What role does a Road Guard fulfill in SMU formations?

A Road Guard plays a critical safety role in ensuring that Officers Trainees (OTs) can cross streets or roadways safely during formations. Their primary function is to stop traffic, allowing the formation to move across the road without interruption. This ensures the safety of the trainees while they are marching or transitioning between locations, which is vital in a training environment where discipline and safety are paramount.

While other roles, such as controlling the formation during drills, leading the flight in marching, or managing flight awards, serve important purposes within the training environment, they do not specifically address the immediate safety concerns that a Road Guard is designated to handle. The focus on traffic control reflects the unique responsibilities assigned to this role within the context of SMU formations.