AFJROTC AFJROTC Awards and PromotionsAwards and Promotions

Lesson ObjectivesLesson Objectives

• You should be able to describe the AFJROTC Promotion You should be able to describe the AFJROTC Promotion SystemSystem

• You should know the different AFJROTC Ranks and how to You should know the different AFJROTC Ranks and how to earn eachearn each

• You should know the difference between Permanent and You should know the difference between Permanent and Temporary Grades in AFJROTCTemporary Grades in AFJROTC

• You should know the requirements for promotion to each You should know the requirements for promotion to each rankrank

• You should know what decorations may be earned by You should know what decorations may be earned by AFJROTC CadetsAFJROTC Cadets

• You should be familiar with the different AFJROTC You should be familiar with the different AFJROTC decorations and the criteria for earning each decorations and the criteria for earning each

• You should know what AFJROTC reference is available for You should know what AFJROTC reference is available for review of decoration criteriareview of decoration criteria

AFJROTC AWARDS & AFJROTC AWARDS & DECORATIONSDECORATIONS

AFJROTC Cadet Uniform AFJROTC Cadet Uniform and Awards Guideand Awards Guide

LESSON OBJECTIVESLESSON OBJECTIVES

• You will know what decorations may You will know what decorations may be earned by AFJROTC Cadetsbe earned by AFJROTC Cadets

• You will become familiar with the You will become familiar with the different AFJROTC decorations and different AFJROTC decorations and the criteria for earning each the criteria for earning each

• You will know what AFJROTC You will know what AFJROTC reference is available for review of reference is available for review of decoration criteriadecoration criteria

• 3.2.1. Gold Valor Award.3.2.1. Gold Valor Award. Awards Awards consist of a medal, ribbon, and consist of a medal, ribbon, and certificate. The Gold Valor Award certificate. The Gold Valor Award recognizes the most outstanding recognizes the most outstanding voluntary acts of self-sacrifice and voluntary acts of self-sacrifice and personal braverypersonal bravery by a cadet by a cadet involving conspicuous risk of life involving conspicuous risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.above and beyond the call of duty.

• 3.2.2. Silver Valor Award.3.2.2. Silver Valor Award. Awards consist of a medal, ribbon, Awards consist of a medal, ribbon, and certificate. The Silver Valor and certificate. The Silver Valor Award is awarded to a cadet for a Award is awarded to a cadet for a voluntary act of heroism which does voluntary act of heroism which does not meet the risk-of-life requirements not meet the risk-of-life requirements of the Gold Valor Award.of the Gold Valor Award.

• 3.2.3. Cadet Humanitarian Award.3.2.3. Cadet Humanitarian Award. Award consists of a ribbon and Award consists of a ribbon and certificate. It is intended to certificate. It is intended to recognize recognize cadets who provide aid in response to a cadets who provide aid in response to a singular extraordinary event such as a singular extraordinary event such as a natural disaster or other catastrophe natural disaster or other catastrophe that has placed or has the potential to that has placed or has the potential to place a hardship on their fellow citizensplace a hardship on their fellow citizens. . This award is not to be used to recognize This award is not to be used to recognize day-to-day service in the community.day-to-day service in the community.

• Community Service with Excellence Community Service with Excellence Award. Award. Award consists of a ribbon and Award consists of a ribbon and certificate. It is intended to recognize those certificate. It is intended to recognize those individual cadets who provide significant individual cadets who provide significant leadership in the planning, organizing, leadership in the planning, organizing, directing, and executing of a major unit directing, and executing of a major unit community service project that greatly community service project that greatly benefit the local community. This is not an benefit the local community. This is not an award given to participants but to the key award given to participants but to the key leader(s) of the project. leader(s) of the project.

• 3.2.4. Air Force Association (AFA) Award.3.2.4. Air Force Association (AFA) Award. This AFA- This AFA-sponsored award consists of a medal and ribbon and is sponsored award consists of a medal and ribbon and is presented annually at each unit to the outstanding presented annually at each unit to the outstanding second-year second-year (in a 3-year program) or third-year cadet (in a 4-year program).(in a 3-year program) or third-year cadet (in a 4-year program).

