Shock Platoon

Shock Platoon Official Facebook of the NU Regimental Drill Team! Standard for Excellence since 1937. Fierce Pride! The team is a perennial powerhouse in U.S.

The Norwich University Regimental Drill Team was established in 1937 under the name of Shock Platoon. The platoon was to be a group of cadets who were “highly efficient in personal appearance and soldierly bearing.” Admission to this crack platoon was on a competitive basis and each member was required to maintain the highest standards. For a short time, the platoon was called Es**rt Platoon and p

rovided escorts to visiting teams and distinguished guests. Later, Shock Platoon would accompany the University Glee Club and orchestra on tours throughout New England for the benefit of citizens who enjoyed the “snap and color” of a military drill team. Today, the high standards required of the original Shock Platoon are still maintained by the Norwich University Drill Team, and they continue to perform in parades, ceremonies and special events on campus and through New England. Drill Team members are required to learn numerous precision drill routines and provide support for special teams such as the Honor Guard, Saber Drill Team and Color Guard. The talent of Drill Team is considered a showpiece of the nation’s oldest private military college. college and university drill competitions. Please order your Norwich Beanie/ Scarf/ OCP Undershirt at your soonest opportunity and share with others that may be interested! https://alumni.norwich.edu/drillteamstore

TAB NIGHT 2026. Newest Wolves To The Pack.Congratulations to DTC 2526 on successfully completing every phase of Drill Tr...
04/08/2026

TAB NIGHT 2026.

Newest Wolves To The Pack.

Congratulations to DTC 2526 on successfully completing every phase of Drill Training and earning the honor of becoming the newest Tab Holders on the Hill. This achievement reflects countless hours of hard work, precision, and unwavering dedication.

Standard For Excellence. Fierce Pride.

MEET THE TEAM. ALTERNATE  #2: CDT Johnston (Class of ’28) hails from Killeen, TX and is studying Criminal Justice under ...
04/01/2026

MEET THE TEAM.

ALTERNATE #2: CDT Johnston (Class of ’28) hails from Killeen, TX and is studying Criminal Justice under an AROTC Scholarship with .army.rotc

He currently serves as a Color Detail Assistant and Junior Armorer within Drill Company. This summer, he is set to attend Drill Team Instructor School. CDT Johnston plans to commission into the United States Army.

MEET THE TEAM. ALTERNATE1  #8CDT Muhammad (Class of ’27) hails from Killeen, TX and is studying Nursing under Army ROTC ...
03/31/2026

MEET THE TEAM.

ALTERNATE1 #8

CDT Muhammad (Class of ’27) hails from Killeen, TX and is studying Nursing under Army ROTC .army.rotc
He currently serves as the Training NCO. This summer, he will attend the Nursing Summer Training Program at Fort Hood, Texas. CDT Muhammad hopes to commission into the United States Army as an Army Nurse after graduation.

MEET THE TEAM.Competitor  #5: CDT Vo (Class of ‘29) hails from Myrtle Beach, SC and is studying Construction Management ...
03/30/2026

MEET THE TEAM.

Competitor #5:

CDT Vo (Class of ‘29) hails from Myrtle Beach, SC and is studying Construction Management under a NROTC Scholarship with . He is one of the Drill Training Assistant NCOs, Personnel Inspection CDR and the WDC Team Leader. He will attend CORTRAMID this summer. CDT Vo plans to commission into the United States Navy.

MEET THE TEAM.Competitor  #5:CDT Torres (Class of ’29) hails from Waynesville, MO and is studying Mechanical Engineering...
03/29/2026

MEET THE TEAM.

Competitor #5:

CDT Torres (Class of ’29) hails from Waynesville, MO and is studying Mechanical Engineering under an Army ROTC scholarship. He currently serves as a Squad Member in Hotel Company. This summer, he plans to complete an internship or spend time with his family. CDT Torres hopes to commission as an Engineering Officer in the United States Army and use his mechanical engineering degree after retiring from the military.

MEET THE TEAM. Competitor  #4: CDT Wang (Class of ’29) hails from Queens, NY and is studying Business Management. He cur...
03/28/2026

MEET THE TEAM.

Competitor #4:

CDT Wang (Class of ’29) hails from Queens, NY and is studying Business Management. He currently serves as a Squad Member in Delta Company. This summer, he will be traveling abroad to multiple Asian countries. CDT Wang hopes to work in a management position in the civilian sector after college.

MEET THE TEAM. Competitor  #3: CDT Beers (Class of ’28) hails from Spotsylvania, VA and is studying Criminology and Crim...
03/27/2026

MEET THE TEAM.

Competitor #3: CDT Beers (Class of ’28) hails from Spotsylvania, VA and is studying Criminology and Criminal Justice. He currently serves as Company Guidon, Company Runner, and Armorer Assistant. This summer, he will work at Fawn Lake Country Club as a Line Cook, job shadow federal agencies in Washington, DC, and travel to Maui, Hawaii for a family vacation.

MEET THE TEAM.Competitor  #2: CDT Raker (Class of ’28) hails from Amarillo, TX and is studying Studies of War and Peace....
03/25/2026

MEET THE TEAM.

Competitor #2: CDT Raker (Class of ’28) hails from Amarillo, TX and is studying Studies of War and Peace. He currently serves as one of the Drill Company Assistant Training NCOs. This summer, he intends to be traveling to Spain. CDT Raker plans to become a commercial pilot following graduation.

MEET THE TEAM. Competitor  #1: CDT Edgeworth (Class of ’27) hails from Union, NJ, and is studying History. He is current...
03/24/2026

MEET THE TEAM.

Competitor #1:

CDT Edgeworth (Class of ’27) hails from Union, NJ, and is studying History. He is currently serves as the Provisional Battalion Command Sergeant Major. This summer, he will deploy with the Vermont National Guard Co. A 3-172. CDT Edgeworth hopes to go on active duty in the U.S Army and become a Combat Engineer Drill Sergeant.

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