The Color Guard team learns to present the colors at ceremonial events and competitions. Color Guard members learn how to use rifles, flags, and occasionally sabers according to Army Training Circular 3-21.5. The events we participate in include our home football games, other high school sporting events, local veteran’s homes, competitions, middle school ceremonies, graduations, and many other community events.
The unarmed drill team learns to march in accordance with Air Force Manual 36-2203 and goes in depth on uniform regulation and overall Air Force knowledge. The drill team practices sequences for competitions and occasionally does drill demos for events. Unarmed drill also focuses on practicing for inspections which consist of uniform wear and bearing/knowledge questions.
The Saber Team is a marching team that performs routines based on military drill while armed with sabers. The Saber Team learns to execute a saber arch for events such as homecoming, awards ceremonies, military ball, and graduation. This team can also perform at drill meets .
The APT team works to improve their communication, public speaking, and leadership skills. They are the public face for TX-934 and often give presentations at local middle schools and open houses to inform students and parents about AFJROTC. Practices are once a week and usually consist of techniques and tips and other methods used in presentations and speeches.
The Kitty Hawk Air Society is a national AFJROTC academic honor society that recognizes academic and military achievement by cadets. Cadets have to show academic excellence in AFJROTC and in overall academic studies, exhibit good character traits, and be willing to accept additional responsibilities. Cadets provide additional leadership/educational opportunities, student tutoring and encourages excellence.
The PT team focuses on getting fit and training for PT competitions. Events at competitions usually include pushups, situps, pull ups, long jumps, sprinting or long distance runs. Each competition is different, which is why the team focuses on overall fitness. For practices the PT team utilizes the weight room and goes on runs together.