Drill Team and Color Guard

The drill team and color guard are year-round acitivities at the Academy, coached by GySgt Ernesto Montemayor , USMC (Ret).

The drill team performs complex maneuvers of close order drill and exhibition drill with 10-pound M-14 rifles, all without the sound of commands. The color guard displays the National and Academy colors.

Both units perform at all Cadet parades. Additionally, the color guard appears at a wide variety of civic events throughout the school year. Both units also complete in three to six military skills meets held during the year.

All Cadets are welcome to try out for the drill team and color guard at the beginning of the fall semester and again at mid-term. Participants must show a reasonable amount of manuel dexterity, balance and concentration.

Practices are held on the campus every weekday during the afternoon activity period.