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MAJ John Freeburg
Senior Army Instructor
Pueblo's Premier Leadership Training
DRILL TEAM
The Bulldog JROTC Drill Team is a special team that competes at drill competitions throughout the course of the school year. All drill teams must exhibit skills of discipline, bearing, snap, command, and control in order to be competitive within each event.
The drill team competes in both Armed and Unarmed divisions throughout the year.
Armed Division
Platoon Drill -
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This team performs a memorized set of commands with weapons
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Cadets are required to conduct several manual of arms movements with the weapons
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Commands must be executed with a high level of precision and control
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Commanders must demonstrate their ability to multitask while maintaining control
Exhibition Drill -
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Create a unique choreographed routine with weapons
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Demonstrate a high level of synchronized movements
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Produce a spirited entertainment value while still maintaining a military flair
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Incorporate several challenging spins, tosses, and exchanges
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Requires a commitment towards numerous hours of practice
Unarmed Division
Platoon Drill -
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This team performs a memorized set of commands without weapons
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Commands must be executed with a high level of precision and control
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No prop (weapon) incorporated into unarmed drill
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Command voice and control become paramount to the overall success of this team
Exhibition Drill -
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This team creates a creative routine without weapons or props
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Consists of various formation changes, hand and arm movements, and foot stomps
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Routine creates a high level of synchronized movements
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Choreographed movements must demonstrate a cohesive mirror-like effect
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Spacing and timing are critical to the overall success of this competitive team
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