

Marine Corps Colors

National Ensign

Right Rifleman

Term
Navy and Marine Corps colorguard
Definition

Left rifleman Navy

Navy color Navy

Marine Corps color Marine

National Ensign Marine

Right rifleman Marine

Term
Joint Armed Forces Colorguard
Definition

Left Rifleman Marine

Coast Guard Color Coast Guard

Air Force Color Air Force

Navy Color Navy

Marine Corps Color Marine

Army Color Army

National Ensign Army

Right Rifleman Army

Term
Wet Down
Definition
A party thrown by a newly promoted staff NCO or Officer to celebrate his new rank
Term
Hail
Definition
Usualy a brief introduction of any newly arrived SNCO
Term
Farwell
Definition
When a member leaves present them with plaques meal guest of honor
Term
Promotions and reenlistments
Definition
Spring 1923 the first group of SSGT's recieved ther warrants
Term
Promotions and reenlistments ceramonies
Definition

Personal awards first

 

Promotions seccond

 

Reenlistments third

Term
Marine Corps Birthday
Definition
The birthday cake will be mounted on a mess serving cart or similar conveyance covered with a scarlet and gold bunting
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