• 3.2.4.1.3.2.4.1. The award recipient must possess/meet the following The award recipient must possess/meet the following personal characteristics and eligibility criteria:personal characteristics and eligibility criteria:

– Positive attitude (toward AFJROTC and school).Positive attitude (toward AFJROTC and school).– Outstanding personal appearance (uniform and grooming).Outstanding personal appearance (uniform and grooming).– Display personal attributes such as initiative, judgment, and self-confidence.Display personal attributes such as initiative, judgment, and self-confidence.– Courteous demeanor (promptness, obedience, and respect for customs).Courteous demeanor (promptness, obedience, and respect for customs).– Growth potential (capacity for responsibility, high productivity, adaptability to Growth potential (capacity for responsibility, high productivity, adaptability to

change).change).– Possess the highest personal and ethical standards and strong positive Possess the highest personal and ethical standards and strong positive

convictions.convictions.– Rank in the top 5% in their AS class.Rank in the top 5% in their AS class.– Rank in the top 10% of their academic class.Rank in the top 10% of their academic class.– Be recommended by the SASI for the Outstanding Cadet Ribbon.Be recommended by the SASI for the Outstanding Cadet Ribbon.

• 3.2.4.2.3.2.4.2. The SASI, as chairman, with the ASI and other faculty The SASI, as chairman, with the ASI and other faculty members, selects the recipient by 1 April. members, selects the recipient by 1 April.

• 3.2.5. Daedalian Award. The Order of Daedalians is a fraternity 3.2.5. Daedalian Award. The Order of Daedalians is a fraternity of commissioned pilots from all military services. It is named of commissioned pilots from all military services. It is named after the legendary figure, Daedalus, and was organized by WWI after the legendary figure, Daedalus, and was organized by WWI military pilots who sought to perpetuate the spirit of patriotism, military pilots who sought to perpetuate the spirit of patriotism, love of country, and the high ideals of self-sacrifice which place love of country, and the high ideals of self-sacrifice which place service to the nation above personal safety and position. This service to the nation above personal safety and position. This award is offered to encourage the development of these traits in award is offered to encourage the development of these traits in cadets and to interest them in a military career. The medal is cadets and to interest them in a military career. The medal is fashioned after an ancient Grecian plaque discovered by a fashioned after an ancient Grecian plaque discovered by a Daedalian in the village of Lavadia, Greece and depicts Daedalus Daedalian in the village of Lavadia, Greece and depicts Daedalus and his son Icarus fabricating their legendary wings of wax and and his son Icarus fabricating their legendary wings of wax and feathers. The award also includes a ribbon.feathers. The award also includes a ribbon.

• 3.2.5.1. This annual award 3.2.5.1. This annual award recognizes one outstanding third-recognizes one outstanding third-year cadetyear cadet at each unit that meets the following criteria: at each unit that meets the following criteria:

• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of patriotism, Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of patriotism, love of country, and service to the nation.love of country, and service to the nation.

• Indicate the potential and desire to pursue a military career.Indicate the potential and desire to pursue a military career.• Rank in the top 10% of their AS class.Rank in the top 10% of their AS class.• Rank in the top 20% of their school class.Rank in the top 20% of their school class.

• 3.2.6. American Legion Scholastic Award.3.2.6. American Legion Scholastic Award. This award consists of a bronze medal accompanied This award consists of a bronze medal accompanied by a ribbon with a distinctive miniature attachment by a ribbon with a distinctive miniature attachment depicting a scholastic scroll.depicting a scholastic scroll.

• 3.2.6.1.3.2.6.1. This award is This award is presented annually to one presented annually to one second- or third-year cadet (in a 3-year program) or second- or third-year cadet (in a 3-year program) or a third- or fourth-year cadet (in a 4-year program)a third- or fourth-year cadet (in a 4-year program) based on the cadet’s overall scholastic based on the cadet’s overall scholastic achievements. Each cadet must:achievements. Each cadet must:

• Rank in the top 10% of the high school class.Rank in the top 10% of the high school class.• Rank in the top 25% of their AS class.Rank in the top 25% of their AS class.• Demonstrate leadership qualities.Demonstrate leadership qualities.• Actively participate in student activities.Actively participate in student activities.

