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In drill and ceremonies, what makes up a group?

Two or more squadrons.

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  1. Two or more flights
  2. Two or more squadrons ✔
  3. Two or more elements

Why: A group is two or more squadrons formed together. Group formations are used at big activities like encampments and at ceremonies. In CAP the group usually forms in line with squadrons in line.

Huh, didn't know that: When a color guard is in a group formation, it stands in the center, between squadrons.

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Why did the squadrons stand together? They wanted to form a group.
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Answer: Two or more squadrons. A group is two or more squadrons formed together. Group formations are used at big activities like encampments and at ceremonies. In CAP the group usually forms in line with squadrons in line.

  1. CAPP 60-33, Civil Air Patrol Drill & Ceremonies, November 2025 www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf
    The group is composed of two or more squadrons.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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