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Why do drill leaders pronounce the command MARCH as 'HARCH'?

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  1. It is an old Army habit with no real reason
  2. It tells cadets to step off on the left foot
  3. It protects the leader's vocal cords

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  1. CAPP 60-33, Civil Air Patrol Drill and Ceremonies (Nov 2025), 2.5.2 HARCH www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.

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