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At carry guidon, where is the bottom tip (ferrule) of the staff?

About 6 inches off the ground.

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  1. About 6 inches off the ground ✔
  2. Resting on the ground
  3. Level with the belt buckle

Why: Carry guidon lifts the staff so the ferrule sits about 6 inches above the ground. Facings, alignments and formal marching are all done at carry guidon.

Huh, didn't know that: The bearer brings the guidon to carry on the preparatory command, before the movement starts.

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Why does the guidon ride 6 inches off the ground? So it never scuffs its shoes.
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Answer: About 6 inches off the ground. Carry guidon lifts the staff so the ferrule sits about 6 inches above the ground. Facings, alignments and formal marching are all done at carry guidon.

  1. CAPP 60-33, Civil Air Patrol Drill and Ceremonies (Nov 2025), 5.16 Carry Guidon www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf
    Carry guidon is the position in which the ferrule is approximately 6 inches from the ground
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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