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    Awards

    Our Cadets enrolled in JROTC can earn a variety of awards for Leadership, Academic, Military, Athletic, Miscellaneous, Event Participation, Competitions, Service Learning, and optional awards developed by the instructors. Below is a list of awards, badges and arcs Cadets may earn.

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     Awards
     

    Awards Category

    Academic Awards                    (10 ribbons)

    Military Awards                         (15 ribbons)

    Athletic Awards                        (5 ribbons) 

    Miscellaneous Awards           (7 ribbons)

    National Awards                       (11 ribbons)

     

    ACADEMIC AWARDS (10 Ribbons)

     

    N-1-1   Distinguished Cadet Award for Scholastic Excellence

    Criteria: Awarded annually to one Cadet who exhibits the degree of excellence in scholastics. Awarded by: Superintendent

    N-1-2   Academic Excellence Ribbo

     
    Criteria: Awarded annually to one Cadet in each LET level for achieving the highest academic grades. Awarded by:

    N-1-3   Academic Achievement Ribbon

    Criteria: Awarded annually to those Cadets who maintain a grade of A in all academics grades. Awarded by: The Director of Army Instruction or Senior Army Instructor in a single unit.

    N-1-4 Perfect Attendance Ribbon

    Criteria: Awarded to Cadets with no unexcused absences during each quarter/semester. Awarded by: Senior Army Instructor

    N-1-5 Student Government Ribbon

    Criteria: Elected to a student government office. Awarded by: Principal

    N-1-6 Leadership Development Service Ribbon

    Criteria: Awarded to Cadets successfully completing first quarter/semester of training of each LET year. Awarded by: Senior Army Instructor

    N-1-7 through N-1-10 Optional

    Criteria: Awarded based on criteria developed locally. Awarded by: Senior Army Instructor

     

    ATHLETIC AWARDS (15 Ribbons)

     

    N-2-1 Varsity Athletic Ribbon

    Criteria: Awarded annually to Cadets in varsity sports. Awarded by: Principal

    N-2-2 Physical Fitness Ribbon

    Criteria: Awarded annually to Cadets who maintain excellent physical fitness. The ribbon will be presented to Cadets receiving an 85-percentile rating or better in all 5 Cadet Challenge events. Awarded by: Senior Army Instructor

    N-2-3 ROTC Athletic Ribbon

    Criteria: Awarded annually to Cadets who maintain a basic, yet challenging level of physical fitness. The ribbon will be presented to Cadets receiving a 50-percentile rating or better in all 5 Cadet Challenge events. Awarded by: Senior Army Instructor

    N-2-4 and N-2-5 Optional

    Criteria: Awarded based on criteria developed locally. Awarded by: Senior Army Instructor

     

    MILITARY AWARDS (15 Ribbons)

     

    N-3-1 Directors of Army Instruction/Senior Army Instructor Leadership Ribbon
     
    Criteria: Awarded annually to the one Cadet in each LET level Who displays the highest degree of leadership. Awarded by: Senior Army Instructor

    N-3-2 Personal Appearance Ribbon

    Criteria: Awarded annually to Cadets who consistently present an outstanding appearance. Awarded by: Senior Army Instructor

    N-3-3 Proficiency Ribbon

    Criteria: Awarded annually to those Cadets who have demonstrated an exceptionally high degree of leadership, academic achievement, and performance of duty. Awarded by: Directors of Army Instruction/Senior Army Instructor

    N-3-4 Drill Team Ribbon

    Criteria: Awarded annually to drill team members. Awarded by: Senior Army Instructor.

    N-3-5 Orienteering Ribbon 

    Criteria: Awarded annually to Cadets who are members of the orienteering teams. Awarded by: Senior Army Instructor 2

    N-3-6 Color/Honor Guard Ribbon:

    Criteria: Award annually to members of color/honor guard. Awarded by: Senior Army Instructor

    N-3-7 Marksmanship Team Ribbon

    Criteria:  Awarded annually to rifle team members. Awarded by: Senior Army Instructor

    N-3-8 Adventure Team Ribbon

    Criteria: Awarded annually to Cadets who are members of adventure training type units. Awarded by: Senior Army Instructor

    N-3-9 Commendation Ribbon

    Criteria: Awarded to Cadets whose performance of duty exceptionally exceeds that expected of Cadets of their grade and experience. Awarded by: Senior Army Instructor

    N-3-10 Good Conduct Ribbon

    Criteria: Awarded annually to Cadets who have demonstrated outstanding conduct throughout the school. Awarded by: Senior army Instructor

    N-3-11 JCLC Participation Ribbon

    Criteria: Awarded to Cadets for JCLC participation. Awarded by: Senior Army Instructor 

    N-3-12 through N-3-15 Optional

    May be awarded based upon criteria developed locally. Awarded by: Senior Army Instructor

     

    MISCELLANEOUS AWARDS (5 Ribbons)

     

    N-4-1 Parade Ribbon
     
    Criteria: Awarded to Cadets who have participated in local community parades; for example, Veterans’ Day, Memorial Day, etc. Awarded by: Senior Army Instructor

    N-4-2 Recruiting Ribbon

    Criteria: Awarded to Cadets who recruit students into the JROTC program each quarters/semester. Awarded by: Senior Army Instructor

    N-4-3 through N-4-5 Optional

    Criteria: Awarded based on criteria developed locally. Awarded by: Senior Army Instructor

    N-4-6 Service Learning Ribbon

    Criteria: Awarded annually to Cadets who participate in service learning projects. Awarded by: Senior Army Instructors.

    N-4-7 Excellent Staff Performance Ribbon

    Criteria: Awarded annually to Cadet Staff Officers for excellent performance. Awarded by: Senior Army Instructor