Dutchess County
Cadet Squadron
​Color Guard

Drill

The primary purpose of drill for cadets in the Civil Air Patrol is to teach teamwork.  CAP also uses drill and ceremonies as a tool for leadership development.

​Drill is a skill that teaches all the elements of followership – immediate response to orders, attention to detail, complying with specific direction, and the importance of teamwork. Drill allows an individual to progress from the simple (e.g., individual drill movements) to the complex (e.g., flight or squadron drill). Drill allows an emerging leader the opportunity to lead by example, as an Element Leader or Guide might, and to coach and mentor subordinates. Leaders learn how to speak in front of a group, and how to teach.

Color Guard

Our color guard carries the United States flag and other flags appropriate to its position in the chain of command. In addition to the flag bearers, who are positioned in the center of the color guard, there are two or more individuals who carry rifles. This is a symbol that the flag (and its nation) will always be protected.
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Becoming a member of  the color guard is considered an honor due to the fact that these individuals present and carry the symbols of their unit and country.

Our Color Guard

We present the colors at Veterans Day, Memorial Day, ceremonies honoring the veterans, flag retirement, ceremonies, opening ceremonies and other events around Dutchess County.