Introduction

The Lightning Drill Team is a competitive team that consists of two different elements - regulation drill (armed and unarmed) and exhibition drill (armed and unarmed). All teams compete in both district and state level competitions. The Regulation Drill Team practice is after school on Fridays from 2-4pm. The Exhibition Drill Team practices on Mondays from 2-4pm. (Practice days and times may change throughout the year.) Any cadet may participate in Drill Team, there are no prerequisites to be on the team.

Regulation drill focuses on basic military drill conducted in squads and platoons.

Exhibition drill is a specialty drill event that is done in platoons, squads, teams and individuals.