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A cadet standing in formation sees an officer walk by. What should the cadet do?

Not salute; the person in charge salutes for the formation.

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  1. Salute right away
  2. Stay put; the person in charge salutes for everyone ✔
  3. Leave ranks and report

Why: In formation, cadets salute only when commanded to. The person in charge gives and returns salutes for the whole formation.

Huh, didn't know that: In a work detail, the person in charge also salutes for the whole group.

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Why didn't the formation wave hello? They let their leader do the talking.
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Answer: Stay put; the person in charge salutes for everyone. In formation, cadets salute only when commanded to. The person in charge gives and returns salutes for the whole formation.

  1. CAPP 60-33, Civil Air Patrol Drill & Ceremonies (Nov 2025) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf
    Normally the person in charge salutes and acknowledges salutes for the whole formation.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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