Awards Program
AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Awards and Decorations, which are directed by Army Regulations, are presented to
deserving individuals for achievements and for performing certain assignments and tasks
as well. Most awards will be presented at the end of the school year, at the military
awards ceremony. Certain awards may, however be “impact” awards and decorations,
and will presented after a “Ribbon Request” form is turned in and approved by the
appropriate staff members. The relative rank of each award, as well as the rank is worn
on the uniform on the top row of ribbons, on the wearer’s right. (Above left pocket.)
1. Awards specified in AR 145-2.
Ranking
a. Medal for Heroism
1
b. Superior Cadet Decoration .............................................................................2
c. Legion of Valor Bronze Cross of Achievement .............................................3
d. The Retried Officer’s Association .................................................................4
e. Sons of the American Revolution ..................................................................5
f. Military Order of the World Wars ..................................................................6
g. Daughters of the American Revolution .........................................................7
h. American Legion Scholastic Excellence .......................................................8
i. American Legion General Military Excellence ..............................................9
j. National Sojourners Award ..........................................................................10
k. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Medal ....................................................11
l. Association of Military Collages and Schools of the U.S. Award ...............12
m. U.S. Army Recruiting Command Awards for JROTC ...............................13
n. Association of the United States Army........................................................14
3. The following awards and decorations are administered locally:
Ribbon Description and Criteria
Rank
N-1-1
Distinguished Cadet Award for Scholastic Excellence
Awarded Annually (Military Awards) to one cadet who
exhibits the highest degree of excellence in scholastics.
15
N-1-2
Academic Excellence Award
Awarded Annually (Military Awards) to one cadet in each
LET year for maintaining highest school academic grades.
16
N-1-3
Academic Achievement Ribbon
Awarded annually (Military Awards) to those cadets
maintaining a grade “A” in all academic subjects.
17
N-1-4
Perfect Attendance Ribbon
18
Any cadet: awarded annually during Awards Night to
a cadet with outstanding attendance records for the year.
N-1-5
Student Government Ribbon
19
Any cadet: awarded to cadets elected to student government
offices.
N-1-6
LET Service Ribbon
Any cadet; awarded to cadets successfully completing
the first quarter of training each LET year.
Approving authority: N/A
N-1-7
Scholastic Excellence
21
Any cadet: awarded annually (Military Awards) to the
cadets having the highest overall grade average in JROTC
in his/her LET year.
N-1-8
Best Drilled Platoon Ribbon
Any cadet: awarded to members of the platoon judged
“best” during platoon competition.
Approving authority: SAI or AI.
N-1-9
MI Cadet
23
Any LET – 1 awarded annually (Military Awards) to those
cadets who are most improved during the course of the year.
20
22
N-1-10 JROTC Spirit Ribbon
24
Any cadet: awarded to those cadets who participate in
at least 3 JROTC activities, i.e., Cannon Details, Color/Honor
Guard, etc.
Approving Authority: N/A
N-2-1
Varsity Athletic/Band Ribbon
25
Any cadet: awarded to those cadets who participate in school
sports programs. This includes Varsity, Junior Varsity, or
freshman teams. This includes the JROTC teams.
Approving Authority: SAI, AI, and Team Commander
N-2-2
Physical Fitness Ribbon
26
Any cadet: awarded to cadets who maintain physical fitness.
Male cadets must run one mile in 6:50 or less. Females in
7:50 or less.
Approving Authority: SAI or AI
N-2-3
Physical Readiness Ribbon
Any cadet: awarded quarterly to cadets who score in the
top 10% during cadet challenge competition.
27
Approving Authority: SAI
N-2-4
Physical Exercise Competition Ribbon
28
Any Raider: Awarded annually to those cadets that compete
in a Raider Challenge.
Approving Authority: SAI
N-2-5
JV Athletic
29
Awarded to Cadets that complete a full season on a JV athletic team.
Challenge (One for Male and One for Female)
Approving Authority: SAI
N-3-1
Senior Army Instructor Ribbon
30
Any cadet: awarded annually (Military Awards) to recommended
Cadets from the LET 1 level.
Approving Authority: SAI
N-3-2
Personal Appearance Ribbon
31
Any cadet: awarded annually (Military Awards) to those cadets
who have demonstrated an exceptionally high degree of leadership,
academic achievement, and performance of duty.
N-3-3
Proficiency Ribbon
32
Any cadet: awarded annually (Military Awards) to those cadets
who have demonstrated an exceptionally high degree of leadership,
academic achievement, and performance of duty.
N-3-4
Drill Team Ribbon
33
Any cadet: awarded annually to members of the Drill Team.
Approving Authority: Drill Team Commander
N-3-5
Orienteering Ribbon
34
Any cadet: awarded to cadets who complete successfully in
orienteering competition.
Approving Authority: SAI or AI
N-3-6
Color, Honor, and Saber Guard Ribbon
35
Any cadet: awarded to cadets who participate in at least 3 Color
Guards, Honor Guards, or 1 Saber detail.
N-3-7
Rifle Team Ribbon
36
Any cadet: awarded annually to cadets who make the Rifle Team.
Approving Authority: Rifle Team Commander
Adventure Training Ribbon
37
Any cadet: awarded annually who participate in adventure training
Activities, such as Appalachian Trail or JROTC Summer Camp. Or
five different adventure training day trips.
N-3-8
N-3-9
Commendation Ribbon
38
Any cadet: awarded annually (Military Awards) to any cadet whose
performance exceptionally exceeds that expected of a cadet of
his/her grade and experience.
