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National Air Rifle Championship

The National Air Rifle Championship is the pinnacle of JROTC marksmanship competition. Cadets from across all services sharpen their focus and discipline through the Postal round—fired at their home ranges—which feeds into the Regional Service Championships and culminates in the elite National-level event. This series challenges cadets to demonstrate precision shooting, control, and team coordination under nationally recognized standards.

Upcoming Air Rifle Events

📍 Location	📅 Date	🏆 Event Name
Sandy, Utah	05–07 Feb 2026	Western Regional Air Rifle Championship
Anniston, Alabama	12–14 Feb 2026	Southern Regional Air Rifle Championship
Camp Perry, Ohio	12–14 Feb 2026	Northern Regional Air Rifle Championship
Camp Perry, Ohio	26–28 Mar 2026	National Air Rifle Championship
Future dates coming soon — check back for updates!

Competition Pathway

JROTC Postal Competition: Fired locally, open to all eligible units
Regional Service Championships: Top teams and individuals invited based on Postal results
National Championship: Final round at Camp Perry, OH featuring top qualifiers from all regions

Want your team to qualify? Keep your Postal scores strong and follow submission guidelines from CMP’s JROTC Air Rifle page.

What Cadets Gain

Discipline & Control: Steady-hand precision and mental focus under pressure
Confidence & Leadership: Compete as ambassadors of their battalion
Recognition: Earn team and individual awards at regional and national levels

Photo Spotlight:

(Pictured above, Cadet Kai Malaga firing from a prone position)

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JROTC National Events Hub

Explore premier competitions and leadership experiences that define the Army JROTC program. These events challenge cadets in academics, fitness, STEM, and citizenship—while building lifelong skills and connections.

Featured Events

Raider Nationals – Oct 23–26, 2025, Fort Knox, KY. Includes obstacle courses, rope bridges, strength tests, and first aid challenges.
JLAB – Leadership & Academic Bowl – June 15–26, 2025, Washington, D.C. STEM activities, trivia competitions, and DC-area leadership experiences.
Drill Championships – May 2–3, 2026, Daytona Beach, FL. Armed/unarmed drill, color guard, and inspection events.
VEX Robotics Nationals – May 9–11, 2025, Dallas, TX. Engineering and coding competition with REC Foundation.
Air Rifle Championships – Regionals Feb–Mar; Finals Spring 2025. Sporter and precision marksmanship events.
CyberPatriot Challenge – Finals Spring 2025. Cybersecurity competition focused on securing virtual networks.
Archery Nationals – Spring 2025, Sandy, UT & Louisville, KY. Precision archery competition across two regions.
Drone Nationals – Spring 2025, TBD. New STEM event using RADC-approved drones.

Registration & Contact

Raider Registration

Vendor Registration (Email)

JLAB Registration