Leadership Development Requirements (LDR) activities are AFJROTC-sponsored and school-approved teams and/or committees of cadets that normally operate outside classroom hours (before school/after school). LDR activities supplement and reinforce the aerospace and leadership education objectives. They also serve to stimulate cadet involvement in the Corps and to increase morale and esprit de corps. The list of activities below is not inclusive and will change depending on what activities cadets want and support.  

PERFORMANCE AND COMPETITION TEAMS

These teams perform at a variety of events such as parades, ceremonies and drill competitions. They normally practice after school. Cadets must be in good standing to participate.

Academic Bowl – The JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl (JLAB) is a nationwide academic competition for JROTC cadets from all branches. Teams consist of four primary members and two alternates (no seniors). Teams answer questions on JROTC curriculum, English, math, science and current events. The championship round is held in Washington, DC. Members may earn the JLAB ribbon.

Competition Drill Teams – These teams compete at local, regional and national drill competitions. 

• Armed/Unarmed Regulation Drill – These teams specialize in precision drill with or without a replica rifle. Members may earn the Drill Team ribbon.

• Armed/Unarmed Exhibition Drill Teams – These teams perform with or without rifles. They do not have formal commands, but create their own performance routines. Members may earn the Drill Team ribbon.

• Competition Color Guard – The Color Guard consists of two flag bearers and two flag guards that carry rifles. Members may earn the Color Guard ribbon.

• Inspection Team – This team is judged on their uniforms, grooming, military bearing, and the ability to answer general knowledge and current events questions. Members may earn the Drill Team ribbon.

Corps Color Guard – The Corps Color Guard is made up of four or five cadets: two or three flag bearers and two flag guards that carry rifles. The Color Guard presents the colors (flags) at sporting events, parades and ceremonies. Members may earn the Color Guard ribbon.

CyberPatriot – The CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition puts teams of high school and middle school students in the position of newly hired IT professionals tasked with managing the network of a small company. In the rounds of competition, teams are given a set of virtual images that represent operating systems and are tasked with finding cybersecurity vulnerabilities within the images and hardening the system while maintaining critical services.  The top teams in the nation earn an all-expenses paid trip to Baltimore, MD for the National Finals Competition. Check out www.uscyberpatriot.org for more information.​ Members may earn the Activities ribbon.

Drum Corps – The Drum Corps plays various percussion instruments. The Drum Corps participates in parades, ceremonies and school events. It also welcomes distinguished guests. Members may earn the Activities ribbon. 

End Zone Warriors – Members of the End Zone Warriors encourage school spirit by performing various activities at Enid football games. Before the game, they raise the flag during the National Anthem. During the game, they carry flags and perform push-ups every time Enid scores. Members may earn the Activities ribbon.

Flag Folding Team – The Flag Folding team honors the American flag by folding it in a solemn ceremony. They perform at various school and community events. Members may earn the Patriotic Flag ribbon. 

Physical Fitness Team – This team competes in physical fitness activities such as running, pushups, sit-ups, obstacle course and other events. Team size and specific events vary from competition to competition. Members may earn the Activities ribbon.

Raider Team – This team competes in Raider athletic competitions. Events take place outdoors and usually consist of individual strength test (push-ups, tire-drag, obstacle course, etc), distance team running events, first aid events, and some form of rope bridge construction/crossing. Individual events may vary. Members may earn the Raiders Team ribbon.

Saber Team – The Saber team participates at May Fete, graduation and other ceremonies. It also welcomes distinguished guests. Members may earn the Saber Team ribbon. 

OTHER LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

Awards Ceremony – The awards ceremony is held at the end of the school year. Cadets who have earned awards or otherwise distinguished themselves are recognized by school and community officials.

Awareness Presentation Team (APT) – Members of the APT make presentations to elementary and middle school students on topics of current interest such as staying in school, drug use and peer pressure. Members may earn the APT Badge.

Community Service – Community service is a vital part of the AFJROTC program. It builds character and perspective, provides skills to be used later in life, and strongly reinforces the core value of “Service Before Self”. It also provides a positive representation of AFJROTC to the community as a whole. Cadets who complete the required hours earn the Service ribbon (see Chapter 6).  

Field Trips – Field trips support the AFJROTC curriculum and enhance cadets’ morale and esprit de corps. Trips may be taken to military bases, museums and educational sites. To participate, cadets must currently be passing ALL classes.

Flight Olympics – Flights compete in various athletic events for bragging rights.

Fund Raising – AFJROTC sponsors fund raising events to pay for many activities such as the military ball, Air Force birthday party and Flight Olympics. Cadets are encouraged to participate in as many fund raising activities as possible.  

Kitty Hawk Honor Society – This is an invitation-only honor society for cadets with outstanding academic and personal qualities. Members may earn the Kitty Hawk Badge.

Military Ball – The military ball is a formal occasion that allows cadets to socialize while practicing etiquette learned in class. The ball includes recognition of seniors, a guest speaker, dinner and a dance.

Music Ensemble – Cadets who like to sing or play a musical instrument can perform the National Anthem and other patriotic songs at various JROTC, school and community events.

Newsletter – Cadets with an interest or talent in art, photography or writing may serve on the newsletter staff. The newsletter informs cadets about current events of interest. 

Parades – Parades provide an opportunity for the cadet corps to display its marching and drill skills, appearance, discipline and pride.

Recruiting – Recruiting is mainly conducted through recruiting visits to middle schools, Freshman Orientation, and cadets recruiting other students one-on-one. Every cadet should consider himself or herself to be a recruiter. Participation in recruiting activities earns points towards the Recruiting ribbon.