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In drill, what does Column Right, MARCH do to a flight marching in column?

Turns the whole column 90 degrees to the right while it keeps marching.

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  1. Shifts everyone one step sideways to the right
  2. Turns the whole column 90 degrees right ✔
  3. Turns everyone to face right at the halt

Why: A column movement turns the formation a full 90 degrees while it marches. Each cadet pivots at about the same spot as the person ahead, so the column follows its leaders around the corner.

Huh, didn't know that: The element on the inside of the turn takes up the half step so the outer elements can keep up.

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Answer: Turns the whole column 90 degrees right. A column movement turns the formation a full 90 degrees while it marches. Each cadet pivots at about the same spot as the person ahead, so the column follows its leaders around the corner.

  1. CAPP 60-33, Civil Air Patrol Drill and Ceremonies (Nov 2025), 4.11 Column Movements www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf
    To turn the unit 90 degrees to the right or left while marching in column formation.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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