CADET TEAMS
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The Maverick
Battalion has 6 cadet teams. Participation in the cadet
teams is completely voluntary and you must maintain your
grades to be able to participate.
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COLOR GUARD
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The Color Guard is the
official color guard of the University of Texas at
Arlington. It performs at various events which
include university basketball games, hall of honor,
alumni banquet, commencement ceremonies, and other
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The Sam Houston Rifles is the
oldest cadet and student organization in campus dating
back to 1925.
The SHR is known for performing drill team maneuvers
with the 1903 Springfield Rifle, showing great precision
and discipline. |
SAM HOUSTON RIFLES
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RANGER CHALLENGE
The Ranger Challenge team proud's
itself of their superior physical fitness. The
team competes every year at the Brigade Ranger
Challenge.
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CARLISLE CANNONS
The
Carlisle Cannons also have a proud lineage which has
seen then participate in many events including a
presidential inauguration. Of the original 6
cannons 2 remain. The cannons perform during the
hall of honor and commencement ceremonies.
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The "I am a Maverick" team
performs a historical routine which traces the Corps
history through the wars of our country. Cadets
dress in circa uniforms while a short history of the
corps is narrated. The team performs at the Hall
of Honor ceremony as well as in Veteran's organization
ceremonies through the metropolitan area. |
I AM A MAVERICK
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HONOR GUARD
The Honor
Guard is known for its saber drills. The Honor
Guard usually performs during the coronation ceremonies
during homecoming providing the saber arch for the
homecoming queen. The Honor Guard is also invited
to participate in alumni weddings. The Drill Team
is performing this function until more cadets are
interested in participating in this team.
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The Corps of Cadets has had other competition teams
throughout its history. Rifle and Pistol teams
participated and won many competitions on their days.
If enough cadets are interested, the PMS will consider
establishing new teams. However, ACADEMICS is the
first priority, teams cannot interfere with a cadet's
academic time. |