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U.S. Army Fort Benning and The Maneuver Center of Excellence


Competitions Site

Competitions


Welcome to homepage for the U.S. Army's premier annual competitions at Fort Benning. Each year, the Maneuver Center of Excellence host two signature events-Infantry Week and Armor Week-where elite warfighters from around the world gather to compete in a series of grueling challenges that test their tactical and technical mastery.

From this page, you can navigate to the specific series of events you are interested in. Each section provides a general overview and schedule, along with dedicated pages for event-specific spectator and competitor information


Infantry Week

Infantry Week is a testament to the lethality, toughness, and precision of the Infantry Soldier. This series of five distinct competitions pushes individuals and teams to their absolute limits in disciplines ranging from marksmanship and reconnaissance to hand-to-hand combatives and patrolling. Competitions include:

  • International Sniper Competition - 07-10 April 2026 - https://www.benning.army.mil/Sniper-Competition/index.html Here

  • Best Mortar Competition - 07-10 April 2026 - https://www.benning.army.mil/Infantry/198th/Mortar-Company/Competition/ Here

  • Lacerda Cup (Combatives) - 7-10 April 2026 - https://www.benning.army.mil/armor/316thcav/Combatives/Lacerda-Cup.html Here

  • Best Jumpmaster Competition - 07-10 April 2026 https://www.benning.army.mil/Infantry/ARTB/BJMC.html Here

  • Best Ranger Competition - 10-13 April 2026 - https://www.benning.army.mil/Infantry/ARTB/BRC.html Here


  • Armor Week

    Armor Week showcases the power, agility, and expertise of the Armor branch. These competitions are designed to identify the best tank and scout crews in the force, testing them in demanding, realistic scenarios that require teamwork, strategic thinking, and mastery of their platforms. Competitions include:

  • Sullivan Cup - 30 April - 08 May 2026 - https://www.benning.army.mil/armor/sullivan/ Here

  • Gainey Cup (coming in 2027) - https://www.benning.army.mil/armor/gaineycup/ Here


  • How to Attend Competitions

    Competition events are held at various sites across Fort Benning. A valid DoD/DoW ID card, Federal PIV, or an installation pass is required for access to these events. Visit the competition homepage for more information on competition schedules and spectator-friendly events. Please use the below table below for specific access instructions:


    Visitor Category Access Instructions
    DoW/DoD/Federal ID Holder Individuals with a valid Department of War (DoW)/Military ID or Federal PIV card have authorized access and do not need a visitor pass.
    U.S. Citizen Visitor (18+) Must obtain an Installation Access Pass by pre-registering online. Scan the QR code or click here to apply. By requesting a pass, you agree to a mandatory background check.
    Non-U.S. Citizen Visitor Must apply for an Installation Access Pass in person at the Lindsey Creek Visitor Control Center. Online pre-registration is not available for non-U.S. citizens.