Competitive Teams

Academics Team
Prepares for academic competitions like Brain Brawls, National Academic Exam, and Joint Leadership and Academic Bowl (JLAB).

• Activities: Study Naval Science, math, science, and leadership; compete in quiz-style events using buzzers.

• Competitions: Local, regional, and national levels; includes Brain Brawls, JLAB, and drill meet academics.

• Selection: Top performers on a unit-wide test join the team.

• Skills: Knowledge retention, quick thinking, teamwork.

Athletics Team
Focuses on physical fitness, teamwork, and drill competitions.

• Activities: Physical training (push-ups, sit-ups, running), drill competitions (armed/unarmed), and team events like the Physical Team Test.

• Competitions: Local events and national Navy Nationals.

• Skills: Strength, endurance, precision, leadership, cooperation.

• Specialty: Some units have "Raider" teams for advanced physical challenges.

CyberPatriot Team (Coming Soon)
Competes in the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition, securing virtual networks.

• Activities: Identify and fix vulnerabilities in virtual operating systems while maintaining services like email.

• Competitions: Multiple online rounds; top teams advance to National Finals.

• Skills: Cybersecurity, problem-solving, analytical thinking.

• Rewards: Scholarships and national recognition for top teams.

Drill Team
Performs synchronized military movements with or without rifles.

• Activities: Compete in drill meets, perform at ceremonies/parades, and create exhibition routines.

• Types: Armed (with rifles), unarmed, or exhibition (creative routines).

• Skills: Precision, discipline, leadership, coordination.

• Events: School events, parades, and competitive drill meets.

Drone Team (Coming Soon)
Competes in aerial drone challenges focusing on piloting and programming.

• Activities: Navigate obstacle courses, program autonomous flights, and complete tasks like landing challenges.

• Competitions: Speed courses, NFO (Not Following Orders) events, and teamwork missions.

• Skills: Technical proficiency, problem-solving, teamwork, STEM awareness.

Orienteering Team
Competes in navigation events using maps and compasses.

• Activities: Find checkpoints on a course, practice map reading, and plan routes.

• Competitions: Local, regional, and national events.

• Skills: Navigation, decision-making, physical endurance, teamwork.

• Benefits: Outdoor appreciation, confidence, leadership.

SeaPerch Team (Coming Soon)
Builds and competes with underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs).

• Activities: Design and construct ROVs, navigate obstacle courses, and perform underwater tasks.

• Competitions: Regional and national SeaPerch events.

• Skills: Engineering, robotics, critical thinking, teamwork.

• Focus: Hands-on STEM learning and problem-solving.