AFJROTC RIBBONS & REQUIREMENTS

 

DISTINGUISHED UNIT AWARD RIBBON:

-Awarded to cadets enrolled during the academic year when a unit is selected by HQ AFJROTC to receive the DUA. Units have to set and accomplish goals for the year to attain this award.AFJROTC Operations Support will post specific criteria for this award annually in the Wings Distinguished Unit Award folder. NOTE: If DUA is won by unit in multiple years then consecutive awards are denoted by single oak leaf clusters for each additional award.

 

 

OUTSTANDING ORGANIZATION AWARD RIBBON:

-Awarded to cadets enrolled during the academic year when a unit is selected by HQ AFJROTC to receive the OOA.  The unit will receive a congratulatory letter and a certificate of recognition which will be posted in WINGS.  

 

 

OUTSTANDING FLIGHT RIBBON:

-Awarded eachacademic semester to members of the outstanding flight under criteriadetermined by the SASI and ASI(s).

 

 

TOP PERFORMER AWARD RIBBON:

-The Cadet Top Performer Award is a Headquarters, AFJROTC award presented to a maximum of 2%of the current cadet corps. All currently enrolled cadets may be considered. Specificconsideration should be given to cadets not previously recognized for superiorperformance. The award will recognize a cadet's performance in the followingkey areas: Leadership and job performance: in primary duty and specifically inpreparation for the unit's triennial assessment. Leadership qualities:involvement and positions held in extracurricular activities. Academicperformance: nominee must be in good academic standing in all high schoolcourse work. Significant self- improvement. Community involvement. Otheraccomplishments. NOTE: ASASI may nominate candidates to their respective Area Administrator. AreaAdministrators will present awards to nominees during their visit unlesspersonal observation of the cadet warrants otherwise.  Ribbons will be available from HQ AFJROTC anddistributed to the Area Administrators for presentation. The award consists ofa certificate and a ribbon, which may be presented by the Area Administratorduring the visit or the SASI if the cadet(s) is unavailable due to classscheduling conflict, etc. The ribbon may be worn for the duration of a cadet’stenure in AFJROTC.

 

 

 

THE OUTSTANDING CADET RIBBON:

-Awarded annually at the SASI's discretion to the outstanding first-year, second-year,third-year, and fourth-year cadet. The recipients must be of high moral character, demonstrate positive personal attributes, display outstanding military potential,  attain academic and military excellence, and be involved in the cadet corps.

 

 

LEADERSHIP RIBBON:

-Awarded at the SASI's discretion for outstanding performance in a position of leadership as an AFJROTC cadet in corps training activities. Limit this ribbon to 5 percent of the eligible group to ensure recognition of cadets who have consistently displayed outstanding leadership ability above and beyond expected performance.

 

 

ACHIEVEMENT RIBBON:

-Awarded for a significant achievement as deemed appropriate by the SASI. Limit this ribbon to 5 percent of the cadet corps.Individuals may not receive more than one ribbon during a 1-year period.

 

 

SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE RIBBON:

-Awarded annually at the SASI's discretion for outstanding achievement or meritorious service rendered specifically on behalf of AFJROTC. Present the ribbon for a single or sustained performance of a superior nature. Limit this ribbon to 10 percent of the cadet corps to ensure recognition of achievements and services which are clearly outstanding and exceptional when compared to achievements and accomplishments of other cadets.

 

 

ACADEMIC RIBBON:

-Awarded for academic excellence as signified by attaining an overall grade point average ofat least "B" for one academic semester, in addition to an"A" average in AFJROTC.

 

 

LEADERSHIP SCHOOL RIBBON:

-Awarded for completion of an approved leadership schoolprogram of at least 5 days duration. Add an “H” Device for completion of an AirForce Honors Camp (provided by HQ AFJROTC at camp site). Add a silver star foroutstanding performance or leadership ability at a Leadership School. Limit thestar to 10 percent of the class. This ribbon may only be earned once.

