FC Sepoy Test flashcards

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Sepoy

An Indian infantry soldier serving in a European-led army, especially the British East India Company, from the 18th to 20th centuries.

Indian Rebellion of 1857

A major uprising against British rule in India, sparked by sepoys' discontent over greased cartridges and other grievances, leading to Crown rule.

Param Vir Chakra

India's highest wartime gallantry award, established in 1950, equivalent to the Victoria Cross, awarded for conspicuous bravery.

Regimental System

The organization of the Indian Army into regiments with distinct identities, traditions, and recruitment areas, fostering loyalty and esprit de corps.

Attention Position

A drill stance where heels are together, feet turned out 30 degrees, body erect, arms hanging naturally, and hands lightly closed.

Quick March Pace

The standard marching rate of 120 steps per minute with a 30-inch (75 cm) pace, used for most drill movements.

Salute

A formal gesture of respect, executed by raising the right hand to the eyebrow with palm outward, fingers extended, and elbow at shoulder height.

Turnout

A soldier's personal appearance, including clean uniform, polished boots, short hair, and correct wearing of badges and insignia.

Guard of Honour

A ceremonial unit, often with a band, that renders honours to visiting dignitaries, typically formed with 50 or 100 soldiers.

Eyes Right

A ceremonial command where the squad turns its head and eyes to the right to salute a dignitary while marching past.

Four Cardinal Rules

Treat every weapon as loaded; never point at anything you don't intend to shoot; keep finger off trigger until ready; be sure of target and beyond.

Make Safe Procedure

Remove magazine, pull charging handle to rear, visually and physically inspect chamber, and leave action open to ensure weapon is unloaded.

Cease Fire

A range command that stops all firing immediately; followed by unloading and showing clear to the Range Officer.

Camouflage and Concealment

The use of natural materials and techniques to break up outlines and hide from observation, avoiding shiny objects and unnecessary movement.

Field Signals

Silent communication methods using hand and arm gestures, such as a raised fist for halt or waving overhead for enemy in sight.

Patrol Formation

The arrangement of a patrol (e.g., file, single file, extended line) based on terrain and threat, with roles like commander and scout.

Grid Reference

A map coordinate using eastings first, then northings; four-figure gives 1 km square, six-figure gives 100 m square.

Contour Lines

Lines on a map joining points of equal elevation, with the interval (e.g., 10 m) indicating vertical distance between them.

Magnetic Variation

The angle between grid north and magnetic north, shown on the map margin, used to convert between grid and magnetic bearings.

DRABC

Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation: the primary survey sequence for assessing a casualty.

CPR Ratio

For an adult, 30 chest compressions (depth 5-6 cm, rate 100-120/min) followed by 2 rescue breaths.

Recovery Position

Placing an unconscious but breathing casualty on their side to maintain a clear airway and prevent choking.

Phonetic Alphabet

A set of words used to represent letters (e.g., Alpha, Bravo, Charlie) to avoid confusion in radio communication.

Roger

A procedure word meaning the message has been received and understood, but not necessarily that action will be taken.

Mayday Call

A distress signal used on radio to indicate an immediate life-threatening emergency requiring immediate assistance.

Army Day

Celebrated on 15 January in India, commemorating the appointment of General K. M. Cariappa as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief in 1949.

Chief of the Army Staff

The four-star general who commands the Indian Army, responsible for its overall administration and operations.

Army Act 1950

The legislation governing the discipline and administration of the Indian Army, defining offences and punishments.

Mess Etiquette

Social customs in the officers' or sergeants' mess, such as not discussing politics or religion at the table and respecting seniority.

Colours

The regimental flags, treated with reverence and never allowed to touch the ground, symbolizing the unit's honour.

APFT

Army Physical Fitness Test: includes a 2.4 km run, sit-ups, and push-ups, with standards varying by age and gender.

Beep Test

A multistage fitness test used to estimate VO2 max, involving shuttle runs at increasing speeds; a score of 10.1 is roughly 50 ml/kg/min.