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While forming the group, the adjutant moves at "adjutant's cadence." How fast is that?

140 steps per minute.

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  1. 100 steps per minute
  2. 180 steps per minute
  3. 140 steps per minute ✔

Why: Adjutant's cadence is simply a faster march, 140 steps per minute. It is not a goose step or a funny walk. The adjutant uses it to move with dignity to a spot between the commanders.

Huh, didn't know that: Regular marching is 100 to 120 steps per minute, and double time is 180.

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Why is the adjutant never late? He has 140 reasons a minute to hurry.
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Answer: 140 steps per minute. Adjutant's cadence is simply a faster march, 140 steps per minute. It is not a goose step or a funny walk. The adjutant uses it to move with dignity to a spot between the commanders.

  1. CAPP 60-33, Civil Air Patrol Drill & Ceremonies, November 2025 www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf
    The adjutant merely increases their cadence to 140 steps per minute.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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