 

 

SPECIAL TEAMS COMPETITION RIBBON:

-Awarded to team members for placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd in an Air Force or Joint Service Competition to include Color Guard Teams, Rifle Teams, Drill Teams, Saber Teams, Academic Bowl Teams, CyberPatriot, etc.

 

 

ORIENTEERING TEAM AWARD RIBBON:

-Awarded to team members for placing first, second, third, fourth, or fifth place inan orienteering meet.

 

 

COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES LEADERSHIP RIBBON:

-Awarded at the SASI’s discretion for leadership in AFJROTC co-curricular activities (such asdining-in chairperson, military ball chairperson, etc.). The recipient must havedemonstrated exceptional leadership in achieving objectives through thecoordinated efforts of others. This award may be earned a maximum of fourtimes. An oak leaf cluster should be added to this ribbon for each additionalaward.

 

 

DRILL TEAM RIBBON:

-Awarded fordistinguished participation in all drill meets and attended 40 drill teampractices per academic year. An oak leaf cluster should be added to this ribbon for each year ofqualifying membership beginning with the second year. Compete at State, AF Nationals, or ArmedForces Nationals.

 

 

COLOR GUARD RIBBON:

-Awarded fordistinguished participation in all drill meets or completion of 10 color guarddetails and attended 40 drill team or 20 color guard practices per academic year.An oak leaf clustershould be added to this ribbon for each year of qualifying membership beginningwith the second year. Compete at State, AF Nationals, or Armed ForcesNationals.

 

 

SABER TEAM RIBBON:

-Awarded fordistinguished participation in at least 10 saber team details or participate in75% of details for the year and attended 20 saber team practices per academicyear. An oak leaf clustershould be added to this ribbon for each year of qualifying membership beginningwith the second year.

 

 

MARKSMANSHIP RIBBON:

-Criteria for this award will be established by SASI and published in Cadet Guide or Unit Operation Instruction; not obtainable within AFJROTC Unit CA-942 regulations.

 

GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON:

-Awarded to cadetswith no suspensions (ISS, OSS) of any kind, no adverse reports from other staffor faculty in an academic term, if approved by the SASI. Zero negative 341spulled during semester.

 

SERVICE RIBBON:

-Awarded at theSASI's discretion for distinctive performance in school, community service, orAFJROTC service projects (40 hours). Limit to members whose activeparticipation in a service project contributed significantly to the goals ofthe organization. Participationin Drill Teams, Saber Team or Color Guard does not qualify for the serviceribbon.

 

 

HEALTH AND WELLNESS RIBBON:

-Awarded by the SASI for participation in the health and wellness physical fitness program. All cadets who participate in the wellness program will receive the Health and Wellness Ribbon.

 

 

RECRUITING RIBBON:

-Awarded foroutstanding effort in support of unit recruiting activities. Cadets can earnthe recruiting ribbon in two ways:  1)Actively participate in at least two recruiting events during the school yearor 2) recruit one new member into the program. The new member must remain in the program the entire semester recruitedand enrolled.

 

 

ACTIVITIES RIBBON:

-Awarded for participation in co-curricularactivities other thanDrill, Color Guard, and Saber teams. Theseinclude, but are not limited to orienteering teams, model rocketry clubs,AFJROTC academic teams, AFJROTC sports teams, or other AFJROTC extra-curricularactivities. (8 activities per semester). Anoak leaf cluster should be added to this ribbon for each year of membershipbeginning with the second year.  The SASI awards this ribbon based on informationgathered from cadet service tracking log.

 

 

ATTENDANCE RIBBON:

-Awarded to cadetswith no more than 4 excused absences and no unexcused absences in an academic semester.

 

 

DRESS AND APPEARANCE RIBBON:

-Awarded forwearing uniform on all designated uniform days and conforming to all AFJROTC dressand appearance standards, with an average uniform grade of 90 or above, ifapproved by the SASI.

