There are six different teams cadets can join. These teams normally practice Monday through Thursday before and after school. However, practice is sometimes also on Fridays before competition. COMMITTMENT and DEDICATION are a MUST to be a part of these teams. Joining any of these teams can be very beneficial to the cadets and the JROTC program. We highly encourage any cadet to join and become a part of the Highlander Battalion Competition teams.
Armed Drill
The Armed Drill Team performs various routines with 1903 Springfield rifles. The armed drill routines involve both basic and fancy (exhibition) movements. The team competes against other schools from Oklahoma, Texas and surrounding states. Dedication and hard work are a must to be on this team. It's not as easy as it looks!
Unarmed Drill
The Unarmed Drill team focuses on precision drill movements. These cadets perform a basic drill routine and then perform in the exhibition phase where the cadets create their own moves and steps. Participation in the team requires dedication, focus and patience. Each of our competition teams strive to participate in 5-7 drill meets each year.
Color Guard
Color Guard is the most visible and the most prestigious special team that JROTC offers. We present the Colors around the school and around the community, and we also compete in various drill meets in the region. During a competition the teams are given a list of commands to perform in sequential order within a specific drill area. They also participate in an inspection phase where their uniforms and basic cadet knowledge are evaluated. They can be seen presenting the Colors at home football and basketball games, as well as, other special occasions such as an OKC Thunder home game. The Color Guard is a 4-5 cadet team that consists of two rifle bearers and two or three flag bearers. It is divided into male, female, and co-ed teams.
Physical Training
The Physical Training (P.T.) team is just as it sounds. We have a male and female PT team. The team is made up of 4 of our battalion's most athletic cadets and they perform in various events such as push ups, sit ups, pull ups, standing broad jump and a running event.
Academic Team
The Academic Team(s) comprise of two separate teams with 4 cadets and one alternate. One team is designated to answer leadership questions in a certain amount of time while the other team answers academic questions during the annual Junior Leadership and Academic Bowl (JLAB) in which they compete against other cadets across the country.
Additionally, there is an Academic Team that competes during Academic Challenge at the Drill Meets. The Academic Challenge is typically a two-phase competition consisting of a “jeopardy” round and a timed examination.
The Academic Team(s) comprise of two separate teams with 4 cadets and one alternate. One team is designated to answer leadership questions in a certain amount of time while the other team answers academic questions during the annual Junior Leadership and Academic Bowl (JLAB) in which they compete against other cadets across the country.
Additionally, there is an Academic Team that competes during Academic Challenge at the Drill Meets. The Academic Challenge is typically a two-phase competition consisting of a “jeopardy” round and a timed examination.
Service Learning
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