J.P. Elder JCC Devil Pups Battalion offers many teams and provides

an opportunity for cadets to choose activities of their choice. These

teams are open to all students enrolled in JCC at J.P. Elder. In addition,

students gain an opportunity to meet new people, make new friends,

and visit with students from other schools during competitions and while

Exhibition Rifle Drill Team consists of a commander, with a

platoon of a minimum of twelve and a maximum of fifteen cadets.

This team is only limited by the ingenuity of its members. They

develop their own routine and drill movements. They execute

precision drill using replica Mark 1 military drill rifles. The routine

includes advanced rifle spinning  while executing change

of formations, and ripple effects. This is for the cadets who has

mastered regulation rifle drill and is prepared to commit additional

The Lady Leathernecks Unarmed Drill Team consists of twelve

members and a commander. Their additional responsibilities are

to assist the color guard commander in the folding and maintaining

of the colors for J.P. Elder in accordance with procedures set forth by

military drill patriotic traditions, and The US Flag Code. The Flag Detail

also performs the ceremonial duties for the Patriots Day Ceremony,

Veterans Day, and the display of the flag at half-staff when directed by

The Color Guard: Female and Male teams are unique. Known as the

keeper of the flag; they are responsible for morning and evening colors

(the daily raising and lowing of our national colors). The color guard

commander carries the National Colors and the assistant commander

is the bearer of the State and the Marine Corps Flags. A left and right

Guard completes the color guard that carries the Military replica

Mark 1 Drill Rifles. It is the duty of the color guard to familiarize

themselves with the Rules Governing the color guard and flag etiquette

pertaining to our National colors. The Color Guard performs opening

ceremonies for School sporting events, community organizations,

musical activities, honor organizations, and they participate in local

parades. It is a privilege to be selected as a member of the color guard,

as they represent the pride, professionalism of the Junior Cadet Corps

Academic Challenge: A four member Male and Female teams compete in a jeopardy style game. 

 

Physical Fitness four member Male and Female teams compete is pushups, sit –ups and a 100 meter dash. 

 

Competition All teams Compete in the annual FWISD JCC Drill Meet in the fall and spring. They also compete in other Invitational Drill Meets throughout Texas, and in the Annual National Middle School Cadet Corps Drill Championships.

 

Practice is conducted after school Monday through Friday 4:30 to 6:00 pm and on some Saturdays from 12:00 to 2:00 pm when the C.O.C feels necessary.

 

"Drill provides a means through ceremonies of enhancing morale,

developing the spirit of cohesion, and presenting traditional, interesting

and well executed parades. The objectives accomplished by drill are

teamwork, confidence, discipline, alertness, attention to detail,

Esprit de Corps, and Pride. It instills habits of precision and response

to leader's orders and provides the participant s the opportunity to

Our Cadets are dedicated to serving our community by providing a valuable service. Our members enjoy all the perks of our club. Our Club has been widely-recognized as the best of its kind. Our membership is growing at a steady pace. With this growth, we have been able to accomplish more, and have a larger impact upon our community. We welcome you with open arms. Please inquire today about how you can become a part of our growing membership.

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Gunny Farley Simon
817-740-4820