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What does the command FALL IN tell a flight to do?

Form in a line formation.

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  1. Begin marching forward
  2. Return to normal ranks
  3. Form the unit in line ✔

Why: FALL IN assembles the flight in line formation. It is a combined command, so it has no separate preparatory word.

Huh, didn't know that: A flight normally forms with two to four elements.

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Why did autumn cadets know FALL IN? The leaves demonstrated first.
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Answer: Form the unit in line. FALL IN assembles the flight in line formation. It is a combined command, so it has no separate preparatory word.

  1. CAPP 60-33 Drill and Ceremonies www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf
    PURPOSE: To form a unit in line formation.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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