Ribbons
Distinguished Cadet
Awarded annually to one cadet who exhibits the highest degree of excellence in scholastics.
N-1-1
Academic Excellence
Awarded annually to one cadet in each LET level for maintaining highest school academic grades.
N-1-2
Academic Achievement
Awarded annually to those cadets who maintain a grade of “A” in all academic subjects.
N-1-3
Perfect Attendance
Awarded to cadets with no unexcused absence during each quarter/semester.
N-1-4
Student Government
Elected to a student government office.
N-1-5
Leadership Education Training Service
Awarded to cadets successfully completing first quarter/semester of training of each LET year.
N-1-6
Cadet of the Quarter
N-1-7
Optional by Region Commander
N-1-8
First-Aid
N-1-9
Map Reading
N-1-10
Varsity Athletics
Awarded annually to cadets that excel in varsity sports.
N-2-1
Physical Fitness
Awarded annually to cadets who maintain excellent physical fitness. Male cadets must run one mile in 8:30 minutes or less – females in 10:45 minutes or less.
N-2-2
JROTC Athletics
Awarded annually to cadets that excel in ROTC athletics.
N-2-3
High Summer Camp
N-2-4
Superior Athlete
N-2-5
DAI/SAI Instructor Leadership
Awarded annually to one cadet per LET level who displays the highest degree of leadership.
N-3-1
Personal Appearance
Awarded annually to cadets who consistently present an outstanding appearance.
N-3-2
Proficiency
Awarded annually to cadets who have demonstrated an exceptionally high degree of leadership, academic achievement, and performance of duty.
N-3-3
Drill Team
Awarded annually to drill team members.
N-3-4
Orienteering
Awarded annually to cadets who are members of orienteering teams.
N-3-5
Color Guard
Awarded annually to members of the color/honor guard.
N-3-6
Rifle Team Ribbon
Awarded annually to rifle team members.
N-3-7
Adventure Training
Awarded annually to cadets who are members of adventure training type units.
N-3-8
Commendation Ribbon
Awarded to cadets whose performance of duty exceptionally exceeds that expected of a cadet of his grade and experience.
N-3-9
Good Conduct
Awarded annually to cadets who have demonstrated outstanding conduct throughout the school year.
N-3-10
Summer Camp
Awarded to cadets for summer camp participation.
N-3-11
JROTC Achievement
N-3-12
Spelunking
N-3-13
Raiders
N-3-14
Individual Drill
N-3-15
Parade Ribbon
Awarded to cadets who have participated in local community parades (Veterans’ Day Parade, Memorial Day Parade, etc.).
N-4-1
Recruiting Ribbon
Awarded to cadets who recruit students into the JROTC program each quarter/semester.
N-4-2
Citizenship
N-4-3
Fancy Drill Team
N-4-5
Unit Awards
Honor Unit Insignia
Each member of a unit designated as an Honor Unit is awarded the Honor Unit Insignia (blue star).
Honor Unit with Distinction Insignia
Each member of a unit designated as an Honor Unit with Distinction is awarded the Honor Unit with Distinction Insignia (yellow star).
Academic Achievement Insignia
A gold wreath authorized for wear by cadets in the top ten percent of each JROTC class – based on grades earned in JROTC courses, as determined by the SAI. Subsequent awards are indicated by a felt pad center background.
- Second award – red pad.
- Third award – silver pad.
- Fourth award – gold pad.
Marksmanship Badges
Marksman
Sharpshooter
Expert
