After classes ended the cadets formed on the parade field for drill. Cadets drilled as squads, platoons and companies at various times. Competitions were held, with awards given by the Military Staff to the best drillers. Another very competitive area was Manual of Arms, with competitions among the Cadet Corps at large as well as the elite La Salle Rifles drill team who went on to win National Championships in both 1983 and 1984. The Drum and Bugle Corps began drilling in their music space in Centennial Hall during this time or would be seen marching around campus to perfect their drill formations.