D. Piccolos may be placed on opposite flanks of the band
9.
The band is inspected during a formal guard mount.
A. True
B. False
10. How should a guide file be determined in a odd numbered front?
A. By the band commander's designation
B. By locating the third file from the right
C. By locating the center file
D. By locating the file to the left of center
11. What is the responsibility of the guide file?
A. Form and align the band
B. Maintain correct distance between files
C. Maintain correct distance between the first rank and the drum major
D. Maintain a thirty-inch interval between ranks at close interval marching
12. What action is taken by the drum major when changing posts with the band commander positioned at the
front of the band?
A. He pivots to the right on his next left step
B. He takes two steps backwards and pivots to the right on his right foot
C. He takes one steps backwards and pivots to the right on his right foot
D. He takes two steps forwards and pivots to the right on his right foot
13. What action is taken by the drum major when changing posts with the band commander positioned at the
front of the band?
A. He issues the command for the band commander
B. He marches in a route which is the most direct line to the next position
C. He marches in a route which involves a left turn
D. His movement on the preparatory command involves a right face
14. When does the band commander take up the half-step on the nonreversible countermarch?
A. He does not take up the half-step
B. He half-steps on the signal of execution
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