Updates Search Site Site Map Regulation 3-5 Please direct all questions to your chain of command. Ceremonies have been an important part of military life since ancient times. Ceremonies are conducted to commemorate victory, honor comrades in arms, honor the dead, and for a myriad of other special occasions.
Drill instills discipline, teamwork, and esprit de corps.
The purpose of this regulation is to establish the procedures to follow in conducting Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets drill and ceremonies. The review is designed to honor a dignitary, permit higher military commander or dignitary to observe state of training, present decorations or awards and honor or recognize a unit or individual achievement. Retreat - A retreat ceremony provides for the rendering of honors to the flag when it is lowered in the evening. Cadets who do not own a saber will requisition an alumni saber from the Cadet Armory. Cadets may also use the saber or sword of their respective R.O.T.C. service.