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NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS CIVIL AIR PATROL CAP MANUAL 36-2203

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CIVIL AIR PATROL DRILL & CEREMONIES MANUAL

This manual prescribes drill and ceremonies procedures for Civil Air Patrol (CAP).

SUMMARY OF CHANGES
This document is a new CAP Manual. CAP previously used AFMAN 36-2203 without further
guidance from CAP. CAP units and members will now use this manual. This manual
implements specific guidance for CAP regarding drill and ceremonies. It includes the content of
and expands on Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 36-2203, Drill and Ceremonies, to provide further
guidance and procedures for use by CAP airmen in CAP venues. It describes the movements and
procedures for saluting, drill, ceremonies, reviews, parades and color guards. This manual is for
general use throughout CAP and is a guide for persons teaching, learning, or participating in drill
and ceremonies. It applies to all CAP units, members, and activities. Photos approximate the
drill movement and are acknowledged not to be perfect. Direct questions concerning this
manual should be sent to CAP National Headquarters Cadet Programs, Maxwell AFB, AL.
This publication may be supplemented at any level, but all direct supplements must be routed to the
OPR of this publication for coordination prior to certification and approval.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 – INTRODUCTION TO DRILL AND CEREMONIES

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1.1.
1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
Figure 1.1.
1.5.
1.6.
1.7.
Figure 1.2.

Scope.
Introduction to Drill.
Introduction to Ceremonies.
Key to Symbols.
Symbols.
Drill Terms.
Drill Instruction.
Teaching Drill to Cadets.
Drill Instruction Script Sample.

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Chapter 2 – COMMANDS AND THE COMMAND VOICE

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Section 2A – Commands
2.1.
2.2.
2.3.

Types of Commands.
Parts of a Command.
General Rules for Commands.

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Section 2B – The Command Voice
2.4.
Figure 2.1.

Voice Characteristics.
Diaphragm Exercise.

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2.5.
2.6.
Figure 2.2.
2.7.

Cadence.
Counting Cadence.
Commands Portrayed Graphically.
Mass Commands.

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Chapter 3 – INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION

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Positions and Movements.
3.1.
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Position of Attention.
3.2.
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Position of Attention.
Figure 3.1.
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Rest Positions.
3.3.
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Parade Rest.
Figure 3.2.
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Facings Movements.
3.4.
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Right Face.
Figure 3.3.
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About Face.
Figure 3.4.
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Hand Salute.
3.5.
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Exchange of Salutes.
3.6.
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Hand Salute.
Figure 3.5.
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Saluting with Different Headgear.
Figure 3.6.
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Saluting Rules.
Table 3.1.
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Present Arms and Order Arms.
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Eyes Right (Left) and Ready Front.
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Eyes Right in Line Formation.
Figure 3.7.
Eyes Right in Column Formation.
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Figure 3.8.
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3.9.
Forward March and Halt.
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3.10.
Forward March. …………………………………………………………………………………… 29
Figure 3.9.
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3.11.
Double Time.
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Figure 3.10. Double Time.
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3.12.
Mark Time.
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Figure 3.11. Mark Time.
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Figure 3.12. Half Step.
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Half Step.
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Right (Left) Step.
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Figure 3.13. Right (Left) Step.
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3.15.
Change Step.
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Figure 3.14. Change Step.
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3.17.
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3.18.
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Figure 3.15.
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Figure 3.16.
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3.19.

To the Rear March.
Flanking Movement.
Face in Marching.
Face in Marching Left.
Face in Marching Right.
Marching Other than at Attention.

Chapter 4 – DRILL OF THE FLIGHT

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Section 4A – Formations
4.1.
4.2.

The Flight as the Basic Drill Unit.
Rules for the Guide.

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4.3.
Figure 4.1.
Figure 4.2.
Figure 4.3.
Figure 4.4.
4.4.
Figure 4.5.
4.5.
4.6.
Figure 4.6.
4.7.
4.8.
Figure 4.7.
Figure 4.8.

Formation of the Flight.
Flight in Line Formation.
Normal Interval/Dress Right Dress.
Flight in Column Formation.
Close Interval.
Aligning the Flight.
Dress Left Dress.
Open Ranks.
Close Ranks.
Open Ranks.
Individuals to Leave Ranks.
Count Off.
Count Off in Line.
Count Off in Column.

