​           Armed Drill team is one of the toughest teams to participate in. Its members are some of the best drillers in the entire unit. They work hard to secure their position on the team and grow their skills so the team as a whole may continue to grow and do more complex drill movements.

           Armed Drill Team, like the Unarmed Drill Team, does two types of drill, regulation and exhibition. Regulation is marching while doing organized military movements with accuracy, bearing, and discipline. The routine consists of military movements done by the command of the commander. It takes practice and focus to do this on a competitive level and will be a strong focus of the team over the school year.

Armed Drill team is one of the toughest teams to participate in. Its members are some of the best drillers in the entire unit. They work hard to secure their position on the team and grow their skills so the team as a whole may continue to grow and do more complex drill movements.

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​The second type of drill, exhibition, is the more free thinking, creative drill. It involves the spinning and manipulation of the rifle mixed with complex movements within the drill team to create amazing routines carefully designed to surprise and impress the judges. This takes ten times as much practice as regulation and comes faster to some than others, but with the help of experienced drill team members who are very willing to help you perfect your skills, you will be able to eventually do difficult spins with ease. Lots of coordination and endurance are needed in order to be able to do this and it doesn't matter if you don't have this. Over time, you will grow stronger and be able to do things you thought you couldn't.

Exhibition is another aspect of unarmed drill. This portion is less “by the book” and more creative and fun. Instead of spinning and tossing rifles, we use our hands and feet to make a beat. During exhibition, we perform a marching routine with flair and attitude while still incorporating key military aspects. This portion is immensely more challenging than regulation, but is also more rewarding. Exhibition is what sets our school apart from the others.

            While both aspects of unarmed drill may seem challenging, coming to practice will teach you all there is to know about drilling, plus more!

   Being in the Color Guard takes time, commitment, and most importantly, the right attitude. Color Guard does more than regularly participate in drill meets. We present the colors in a variety of events, and we lead the unit in parades. Color Guard could be described as “the face of the unit”, as we are always in the spotlight and must be the best.  Color Guard is the most prestigious team in JROTC and we constantly strive to be better than the rest.

           Each Color Guard formation consists of four members. Two flag bearers (United States and Marine Corps), and two rifle guards on each end. Due to only having four member on each team, mistakes are more noticeable; because of that, a decent part of practice is designated just to the details. If you are in Color Guard, you must be very diligent in everything you do. One mistake is very noticeable in a small team. We hold two practices a week, and three practices during the week before a competition. But again, as stated in the beginning, Color Guard takes time. Along with practice and competitions, we must still participate in many events, sometimes two or three times a week. This, however, is a great way to also achieve more volunteer hours.

           ​The participants on the Color Guard team have become a close family. We share a bond that most other teams do not have. We get close and create a very supportive atmosphere. We are first and foremost a team, and we must work together to be the best we can. We will always be there for each other and if a cadet has an issue, the team commander will be there to help at a moment’s notice. Color Guard is an amazing team to be on, and all we ask of you is your time, commitment, and the right attitude.

The Junior ROTC Unit Inspection Program is used to evaluate JROTC units to determine if the schools, cadet corps, and instructors meet and maintain program standards. Identify and appropriately reward those that exceed minimum program standards. JROTC units will be inspected by uniformed personnel or retirees and reservists/NG personnel authorized to wear the  uniform and who meet height-weight standards.

The JROTC program is designed to teach high school students the value of citizenship, leadership, service to the community, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment, while instilling in them self-esteem, teamwork, and self discipline. This lesson reviews the birth of the JROTC program as well as its purpose of enabling students to meet their goals for success.

The academics test covers this knowledge along with various Marine Corps and US history.

  Our goal in PT is to show up to every competition and do the most sit-ups or push-ups as well as run the fastest. Although winning is definitely a goal that we strive for, PT is mostly about being able to push yourself to become stronger and better than you were before. Working out may not always be the most fun thing to do, but you can be motivated by doing PT with your friends and pushing each other to be better and stronger. You will never regret investing time into your health and fitness. You will look good, feel good and have a lot of fun while you are at it. 

The type of rifle marksmanship that is taught and practiced in the JROTC program is three-position air rifle shooting that is done with 4.5 mm (.177 cal.) air rifles with the targets placed at a distance of 10 meters.  JROTC riflery was once done with .22 cal. rim fire rifles with the targets placed at a distance of 50 feet. Three-position air rifle target shooting that is done by JROTC cadets is closely related to the air rifle standing and three-position smallbore rifle events that are in the program of the Summer Olympic Games.

The Raider Team is for those cadets who wish to challenge their physical endurance, mental strength, and their leadership. The cadets who participate in Raider team will strengthen their leadership, improve on their fitness, and participate in competitions against other school's Raider teams.