CADET HANDBOOK CHAPTER EIGHT AWARDS AND DECORATIONS OVERVIEW

CADET HANDBOOK CHAPTER EIGHT AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

OVERVIEW • Valor Awards • Awards from National Organizations • Air Force JROTC Ribbons • Insignia and Badges • ROTC Letter • JROTC Coin

VALOR AWARDS • Gold Valor Award • Cadet risk of life above and beyond the call of duty • Silver Valor Award • Voluntary act of heroism not involving risk of life • Cadet Humanitarian Award • Humanitarian acts by a cadet • Community Service with Excellence Award • Cadets who provide significant leadership in planning, organizing, directing, and executing a major service project for the community

AWARDS FROM NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS • Air Force Association Award • Presented to an AS III • Top 5% of the JROTC Class • Top 10% Academic Class • Recommended for “Outstanding Cadet Ribbon” • Daedalian Award • Presented to an AS III • Top 10% of the JROTC Junior Class • Top 20% of the School Class • American Legion Scholastic Award • Presented to an AS III of IV • Top 10% of the High School Class • Top 25% of the JROTC Class SOLASTIC EXCELLENCE

• American Legion General Military Excellence Award • Presented to an AS III or IV • Upper 25% of JROTC Class • Daughters of the American Revolution Award • Presented to an AS IV • Upper 25% of the High School and JROTC Class • American Veterans Award • Presented to one qualified cadet • Must have an “A” in JROTC Class • Reserve Officer Association Award • Presented to Junior cadet or below • Top 10% of the JROTC Class • Military Order of the World Wars • Presented to an AS II or III

• Military Officer Association Award • Presented to an AS III • Exceptional military leadership • Veterans of Foreign Wars Award • Presented to an AS III or IV • Must have a “B” or better in JROTC • Overall “C” average in all subjects • National Sojouners Award • Presented to an AS II or III • Top 25% of their Academic Class • Sons of the American Revolution Award • Presented to an AS III • Top 50% of JROTC Class • Scottish rite, Southern Jurisdiction Award • Presented to an AS III • Top 25% of Class

• Military Order of the Purple Heart Award • Presented to an AS III or IV • Grade of “B” or better in all subjects • The Air Force Sergeants Association Award • Presented to an AS III or IV • Top 25% of the JROTC Class • Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War • Presented to one Qualified Cadet • Tuskegee Airman Incorporated AFJROTC Award • Presented to two Qualified Cadets • Grade of “B” or better in JROTC • Completed at least 50% of Service Projects • Retired Enlisted Association Award • Presented to one Qualified Cadet

AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC AWARDS • Outstanding Cadet Ribbon • Awarded to a cadet in each grade level • Based on highest grade average in JROTC • Leadership Ribbon • Limited to 5% of Corp • Cadets in key positions • Achievement Ribbon • Limited to 5% of Corp • Cadet may earn once during the year • Superior Performance Ribbon • Limited to 10% of Corp • Meritorious Service • Distinguished Unit Award • All cadets in JROTC during year earned

• Aerospace & Technology Honors Camp Ribbon • Cadets must get selected and attended camp • Top Performer Ribbon • Outstanding Contributions during the UEI • Academic Ribbon • Grade of “A” in JROTC • Overall “B” average • Outstanding Flight Ribbon • One awarded per semester • Flights compete in 6 categories • Leadership School Ribbon • Complete an Approved Leadership School • At least five days in length • Special Teams Competition Ribbon • Awarded to drill team members for placing at a competition

• Orienteering Competition Ribbon • Cadets must place in a meet • Co-curricular Activities Leadership Ribbon • Awarded for leadership of activities • Military Ball Chairperson • Drill Team Ribbon • Participate in 5 drill team events • Color Guard Ribbon • Participate in 5 color guards • Saber Team Ribbon • Participate in 5 saber team performances • Service Ribbon • Awarded for accumulating 20 service points

• Extreme Excellence Challenge (E 2 C) Ribbon • Cadet must score 80% or higher on test • Gold, Silver, or Bronze star on standard fitness ribbon • Recruiting Ribbon • Participate in 2 recruiting trips • Recruit 2 students to JROTC • Activities Ribbon • Participate in competitive activities • Represent JROTC well • Attendance Ribbon • No more than 4 excused absences • No unexcused absences • Good Conduct Ribbon • No adverse reports from staff or faculty • Dress and Appearance Ribbon • Awarded to top 25% uniform grade averages

• Longevity Ribbon • Complete a semester of JROTC with passing grade • Marksmanship Ribbon • Shoot at least 200 during a competition INSIGNIA AND BADGES • Awareness Presentation Team Badge (APT) • Participate in 3 performances

• Distinguished AFJROTC Cadet Award • Awarded to an AS III junior • Must hold Leadership, Superior Performance, Academic, Co-curricular and Service ribbons • Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Academic Cadet Award • Awarded to Sophomore and Junior cadets • Overall 3. 3 GPA with no grade below a “C”

• ROTC Letter • JROTC Coin • Complete at least 2 semesters of JROTC • Must take during senior year