N-3-10 Good Conduct Ribbon
39
Any cadet: awarded annually (Military Awards) to those cadets
who have demonstrated outstanding conduct and participation.
N-3-11 Summer Camp Participation Ribbon
40
Any cadet: awarded annually to those cadets who participate
in JROTC summer activities such as the Appalachian Trail
or JROTC Summer Camp.
N-3-12 Funeral Ribbon
41
Any cadet: awarded to cadets who participate in at least 3 funeral
details.
Approving Authority: N/A
N-3-13 Blood Donor Ribbon
42
Any cadet: who donates blood during the school blood drives. Or
can show proof of giving blood at another location.
N-3-14 Best Drilled Cadet Ribbon
43
Any cadet: awarded to the top ten cadets selected as “Best Drilled”
during annual cadet competitions.
Approving Authority: SAI or AI
N-3-15 Red Cross/CPR Ribbon
44
Awarded to any cadet who has successfully completed the Red
Cross/CPR program and award CPR certificate.
N-4-1
Parade Ribbon
45
Any cadet: awarded to the cadets that participate in local community
parades, i.e., Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day, etc.
N-4-2
Recruiting Ribbon
46
Any cadet: awarded to cadets that recruit students into the JROTC
program. Included are cadets that participate in middle school
orientation trips. (Use special form)
Approving Authority: Battalion S-1
N-4-3
Raider Ribbon
47
Any cadet: awarded to those cadets who make the Raider Team.
Approving Authority: Raider Commander
N-4-4
Best Cadet Officer Ribbon
48
Any cadet officer: awarded to the five most outstanding cadet
officers of the year, as determined by the SAI, AI’s, and selected
cadet officers.
N-4-5
Best Cadet NCO Ribbon
49
Any cadet NCO: awarded to the five most outstanding cadet
noncommissioned officer of the year, as selected by the SAI, AI’s,
and selected cadet officers.
N-4-6
Service Learning Ribbon/Community Affaires
50
Awarded annually to cadets who participate in service learning
projects.
N-4-7
Excellent Staff Performance Ribbon
51
Awarded annually (Military Awards) to recommended staff
members.
* All of the above MUST be returned by the end of the school year!!
4. Crests, Wreaths, Berets, Cords, and Badges
Pin # Description and Criteria
a. Cadet Challenge Crest*
Presented to any cadet who receives 85% or higher on all events
during Cadet Challenge.
b. Band Crest *
Present to: Cadets that are current members of the band.
c. Color Guard Crest*
Present to: Cadets who participated in at least three Color Guards
or Color Guard competitions.
d. Honor Guard Crest*
Present to: Cadets who participated in at least five Honor Guards
at Formal occasions
e. Drill Team Crest*
Present to: Cadets that are members of the Drill Team and have
participated in at least one drill competition.
f. Rifle Team Crest*
Presented to: Cadets that are members of the Rifle Team, have
participated in at least one competition, and have scored at least
200 of 300 possible points during qualification firing.
g. Raider Crest*
Present to: Cadet who have competed or attended two Raider
camp.
h. Summer Camp Crest
Present to: Cadets that have participated and completed
successfully Summer Camp.
i. Appalachian Trail Crest
Present to: Cadets that have participated and completed
successfully Appalachian Trail.
j. Academic Crest
Awarded Quarterly to: Cadets with GPA of 3.0 or higher.
k. Academic Achievement Insignia. (Wreath)
Presented to: Awarded to annually (Military Awards) to top 10%
of students in each year of JROTC, based upon grades earned in
military subjects.
l. Honor Roll Gold Cord*
Presented to: Awarded each semester to all cadets that have
GPAs of 3.5 or higher. Must be returned by the end of the
quarter.
Approving Authority: SAI, AI, or attached copy of a quarterly
report card.
m. Rifle Team Cord*
Presented to: Cadets that are current members of the Rifle Team,
have participated in at least one competition, and have scored
220 and above.
Approving Authority: Rifle Team Commander
n. Drill Team Cord*
Presented to: Cadets that are current members of the Drill Team
and have participated in at least one drill competition.
Approving Authority: Drill Team Commander
o. Raider Cord*
Presented to: Cadets that are currently on the Raider Team, and
competed in two Raider events.
p. Rifle Team Beret*
Presented to: Cadets that are current members of the Rifle Team,
and have participated in at least three competitions.
q. Drill Team Beret*
Presented to: Cadets that are current members of the Drill Team
and have participated in at least one drill competition or have
shown outstanding leadership and skill.
r. Raider Beret*
Presented to: Cadets that are current members of the Raider
Team and have been in the Raider program for more than one
semester. The cadets are than selected by the Raider team coach
after performing a skills test.
s. Marksmanship Qualification Badge – Marksman
Presented to: Cadets who score at least 150 points of a possible
300 points during qualification firing or on the Rifle Team.
Approving Authority: SAI, AI, or Rifle Team Commander
t. Marksmanship Qualification Badge – Sharpshooter
Presented to: Cadets who score at least 175 of a possible 300
points during qualification firing or on the Rifle Team.
Approving Authority: SAI, AI, or Rifle Team Commander
u. Marksmanship Qualification Badge – Expert
Presented to: Cadets who score at least 200 points of a possible
300 points during qualifications firing or on the Rifle Team.
Approving Authority: SAI, AI, or Rifle Team Commander