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At the position of attention, what angle do the feet form?

45 degrees, heels together.

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  1. 90 degrees
  2. 45 degrees ✔
  3. Feet parallel, toes straight ahead

Why: Heels are together and in line, with the toes turned out equally to 45 degrees. The cadet remains silent and still, with eyes facing front.

Huh, didn't know that: At attention, thumbs rest along the trouser seams with hands cupped, not clenched in a fist.

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Why was the cadet so good at geometry? She stood at a perfect 45 every meeting.
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Answer: 45 degrees. Heels are together and in line, with the toes turned out equally to 45 degrees. The cadet remains silent and still, with eyes facing front.

  1. CAPP 60-33, Civil Air Patrol Drill & Ceremonies (Nov 2025) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf
    ensure the feet are turned out equally, forming a 45-degree angle.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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