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What does the preparatory part of a drill command explain?

It explains what movement will happen.

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  1. What movement will happen ✔
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  3. When practice will end

Why: The preparatory part gives the formation a moment to understand the coming action. The execution part then tells everyone exactly when to act.

Huh, didn't know that: In Left, FACE, Left is the preparatory part.

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Why did the command prepare early? It wanted everyone ready to move.
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Answer: What movement will happen. The preparatory part gives the formation a moment to understand the coming action. The execution part then tells everyone exactly when to act.

  1. CAPP 60-33, Civil Air Patrol Drill and Ceremonies www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf
    The preparatory command explains what the movement will be.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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