JLAB – USARMYJROTC

The JROTC Leadership & Academic Bowl

JLAB is an all-service national competition culminating in the
Level III Championship at The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC.
It challenges cadets in leadership, academics, and teamwork through a multi-phase competition that brings together the top 3% of JROTC programs nationwide.

Upcoming JLAB Events

📅 Dates	📍 Location	🔗 Status
15–26 Jun 2025	Washington, DC	✅ Past Event
Summer 2026	The Catholic University of America	🕒 Info Coming Soon
Watch for updates on the official JLAB site and Brigade announcements.

Participation Requirements

Teams must complete Level I online by 20 Nov 2023 — no extensions
Use supported browsers: Chrome, Edge, or Firefox (not Internet Explorer or Safari)
All team members must be present; instructors act as proctors
Test duration: 1 hour, taken as a team in one sitting

🎥 Video Highlights

JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl 2025: Cadets compete in DC through leadership gauntlets, academic challenges, and ceremonial events.

JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl 2024 | B-Roll: Footage featuring cadets in action, including Ravenwood High School placing third in the Army division.

Check out these highlights from the Leadership Bowl here at JLAB2025: A look at cadets competing in leadership gauntlets and team challenges.

Check out these highlights from the JROTC Academic Bowl at JLAB2025: Celebrating academic excellence and team performance from top cadets nationwide.

Leadership Bowl Activities

Leadership Gauntlet: Timed stations with curriculum-based questions
Leadership According to the Greats: Insights from Gen. Marshall, Gen. MacArthur & Gen. Powell
Leadership Outside the Box: Scenario-based challenges
Leader Knowledge Assessment: Individual written exam
Leader Reaction Course: Collaborative experiential learning

Academic Bowl

Runs concurrently with the Leadership Bowl, focusing on academic excellence, critical thinking, and team performance.

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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