An all-service national competition culminating in the Level III Championship at The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC.

The JROTC Leadership & Academic Bowl (JLAB) is an all-service national competition that culminates in the Level III JLAB Championship at Catholic University of America in Washington, DC!

🔹 Participation Requirements

Must have at least one Leadership or Academic Team complete Level I.

Level I is available online until November 20, 2023. ⚠️ No extensions—complete early!

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All team members must be present. The Instructor acts as the proctor.

The test must be taken as a team, in one sitting, and lasts about 1 hour.

📅 Event Dates:

Past Events: June 15–26, 2025

Future Events Coming Soon

🎖️ Leadership Bowl Activities

• Leadership Gauntlet: Timed stations with JROTC Curriculum questions
• Leadership According to the Greats: Questions based on Army Senior Leaders like 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 and team performance.

📰 Read About JLAB 2025 Highlights:

1. JLAB Leadership Opening Ceremony
2. JLAB Gauntlet Competition
3. JLAB Leader Reaction Course (LRC)
4. JLAB Leadership According to the Greats, Leadership Outside the box & Leadership Knowledge Assessment
5. JROTC Laying of the Wreath Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Cemetery
6. JLAB Leadership Bowl National Championship Awards Ceremony
7. JLAB Academic Bowl Opening Ceremony
   JLAB Academic Bowl National Championship Awards Ceremony

To watch 2025 JLAB click on the following links:

1. Leadership Opening Ceremony
2. Leadership Awards
3. Academic Opening
4. Academic Awards