The course in open to all Vicenza High School students each semester. No tactical skills are taught. Cadets with more experience and demonstrated motivation are challenged with leadership roles within the cadet battalion. The program tries to support the Vicenza High School and the Vicenza American Community through a number of activities.
Cadets routinely support the school's open houses serving a guides for parents and visitors.
The drill team and color guard regularly performs at school assemblies, sporting events and formal occasions as requested. The program is definitely not like other courses offered by Vicenza High School. The level of student participation and after school effort is markedly higher than other courses. Standards of conduct and expectations are higher and the motivation to achieve standards is unique to military-like training. Press here for additional information or photographs.