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In the manual of the guidon, what is 'order guidon'?

The guidon bearer's position of attention, staff upright, tip on the ground by the right shoe.

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  1. The guidon salute to an officer
  2. The guidon bearer's position of attention ✔
  3. Holding the guidon across the body at double time

Why: At order guidon, the bearer holds the staff straight up in the right hand with the ferrule, the metal tip at the bottom, resting on the ground beside the right shoe.

Huh, didn't know that: At order guidon, the staff rests against the hollow of the right shoulder and beside the right foot.

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Why was the guidon bearer always calm? She kept her staff in order.
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Answer: The guidon bearer's position of attention. At order guidon, the bearer holds the staff straight up in the right hand with the ferrule, the metal tip at the bottom, resting on the ground beside the right shoe.

  1. CAPP 60-33, Civil Air Patrol Drill and Ceremonies (Nov 2025), 5.15 Order Guidon www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf
    Order guidon is the position of attention as shown in Figure 5.9.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Learn to Lead Volume 2, Chapter 4 drill requirements (Civil Air Patrol) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Vol2LetterLowFinal_8BDFDB373E830.pdf
    Manual of the guidon, to include order guidon, carry guidon, rests, salute at the order, and present guidon.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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