the regiment and/or aboard the training ship.
=== Special units ===
==== Regimental Band and Chorus ====
Composed of an average of 40 members, the MMA Band and Chorus is the musical ensemble of the Academy and the official music department at MMA. It takes part in ceremonial events at MMA as well as changes of command, military retirements, and funerals at Massachusetts National Cemetery along with other major events nationwide. The band also provides music for community events around the New England, region.
The band consists of the following ensembles:
Ceremonial Field and Concert Band
Chamber Chorus
Jazz Ensemble "First Watch"
Buccaneers Brass Band
==== Alpha Platoon ====
The MMA Drill Team, Alpha Platoon is the regiment's exhibition drill unit whose members are selected after a semester of mastering drill and ceremony.
==== Honour guard ====
The honour guard is primarily a ceremonial color guard consisting of at least 6 cadets. They are responsible for the posting of the colours during athletic events. …