• 3.2.7. American Legion General Military 3.2.7. American Legion General Military Excellence Award.Excellence Award. This award consists of a This award consists of a bronze medal accompanied by a ribbon with a bronze medal accompanied by a ribbon with a distinctive miniature attachment depicting a distinctive miniature attachment depicting a torch.torch.

• 3.2.7.1.3.2.7.1. This award is This award is presented annually to presented annually to one second- or third-year cadet (in a 3-year one second- or third-year cadet (in a 3-year program) or a third- or fourth-year cadet (in a 4-program) or a third- or fourth-year cadet (in a 4-year program)year program) based on the cadet’s general based on the cadet’s general military excellence. Each cadet must:military excellence. Each cadet must:

• Rank in the top 25% of their AFJROTC class.Rank in the top 25% of their AFJROTC class.• Demonstrate outstanding qualities in military Demonstrate outstanding qualities in military

leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship.leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship.

• 3.2.8. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) 3.2.8. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Award.Award. This award consists of a bronze medal and ribbon. This award consists of a bronze medal and ribbon.

• 3.2.8.1.3.2.8.1. This award is This award is presented annually to one third-year presented annually to one third-year (in a 3-year program) or fourth-year cadet (in a 4-year (in a 3-year program) or fourth-year cadet (in a 4-year programprogram) that meets the following criteria:) that meets the following criteria:

• Rank in the top 25% of their AS class.Rank in the top 25% of their AS class.• Rank in the top 25% of their high school class.Rank in the top 25% of their high school class.• Demonstrate qualities of dependability and good character.Demonstrate qualities of dependability and good character.• Demonstrate adherence to military discipline.Demonstrate adherence to military discipline.• Possess leadership ability and a fundamental and patriotic Possess leadership ability and a fundamental and patriotic

understanding of the importance of JROTC training.understanding of the importance of JROTC training.

• 3.2.9. American Veterans (AMVETS) Award. This award 3.2.9. American Veterans (AMVETS) Award. This award consists of a medal pendant and ribbon.consists of a medal pendant and ribbon.

• 3.2.9.1. This award is 3.2.9.1. This award is presented annually to one qualified presented annually to one qualified cadet that possesses individual characteristics contributing cadet that possesses individual characteristics contributing to leadershipto leadership such as: such as:

• A A positive attitudepositive attitude toward Air Force JROTC programs and toward Air Force JROTC programs and service in the Air Force.service in the Air Force.

• Personal appearancePersonal appearance (wearing of the uniform, posture, and (wearing of the uniform, posture, and grooming, but not physical characteristics per se).grooming, but not physical characteristics per se).

• Personal attributesPersonal attributes (initiative, dependability, judgment, (initiative, dependability, judgment, and self-confidence).and self-confidence).

• Officer potentialOfficer potential (capacity for responsibility, adaptability, (capacity for responsibility, adaptability, and maintenance of high personal standards).and maintenance of high personal standards).

• Obtained a grade of “A”Obtained a grade of “A” (or the numerical equivalent) in (or the numerical equivalent) in their AS class.their AS class.

• Be in good scholastic standing in all classesBe in good scholastic standing in all classes at the time of at the time of selection and at the time of presentation.selection and at the time of presentation.

• 3.2.10.3.2.10. Reserve Officers Association (ROA) Award. This award Reserve Officers Association (ROA) Award. This award consists of a bronze medal, ribbon, and certificate.consists of a bronze medal, ribbon, and certificate.

