Aloha State Drill Team
APPLICATION LINK
Opens 01-AUG-22
Closes 31-AUG-22
Only 20 members selected annually!
Opens 01-AUG-22
Closes 31-AUG-22
Only 20 members selected annually!
PURPOSE OF THE ALOHA STATE DRILL TEAM (ASDT)
Represent youth excellence and the State of Hawaii through Hawaii Military-Style Drill.
QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
- Grade level 10-12
- Participation may begin in summer break leading to sophomore year.
- Minimum Cumulative
- GPA of 2.25 GPA is confirmed by the most recent quarterly report card.
- Grade submission is required every quarter.
- JROTC cadet participation is required where offered
- Students are required to enroll in the JROTC program if their school offers it.
- Students enrolled in schools without a JROTC program may apply but need a letter of reference from a faculty member.
- Letters of Reference
- Two (2) letters of reference are required.
- A JROTC instructor or faculty member must provide a letter of reference attesting to your commitment as a student, work ethic, leadership, and demeanor.
- A family member must provide a letter of reference attesting to your qualities related to positive values, leadership, commitment to goals, and why you would be a good fit for the team.
- Two (2) letters of reference are required.
- Skills Video
- Provide a video demonstrating your skills in Armed Hawaii Military-Style Drill via the link provided. We drill with Springfield M1903 replica rifles.
- Contractual Agreement
- Applicants will need to sign a contract with NMII committing to all training and fundraising requirements, care for themselves and others, maintain and excel in academics, and represent the team and organization appropriately.
- Non-professional Requirement
- A professional driller is defined as any individual who is paid to perform drills.
- Members who are paid to drill as a member of the Hawaii Royal Honor Guard (HRHG) may not participate in the ASDT.
- Members may drill with the HRHG to fundraise where funds will go to NMII and be credited to the member’s account.
- It is the responsibility of members to ensure account accuracy for funds raised.
SELECTION
- A panel will convene to review all applications
- 20 members will be selected every year to make the official Aloha State Drill Team (ASDT)
- Announcements shall be made by the end of September
TRAINING
- General training with the Royal Guards is held every Saturday at 9 a.m.
- Training Area 1 (TA1)
- The primary training location shall be at the Kapolei Community Center park.
- 91-1111 Kamaaha Loop, Kapolei, HI 96707
- Training with the Guard is highly encouraged but not required.
- Training Area 1 (TA1)
- Aloha State Drill Team (ASDT) REQUIRED training
- ASDT mandatory training shall be every fourth (4th) Saturday of each month.
- Training shall be at TA1.
- Training dates and locations may change. Any changes shall be published on the official Notion page.
- Outer island team members
- In-person training on Oahu is required.
- Outer island team members will be provided transportation on Oahu.
- Flights will be coordinated by NMII and paid for with funds raised for this program.
EXPECTATIONS
- Attend all required training events.
- Participate in Fundraising, Community Service, Cultural learning, and all events.
- Maintain a minimum 2.25 GPA and strive to exceed a 3.0 GPA.
- Prioritize personal schedule to ensure balanced family time, personal time, academic time, and drill time.
- Keep your family and teachers informed of your progress.
