EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

We have a Drill Team, Color Guard, Raider and a Rifle Team.  Cadets have the opportunity to participate in one or a combination of these major competitive activities.  During the school year, these teams have the opportunity to compete against teams within the Cobb County Schools system and other Junior ROTC programs outside of this area.  The annual competition includes both Citywide and State events.
             The Drill Teams and Color Guards not only complete in competitive events, but also routinely participate in an array of community supports activities by performing at parades, football games, baseball games, special events and social functions.  
            As members of these teams, cadets who participate in competitive events must meet the State Quality Basic Education (QBE) standards.  The JROTC program takes academics very seriously and vigorously enforces the QBE standards.

DRILL TEAM   

Drill Teams may be composed of all males, all females, or mixed (male/females).  Drill teams of each of the school/units develop and personalize their own unique drill sequences.  There are two types of drill routines that the teams may prepare for competition.  These are Regulation Platoon Drill and Exhibition Drill.  Regulation Platoon Drill has a set sequence of movements that must be executed in a predetermined step-by-step format.  Exhibition Drill is just the opposite whereby the teams are given the latitude to put together their own drill routine for showmanship.  

 

***CLICK HERE FOR THE NAMES OF THE CADETS OF THE 2006-2007 FIGHTING CARDINAL BATTALION DRILL TEAM*******

COLOR GUARD                      (PICTURES)
  
A color guard team is composed of four (4) cadets who will be assigned to the positions of National flag bearer, school or JROTC flag bearer, and two guards.  A team may consist of all female cadets, all male cadets, or a combination of both male and female cadets.  These teams compete annually in citywide and state championships.  They also provide support for many community service activities throughout the city.

 

***CLICK HERE FOR THE NAMES OF THE CADETS OF THE 2006-2007 FIGHTING CARDINAL BATTALION COLOR GUARD TEAM*******

RIFLE TEAM (PICTURES)

Rifery is a Georgia State High School Varsity Sport. Competitive marksmanship sport governed by the Georgia High School Association.  The Junior ROTC Rifle Teams are under the watchful eye of an Area Chairman within the JROTC program.  Certified and qualified Rifle Team Coaches conducts the competitive marksmanship program that train cadets for shooting matches.  Rifle Teams may compete in both Citywide and State competitive matches.

***CLICK HERE FOR THE NAMES OF THE CADETS OF THE 2006-2007 FIGHTING CARDINAL BATTALION RIFERY TEAM*******

RAIDER TEAM

The raider challenge team is physically and mentally challenging. Only cadets in good physical condition or those wishing to get into good physical shape and are mentally tough are designated as Osborne raiders.  Participating on the team build leadership and follower-ship skills. Cadets also learn teamwork, trust and must build a state of comrade and esprit de corps. The raider team is modeled after the United States elite Rangers but cadets are not taught war fighting skills.

YOU MUST BE IN GREAT PHYSICAL CONDITION TO COMPETE ON THE RAIDER TEAM.

Typical raider events include:

 PT test

3-mile team run - 10 team members must finish together.

Cross country obstacle course - includes carrying a 50 pound litter and other equipment.

Water can relay

***CLICK HERE FOR THE NAMES OF THE CADETS OF THE 2006-2007 FIGHTING CARDINAL BATTALION ROUGH AND TOUGH RAIDER TEAM*******