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Which command aligns a flight in column?

The command COVER aligns a column.

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  1. FALL OUT
  2. COVER ✔
  3. Present, ARMS

Why: Cadets make small adjustments to restore dress, cover, interval, and distance. In line formation, Dress Right, DRESS serves the alignment purpose.

Huh, didn't know that: On COVER, the base file sets and keeps a 40-inch distance.

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Why did the column ask for COVER? It wanted every line straight.
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Answer: COVER. Cadets make small adjustments to restore dress, cover, interval, and distance. In line formation, Dress Right, DRESS serves the alignment purpose.

  1. CAPP 60-33, Civil Air Patrol Drill and Ceremonies www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf
    PURPOSE: To attain alignment in a column formation.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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