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Who forms the squadron in line by commanding FALL IN?

The first sergeant.

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  1. The first sergeant ✔
  2. The squadron commander
  3. The guidon bearer

Why: The first sergeant takes a post in front of where the squadron's center will be and calls FALL IN. The commander arrives later to receive the report.

Huh, didn't know that: When the squadron falls in, the flights stand three paces apart.

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Why did the first sergeant bring a pencil? To draw the squadron into line.
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Answer: The first sergeant. The first sergeant takes a post in front of where the squadron's center will be and calls FALL IN. The commander arrives later to receive the report.

  1. CAPP 60-33, Civil Air Patrol Drill and Ceremonies (Nov 2025), 5.3.1 www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf
    The squadron is formed in line with flights in line by the first sergeant
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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