 

 

LONGEVITY RIBBON:

-Awarded forcompletion of each year of AFJROTC.An oak leaf cluster should be added to this ribbon for each year ofmembership beginning with the second year.  

 

 

 

 

CIVIL AIR PATROL AWARDS

GEN CARL SPAATZ                   AWARD RIBBON:

GEN IRA C EAKER                     AWARD RIBBON:

AMELIA EARHART                     AWARD RIBBON:

GEN BILLY MITCHELL               AWARD RIBBON:

GEN JF CURRY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RIBBON:

-Only five CAP ribbons (General Carl Spaatz Award, General Ira C. Eaker Award, AmeliaEarhart Award, General Billy Mitchell Award, and the General J. F. CurryAchievement Award) may be worn on the AFJROTC uniform. Units should contact thenearest CAP unit to obtain awards, invite presenters, or obtain any guidance oncriteria or presentation.

 

 

 NATIONAL AWARDS

 

AIR FORCE GOLD VALOR AWARD:

-The Gold Valor Award recognizes the most outstanding voluntary acts of self-sacrifice and personal bravery by a cadet involving conspicuous risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. Awards consist of a medal, ribbon, and certificate.

 

 

AIR FORCE SILVER VALOR AWARD:

-The Silver Valor Award is awarded to a cadet for a voluntary act of heroism which does not meetthe risk-of-life requirements of the Gold Valor Award. Awards consist of a medal, ribbon, and certificate.

 

 

CADET HUMANITARIAN AWARD:

-It is intended to recognize cadets who provide aid in response to a singular extraordinary event such as a natural disaster or other catastrophe that has placed or has the potential to place a hardship on their fellow citizens. Award consists of a ribbon and certificate.

 

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE WITH EXCELLENCE AWARD:

-It is intended to recognize those individual cadets who provide significant leadership in the planning,organizing, directing, and executing of a major unit community service project that greatly benefit the local community. This is not an award given to participants but to the key leader(s) of the project. AFJROTC Instructor is the approving official and must print off the certificate of recognition from HQ Library Certificates and order the ribbon for presentation.

 

 

AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION AWARD:

-This AFA-sponsored award is presented annually to the outstanding third-year cadet. The award recipient must possess/meet the following personal Characteristics and eligibility criteria:Positive attitude (toward AFJROTC and school), outstanding personal appearance(uniform and grooming), display personal attributes such as initiative,judgment, and self-confidence, courteous demeanor (promptness, obedience, and respect for customs), growth potential (capacity for responsibility, high productivity, adaptability to change), possess the highest personal and ethical standards and strong positive convictions, rank in the top 5% in their AFJROTC class, and rank in the top 10% of their academic class.  Be recommended by the SASI for the Outstanding Cadet Ribbon. NOTE: The SASI, as chairman, with the ASI and other faculty members, selects the recipient by 1 April. Upon selection, the SASI requests the award from the Director of ROTC Affairs, Air Force Association.
 

 

DAEDALIAN AWARD:

-The Order of Daedalians is a fraternity of commissioned pilots from all military services.It is named after the legendary figure, Daedalus, and was organized by WWI military pilots who sought to perpetuate the spirit of patriotism, love of country, and the high ideals of self-sacrifice which place service to the nation above personal safety and position. This award is offered to encourage the development of these traits in cadets and to interest them in a military career. This annual award recognizes one outstanding third-year cadet at each unit that meets the following criteria: demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of patriotism, love of country, and service to the nation,indicate the potential and desire to pursue a military career, rank in the top 10% of their AFJROTC class, rank in the top 20% of their school class. NOTE: The SASI selects the recipient and requests the award from the nearest Daedalian Flight. A minimum of 90 days’notice is required to allow the local chapter to obtain the award from their national headquarters and to schedule a Daedalian Flight presenter for the award.

