The drill team competes in military-style drill maneuvers and routines. Cadets learn about discipline, teamwork and perfection while learning to spin drill rifles and march in formations. The team competes in Regional, District, State, and National competitions. In the 2020-2021 school year, the Strawberry Crest Chargers placed 3rd in Hillsborough County.

Drill events include: armed and unarmed platoon and squads, and exhibition platoons, squads, solos and duals.