Upon which command may cadets leave ranks?

• A. Fall out
• B. Fall in
• C. Stand at ease
• D. Dismiss

Answer: (A)

Leaving ranks is accomplished by the command that tells cadets to break formation and disperse briefly. This command is used when the squad needs to relax a bit or move about without leaving the area, while still staying nearby as a group. It signals a break from the orderly line but not a complete end to the drill. Stand at ease keeps cadets in place in a relaxed pose within the formation, so you don’t actually leave your position. Re-forming the group is done with the command to fall in. And dismiss ends the drill period, releasing cadets from duty and allowing them to depart. So when the goal is to break from the ranks, fall out is the correct command.