UDT TEAM

An Unarmed Drill Team in JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) is a group of cadets who perform precise and synchronized marching routines without weapons, demonstrating discipline, teamwork, leadership, and attention to detail. These teams perform in school events, parades, and ceremonies, and compete in drill competitions at various levels. Their routines typically fall into three categories: Regulation Drill, which follows a standardized set of commands based on military drill manuals; Exhibition Drill, which involves creative and complex movements with sharp turns, intricate formations, and synchronized steps; and Inspection, where cadets are evaluated on appearance, bearing, and knowledge. Uniform presentation is crucial, as cadets wear their official JROTC service uniforms and are assessed on neatness and proper attire. Success on an unarmed drill team requires precision, coordination, discipline, communication, and consistent practice. Participation helps cadets build leadership skills, confidence, responsibility, and pride, aligning with the core values and goals of the JROTC program.

Palo Verde Drill Meet 2025

On February 8th, 2025, the Blackjack Wings Drill Teams competed at Palo Verde High School’s invitational drill meet. Our Unarmed, Armed, Color Guard A, B, and Novice cadets underwent scrutinous inspection and skillfully executed regulation sequences.

All Air Force PT Meet 2024

On March 1st, 2025, the Blackjack Wing, along with Canyon Springs AFJROT, C, hosted the All Air Force Drill & PFT Meet. Congratulations to our Color Guard B Team on winning 1st Place in Inspection and Combined Sweepstakes. The Armed Drill Team placed 2nd in Regulation! C/Major Ethan Pimentel competed in the Rifle Twirl Off and placed 2nd overall! Thank you to all the AF/SFJROTC schools that participated and competed! GO BLACKJACKS!!

CCSD Drill Meet 2024

On April 13th, 2024, the BlackJack Wing Unarmed Drill Team, Armed Drill Team, and Colorguard A Team competed at the annual All CCSD Drill Competition.

Bonanza Drill & PT Meet 2024

On October 19, 2024, the Blackjack Wings Unarmed Drill Team, Colorguard A Team, and PT Team competed in the Bonanza Drill/PT Meet. Thank you to everybody who came out to support! GO BLACKJACKS!!!

All Air Force Drill Meet 2024

On March 2, 2024, the Blackjack Wing’s drill team competed at the All Air Force Drill meet hosted by Western High School. The Blackjack Wing won 1st place CG A inspection, 2nd place CG A commander, 3rd place CG sweepstakes, 1st place UDT inspection, 1st place UDT regulations, and 1st place ADT inspection. Congratulations to C/1Lt Ethan Pimental on winning 4th place in rifle twirl off and C/1Lt Natalie Zenteno for winning 5th place in the mass drill down. Congratulations to everyone who competed.

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