Four ribbons can be worn upside down or with the colors reversed
they are the Distinguished Cadet, Physical Fitness, Unit Service and Color
Guard. The rule of thumb is blue inboard.
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Meritorious Achievement |
Awarded when earned to a cadet who distinguishes
themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or performance of
a meritorious act. Excludes such things as length in the unit or superior
performance in a leadership position. Awarded case by case by the area manager. |
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Distinguished
Unit |
Awarded yearly to cadets who were unit members during the
academic year in which the school earned Distinguished Unit status.
Awarded to only 30 percent of the total number of NJROTC units in the
program. |
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Distinguished Cadet |
Awarded yearly to one cadet in each year group
with the highest combined average for overall scholastic standing and
aptitude in NJROTC unit (include academics, homework, physical fitness,
community service, drill, etc.) |
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Honor Cadet |
Awarded yearly to one cadet in each year group
with the highest overall academic achievement in school, including naval
science courses |
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Cadet Achievement |
Awarded when earned to any cadet who distinguishes
themselves by outstanding achievement or sustained superior performance.
The cadet must exhibit exceptional military aptitude and dedication to the
program as well as overall excellence in all facets of NJROTC. Awarded on
a case by case basis by the area manager. |
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Military Aptitude |
Awarded yearly to those outstanding cadets who
demonstrate an exceptional military aptitude and dedication to the NJROTC
program. |
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Navel Science 4 Outstanding Cadet |
Awarded yearly to outstanding cadets in Navel
Science 4 based on citizenship, academic performance, personal appearance
and conduct. |
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Navel Science 3 Outstanding Cadet |
Awarded yearly to outstanding cadets in NS-3.
Same criteria as above. |
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Navel Science 2 Outstanding Cadet |
Awarded yearly to outstanding cadets in NS-2.
Same criteria as above. |
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Navel Science 1 Outstanding Cadet |
Awarded yearly to outstanding cadets in NS-1.
Same criteria as above. |
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Exemplary Conduct |
Awarded yearly to each cadet who demonstrates
exemplary conduct throughout the school year. |
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Academic Award |
Awarded, when earned, to each cadet who has met
any of the following academic award criteria:
A. Awarded once annually upon completion of the minimum requirement, to
any cadet who attains school honor roll status equal to 50 percent or more
of the academic school year (need not be sequential) The first award is
the ribbon with a bronze lamp. Subsequent awards are as follows:
2nd Award - Silver Lamp
3rd Award -Gold lamp
4th Award - Gold Anchor
B. Academic Team -Awarded once annually upon completion of the minimum
requirement, to any cadet who is a member in good standing of the Academic
team and has participated in three or more competitions. The first award
is the ribbon with a gold torch. Subsequent awards are as follows:
2nd Award - Bronze Star
3rd Award - Silver Star
4th Award - Gold Star
C. When both the honor roll and academic team awards have been earned,
the torch and the lamp are positioned side-by-side on the ribbon, with the
lamp on the wearers right. Subsequent award stars are worn outboard of the
gold torch.
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Exemplary Personal Appearance |
Awarded twice a year to each cadet who displays
exemplary personal appearance and has worn his uniform an all occasions
required. |
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Personal Fitness |
Awarded twice a year to any cadet who meets or exceeds
the basic physical requirements. |
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Participation |
Awarded, when earned, to any cadet who has
participated in three activities other than routine unit activities. |
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Unit Service |
Awarded to any cadet who has demonstrated
exemplary service and dedication to the unit as determined by the NSI. |
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Community Service |
Awarded, twice a year to any cadet in good
standing who distinguishes him/herself by by dedicated and outstanding
service to the community. |
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Drill Team |
Awarded twice a year to each member of a drill
team in good standing, who has entered competition or performed at three
or more official functions. |
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Color Guard |
Awarded twice a year to each member of a color
guard in good standing who has entered competition or performed at three
or more official functions. |
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Pistol/Rifle Team |
Awarded twice a year to any cadet in good
standing who has entered any competition. |
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Orienteering |
Awarded twice a year, to any cadet in good
standing who meets the orienteering standards or who has entered any
competition. |
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Recruiting |
Awarded, when earned, to a cadet who is
instrumental in the enrollment of two students in the NJROTC program.
Subsequent awards are given when two additional students are enrolled. |
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Mini-Boot Camp |
Awarded to any cadet upon satisfactory
completion of mini-boot camp, Leadership Academy, or similar training as
approved by the area manager. |
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Sea Cruise |
Awarded to any cadet upon completion of an
at-sea cruise (vessel must be cast off lines and be underway). |