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When holding a guidon outside formation, which hand does the bearer use to salute?

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  1. With the right hand, like everyone else
  2. By dipping the guidon to the ground
  3. With the left hand, touching the staff

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  1. CAPP 60-33, Civil Air Patrol Drill and Ceremonies (Nov 2025), 5.23 Individual Salute by Guidon Bearer www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.

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