The Chaminade Guard drill team typically competes in three different disciplines which include Inspection, Regulation, and Exhibition. During the inspection phase, cadets are questioned about any number of topics ranging from knowledge of regulations, their weapons, and to who the heads of state are in our government and armed forces. Regulation drill is where the Guard marches in accordance with the Army Training Circular 3-21.5. This is the standard for moving troops from one location to the other. During Exhibition, the Guard has the freedom to come up with their own moves such as different formations with incorporated rifle spins and tosses. This portion of the competition must be 6-8 minutes long and cover a 100′ x 100′ drill pad.

Guard Commander Alicia McNulty earned an impressive 2nd Place out of the twenty competing schools. This is an individual assessment through all 3 phases of the competition, and Cdr. McNulty received a perfect score of 80 and was tied for 1st. However, the tie breaker went to the commander of the 6th place overall team winner.

One of the JROTC instructors at Brennan, the host school, had this to say about the Chaminade Guard: “The Chaminade Guard has really come a long way and they are going to continue to be a force to be reckoned with in these competitions.”