Example procedure for parades. Part of the Brighton Air Cadets NCO training course.

1. Procedure for Forming a Squadron Parade
226 (Brighton) Sqn
Forming Up
1. Cadets lined up in flights, in height order. Flight JNCOs for Squad:
No 1 Flight, MARKER
Tallest on the right, shortest on the left, in single rank - SIZE
No 1 Flight - NUMBER
Odd Numbers, two paces step forward - MARCH
Number One stand fast, ranks, right and left - TURN
No 1 Flight, Form squad, Quick - MARCH
(Adjust flights position if necessary)
No 1 Flight, Right - DRESS
Eyes - FRONT
No 1 Flight, Stand at - EASE
Stand - EASY
Flight JNCOs turn about to await SNCO. On hearing the SNCO approaching, they call
their flights to attention (No 1 flight first, ideally):
No 1 Flight, Flight - SHUN
2. Designated SNCO Marches on 6 paces front and centre of the squadron. He proves the
squadron:
Squadron, stand at - EASE
Squadron, squadron - SHUN
Flight NCOʼs take - POST
Flight JNCOʼs march around and fall in to the squad. The SNCO will now adjust the
squadrons position or dressing if he feels it is necessary.
He will then fall in the other SNCOʼs.
Fall in the Supernumerary NCOʼs
The NCOʼs march on to their parade positions. When they are in place the SNCO will give
Squadron stand at - EASE
Stand - EASY
3. At this point, procedure will vary depending on the type of parade. If it is a first parade or
muster parade and no inspection is taking place, the SNCO will ask the Duty NCO to give
their briefing and then fall the squadron out.
If an inspection is taking place, go to paragraph 4.
If a final parade is taking place, the SNCO will await the SNCO(ATC) or Officer.

2. Inspections
4. The SNCO will prepare the squadron for inspection:
“Carry out a buddy buddy check”
Squadron, Squadron - SHUN
Open order - MARCH
Right - DRESS
He will then check the dressings, posture and uniform, ensuring there is room for the
inspecting officer and give
Eyes - FRONT
5. If the Cadet SNCO is inspecting, he will proceed with the inspection on his own. If the
SNCO Discip or a Warrant Officer is inspecting he will position himself 3 paces in front of
the right marker and await the NCO/WO.
7. If an Officer is inspecting, and there is an SNCO(ATC) or WO present, the SNCO will
stand the parade at ease and await their arrival. They will then take post at the back when
ordered.