Armed Drill Teams

Current Commander for Regulation: Cadet Cdr Sanchez

The armed regulation team is open to anyone who wishes to participate in a drill team that marches in accordance to a basic drill card. For all who wish to be part of the team, all practices on Tuesdays and Wednesdays must be attended unless a legitimate excuse is delivered to CDR Testa and, if possible, the Armed Reg Commander. For anyone interested in joining, note that it is the armed commander's job to choose the best 12 cadets for competition. 

The cadets are picked for competition based on being able to:

-Follow the commands properly

-March consistently in cadence

-Stay aligned to the right

-Cover to the front

-NOT breaking bearing 

-Adapt to any given position

-Are sharp in rifle movements

-Know and can execute all rifle commands

-Prove reliability by showing up to practice

Current Commander for Exhibition: Cadet Lt Jr Grade Argento

The armed exhibition team incorporates elements of marching, columns, flanks as well as slapping of rifles, exaggerated movements, and other creative techniques that add sophistication to the cadets movements. Cadets performing their part of the routine use a combination of sharp, rigid movements and fluid, synchronized flair that differentiates what occurs in exhibition from regular color guard. For all who wish to be part of the team, all practices on Tuesdays and Wednesdays must be attended unless a legitimate excuse is delivered to CDR Testa and, if possible, the Armed Ex Commander.

The cadets are picked for competition based on being able to:

-Take the cue from commands (verbal or physical)

-March consistently in cadence

-NOT break bearing

-Move and perform with purpose

-Memorize at least their own position

-Are sharp in rifle movements

-Know and can execute all rifle commands

-Not end up with a concussion (please)

-Prove reliability by showing up to practice

Note: For anyone wishing to ever become a staff member, it is MANDATORY to be on a team other than athletics.

Note: For anyone wishing to ever advance, especially to a chief rank, they must have leadership experience either as a commander, squad leader, or guidon.