Group and Wing Formations

• Lesson Objective– Demonstrate a group and wing formation.

• Sample of Behavior– Perform group and wing formations when given

the command to do so.

Group and Wing Formations

• Composition of the Group and Wing

• Composition of the Staff

• Formation of the Group

• Forming the Group in Column

• Forming the Group in Line With Squadrons in Line

• Forming the Group in Line With Squadrons in Mass Formation

• Dismissing the Group• Formations• Review• Sequence of Review

Commands• Sequence of Review

and Inspection Commands

OVERVIEW

Group and Wing Formations

• Composition of the Group and Wing.– The group is composed of

two or more squadrons; the wing is composed of two or more groups.

• Composition of the Staff.– The group is the smallest

formation with a staff.

Arrangement of Reviewing Officers Staff (General Officers).

Group and Wing Formations

• Formation of the Group.– For ceremonies, the

group is formed with squadrons in mass.

• Forming the Group in Column.– The group forms in

column from a line of squadrons in line by executing right face.

Group in Column with Squadrons in Column and Flights in Column

Group and Wing Formations

• Forming the Group in Line with Squadrons in Line.– Before the ceremonies, the adjutant ensures the

group position on the parade ground is marked with two flags.

Group in Line with Squadrons in Line

Group and Wing Formations

• Forming the Group in Line with Squadrons in Mass Formation. – Procedure is the same

as in forming in line with some exceptions.

• Dismissing the Group.

Group and Wing Formations

• Formations– On special occasions the wing may be formed

in line with groups in mass formation.

• Review– A review is the formation of troops in group or

wing marching in a prescribed manner.

Group and Wing Formations

• Sequence of Review Commands.• Sequence of Review and

Inspection Commands.

Ceremonies

• Lesson Objective– Know the purpose and definition of ceremonies

and parades.

• Samples of Behavior– Define ceremony and parade.– State the purpose of ceremonies and parades.– Identify the different types of ceremonies and

parades.– Define reveille and retreat.– State when it is appropriate to raise and lower the

flag.

Ceremonies

OVERVIEW• Purpose and Precedence• Parade Ceremony• Raising and Lowering the Flag• Change of Command• Colors