 

 

AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLASTIC AWARD:

-This award is presented annually toone third- or fourth-year cadet(in a 4-year program) based on the cadet’s overall scholastic achievements. Each cadet must: Rank in the top 10% of the high school class, rank in the top 25% of their AS class, demonstrate leadership qualities, and actively participate in student activities. This award consists of a bronze medal accompanied by a ribbon with a distinctive miniature attachment  depicting a scholastic scroll. NOTE: The SASI, as chairman, with the ASI and at east one faculty member, selects the recipient and must request the award not later than 15 April. The award devices and presenter can be requested from the nearest American Legion Post. If there is no local post, contact the American Legion Headquarters.         

 

 

AMERICAN LEGION GENERAL MILITARY EXCELLENCE AWARD:

-This award is presented annually to one third- or fourth-year cadet based on the cadet general military excellence. Each cadet must: rank in the top 25%of the high school class, rank in the top 25% of their AFJROTC class,demonstrate outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline,character, and citizenship. This award consists of a bronze medal accompanied by a ribbon with a distinctive miniature attachment depicting a torch. NOTE: The SASI and principal select the recipient and must request the award and a presenter not later than 1 March. The award devices and presenter can be requested from the nearest DAR chapter.

 

 

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AWARD:

-This award is presented annually to one fourth-year cadet that meets the following criteria: rank in the top 25% of their AFJROTC class, rank in the top 25% of their high school class, demonstrate qualities of dependability and good character, demonstrate adherence to military discipline,possess leadership ability and a fundamental and patriotic understanding of the importance of JROTC training.  This award consists of a bronze medal and ribbon. NOTE: The SASI and principal select the recipient and must request the award and a presenter not later than 1 March. The award devices and presenter can be requested from the nearest DAR chapter.

 

 

AMERICAN VETERANS AWARD:

-This award is presented annually to one qualified cadet that possesses individual characteristics contributing to leadership such as: a positive attitude toward Air Force JROTC programs and service in the Air Force, personal appearance (wearing of the uniform, posture,and grooming, personal attributes (initiative, dependability, judgment, and self-confidence), officer potential (capacity for responsibility, adaptability,and maintenance of high personal standards), obtained a grade of "A"in their AFJROTC class, be in good scholastic standing in all classes at the time of selection and at the time of presentation. This award consists of a medal pendant and ribbon. NOTE: The SASI selects the recipient of the award and submits a brief nomination letter and biographical sketch of the cadet to the state AMVETS department where the school is located. An AMVETS representative should make the presentation if a participating local post or department representative is available.

 

 

RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION AWARD:

-This award is presented annually for military and academic achievement to an outstanding fourth-year cadet The recipient must possess individual characteristics contributing to leadership such as: positive attitude toward the AS curriculum, outstanding personal appearance (wear of the uniform, posture, and grooming), attributes of initiative, judgment, and self- confidence, courtesy (promptness, obedience,and respect), growth potential (capacity for responsibility, high productivity,adaptability to change), demonstrate the highest personal and ethical standards and strong positive convictions, rank in the top 10% of their AFJROTC class. This award consists of a bronze medal,ribbon, and certificate.  The SASI, as chairman, with the ASI and at least one faculty member, selects the recipient of the award. The local ROA chapter contacts each ASI before 15 September and furnishes the name of the ROA representative for presentation purposes. If no contact is made by 15 September, the SASI must communicate directly with the National Headquarters of the Reserve Officers Association.

 

 

THE MILITARY ORDER OF WORLD WARS AWARD:

-This award is presented annually to an outstanding cadet who has committed to continue the aerospace science program the following school year.Selection is based on outstanding accomplishments or service to the AFJROTC unit. This award consists of a bronze medal pendant,certificate, and ribbon. NOTE:The SASI, with the concurrence of the principal, selects the recipient and completes the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) citation by summarizing the cadet’s outstanding accomplishments or service to the unit. The citation and request for the medal, certificate, and ribbon are sent to the nearest local chapter of the MOWW. The SASI will make arrangements for a MOWW representative to  make the presentation at an appropriate ceremony. If a local chapter is unavailable,contact the MOWW National Headquarters. See award points of contact. If a member is not available, any active, reserve, or retired commissioned officer may present the award.

