Every year all 13 San Diego Unified School District JROTC units compete in 14 Joint-Brigade competitions, called the Stillwell Competition, to determine the top units of the year. The number one unit is awarded the Stillwell Trophy during the Annual Joint-Brigade Review at the end of the year. Other unit and individuals awards are also presented at this event. The following are the competitions that are a part of the Stillwell Competition:
- Best Drilled Platoon
- Best Drilled Squad
- Best Drilled Individual (LET I, II, III, IV)
- Varsity Color Guard
- LET I Color Guard
- Male and Female Cadet Challenge
- Armed Exhibition Drill Team
- Unarmed Exhibition Drill Team
- Four Person Armed Exhibition Drill Team
- Four Person Unarmed Exhibition Drill Team