5.11. Dismissing the Squadron. The squadron is in line at attention. The squadron commander directs the first sergeant to dismiss the squadron. The command is First Sergeant, (pause) DISMISS THE SQUADRON. On this command, the first sergeant takes the most direct route to a position three paces from the squadron commander, who is nine paces in front of and centered on the squadron. The first sergeant halts and salutes. The squadron commander returns the salute and commands DISMISS THE SQUADRON. The first sergeant salutes and the squadron commander returns the salute and falls out. At the same time, flight commanders and the guidon bearer fall out. The first sergeant executes an about face, and the flight sergeants take their posts three paces in front of and centered on their flights. The first sergeant then orders the flight sergeants to dismiss their flights by giving the command DISMISS YOUR FLIGHTS. The first sergeant then falls out. The flight sergeants face about and command DISMISSED. Individuals break ranks and leave the formation.