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In J.R.O.T.C a Cadet is recognized and honored for his and her acheivements by decorations that is worn on his or her jacket.

Unit Awards

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Meritorious Unit Award - Each member of a unit designated as a Meritorious Unit is awarded the Meritorious Unit insignia.

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Honor Unit Insignia. Each member of a unit designated as an Honor Unit is awarded the Honor Unit Insignia (blue star).

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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).

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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

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Marksman

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Sharpshooter

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Expert

Shoulder Cords

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Honor Organizations & Societies – Gold

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Color Guard/Honor Guard – White

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Drill Activities – Red

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Orienteering Activities – Green

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Marksmanship Activities – Tan

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King JROTC Cord

Ribbons

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Distinguished Cadet
 
Awarded annually to one cadet who exhibits the highest degree of excellence in scholastics.
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Academic Excellence

Awarded annually to one cadet in each LET level for maintaining highest school academic grades.
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Academic Achievement

Awarded annually to those cadets who maintain a grade of "A" in all academic subjects.
N-1-3

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Perfect Attendance

Awarded to cadets with no unexcused absence during each quarter/semester.
N-1-4

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Student Government

Elected to a student government office.
N-1-5

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Leadership Education Training Service

Awarded to cadets successfully completing first quarter/semester of training of each LET year

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Optional by Region Commander
N-1-7

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Optional by Region Commander
N-1-8

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Optional by Region Commander
N-1-9

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Optional by Region Commander
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Varsity Athletics

Awarded annually to cadets that excel in varsity sports.
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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

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JROTC Athletics

Awarded annually to cadets that excel in ROTC athletics.
N-2-3

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Optional by Region Commander
N-2-4

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Optional by Region Commander
N-2-5

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DAI/SAI Instructor Leadership

Awarded annually to one cadet per LET level who displays the highest degree of leadership.
N-3-1

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Personal Appearance

Awarded annually to cadets who consistently present an outstanding appearance.
N-3-2

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Proficiency

Awarded annually to cadets who have demonstrated an exceptionally high degree of leadership, academic achievement, and performance of duty.
N-3-3

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Drill Team

Awarded annually to drill team members.
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Orienteering

Awarded annually to cadets who are members of orienteering teams.
N-3-5

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Color Guard

Awarded annually to members of the color/honor guard.
N-3-6

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Rifle Team Ribbon

Awarded annually to rifle team members.
N-3-7

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Adventure Training

Awarded annually to cadets who are members of adventure training type units.
N-3-8

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Commendation Ribbon

Awarded to cadets whose performance of duty exceptionally exceeds that expected of a cadet of his grade and experience.
N-3-9

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Good Conduct

Awarded annually to cadets who have demonstrated outstanding conduct throughout the school year.
N-3-10

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Summer Camp

Awarded to cadets for summer camp participation.
N-3-11

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Optional by Region Commander
N-3-12

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Optional by Region Commander
N-3-13

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Optional by Region Commander
N-3-14

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Optional by Region Commander
N-3-15

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Parade Ribbon

Awarded to cadets who have participated in local community parades (Veterans' Day Parade, Memorial Day Parade, etc.).
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Recruiting Ribbon

Awarded to cadets who recruit students into the JROTC program each quarter/semester.
N-4-2

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Optional by Region Commander
N-4-3

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Optional by Region Commander
N-4-4

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Optional by Region Commander
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