5th Annual Warfighter Challenge
Warfighter is an exceptionally challenging event not intended for beginners. The American Pioneer Corps annual Warfighter Challenge is not a training event, but a test of physical and mental endurance, teamwork, leadership and technical skills.
The 2024 Warfighter Challenge will test competitors with a variety of challenges. A minimum gear list will be published and provided to competitors 60 days in advance. Events will include, but are not limited to, the following:
12 mile timed ruck w/min 35lbs dry weight plus weapon
Land Navigation Day/Night
Mobility/Counter Mobility Pioneer/Sapper Skills
Small Unit Leadership
Small Arms Competition
Preparation
This event requires significant individual preparation. All competitors will be mentally and physically exhausted by completion. Competitors must complete the ruck in less than 4 hours or they may be removed from the event by the director on consultation with event staff.
All competitors are responsible for completing their own pre-event physical with their medical provider. Competitors should be free of any medical conditions which would be adversely affected by exposure to CS gas.
Entry
This event is open to the general public, and no prior affiliation with the American Pioneer Corps or armed forces is required. Please note that regardless of the limit placed on entries within practiscore, no current members of ROTC or a reserve component of the armed forces will be denied entry provided they register and wait-list at least 30 days in advance.
This year the event requires a non-refundable $10 registration fee.