• 3.2.10.1.3.2.10.1. This award is This award is presented annually for military and presented annually for military and academic achievement to an outstanding third-year cadet (fourth-academic achievement to an outstanding third-year cadet (fourth-year cadet in a 4-year program).year cadet in a 4-year program). The recipient must possess The recipient must possess individual characteristics contributing to leadership such as:individual characteristics contributing to leadership such as:

• Positive attitude toward the AS curriculum.Positive attitude toward the AS curriculum.• Outstanding personal appearance (wear of the uniform, posture, Outstanding personal appearance (wear of the uniform, posture,

and grooming).and grooming).• Attributes of initiative, judgment, and self-confidence.Attributes of initiative, judgment, and self-confidence.• Courtesy (promptness, obedience, and respect).Courtesy (promptness, obedience, and respect).• Growth potential (capacity for responsibility, high productivity, Growth potential (capacity for responsibility, high productivity,

adaptability to change).adaptability to change).• Demonstrate the highest personal and ethical standards and Demonstrate the highest personal and ethical standards and

strong positive convictions.strong positive convictions.• Rank in the top 10% of their AS class.Rank in the top 10% of their AS class.

• 3.2.11. Military Order of World Wars 3.2.11. Military Order of World Wars Award.Award. This award consists of a bronze This award consists of a bronze medal pendant, certificate, and ribbon.medal pendant, certificate, and ribbon.

• 3.2.11.1.3.2.11.1. This award is This award is presented annually presented annually to an outstanding cadet who has committed to an outstanding cadet who has committed to continue the aerospace science program to continue the aerospace science program the following school year. Selection is based the following school year. Selection is based on outstanding accomplishments or service on outstanding accomplishments or service to the AFJROTC unit.to the AFJROTC unit.

• 3.2.12.3.2.12. Military Officers Association of America Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Award.(MOAA) Award. This award, formerly known as The This award, formerly known as The Retired Officers Association Award, consists of a medal Retired Officers Association Award, consists of a medal pendant with ribbon.pendant with ribbon.

• 3.2.12.1.3.2.12.1. This award is This award is presented annually to an presented annually to an outstanding second-year cadet (third-year cadet in a 4-year outstanding second-year cadet (third-year cadet in a 4-year program)program) who shows exceptional potential for military who shows exceptional potential for military leadership. Each cadet must:leadership. Each cadet must:

• Be a member of the junior class.Be a member of the junior class.• Be in good academic standing.Be in good academic standing.• Be of high moral character.Be of high moral character.• Show a high order of loyalty to the unit, school, and Show a high order of loyalty to the unit, school, and

country.country.• Show exceptional potential for military leadership.Show exceptional potential for military leadership.

• 3.2.13. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Award. This award 3.2.13. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Award. This award consists of a medal pendant with ribbon.consists of a medal pendant with ribbon.

• 3.2.13.1. This award 3.2.13.1. This award presented annually to an outstanding presented annually to an outstanding second- or third-year cadet in a 3-year program (third- or fourth-second- or third-year cadet in a 3-year program (third- or fourth-year cadet in a 4-year program)year cadet in a 4-year program) who is actively engaged in the who is actively engaged in the AFJROTC program and who possesses individual characteristics AFJROTC program and who possesses individual characteristics contributing to leadership. Each cadet must:contributing to leadership. Each cadet must:

• Have a positive attitude toward AFJROTC.Have a positive attitude toward AFJROTC.• Have outstanding military bearing and conduct.Have outstanding military bearing and conduct.• Possess strong positive personal attributes (such as courtesy, Possess strong positive personal attributes (such as courtesy,

dependability, punctuality, respect, and cooperation).dependability, punctuality, respect, and cooperation).• Demonstrate patriotism (being a member of the color guard or Demonstrate patriotism (being a member of the color guard or

drill team) and actively promote Americanism.drill team) and actively promote Americanism.• Demonstrate leadership potential.Demonstrate leadership potential.• Attain a grade of “B” in AFJROTC with an overall average grade Attain a grade of “B” in AFJROTC with an overall average grade

of “C” in all subjects for the previous semester.of “C” in all subjects for the previous semester.• Be active in student activities.Be active in student activities.• Not have been previous recipients of this award.Not have been previous recipients of this award.

