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On the command Parade, REST, how far apart does the cadet place the heels?

12 inches apart.

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  1. 6 inches
  2. 24 inches
  3. 12 inches ✔

Why: The left foot moves 12 inches left, and the hands go behind the back, right hand in the left palm. The cadet stays silent and still.

Huh, didn't know that: Parade rest is a modified attention made for standing a long time.

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Answer: 12 inches. The left foot moves 12 inches left, and the hands go behind the back, right hand in the left palm. The cadet stays silent and still.

  1. CAPP 60-33, Civil Air Patrol Drill & Ceremonies (Nov 2025) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf
    move it smartly to the left so the heels are 12 inches apart
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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