The Aggie Bonfire leadership is composed of Texas A&M University students who are in charge of the construction of Aggie Bonfire, known as Bonfire. This large bonfire burned on the Texas A&M University campus annually from 1909 until 1999. Since 2003 the Bonfire has been burned unofficially off campus, and is known as Student Bonfire. The Aggie Bonfire leadership is responsible for safely managing the large number of student participants. Leaders are generally identified by the color of their "pots" (combat helmets).