• 3.2.14.3.2.14. National Sojourners Award.National Sojourners Award. This award This award consists of a ribbon, medal pendant, and certificate.consists of a ribbon, medal pendant, and certificate.

• 3.2.14.1.3.2.14.1. This award is This award is presented annually presented annually recognizing an outstanding first- or second-year cadet recognizing an outstanding first- or second-year cadet (second or third-year cadet in a 4-year program)(second or third-year cadet in a 4-year program) who who contributed the most to encourage and demonstrate contributed the most to encourage and demonstrate Americanism within the corps of cadets and on Americanism within the corps of cadets and on campus. Each cadet must:campus. Each cadet must:

• Be in the top 25% of their academic class.Be in the top 25% of their academic class.• Encourage and demonstrate ideals of Americanism.Encourage and demonstrate ideals of Americanism.• Demonstrate potential for outstanding leadership.Demonstrate potential for outstanding leadership.• Not have previously received the award.Not have previously received the award.

• 3.2.15. Sons of the American Revolution 3.2.15. Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Award.(SAR) Award. This award consists of a bronze This award consists of a bronze medal with ribbon.medal with ribbon.

• 3.2.15.1.3.2.15.1. This award This award recognizes an outstanding recognizes an outstanding second-year cadet in a 3-year program or third-second-year cadet in a 3-year program or third-year cadet in a 4-year programyear cadet in a 4-year program who is enrolled in who is enrolled in the AFJROTC program. The recipient must exhibit the AFJROTC program. The recipient must exhibit a high degree of leadership, military bearing, and a high degree of leadership, military bearing, and all-around excellence in AS studies and not have all-around excellence in AS studies and not have previously received the award. Each cadet must:previously received the award. Each cadet must:

• Be currently enrolled in the AFJROTC program.Be currently enrolled in the AFJROTC program.• Be in the top 10% of their AFJROTC class.Be in the top 10% of their AFJROTC class.• Be in the top 25% of their overall class.Be in the top 25% of their overall class.

• 3.2.16. Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction Award.3.2.16. Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction Award. This award consists of a medal, ribbon, and certificate. This award consists of a medal, ribbon, and certificate.

• 3.2.16.1.3.2.16.1. This award This award annually recognizes an annually recognizes an outstanding second-year cadet in a 3-year program or outstanding second-year cadet in a 3-year program or third-year cadet in a 4-year program.third-year cadet in a 4-year program. Each cadet must: Each cadet must:

• Contribute the most to encourage Americanism by Contribute the most to encourage Americanism by participation in extracurricular activities or community participation in extracurricular activities or community projects.projects.

• Demonstrate academic excellence by being in the top Demonstrate academic excellence by being in the top 25% of class.25% of class.

• Demonstrate the qualities of dependability, good Demonstrate the qualities of dependability, good character, self-discipline, good citizenship and character, self-discipline, good citizenship and patriotism.patriotism.

• Not have been a previous recipient of this award.Not have been a previous recipient of this award.

• 3.2.17.3.2.17. Military Order of the Purple Heart Award. Military Order of the Purple Heart Award. This award consists of a medal pendant with a ribbon.This award consists of a medal pendant with a ribbon.

• 3.2.17.1.3.2.17.1. This award This award annually recognizes an annually recognizes an outstanding second- or third-year cadet (third- or outstanding second- or third-year cadet (third- or fourth-year cadet in a 4-year program)fourth-year cadet in a 4-year program) who is who is enrolled in the AFJROTC program and demonstrates enrolled in the AFJROTC program and demonstrates leadership ability. Each cadet must:leadership ability. Each cadet must:

• Have a positive attitude toward AFJROTC and country.Have a positive attitude toward AFJROTC and country.• Hold a leadership position in the cadet corps.Hold a leadership position in the cadet corps.• Be active in school and community affairs.Be active in school and community affairs.• Attain a grade of “B” or better in all subjects for the Attain a grade of “B” or better in all subjects for the

previous semester.previous semester.• Not have been a previous recipient of this award.Not have been a previous recipient of this award.

