Drill Team Information

Unarmed Basic requires practice and discipline to complete movements that are precise and sharp. It is as it is titled, Basic Unarmed Drill. However, our cadets on it are far from Basic.

Cadets perform basic military drill movements while armed with drill rifles that are replicas of the M1903 Springfield. Within the platoon is a Guidon, a member who marches without a guide to represent the unit. There is also the Team Commander, who must be able to use a sword and rifle.

If you have rhythm but don't know how to express it, check out the NJROTC's Unarmed Exhibition Drill Team. They perform synchronized movements and incorporate beats from their favorite music into the routine. Common moves include stomping, thigh hitting, clapping, and snapping. 

Armed Exhibition is a form of freestyle drill only available to the most trained cadets. The team specializes in using drill rifles to perform complex routines that require extensive periods of training and practice.