The Raider Team is the physical fitness and adventure challenge team within JROTC. Designed to push cadets beyond their limits, Raiders focus on strength, endurance, teamwork, and mental toughness. Competitions often include events like obstacle courses, rope bridge construction, cross-country runs, rucksack marches, and first aid challenges. Raider Team builds leadership, resilience, and camaraderie—preparing cadets to face any challenge with confidence and determination.
The One-Rope Bridge is a timed Raider event that tests a team's speed, coordination, and knot-tying skills. In this event, cadets construct a single rope bridge—usually across a simulated water obstacle—using a fixed rope and specific knots. Each team member must then safely cross the rope using a harness or rappel technique, one at a time, without falling or touching the ground beneath the rope. Success in this event requires strong teamwork, precise execution, and a deep understanding of rope systems and safety procedures. It's a favorite among cadets for its mix of physical challenge and technical skill.
-Physical Team Test (PTT): A high-intensity, team-based obstacle course that includes activities like tire flips, litter carries, low crawls, and other physical challenges. This event tests overall strength, speed, and teamwork.
-5K Team Run: A cross-country run where the entire team must start, run, and finish together. It's a true test of endurance, pacing, and unity under physical stress.
-Rope-Climb or Wall Obstacle: Cadets scale a rope or wall, testing upper body strength, coordination, and determination. Often part of an obstacle course.
-Rucksack March (or 10K Road March): Cadets complete a long-distance march carrying weighted rucksacks (typically 25–35 lbs). This event challenges mental toughness, endurance, and team pacing.
Curl-Ups: Jaden Putman (61) - 2025
Push-Ups: Reese Ferrett (50) - 2025
Pull-Ups: Jaden Putman (18) - 2025
Flex Arm Hang: N/A
V-Sit Reach: Hayden Brodsky (23.0) -2025
Shuttle Run: Jaden Putman (8.4) - 2024
1 Mile Run: Garrison Ware (5:11) - 2025
Curl-Ups: Naomi McClure (50) - 2025
Push-Ups: Nicole Mangaoang (31) - 2025
Pull-Ups: Nataleigh Fosnough (3) - 2024
Flex Arm Hang: Kylie Magnuson (0:22) - 2024
V-Sit Reach: Mae Dino (26.0) - 2025
Shuttle Run: Nataleigh Fosnough (9.7) - 2025
1 Mile Run: Nataleigh Fosnough (8:20) - 2025