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Section 4B – Marching
4.9.
4.10.
4.11.
Figure 4.9.
Figure 4.10. Column Right March at Normal Interval.
Figure 4.11. Column Right March at Close Interval.
Column Half Right (Left).
4.12.
Forming a Single File or Multiple Files.
4.13.
Forming a File from a Column of Twos.
Figure 4.12.
Forming a Column of Twos from a Single File.
Figure 4.13.
Forming a Column of Threes from a Single File.
Figure 4.14.
Forming a Column of Twos from a Single File.
4.14.
4.15.
Forming a Column of Twos from a Column of Fours and Reforming.
Figure 4.15. Column of Twos from a Column of Fours.
Figure 4.16. Column of Fours from a Column of Twos.
4.16.
Figure 4.17. Counter March for a 4-Element Flight, Marching & Halted.
Figure 4.18. Counter March for a 3-Element Flight, Marching & Halted.
Figure 4.19. Counter March for a 2-Element Flight, Marching & Halted.

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Close or Extend March.
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Column Movements.
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Command for Column Left and Column Right March.
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Counter March.

Chapter 5 – DRILL OF THE SQUADRON

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Section 5A – Rules for Squadron Drill
5.1.
5.2.

The Squadron as a Drill Unit.
Commands.

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Section 5B – Formations
5.3.
Figure 5.1.
Figure 5.2.
5.4.
5.5.
Figure 5.3.

Forming the Squadron in Line.
Forming the Squadron in Line.
Squadron in Line.
Aligning the Squadron.
Inspecting the Squadron.
Inspection of the Squadron.

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Figure 5.4. Moving Between Individuals during an Inspection.
5.6.
5.7.
Figure 5.5.
5.8.
Figure 5.6.
Figure 5.7.
5.9.
5.10.
Figure 5.8.
5.11.
5.12.

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The Squadron in Column.
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Massing the Squadron When in Column at Close Interval.
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Squadron in Column.
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Changing Direction When in Mass Formation.
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Squadron in Mass Formation.
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Right Turn in Mass Formation.
Column of Flights From Squadron Mass Formation.
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Squadron in Extended Mass Formation.
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Dismissing the Squadron.
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Physical Training (PT) Formations.

The Guidon.
The Guidon Bearer.
Order Guidon.
Order Guidon.
Carry Guidon.
Executing Order Guidon While at Carry Guidon.
Executing Carry Guidon While at Order Guidon.

Section 5C – The Guidon Bearer and Manual of the Guidon
5.13.
5.14.
5.15.
Figure 5.9.
5.16.
5.17.
5.18.
Figure 5.10. Carry Guidon.
Figure 5.11. Carry Guidon, Alternate Method.
Executing Parade Rest While at Order Guidon.
5.19.
Parade Rest.
Figure 5.12.
5.20.
Double Time.
Figure 5.13. Double Time.
5.21.
Figure 5.14.
5.22.
5.23.
Figure 5.15.

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Executing Present Guidon When at Carry or Order Guidon.
Present Guidon.
Executing Order Guidon or Carry Guidon While at Present Guidon.
Individual Salute by Guidon Bearer When not in Formation.
Individual Salute by Guidon Bearer When not in Formation.

Chapter 6 – GROUP FORMATIONS AND CEREMONIES

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Section 6A – Group Formations
6.1.
Figure 6.1.
6.2.
Figure 6.2.
6.3.

The Group in Formation.
Group in Line With Squadrons in Line.
Composition of the Staff.
Group in Column with Squadrons in Column and Flights in Column.
Definition and Purpose of Ceremonies.

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Section 6B – Forming the Group
6.4.
6.5.
6.6.

Forming the Group in Line With Squadrons in Line.
Forming the Group in Line With Squadrons in Mass Formation.
Dismissing the Group.

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Section 6C – Group and Squadron Parades
6.7.

Sequence of Parade Ceremony (Group in Line w/Squadrons in Line).

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Figure 6.3.
Figure 6.4.
6.8.
6.9.

Preparation for Parade.
Group Parade with Squadrons & Flights in Line.
Sequence of Parade Ceremony w/Group in Line & Squadrons in Mass.
Parade Ceremony for a Squadron in Line.

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Section 6D – Raising and Lowering the Flag & Change of Command
6.10.
6.11.
6.12.
6.13.
6.14.
6.15.
6.16.

