【軍傳媒／軍風生活】烈日高掛，自由廣場前整齊劃一的踏步聲與步槍劃破空氣的聲響此起彼落。國防部第9屆全國高級中等學校儀隊競賽決賽上週六（5月30日）於臺北國家兩廳院藝文廣場盛大登場，來自全臺各地的高中職儀隊菁英齊聚一堂，以隊形變換、操槍技巧與團隊默契爭取最高榮譽。歷經激烈競爭後，台南市私立港明高中再度脫穎而出，成功完成二連霸，拿下隊史第2座全國冠軍獎盃，屏東女中與新興高中則分別獲得亞軍與季軍。
今年賽事以「九是要儀起」為主題，歷經北、中、南三區初賽選拔後，共有9支高中職隊伍晉級全國決賽。參賽學生頂著高溫烈日，在自由廣場前展現數個月甚至一整年訓練成果。從基本持槍動作、拋接槍技巧，到高難度隊形轉換與團體協同，每一個動作背後都代表著長時間反覆練習與高度紀律要求。
現場最吸引目光的，莫過於各校儀隊學生在音樂節奏配合下進行的操槍演出。步槍在空中高速翻轉後精準落回手中，搭配隊員同步移動與整齊步伐，展現出高度默契與穩定心理素質。雖然儀隊競賽本質上屬於表演競技，但實際上其訓練內容與軍事訓練有許多共通之處，包括紀律要求、團隊協調、動作標準化與臨場抗壓能力。
對許多學生而言，儀隊並非單純社團活動，而是一種榮譽文化。從入隊開始，隊員必須投入大量課餘時間進行體能訓練、步伐練習與操槍訓練。一次看似短短幾秒鐘的拋槍動作，往往需要數百次甚至上千次反覆練習才能達到比賽標準。而當所有動作整合到整體隊形之中時，更考驗整支隊伍的協調能力與信任關係。
本屆冠軍港明高中近年已成為全國儀隊競賽強權之一。從南區初賽一路晉級決賽，最終成功完成衛冕。從現場表現觀察，港明高中在整體節奏掌控、動作一致性以及隊形流暢度方面都展現相當成熟的水準，尤其在高難度拋槍動作與隊伍轉換時，幾乎未出現明顯失誤，也因此獲得評審高度肯定。
在全國高中儀隊決賽的熱血舞台上，受邀表演的輔仁大學競技啦啦隊以高難度拋接、翻騰與整齊隊形，為賽事注入不同於儀隊操槍的青春動能。作為國內大學競技啦啦隊的重要代表，輔大隊員長期投入體能、技巧與團隊默契訓練，每週至少三天的練習，才能在曾在國內外賽事累積亮眼成績，也多次代表臺灣站上國際舞台。此次受邀於國防部高中儀隊決賽演出，不僅展現競技啦啦隊兼具力量、美感與紀律的運動特色，也讓現場觀眾看見青年學子在不同團隊競技項目中，對榮譽、合作與自我突破的共同追求。
除了儀隊競賽本身，本次活動也照例結合全民國防教育元素。現場設置國軍互動體驗攤位，展示包括雙人座刺針飛彈系統、各式無人飛行載具的介紹以及飛行服、潛水服試穿、無人機模擬操作、射擊體驗等，讓民眾近距離接觸國防事務。近年因俄烏戰爭與臺海局勢影響，無人機、防空飛彈與不對稱作戰能力逐漸成為外界關注焦點，無人機相關展示及互動區也成為亮點。
近年來，全國高中職儀隊競賽已發展成國內最具代表性的學生儀隊賽事之一。從早期少數學校參與，到今年共有45所學校、超過1100名學生報名參賽，可以看出儀隊文化在校園中的影響力持續擴大。對許多學生而言，加入儀隊除了能培養責任感與紀律，更能在團體生活中學習領導、合作與自我要求。
國防部長顧立雄也全程觀賽，並於賽後親自頒發獎盃與錦旗予獲獎隊伍，肯定學生們在高溫環境下完成比賽的努力與表現。當冠軍隊伍港明高中接過冠軍獎盃時，現場掌聲與歡呼聲不斷，為本屆賽事畫下高潮。 隨著本屆決賽落幕，第9屆全國高級中等學校儀隊競賽正式畫下句點。然而對站上舞台的學生而言，這不只是一次比賽，而是一段青春歲月的縮影。每一次拋槍、每一次接槍、每一次整齊踏步，都凝聚著無數次練習與汗水，也讓象徵榮譽、紀律與團隊精神的儀隊文化，持續在新世代之間傳承下去。對國防部而言，儀隊競賽已不只是單純比賽，更逐漸成為推動全民國防教育的重要平台。
Honor Formations Under the Blazing Sun: National High School Honor Guard Finals
Under the blazing sun, the sound of synchronized footsteps and rifles cutting through the air echoed one after another in front of Liberty Square. The Ministry of National Defense’s 9th National Senior High School Honor Guard Competition Finals were held last Saturday, May 30, at the National Theater and Concert Hall Art Plaza in Taipei. Elite high school and vocational high school honor guard teams from across Taiwan gathered to compete for the highest honor through formation changes, rifle-drill techniques, and team coordination. After intense competition, Tainan’s private Kang Ming Senior High School once again stood out, successfully claiming its second consecutive championship and winning the school’s second national title. National Pingtung Girls’ Senior High School and Hsin Hsing High School took second and third place, respectively.
