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A leader calls the wrong preparatory command. Which command cancels it?

AS YOU WERE revokes a preparatory command.

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  1. AS YOU WERE ✔
  2. STAND FAST
  3. CONTINUE THE MARCH

Why: AS YOU WERE takes back a preparatory command before it is executed. Once the command of execution is given and cadets are moving, the leader uses other commands to fix the formation.

Huh, didn't know that: If a command is given the wrong way, cadets still do the movement as best they can.

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Why do cadets love AS YOU WERE? It's the only undo button in drill.
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Answer: AS YOU WERE. AS YOU WERE takes back a preparatory command before it is executed. Once the command of execution is given and cadets are moving, the leader uses other commands to fix the formation.

  1. CAPP 60-33, Civil Air Patrol Drill and Ceremonies (Nov 2025), 2.3.6 www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf
    Use the command AS YOU WERE to revoke a preparatory command.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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