JROTC

What is Raiders? Raiders is the most physical extracurricular activity in the JROTC. Consisting of three teams: Male, Female and Mixed. Cadets will compete in physically demanding challenges and events against other schools. Events consist of running, carrying heavy items, constructing rope bridges, climbing through obstacle courses and much more.

How do I join Raiders? Joining Raiders is very simple. At the beginning of each year there will be a Raider interest meeting and try-outs. Once the Cadet makes it into a team, they will be required to show up to weekly practices and attend weekly Raider Meets.

Why should I join Raiders? Raiders is one of the three requirements to receive a Varsity Letter in JROTC. When you complete your third Raider Meet you will receive your Raider Cord, Raider Ribbon, Raider Arc Pin and Raider Arc Patch. Additionally, you may receive medals for higher-level competitions.

What is Drill? Drill is the most attentive to detailed extracurricular activity in the JROTC. Consisting of different events such as Armed/Unarmed Squad, Armed/Unarmed Platoon, Competitive Drill Color Guard, and Exhibition. In Squad, Platoon, Color Guard Drill, Cadets will compete against other schools' JROTC programs and march to a list of commands given by their commander, the goal being to make the least number of mistakes whilst marching. In Exhibition, Cadets will master the art of spinning and flipping drill rifles and create their own routine.

How do I join Drill? Joining Drill is very simple. At the beginning of each Drill season there will be a Drill interest meeting and try-outs for commanders. Once the Cadet makes it into a event, they will be required to show up to weekly practices and attend weekly Drill Meets.

Why should I join Drill? Drill is one of the three requirements to receive a Varsity Letter in JROTC. When you complete your third Drill Meet you will receive your Drill Cord, Drill Ribbon, Drill Arc Pin and Drill Arc Patch. Additionally, you may receive medals for Exhibition and knock-out competitions.

What is Color Guard? The Color Guard is the most prestigious after-school curricular activity that Cadets can perform in the JROTC. Mainly consisting of five Cadets are the United States Flag, Georgia Flag, Canes Flag and two rifle bearers, but in special events there may be more or fewer Cadets. The Color Guard is presented at various events, such as school events, sporting events, grand openings, parades, community events and much more. 

How do I join Color Guard? Joining Color Guard is very simple. At the beginning of each year there is a Color Guard interest meeting that will briefly explain everything about the Color Guard itself, practices and any other important information. After that, Cadets will show up for the weekly practices and be part of the Color Guard.

Why should I join Color Guard? Color Guard is one of the three requirements to receive a Varsity letter in JROTC. When you complete your third Color Guard event, you will receive your Color Guard Cord, Color Guard Ribbon, Color Guard Arc Pin and Color Guard Arc Patch that you can proudly display on your uniforms. Also, you can receive your Class A jacket as a LET 1 or LET 2 early.

To request a Color Guard event, contact CW3 Bonayon (ebonayon@cartersvilleschools.org) or SGM Mann (jeremy.mann@cartersvilleschools.org)

What is Saber Guard? The Saber Guard is the most honor-driven after-school curricular activity that Cadets can perform in the JROTC. Mainly consisting of eight cadets and a commander wielding sabers. The Saber Guard is presented at various events, such as school events, sporting events, grand openings, community events and much more. 

How do I join Saber Guard? Joining Saber Guard is very simple. At the beginning of each year there is a Saber Guard interest meeting that will briefly explain everything about the Saber Guard itself, practices and any other important information. After that, Cadets will show up for practices and be part of the Saber Guard.

Why should I join Saber Guard? When you complete your second Saber Guard event, you will receive your Saber Guard Cord and Saber Guard Arc Pin that you can proudly display on your uniforms. Also, you can receive your Class A jacket as a LET 1 or LET 2 early. 

What is Exhibition? Exhibition is the most skill-based after-school curricular activity that Cadets can perform in JROTC Drill Meets. Consisting of solos ,duos, squads, and platoons, cadets will learn the basics of handling and coordinating the drill rifles. Cadets will also apply teamwork heavily in planning  and executing routines

How do I join Exhibition?Joining Exhibition is very simple. At the beginning of each Drill season there will be a Drill Team interest meeting . Once the Cadet joins Drill team, they will be required to create a routine that the cadets will perform at Drill meets. Exhibition practices are directly after regular drill practice. 

Why should I join Exhibition? Exhibition grows each cadet closer to one another and allows the cadets to get more one-on-one help with their superiors, and compete for medals that the cadet can display on their uniform.