Thus the competition was set up to be conducted in the Spring during drill and intramural time to include the following - equipment inspection, communications, weapon handling, swift movement, shooting and land navigation. All 36 companies provided 5 four-man patrols and one alternate patrol per company, with all four classes represented in each patrol. Over 864 cadets competed each year, or 20% of the Corps.
Consequently, the competition was organized to take place in the Spring during drill and intramural periods, encompassing equipment inspection, communications, weapon proficiency, rapid movement, marksmanship, and land navigation. All 36 companies contributed five four-man patrols and one backup patrol per company, with all four classes represented in each patrol. Approximately 864 cadets participated annually, accounting for about 20% of the Corps.