 

 

MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION AWARD:

-This award, formerly known as The Retired Officers Association Award, consists of a medal pendant with ribbon. This award is presented annually to an outstanding third-year cadetwho shows exceptional potential for military leadership. Each cadet must: be a member of the junior class, be in good academic standing, be of high moral character, show a high order of loyalty to the unit, school, and country,and show exceptional potential for military leadership.  NOTE: The SASI selects the recipient subject to the final approval of the sponsoring MOAA chapter. The SASI requests the award devices from the nearest MOAA chapter. A MOAA representative will make the award presentation. If a MOAA chapter is not available in the area, the SASI sends the request to the MOAA headquarters.

 

 

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AWARD:

-This award presented annually to an outstanding third- or fourth-year cadet who is actively engaged in the AFJROTC program and who possesses individual characteristics contributing to leadership. Each cadet must: have a positive attitude toward AFJROTC, have outstanding militar ybearing and conduct, possess strong positive personal attributes (such as courtesy, dependability, punctuality, respect, and cooperation), demonstrate patriotism (being a member of the color guard or drill team) and actively promote Americanism, demonstrate leadership potential, attain a grade of "B"in AFJROTC with an overall average grade of "C" in all subjects for the previous semester, be active in student activities, not have been previous recipients of this award. This award consists of a medal pendant with ribbon.  NOTE: The SASI selects the recipient subject to the final approval of the sponsoring VFW chapter. The SASI requests the award from the nearest local post in February for presentation in April or May. A VFW representative will present the award at an appropriate ceremony. If no local post is available, or if the local post does not offer the award,obtain information by contacting the headquarters of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.

 

 

NATIONAL SOJOURNERS AWARD:

-This award is presented annually recognizing an outstanding second or third-year cadet who contributed the most to encourage and demonstrate Americanism within the corps of cadets and on campus. Each cadet must: be in the top 25% of their academic class, encourage and demonstrate ideals of Americanism, demonstrate potential for outstanding leadership, not have previously received the award.  This award consists of a ribbon, medal pendant, and certificate. NOTE: The SASI selects the recipient subject to the final approval of the sponsoring National Sojourners chapter. The SASI requests the award from the nearest local chapter in February for presentation in April or May. A representative from the National Sojourners will make the award presentation at an appropriate ceremony. If no local chapter is available or if the local chapter does not offer the award, contact the headquarters of the National Sojourners.

 

 

SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AWARD:

-This award recognizes an outstanding third-year cadet. The recipient must exhibit a high degree of leadership,military bearing, and all-around excellence in AFJROTC studies and not have previously received the award. Each cadet must: be currently enrolled in the AFJROTC program, be in the top 10% of their AFJROTC class, be in the top 25%of their overall class. This award consists of a bronze medal with ribbon. NOTE: The SASI and the Principal select the recipient of the award not later than 1 March. The SAR national headquarters furnishes the secretary of each applicable SAR state organization a list of the AFJROTC units in their state. A representative of SAR will present the award and correspond directly with each  unit within their area. The SASI makes arrangements for presentation with the applicable state society or local chapter.

 

 

SCOTTISH RITE, SOUTHERN JURISDICTION AWARD:

-This award annually recognizes an outstanding third-year cadet. Each cadet must: contribute the most to encourage Americanism by participation in extracurricular activities or community projects, demonstrate academic excellence by being in the top 25% of class, demonstrate the qualities of dependability, good character, self-discipline, good citizenship and patriotism, not have been a previous recipient of this award. This award consists of a medal,ribbon, and certificate. NOTE: The SASI selects the recipient and requests the award from the nearest Scottish Rite Valley of the Southern Jurisdiction at anytime during the calendar year. With a 30-day notice, a representative of the Scottish Rite Valley of the Southern Jurisdiction will make the presentation a tan appropriate ceremony. If no local unit is available, or if the local unit does not offer the award, obtain information by contacting the national headquarters of the Scottish Rite Valley of the Southern Jurisdiction. The star worn on the ribbon must be procured with private or unit funds and will not be furnished by the sponsoring organization.

