The academic team is the newest team offered at AFJROTC. The team consists of 4 main competitors taking JLAB national level tests, consisting of math, general knowledge, U.S. history, chain of command, and more. The team has taken high rank wins since its debut.

The inspection team offered at AFJROTC pairs well with the academic team, as both teams require rigorous JLAB knowledge, Chain of Command, ranks, and more.