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Events & Standard Operating Procedures

Competition rules and comprehensive procedures for the All-Service JROTC Raider National Championships

The All-Service National JROTC Raider National Championships will put the nation's top JROTC Raider teams to the ultimate test. This demanding multi-day championship operation assembles elite Male, Mixed, and Female teams for an intensive evaluation of physical endurance, tactical proficiency, teamwork, mental toughness, and warrior spirit.

For almost 20 years, the JROTC Raider Nationals have been designed to challenge the most well-trained programs and reward those who execute under pressure. This is your opportunity to step into the national spotlight, measure your unit against the best, and prove your team's mettle in the nation's premier all-service JROTC Raider competition.

Raider Challenge competition

Competition Levels

Challenge

  • Friday event & awards ceremony
  • One-day competition testing fundamental skills
  • Featuring Tire Flip event, and not including CCR

Masters

  • Saturday event & Sunday Ultimate + Awards
  • Advanced competition for elite teams
  • Featuring Cross Country Rescue, and not Tire Flip

Competition Divisions

Male

Generally all male competitors, but no restrictions on adding female cadets

Female

ALL female competitors

Only offered in Masters

Mixed

Minimum of FOUR female competitors required in each event

Competition Events

Events are subject to change from year-to-year. Please refer to the Competition SOP to learn more.

Physical Team Test

Physical and mental challenge navigating a demanding obstacle course.

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The Gauntlet

High-intensity physical event testing strength, speed, and determination.

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Rope Bridge

Technical and physical challenge requiring rope skills, coordination, and hundreds of hours of practice.

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Mountain Run

Team endurance event requiring solid conditioning and tremendous grit. Challenge course shorter than Masters.

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Tire Flip (Challenge Level only)

Intense strength and teamwork challenge flipping a massive tire across distance.

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Cross Country Rescue (Masters Level only)

Demanding terrain navigation and rescue operation testing endurance and teamwork.

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ULTIMATE RAIDER

The pinnacle of the Raider National Championships - the Ultimate Raider event combines all aspects of physical fitness, mental toughness, and tactical skills into one comprehensive test, held Sunday morning.

Two-person male, female and mixed teams will face a grueling course that integrates many elements from team events, pushing cadets to their absolute limits and showcasing the complete warrior skillset required of elite JROTC Raiders.

Standard Operating Procedures

Comprehensive rules and regulations governing all aspects of the Raider National Championships

Competition SOP

Competition SOP

Detailed rules and regulations for all competition events, scoring criteria, and performance standards.

SOP Updates

SOP Updates

Stay informed about the latest changes and updates to our Standard Operating Procedures.

28 December 2025

Initial SOP Posting

SNI has posted much of the items needed for schools to begin to learn about the event and prepare for attendance. SOP, score sheets, invite and course layouts. Schools will be able to register to attend beginning 20 May 2026.