Activities

Drill Team

The Drill Team is a group of midshipmen that develops skills in areas ranging from stationary movements, marching, and rifle movements to inspection knowledge and general inspection bearing. The purpose of the Drill Team is to develop bearing, discipline and teamwork through training and participation in drill competition. The Drill Team competes at local military excellence competitions against other ROTC units in Trick Drill, Platoon Drill, and Squad Drill.

Color Guard

The Unit maintains a Color Guard to present and keep the colors. During ceremonies, the Color Guard presents the flags of the United States, the Navy, and the Marine Corps, and is flanked by two rifle-bearers. Serving in the Color Guard leaves a midshipman better trained and disciplined, with additional respect from fellow midshipmen. The Color Guard participates in various civic and sporting events throughout Boston

Sailing Team

 

All midshipman are afforded the opportunity to become qualified sailors Learning to sail is an important skill that increases midshipman’s maritime knowledge through gaining firsthand experience of how tides, currents, and wind affect vessels at sea. BU NROTC has a sail team that competes in regattas against NROTC units twice a year.