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The Queens Guard Precision Rifle Drill Team of Rutgers University represents one of the most nationally distinguished and internationally-acclaimed traditions at Rutgers, dominating intercollegiate competition and proudly representing the United States at prestigious exhibitions throughout the world.  Founded in 1957 as an extracurricular activity for cadets of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Program (“ROTC”), the team assumed the name of “Rutgers University Queens Guard” in honor of the University’s American Revolutionary War heritage, as Queen’s College from 1766 to 1825, and Rutgers College thereafter.
Soon, The Queens Guard gained laudatory recognition among its intercollegiate competitors for its extremely precise movements and unique use of the 1903-A3 Springfield Rifle, fitted with a 16 inch stainless steel bayonet, and proceeded to capture many National Drill Championship titles over the course of the 1960s and 1970s. |
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