Reveille.
Events Accompanying Flag Raising at the Reveille Ceremony.
Raising the Flag.
Retreat Ceremony.
Events Accompanying Retreat Ceremony at the Flagstaff.
Lowering the Flag.
Change of Command Ceremony.

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Chapter 7 – COLOR GUARD

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Section 7A – Color Guard Overview
7.1.

The Color Guard.

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Section 7B – Individual Color Guard Drill
7.2.
Figure 7.1.
Figure 7.2.
Figure 7.3.
Figure 7.4.
7.3.
Figure 7.5.
Figure 7.6.
Figure 7.7.
Figure 7.8.
Figure 7.9.
Figure 7.10. Right Shoulder Arms from Order Arms w/Rifle.
Figure 7.11. Left Shoulder Arms from Port Arms w/Rifle.

Manual of the Colors.
Flags at the Order.
Flags at the Carry.
Color Guard at Parade Rest.
Color Guard at Present Arms.
Manual of Arms.
Order Arms w/Rifle.
Parade Rest, At Ease, and Rest w/Rifle.
Port Arms from Order Arms w/Rifle.
Order Arms from Port Arms w/Rifle.
Present Arms w/Rifle.

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Section 7C – Color Guard Drill
Stationary Movements.
7.4.
7.5.
Marching.
Figure 7.12. Color Guard at Eyes Right.

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Section 7D – Ceremonies
7.6.
7.7.
7.8.
7.9.

Innovative Drill.
Presenting the Colors.
Posting and Retreiving the Colors.
Flag Raising and Lowering (also see Section 6D).

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Attachment 2 – Drill Movements.
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Attachment 3 – Squadron Formation.

CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION TO DRILL AND CEREMONIES

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1.1. Scope.

1.1.1. This manual covers most of the drill and ceremonies needs for Civil Air Patrol (CAP),
but it does not cover every situation that may arise. For unusual situations, using good judgment
and taking into account the purpose of the movement or procedure can often provide the solution.
For additional guidance, contact the national cadet programs directorate at cadets@capnhq.gov.
Wing or Region cadet programs officers should be consulted prior to contacting National
Headquarters directly.

1.1.2. References. This manual is derived from Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 36-2203, Drill

and Ceremonies, Air Force Instruction (AFI) 34-1201, Protocol, AFPAM 34-1202, Guide to
Protocol, Army Training Circular (TC) 3-21.5 Drill and Ceremonies, and Air Force Directive
(AFD) 130219-033, USAF Honor Guard Training Manual. It is specific to the needs of CAP units
and activities, and in some cases provides more detail than is found in AFMAN 36-2203. The
manual stays as close to U.S. Air Force (USAF) drill as described in AFMAN 36-2203. In cases
where there is no USAF guidance CAP relies on tradition or the guidance found in other military
components’ drill manuals.

1.1.3. CAPR 52-16, Cadet Programs, allows cadets to use facsimile or deactivated firearms
only as part of an honor guard or color guard. A deactivated firearm is one that will prevent the
insertion of ammunition or the firing of a weapon. A facsimile is a copy that is not capable of
firing ammunition. CAP members may not drill with bayonets, sabers, swords, etc. Units or
organizations required to drill under arms will use the procedures in Army Training Circular
(TC) 3-21.5 Drill and Ceremonies.

1.2. Introduction to Drill.

1.2.1. The Value of Drill and Ceremonies: On the drill field, the individual learns to

participate as a member of a team and to appreciate the need for discipline. That is, to respond to
authority, to follow orders promptly and precisely, and to recognize the effects of his actions on the
group as a whole. Learning to follow is the beginning of leadership.

1.2.1.1. CAP uses drill and ceremonies as a tool for leadership development. Drill is a

skill that teaches all the elements of followership – immediate response to orders, attention to
detail, complying with specific direction, and the importance of teamwork. Drill allows an
individual to progress from the simple (e.g., individual drill movements) to the complex (e.g., flight
or squadron drill). Drill allows an emerging leader the opportunity to lead by example, as an
Element Leader or Guide might, and to coach and mentor subordinates. Leaders learn how to
speak in front of a group, and how to teach. Leaders must take responsibility for their
subordinates, ensuring they are not facing into the sun, they have enough water or personal breaks,
etc. Drill is a skill that airmen start to learn the day they join CAP, and continue learning and
adding skills and knowledge throughout their CAP career.

