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Why would a squadron use the extended mass formation?

For a more impressive look at ceremonies.

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  1. To march faster in column
  2. To give room for push-ups
  3. For a more impressive look at ceremonies ✔

Why: Extended mass spreads the flights apart side by side at a chosen interval. It drills like normal mass but looks grander on a parade field.

Huh, didn't know that: The command names the spacing, as in Squadron Mass, (number) Paces Left, MARCH.

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Why did the formation stretch out? It wanted to make a big impression.
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Answer: For a more impressive look at ceremonies. Extended mass spreads the flights apart side by side at a chosen interval. It drills like normal mass but looks grander on a parade field.

  1. CAPP 60-33, Civil Air Patrol Drill and Ceremonies (Nov 2025), 5.10.1 www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf
    The extended mass formation is used when a more impressive appearance for ceremonies is desired
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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