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Which side is the place of honor when walking with an officer?

The right side is the position of honor.

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  1. The right side ✔
  2. The left side
  3. Directly behind

Why: The right is the position of honor, from warriors who carried swords on their right side. So the junior person customarily walks on the left.

Huh, didn't know that: In introductions, the junior person is introduced to the senior.

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Answer: The right side. The right is the position of honor, from warriors who carried swords on their right side. So the junior person customarily walks on the left.

  1. CAPP 60-20 New Cadet Guide (Feb 2026) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6020_A0A6B98761299.pdf
    The right is the place of honor.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Learn to Lead Chapter 1, Character and the Air Force Tradition www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/L2L_Mod1_Ch1_AF_Tradition_B81658040C0E9.pdf
    it is customary for the junior person to walk on the left
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. Learn to Lead Chapter 1, Character and the Air Force Tradition www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/L2L_Mod1_Ch1_AF_Tradition_B81658040C0E9.pdf
    junior person is introduced to the senior
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  4. Learn to Lead Chapter 1, Character and the Air Force Tradition www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/L2L_Mod1_Ch1_AF_Tradition_B81658040C0E9.pdf
    When in doubt, salute.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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