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While marching, a cadet hears Flight, HALT. What happens after the word HALT?

One more 24-inch step, then the trailing foot comes alongside.

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  1. Stop instantly on the spot
  2. Take one more step, then bring the feet together ✔
  3. Take three more steps

Why: On HALT, the cadet takes one more full step and brings the trailing foot smartly next to the front foot. Heels end together, on line, at attention.

Huh, didn't know that: Halt is tested on the Achievement 2, Achievement 3 and Wright Brothers drill tests.

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Why did the cadet take one more step after HALT? He didn't want to stop short.
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Answer: Take one more step, then bring the feet together. On HALT, the cadet takes one more full step and brings the trailing foot smartly next to the front foot. Heels end together, on line, at attention.

  1. CAPP 60-34, Drill & Ceremonies Practical Tests, 3 September 2024, Achievement 2 www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/CAPP_6034_Sept_24_3e0cc652c818b.pdf
    After the command HALT, takes one more 24-inch step.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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