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What does the guide regulate while a flight marches?

The guide regulates direction and marching rate.

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Why: The guide helps the formation travel the correct direction at a steady cadence. Other cadets maintain their proper positions from that reference.

Huh, didn't know that: Unless another position is announced, the guide is on the right of the flight.

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Why did the guide bring a metronome? The march needed good timing.
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Answer: Direction and rate of march. The guide helps the formation travel the correct direction at a steady cadence. Other cadets maintain their proper positions from that reference.

  1. CAPP 60-33, Civil Air Patrol Drill and Ceremonies www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf
    Guide - The Cadet designated to regulate the direction and rate of march.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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