Ask DrillMaster- About WDA Adjudication System

Question: From Zachary: Random question about your score system- I know one section of it is labeled “equipment,” does that involve just the weapon or the uniform as well?

Answer: “Equipment” is the catch-all term for flag, rifle, sword/saber and guidon. There is at least one unarmed team that used their hats during their performance as a piece of equipment. So, technically, while the uniform is not a piece of equipment and is judged under Overall Effect, if something is manipulated then it is judged in the Equipment caption.

Thanks for the question!

DrillMaster

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