TIER 1

(STEM Based)

Any LDR that has a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) or academia related base AND has an outside partnership that includes a national level competition opportunity.  Some examples include but are not limited to: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), StellarXplorers, CyberPatriot, Robotics, Rocketry, and the Joint Leadership and Academic Bowl (JLAB).

TIER 2

(Activity Based)

Any LDR that may not have a STEM or academia related base, but does have an outside partnership and/or local level or above competition opportunity.  Some examples include, but are not limited to: Marksmanship, Raiders, Color Guards, Kitty Hawk Air Society, and Drill Teams.

TIER 3

(Unit Based)

Any LDR that is local level only and primarily benefits the cadet corps, school and/or local community.  Some examples include but are not limited to: Flag detail, Awareness Presentation Team, Sports Teams, Planning Committees and Model Building Teams.