This year’s competition was held under the theme “Together for Honor Guard.” After preliminary contests in the northern, central, and southern regions, a total of nine high school and vocational high school teams advanced to the national finals. Competing under intense heat, the students presented the results of months, or even an entire year, of training in front of Liberty Square. From basic rifle-handling movements and rifle tosses to difficult formation transitions and group coordination, every movement reflected long hours of repeated practice and strict discipline.
The most eye-catching part of the event was undoubtedly the rifle-drill performances carried out by honor guard students from each school in coordination with the rhythm of the music. Rifles spun rapidly through the air before landing precisely back in the students’ hands, accompanied by synchronized movements and orderly footsteps. The performances demonstrated a high level of teamwork and psychological composure. Although honor guard competitions are essentially performance-based contests, their training shares many similarities with military training, including discipline, team coordination, standardized movements, and the ability to perform under pressure.
For many students, the honor guard is not simply a school club, but a culture of honor. From the moment they join the team, members must devote a large amount of after-school time to physical training, marching practice, and rifle-drill training. A rifle toss that appears to last only a few seconds often requires hundreds, or even thousands, of repetitions before it can meet competition standards. When all movements are integrated into the overall formation, the challenge becomes an even greater test of the entire team’s coordination and mutual trust.
This year’s champion, Kang Ming Senior High School, has in recent years become one of the strongest teams in Taiwan’s national honor guard competitions. After advancing from the southern regional preliminary contest to the finals, the team successfully defended its title. Judging from its on-site performance, Kang Ming demonstrated a highly mature level of overall rhythm control, movement consistency, and formation fluidity. In particular, during difficult rifle tosses and formation transitions, the team showed almost no obvious mistakes, earning strong recognition from the judges.
On the spirited stage of the National High School Honor Guard Finals, the invited Fu Jen Catholic University competitive cheerleading team injected a different kind of youthful energy into the event through high-difficulty lifts, tosses, tumbling, and precise formations. As one of Taiwan’s leading university competitive cheerleading teams, Fu Jen’s members have long devoted themselves to physical conditioning, technical training, and team coordination. With at least three practice sessions each week, the team has achieved outstanding results in domestic and international competitions and has represented Taiwan on the global stage multiple times. Their invitation to perform at the Ministry of National Defense’s high school honor guard finals not only showcased the strength, aesthetics, and discipline of competitive cheerleading, but also allowed the audience to see how young students in different team-based competitive activities share the same pursuit of honor, cooperation, and self-breakthrough.
In addition to the honor guard competition itself, this year’s event also continued to incorporate elements of All-Out Defense Education. The site featured interactive booths set up by the armed forces, including displays of the dual-seat Stinger missile system, introductions to various unmanned aerial vehicles, flight suit and diving suit try-ons, drone simulation operations, and shooting experiences. These activities allowed the public to engage with national defense affairs at close range. In recent years, due to the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and tensions across the Taiwan Strait, drones, air defense missiles, and asymmetric warfare capabilities have become major areas of public interest. As a result, drone-related displays and interactive areas became one of the highlights of the event.
In recent years, the National High School and Vocational High School Honor Guard Competition has developed into one of Taiwan’s most representative student honor guard events. From its early years, when only a small number of schools participated, the competition has grown to include 45 schools and more than 1,100 student participants this year. This reflects the continued expansion of honor guard culture on campuses. For many students, joining an honor guard not only cultivates responsibility and discipline, but also provides an opportunity to learn leadership, cooperation, and self-discipline through team life.
Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo watched the entire competition and personally presented trophies and pennants to the winning teams after the event, recognizing the students’ efforts and performance under high-temperature conditions. When the champion team, Kang Ming Senior High School, received the championship trophy, applause and cheers filled the venue, bringing this year’s competition to its climax.
With the conclusion of the finals, the 9th National Senior High School Honor Guard Competition officially came to an end. Yet for the students who stood on the stage, this was not merely a competition, but a snapshot of their youth. Every rifle toss, every catch, and every synchronized step carried the weight of countless hours of practice and sweat. Through their efforts, the honor guard culture that symbolizes honor, discipline, and team spirit continues to be passed down among a new generation. For the Ministry of National Defense, the honor guard competition is no longer just a contest; it is gradually becoming an important platform for promoting All-Out Defense Education.