• 3.2.18.3.2.18. Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) Award. This annual award consists of a medal Award. This annual award consists of a medal pendant with a ribbon.pendant with a ribbon.

• 3.2.18.1.3.2.18.1. This award This award recognizes an outstanding recognizes an outstanding second- or third-year cadet in a three-year program second- or third-year cadet in a three-year program (third- or fourth-year cadet in a 4-year program).(third- or fourth-year cadet in a 4-year program). The recipient must demonstrate outstanding The recipient must demonstrate outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline, qualities in military leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship. Each cadet must:character, and citizenship. Each cadet must:

• Be in the top 25% of the AFJROTC class.Be in the top 25% of the AFJROTC class.• Demonstrate outstanding qualities in military Demonstrate outstanding qualities in military

leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship.leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship.• Not have been a previous recipient of this award.Not have been a previous recipient of this award.

• *3.2.19. Sons of Union Veterans of the *3.2.19. Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) Award.Civil War (SUVCW) Award. This award This award consists of a medal pendant with a ribbon.consists of a medal pendant with a ribbon.

• 3.2.19.1.3.2.19.1. This award This award recognizes one recognizes one deserving cadet annually (may be first, deserving cadet annually (may be first, second, third, or fourth year cadet). The second, third, or fourth year cadet). The recipient must display a high degree of recipient must display a high degree of patriotism and have demonstrated a high patriotism and have demonstrated a high degree of academic excellence and leadership degree of academic excellence and leadership ability.ability.

• 3.2.20. Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated (TAI) Air 3.2.20. Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated (TAI) Air Force JROTC Cadet Award. Force JROTC Cadet Award. This TAI sponsored This TAI sponsored award consists of a ribbon and a certificate.award consists of a ribbon and a certificate.

• 3.2.20.1.3.2.20.1. This award is This award is presented annually to two presented annually to two cadets. Cadets may be first-year, second-year, or cadets. Cadets may be first-year, second-year, or third-year cadets (in a 3- or 4-year program)third-year cadets (in a 3- or 4-year program) and and must meet the following criteria:must meet the following criteria:

• Attain a grade of “B” or better in their AS class.Attain a grade of “B” or better in their AS class.• Be in good academic standing.Be in good academic standing.• Actively participate in cadet corps activities.Actively participate in cadet corps activities.• Participate in at least 50% of all unit service Participate in at least 50% of all unit service

programs.programs.

• *3.2.22. The Retired Enlisted Association *3.2.22. The Retired Enlisted Association (TREA) Award. (TREA) Award. Awarded annually, at the Awarded annually, at the SASI’s discretion, for exceptional leadership to SASI’s discretion, for exceptional leadership to the most outstanding AFJROTC cadet while the most outstanding AFJROTC cadet while serving in an Enlisted Rank. The selected serving in an Enlisted Rank. The selected enlisted cadet must have shown outstanding enlisted cadet must have shown outstanding leadership throughout the course of the leadership throughout the course of the school year. This award consists of a medal school year. This award consists of a medal set with ribbon and a certificate from TREA. set with ribbon and a certificate from TREA.

• 3.2.21. Outstanding Cadet Ribbon.3.2.21. Outstanding Cadet Ribbon. Awarded annually at the SASI’s discretion Awarded annually at the SASI’s discretion to the outstanding first-year, second-to the outstanding first-year, second-year, third-year, and fourth-year cadet.year, third-year, and fourth-year cadet. The recipient from each class The recipient from each class must be of must be of high moral character, demonstrate high moral character, demonstrate positive personal attributes, display positive personal attributes, display outstanding military potential, and attain outstanding military potential, and attain academic and military excellence.academic and military excellence.

• 3.2.22. Leadership Ribbon.3.2.22. Leadership Ribbon. Awarded Awarded at the SASI’s discretion at the SASI’s discretion for outstanding for outstanding performance in a position of leadership as performance in a position of leadership as an AFJROTC cadet in corps training an AFJROTC cadet in corps training activities.activities. Limit this ribbon to 5 percent of Limit this ribbon to 5 percent of the eligible group to ensure recognition of the eligible group to ensure recognition of cadets who have cadets who have consistently displayed consistently displayed outstanding leadership ability above and outstanding leadership ability above and beyond expected performance.beyond expected performance.

