Army National Drill Team Championships

OPORD: 25-01-008 | Published: Jan. 17, 2025

Held every spring at the Ocean Center in Daytona. 108 Army teams are nominated by BDEs to compete for the title. Judged by JROTC instructors and active duty Drill Sergeants. Teams compete in Regulation, Exhibition, Color Guard, and Inspection across armed and unarmed divisions.


National High School Drill Team Championships

OPORD: 25-01-008 | Published: Jan. 17, 2025

Held each spring at the Ocean Center in Daytona. Open to all services. Active duty Drill Sergeants serve as judges. Same competition format as Army Nationals: Regulation, Exhibition, Color Guard, and Inspection (armed and unarmed).


JROTC Air Rifle National Championships

OPORD: 24-11-006-2025 | Published: Nov. 14, 2024

Three regional events held each February and March. Over 300 cadets qualify. Top teams in Sporter and Precision divisions advance to Nationals.


JROTC National Raider

FRAGORD 1 | OPORD: 25-02-012 | Published: May 9, 2025

Outdoor athletic competitions hosted by JROTC units. Events include strength tests (push-ups, tire drag, obstacle courses), team runs, first aid drills, and rope bridge construction. Event details may vary by location.


CyberPatriot

A three-level cybersecurity competition. Over 3,000 teams register for Level One. Top two teams from each service compete in the JROTC championship.


JROTC Archery Championships

Western Archery: OPORD 24-11-008 | Published: Nov. 15, 2024
FRAGO 1: 24-11-008-2025 | Published: Jan. 29, 2025

Eastern Archery: OPORD 24-11-009-2025 | Published: Nov. 15, 2024
FRAGO 1: 24-11-009-2025 | Published: Jan. 29, 2025

National championship held annually in Sandy, UT and Louisville, KY.


JROTC Army: ALL Service Drone World Championships

OPORD: 25-02-009 | Published: Feb. 13, 2025

New event — date and location TBD. Teams qualify through RADC competition using approved drones.


National JROTC Events


Key Resources


Event Dates & Locations

  • Raider Nationals: Fort Knox, KY – October 2025
  • JLAB: Washington, D.C. – June 15–26, 2025
  • Drill Championships: Daytona Beach, FL – May 2–3, 2026
  • VEX Robotics: Dallas, TX – May 9–11, 2025

Cadet Benefits

  • Compete at top-tier national JROTC competitions
  • Develop skills in drill, robotics, academics, and fitness
  • Build teamwork, discipline, and leadership experience
  • Meet and network with cadets from across the country


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