1.2.1.2. Drill movements should be taught in a logical sequence, and integrated into the

cadet leadership program. Each achievement in Phases I and II tests cadets on various drill
movements, per CAP Test 78-2. Units are encouraged to teach cadets practical drill as early as
possible so they may integrate into cadet activities, formations, and ceremonies.

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1.2.2. For the purpose of drill, Air Force organizations are divided into elements, flights,
squadrons, groups, and wings. The wing does not drill by direct command. CAP units rarely drill
in mass formations, or in formations above group level. For wing level ceremonies, refer to
AFMAN 36-2203.

1.2.3. Drill consists of certain movements by which the flight or squadron is moved in an
orderly manner from one formation to another or from one place to another. Standards such as the
24-inch step, cadence of 100 to 120 steps per minute, distance, and interval have been established
to ensure movements are executed with order and precision. The task of each person is to learn
these movements and execute each part exactly as described. Individuals also must learn to adapt
their own movements to those of the group. Everyone in the formation must move together on
command.

1.3. Introduction to Ceremonies.

1.3.1. Ceremonies are special, formal, group activities conducted by the Armed Forces to

honor distinguished persons or recognize special events. Ceremonies also demonstrate the
proficiency and training state of the airmen.

1.3.2. Ceremonies are an extension of drill activities. The precision marching, promptness in

responding to commands, and teamwork developed on the drill field determine the appearance and
performance of the group in ceremonies.

1.4. Key to Symbols. Symbols used in this manual are shown in Figure 1.1.

Figure 1.1. Symbols

Group
Commander

Squadron
Commander

Adjutant/XO

Colors

First
Sergeant

Guidon Bearer

Staff Officer/
Deputy Gp Cdr

Flight
Commander

Flight Sergeant

Guide

Element
Leader

Airman

1.5. Drill Terms

1.5.1. Drill terms are the vocabulary of drill. It is important to use the right word to describe

the details of drill, especially when making corrections while drilling.

1.5.2. Adjutant – A ceremonial position in reviews and parades and responsible to the troop or

group commander. The adjutant forms the unit at the beginning of the review or parade. The
adjutant’s cadence is 140 steps per minute.

1.5.3. Alignment – Dress or cover.

1.5.4. Base – The element on which a movement is planned, regulated, or aligned.

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marched per minute.

1.5.5. Cadence – The uniform step and rhythm in marching; that is, the number of steps

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1.5.6 Center – The middle point of a formation. On an odd-numbered front, the center is the

center person or element. On an even-numbered front, the center is the right center person or
element. All personnel in formation (including Guide and Flight Sergeant) are counted in
determining the front in line.

1.5.7. Cover – Individuals aligning themselves directly behind the person to their immediate

front while maintaining proper distance.

1.5.8. Depth – The total space from front to rear of any formation. An individual’s depth is

considered to be 12 inches.

1.5.9. Distance – The space from front to rear between units. The distance between individuals
in formation is 40 inches as measured from their chests to the backs of individuals directly in front
of them. Flight commanders, guides, and others whose positions in formation are 40 inches from a
rank are themselves considered a rank.

1.5.10. Double Time – The rate of marching at 180 steps (30 inches in length) per minute.

1.5.11. Dress – Alignment of elements side by side or in line maintaining proper interval.

1.5.12. Element – The basic formation; that is, the smallest drill unit comprised of at least 3,

but usually 8 to 12 individuals, one of whom is designated the element leader.

1.5.13. File – A single column of persons placed one behind the other.

1.5.14. Final Line – The line on which the adjutant forms the front rank of airmen for a parade

or review.

in column.

1.5.15. Flank – The extreme right or left (airmen’s right or left) side of a formation in line or

1.5.16. Flight – At least two, but not more than four, elements.

1.5.17. Formation – An arrangement of units.

1.5.18. Front – The space occupied by a unit, measured from flank to flank. The front of an

individual is considered to be 22 inches.

1.5.19. Guide – The airman designated to regulate the direction and rate of march.

1.5.20. Head – The leading unit of a column.

1.5.21. In Column – A formation with guide and element leaders to the front of each unit.

1.5.22. In Line – A formation with the guide and element leaders to the extreme right flank of

each unit.