 

 

MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART AWARD:

-This award annually recognizes an outstanding third- or fourth-year cadet who demonstrates leadership ability. Each cadet must: have a positive attitude toward AFJROTC and country, hold a leadership position in the cadet corps, be active in school and community affairs, attain a grade of "B" or better in all subjects for the previous semester,not have been a previous recipient of this award. This award consists of a medal pendant with a ribbon.  NOTE: The SASI selects the recipient and requests the award from the nearest Military Order of the Purple Heart unit in February for presentation in April or May. A representative of the Military Order of the Purple Heart will make the presentation at an appropriate ceremony. If no local unit is available, or if the local unit does not offer the award, obtain information by contacting the national headquarters of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

 

 

AIR FORCE SERGEANT ASSOCIATION AWARD:

-This award recognizes an outstanding third- or fourth-year cadet.The recipient must demonstrate outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship. Each cadet must: be in the top 25% of the AFJROTC class, demonstrate outstanding qualities in military leadership,discipline, character, and citizenship, not have been a previous recipient of this award. This annual award consists of a medal pendant with a ribbon. NOTE: The SASI, as chairperson, with the ASI, recommends the recipient of the award at least 60 days prior to the desired presentation date, but not later than April 15th. The SASI requests the award and an AFSA presenter from the nearest AFSA chapter. If information on the nearest chapter is not available, or if there is no active AFSA chapter in the area, the SASI will contact the AFSA international headquarters to obtain the name and address of the division president whose area of responsibility is nearest the requesting school.

 

 

SONS OF THE UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR AWARD:

-This award recognizes one deserving cadet annually (may be first, second, third, or fourth year cadet). The recipient must display a high degree of patriotism and have demonstrated a high degree of academic excellence and leadership ability. This award consists of a medal pendant with a ribbon. NOTE: The SASI and ASI select the recipient and must request presentation materials from a local camp or the respective SUVCW state department. The contact information for the state departments or local camps is located on the SUVCW website.

 

 

TUSKEGEE AIRMEN INCORPORATED AFJROTC CADET AWARD:

-This award is presented annually to two cadets. Cadets may be first-year,second-year, or third-year cadets and must meet the following criteria: attain a grade of "B" or better in their AFJROTC class, be in good academic standing, actively participate in cadet corps activities, participate in at least 50% of all unit service programs. This TAI sponsored award consists of a ribbon and a certificate. NOTE: The SASI and ASI select the recipients. This award is mailed to all units proactively by AFJROTC Unit SC-065, C.A. Johnson Preparatory Academy not later than March 1st. AFJROTC Unit SC-065, C.A. Johnson Preparatory Academy will mail all award devices and certificates in one mass mailing. A follow-up report is required after the award is presented. Provide SC-065 the names and grades of the recipients and date award was presented on the supplied mail back form.

 

 

THE RETIRED ENLISTED ASSOCIATION AWARD:

-Awarded annually, at the SASI's discretion, for exceptional leadership to the most outstanding AFJROTC cadet while serving in an Enlisted Rank. The selected enlisted cadet must have shown outstanding leadership throughout the course of the school year. This award consists of a medal set with ribbon and a certificate from TREA.

 

 

CELEBRATE FREEDOM AWARD:

-This ribbon goes to a second or third year cadet who has a positive attitude, outstanding personal appearance, displays initiative, judgment, self- confidence, promptness, obedience, and respect for customs.

 

 

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