ARMED/UNARMED DRILL TEAM, AND COLOR GUARD COMMANDERS.

Under the direction of the Company Commander, organize, direct, train and manage the NJROTC team or group to which assigned.

a. Be prepared to meet all scheduled appearances and to react on short notice to requests for special appearances.

b. Work with the SNSI/NSI and CO/XO to schedule public appearances in the school and community. A tentative schedule should be worked out within one week of the start of school in the fall.

c. Team Commanders will be held responsible for knowledge of the contents of the Drill and Ceremonies Manual and Cadet Field Manual in so far as it affects their teams.

d. A written copy of each routine must be prepared and on file with the Planning Division prior to its use in any public show or performance and each routine must be approved by the SNSI/NSI.

e. An accurate roll will be maintained at each scheduled practice.

f. The PAO is to be provided with information concerning activities of teams so that press coverage can be obtained.

g. A list of uniforms and equipment required for team members is to be developed and submitted through the chain of command to the SNSI for approval and issue authority.

h. Normally a sword team will be formed only for special ceremonial occasions such as the military ball and homecoming ceremonies. Under these circumstances an ad hoc commander will be selected.

i. Make recommendations to the SNSI/NSI for awarding the Drill Team/Color Guard Ribbon in accordance with established criteria.