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Which movement marches in place at quick time?

Mark time keeps the cadence while staying in place.

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  1. Mark time ✔
  2. Double time
  3. Forward march

Why: Mark time keeps the feet moving without forward travel. Double time does the opposite, moving the unit faster than normal marching.

Huh, didn't know that: Double time uses 180 steps per minute with 30-inch steps.

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Why did mark time go nowhere? It was happy in its place.
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Answer: Mark time. Mark time keeps the feet moving without forward travel. Double time does the opposite, moving the unit faster than normal marching.

  1. CAPP 60-33, Civil Air Patrol Drill and Ceremonies www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf
    PURPOSE: To march in place at quick time.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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