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What does Present, ARMS tell an unarmed formation to do?

It tells cadets to raise the first count of a hand salute.

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  1. Raise the salute ✔
  2. Face about
  3. Begin marching

Why: Present arms lets a formation render honors together. Order arms supplies the second count, returning the right hand to attention.

Huh, didn't know that: The two commands divide the hand salute into its raise and return actions.

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Why did Present, ARMS arrive with a bow? It came to render honors.
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Answer: Raise the salute. Present arms lets a formation render honors together. Order arms supplies the second count, returning the right hand to attention.

  1. CAPP 60-33, Civil Air Patrol Drill and Ceremonies www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf
    On the command Present, ARMS, the cadet executes the first count of hand salute.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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