Raider Competition or "Raider" as it is more commonly known is a very popular athletic competition held within Junior ROTC programs around the United States. It is the Junior ROTC equivalent of the Army ROTC "Ranger" competition in college, only far less dangerous but very challenging! The events are held outdoors in state parks or large wooded areas.

Raider competitions consist of; personal fitness/individual strength test (push-ups, curl-ups, tire drag, obstacle course, etc.) There will also be a distance team running event, along a rescue/first aid event (rescuing a body from the woods on a liter) and the execution of the One-Rope Bridge.