Conditions: Form at least 6 cadets into a flight of 2 elements. Graded cadet will be 1st element leader.
Passing Score: 75%. Must perform at least 16 out of 19 commands satisfactorily
Automatically executes At Close Interval Dress Right, DRESS
Automatically executes Ready, FRONT.
Stands at the position of attention.
On DRESS, the left hand placed so the heel of the hand rests on the left hip, fingertips point toward the ground, and the elbow in line with the body.
Adjusts as necessary.
On FRONT, return to the position of attention.
Not graded.
Not graded, used to put cadets in line formation at normal interval.
Not graded; used to put cadets in column formation.
The second element stands fast, the first element takes two 12-inch steps to the right
The second element stands fast, the first element takes two 12-inch steps to the left.
On the preparatory command the element leaders turn their heads 45 degrees to the right. The 2nd element leader commands, Column Right, and the 1st element leader commands STAND FAST.
On the command MARCH, the 2nd element leader executes a face in marching to the right, then continues marching in the new direction.
The remaining individuals in the 2nd element march forward on the command of execution, pivot in approximately the same location as their element leader, and maintain a 40-inch distance.
When the last cadet of the 2nd element passes, the 1st element leader commands Column Right, MARCH on the right foot, at which time all cadets perform the movement in the same manner as the base element.
Not graded.
Not graded; used to take the cadets out of a single file formation and return them to line formation.
Not graded; places the cadets in column formation
Steps off on left foot.
Does not anticipate the command of execution.
The 2nd element takes up the half step following the command of execution.
The 1st element obtains close interval by pivoting 45 degrees to the right on the ball of the left foot, taking one 24-inch step (with coordinated armswing) toward the 2nd element, and then pivoting 45 degrees back to the left on the ball of the right foot. 1st element takes up the half step.
On the command Forward, MARCH, both elements resume a 24-inch step.
The same procedures and steps used to obtain close interval are used except the command is given on the left foot and the pivots are made on the right foot.
On MARCH, cadets take one 24-inch step with left foot.
In one count, cadets place ball of right foot alongside the heel of the left foot, pin their arms, and shift the weight of the body to the right foot.
Cadets then step off with the left foot in a full, 24-inch step, resuming coordinated armswing.
In marching, turns 90-degress to the left.
Takes up half step.
Resumes full 24-inch steps after Forward, MARCH.
On RIGHT, all cadets except those on right flank smartly turn heads 45-degrees right.
On FRONT, heads are turned smartly back to front.
After the command HALT, takes one more 24-inch step.
Trailing foot is brought smartly alongside front foot.
Heels finish together, on line, with cadet at attention.