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How do later flights handle a squadron column movement?

They continue marching until their flight commander gives the movement.

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  1. They all turn immediately
  2. They wait at attention
  3. They continue to the turning area ✔

Why: The leading flight turns first on the squadron command. Later flights keep marching, then turn on their own flight command near the same location.

Huh, didn't know that: In a column movement done in order, the lead flight commander repeats the squadron command; the others say CONTINUE THE MARCH.

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Answer: They continue to the turning area. The leading flight turns first on the squadron command. Later flights keep marching, then turn on their own flight command near the same location.

  1. CAPP 60-33, Civil Air Patrol Drill and Ceremonies www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf
    at the command of the appropriate flight commander, each of the following flights executes the movement at approximately the same location
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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