Posted on Sep 23, 2018
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In regards to a squadron mass formation. In this instance, there are 4 Flights, 1 1SGT, 1 Squadron CC, and 1 Inspector General. This is for an AFJROTC unit.
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LTC Jason Mackay
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Brandon Shiflet chapter 5 of the Air Force Drill and Ceremony Manual shows the formation of a squadron for inspection it shows where the inspecting officer is and how to be led through the formation. The Manual shows two flights. I would just put the required spacing in fig 5.1 between each flight with the First Sergeant centered, any kind of open ranks inspection starts from the far right of the formation ( top down view, First Sergeant atthe he top center).

http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/publication/afman36-2203/afman36-2203.pdf

....first google hit, Airforce Drill and Ceremony Manual 2018 in the search box
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Brandon Shiflet
Brandon Shiflet
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Sorry for not being clear. I am trying to figure out where I, the Inspector General, is placed in a squadron formation. The scenario that I am trying to layout, is in the morning we have announcements and we do the pledge. Where in this context would I be placed, in regards to the squadron. Would I be to the right of the Commander, in front of and to the right of the commander. On the right of 1SGT.
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LTC Jason Mackay
LTC Jason Mackay
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Brandon Shiflet not sure what significance the IG has in your context. If it is part of the primary staff (A1-A9) look at chapter 6 of the previously posted manual.

6.2. Composition of the Staff.

6.2.1. The squadron is the smallest formation with a staff. The commissioned staff of a commander forms in one rank, 1 1/2 paces to the rear (of the formation). The individuals of the staff form 1 1/2 paces to the rear of the officers, but do not normally participate in the marching staff. When only one staff officer is present, a position is taken one pace to the right and 1 1/2 paces to the rear of the commander. Staff members usually are arranged from right to left in order of rank, the senior on the right. However, the commander arranges them in any desired order.

This would do for a static formation. It is different if you were to march, either chapter 5 or 6 states that the staff doesn't march. If you have a speaking role, then there is no,placement you are at a logic place to be side of the focal point of the ceremony. Usually a podium or secondary podium.

Chapter 7 of the AF manual has ceremonies with expanded personnel placement.

If you need something to have staff in the formation....go to chapter 9 in TC3-21.5

http://www.milsci.ucsb.edu/sites/secure.lsit.ucsb.edu.mili.d7/files/sitefiles/tc3_21x5.pdf
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