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While marching, on which foot are both parts of Column Right, MARCH timed?

As the right foot strikes the ground. Moves to the right are called on the right foot.

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  1. As the left foot strikes the ground
  2. As the right foot strikes the ground ✔
  3. Any time, as long as it is loud

Why: Commands for movements to the right are given as the right foot hits the ground, and moves to the left on the left foot. That timing lets every cadet start the movement on the correct step.

Huh, didn't know that: In the preparatory phrase Column Right, the emphasized word Right lands as the right heel strikes.

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What did the left foot say to the right foot? 'You always get to go first on Column Right.'
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Answer: As the right foot strikes the ground. Commands for movements to the right are given as the right foot hits the ground, and moves to the left on the left foot. That timing lets every cadet start the movement on the correct step.

  1. CAPP 60-33, Civil Air Patrol Drill and Ceremonies (Nov 2025), 2.7.2 Cadence www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf
    give commands for executing movements to the right when the right foot strikes the ground
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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