JROTC

Drill & Ceremony Teams

Discipline in Motion Precision in Practice

Drill and Ceremony teams develop discipline through repetition, precision, and shared responsibility. Cadets learn to move as a unit, respond instantly to command, and maintain focus under pressure, skills that translate directly to leadership, academics, and daily life. Every practice reinforces attention to detail, accountability, and respect for process.

Participation builds confidence and presence. Standing before an audience, executing complex movements, and representing the Corps at public events require composure and teamwork. Cadets must trust one another completely, knowing that success depends on every individual performing his role with consistency and care.

Beyond competition and ceremony, drill teaches habits that last. Cadets leave the program with sharpened concentration, improved communication, and a strong sense of pride in representing Fishburne. The experience fosters resilience, self-discipline, and an understanding that excellence is achieved through preparation, cooperation, and commitment.

Annual events conducted by the Fishburne Military School Corps of Cadets

First Formation    
Alumni Weekend Review Parade
Blessing of the Colors    
Graduation Awards Parade
Parents Military Weekend    
NCO “milkman” Graduation Parade
Veterans Day Parade (Staunton, VA)    
Christmas Parades
Veterans Day Ceremonies    
Wreaths Across America
JPA \ JROTC Program Accreditation Inspection    
Old Town Alexandria’s George Washington Birthday Parade

Representing the Corps

Fishburne’s Drill and Ceremony teams represent the discipline, precision, and pride of the Corps of Cadets. 

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  • Hudgens Rifles

    The elite Hudgins Rifles drill team masters the U.S. Army’s precision Arms Manual and Facing Movements.

  • Color Guard

    The elite Color Guard group at FMS performs at numerous parades as well as athletic and special events.

  • Regulation Drill Team

    Fishburne’s Regulation Drill Team works tirelessly to perfect platoon-sized marching and facing movements.
225 South Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
FISHBURNE.ORG
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Our Mission

To innovate and create the military school for the twenty first century. One that redefines what it means to graduate young men with the skills to move forward wherever their lives take them with CHARACTER \ KINSHIP \ AGENCY.
Fishburne Military School has earned the US Army’s highest level of accreditation and maintained its designation as a JROTC Honor Unit With Distinction for over 40 years. We may also nominate qualified candidates to the United States Service Academies and host one of only four Summer JROTC programs in the nation, accredited by US Army Cadet Command.