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In CAP drill, how long is a quick-time marching step?

24 inches, measured heel to heel.

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  1. 30 inches
  2. 12 inches
  3. 24 inches ✔

Why: CAPP 60-33, CAP's drill guide, uses a 24-inch step measured from heel to heel. The standard cadence is 100 to 120 steps per minute.

Huh, didn't know that: Arm swing is 6 inches forward and 3 inches to the rear.

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Answer: 24 inches. CAPP 60-33, CAP's drill guide, uses a 24-inch step measured from heel to heel. The standard cadence is 100 to 120 steps per minute.

  1. CAPP 60-33 Drill and Ceremonies (Nov 2025) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf
    taking a 24inch step (measured from heel to heel)
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. CAPP 60-33 Drill and Ceremonies (Nov 2025) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf
    Standards such as the 24-inch step, cadence of 100 to 120 steps per minute
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. CAPP 60-33 Drill and Ceremonies (Nov 2025) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf
    The swing of the arms will measure 6 inches to the front
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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