Junior year in the Corps focuses on indirect leadership. The junior class is responsible for leading the sophomores who then instruct the freshmen class. At the same time, they must make decisions to achieve organization-wide goals.

The junior year is filled with exciting milestones. During football season, junior cadets and their dates get to stand on the football field at Midnight Yell. They also get fitted for their senior boots in anticipation for the next year.

The most exciting time of the year takes place in the spring when March to the Brazos and Final Review are held. At March to the Brazos, the leadership positions for the next year, such as Corps and outfit commanders, are announced and the juniors unofficially become the leaders of the Corps. At the end of the semester is Final Review, consisting of two military reviews. The first features the current Corps and their leaders. After completing the first pass, the cadets change uniforms, the juniors put on their boots for the first time, and take their place as the leaders of the Corps. They then lead the Corps on a second review. The year ends with the traditional Boot Dance, a night celebrating the junior class rising to take the place of the seniors.