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In the drill command Forward, MARCH, what job does the word MARCH do?

It tells you when to move. MARCH is the command of execution.

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  1. Says which movement is coming
  2. Says when to carry out the movement ✔
  3. Names the unit being commanded

Why: Most drill commands have two parts. The preparatory command (Forward) says what the movement will be. The command of execution (MARCH) says when to do it.

Huh, didn't know that: When calling a unit to attention or halting it, the preparatory command also names the unit, as in Flight, HALT.

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Answer: Says when to carry out the movement. Most drill commands have two parts. The preparatory command (Forward) says what the movement will be. The command of execution (MARCH) says when to do it.

  1. CAPP 60-33, Civil Air Patrol Drill and Ceremonies (Nov 2025), 2.2 Parts of a command www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf
    The command of execution designates when the movement will be carried out.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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