Teams

The practice of guarding national and unit flags (known as the "colors") on the battlefield is a practice that precedes even the founding of our nation. The earliest military color guards marched into battle as an honored part of their regiments, using the colors to inspire, guide and rally their units. Today, the tradition of safeguarding our national and organizational colors is ceremoniously upheld by the Marine Corps Color Guard. Comprising a detail of four Marines, the Marine Corps Color Guard renders the proper customs and courtesies while posting and retiring the American Flag. This honored tradition shows respect to our nation and those who have served it.
Various community and civic organizations may request ceremonial support from the Marine Corps for participation in appropriate events. The Color Guard is a four-member formation – consisting of the senior Marine and Color Sergeant carrying the National Colors, a Marine carrying the Marine Corps Colors, and two rifle bearers. The Color Guard is responsible for rendering appropriate military honors. This traditional formation adds dignity to any military-related activity, parade, or civic event by showing respect to our Nation and those who have served.

• This is a 4 man/woman group that presents the flags at special ceremonies and games.

• The senior ranking cadet should hold the American flag and call the commands.

• The next highest rank should hold the Marine Corps flag.

• The other two cadets will hold the left and right rifles.

• The order of the color guard from left to right is:   Left Rifle, Marine Corps Flag, American Flag, Right Rifle.

The East Coweta Marine Corps JROTC Cadets dedicate many hours preparing for the exhibition drill team events.   Participation on this team instills discipline and esprit de corps as well as being one of the finest methods for developing confidence and leadership abilities of our Cadets.  The Drill Team competes at local, state, regional and national Drill Team competitions throughout the year.  While creating a friendly and entertaining environment, these competitions provide the Cadets with an opportunity to showcase their hours of dedication and tremendous marching skills.  Through intense practice, the Cadets learn to perform precise rifle and drill movements flawlessly to awe audiences.    

Marksmanship is an exciting and rewarding sport as well as an integral part of the MCJROTC curriculum. With an emphasis on safety, the MCJROTC Marksmanship curriculum allows cadets to develop pride and a sense of accomplishment as they become more proficient with their marksmanship skills.   Competition breeds excellence in this program.  A cadet must be willing to put forth the effort and dedication needed to acquire and maintain their expertise.  The cadet must have the right attitude and be a team player.  The mindset of common purpose and unity drives the rifle team.  Cadets will qualify and compete using the Three-Position Air Rifle Shooting standards. Through the leadership of MCJROTC Senior Instructor Major Pete Merrill, the ECHS rifle team continues to strive for the acutely honed marksmanship skills needed to compete.  These skills have allowed the team to participate in many events and competitions throughout the year as well as continuing the tradition of being a national winning team.     

MCJROTC Raider Team (Physical Fitness Team) promotes esprit de corps, teamwork, self-confidence, self-discipline as well as physical fitness. It provides JROTC cadets a competitive program in five (with the option of additional events) mentally and physically challenging training events which take place outdoors.