For the Color Guard award (one per year), what is the minimum number of color guard practices a cadet must attend?

• A. Must attend at least 3 color guard practices.
• B. Distinguished participation in at least 10 percent of all color guard events per academic year.
• C. At least 4 color guard events must be completed.
• D. Must participate in no color guard events.

Answer: (A)

Regular participation is the standard for earning the Color Guard award. To qualify in a given year, a cadet must show up to enough practices to demonstrate ongoing involvement and skill development. The minimum that best fits this purpose is attending at least three color guard practices during the year. This fixed, easy-to-verify threshold keeps the requirement fair and straightforward, ensuring consistent commitment without depending on how many events occur or fluctuating percentages. Higher thresholds or a no-event option would either raise the bar unnecessarily or negate the purpose of recognizing active participation.