• 3.2.23. Achievement Ribbon.3.2.23. Achievement Ribbon. Awarded for a significant Awarded for a significant achievementachievement as deemed appropriate as deemed appropriate by the SASI. Limit this ribbon to 5 by the SASI. Limit this ribbon to 5 percent of the cadet corps. percent of the cadet corps. Individuals may not receive more Individuals may not receive more than one ribbon during a 1-year than one ribbon during a 1-year period.period.

• 3.2.24. Superior Performance Ribbon.3.2.24. Superior Performance Ribbon. Awarded annually at the SASI’s discretion Awarded annually at the SASI’s discretion for for outstanding achievement or meritorious service outstanding achievement or meritorious service rendered specifically on behalf of AFJROTCrendered specifically on behalf of AFJROTC. . Present the ribbon for a single or sustained Present the ribbon for a single or sustained performance of a superior nature. Limit this performance of a superior nature. Limit this ribbon to 10 percent of the cadet corps to ribbon to 10 percent of the cadet corps to ensure ensure recognition of achievements and recognition of achievements and services which are clearly outstanding and services which are clearly outstanding and exceptional when compared to achievements exceptional when compared to achievements and accomplishments of other cadets.and accomplishments of other cadets.

• 3.2.25. Distinguished Unit Award 3.2.25. Distinguished Unit Award (DUA).(DUA). Awarded to cadets enrolled Awarded to cadets enrolled during the academic year when a unit is during the academic year when a unit is selected by HQ AFJROTC to receive the selected by HQ AFJROTC to receive the DUA.DUA. Units have to set and accomplish Units have to set and accomplish goals for the year to attain this award. goals for the year to attain this award. AFJROTC Operations Support will post AFJROTC Operations Support will post specific criteria for this award annually in specific criteria for this award annually in the Cyber Campus HQ Library the Cyber Campus HQ Library Distinguished Unit Award folder.Distinguished Unit Award folder.

• *3.2.26. Aerospace and *3.2.26. Aerospace and Technology Honors Camp Technology Honors Camp Ribbon.Ribbon. Awarded for attendance at Awarded for attendance at Honors Camp.Honors Camp. This award consists of This award consists of a Leadership School Ribbon with an a Leadership School Ribbon with an “H” device and will be provided by “H” device and will be provided by HQ AFJROTC at the Honors Camp HQ AFJROTC at the Honors Camp site.site.

• 3.2.27. Top Performer Award. The Cadet Top 3.2.27. Top Performer Award. The Cadet Top Performer Award is a Performer Award is a Headquarters, AFJROTC Headquarters, AFJROTC award presented to a maximum of 2% of the award presented to a maximum of 2% of the current unit cadet corps populationcurrent unit cadet corps population All All currently enrolled cadets may be considered. currently enrolled cadets may be considered. The award will The award will recognize a cadet’s performance recognize a cadet’s performance in the following key areas: Leadership and job in the following key areas: Leadership and job performance: in primary duty and specifically in performance: in primary duty and specifically in preparation for the unit’s annual assessment. preparation for the unit’s annual assessment. Leadership qualities: involvement and positions Leadership qualities: involvement and positions held in extracurricular activities. Academic held in extracurricular activities. Academic performance: nominee must be in good performance: nominee must be in good academic standing in all high school course academic standing in all high school course work. Significant self-improvement. Community work. Significant self-improvement. Community involvement. Other accomplishments.involvement. Other accomplishments.

• 3.2.28. Academic Ribbon.3.2.28. Academic Ribbon. Awarded for academic excellence Awarded for academic excellence as signified by attaining an as signified by attaining an overall grade point average of at overall grade point average of at least “B” for one academic term, least “B” for one academic term, in addition to an “A” average in in addition to an “A” average in AFJROTC.AFJROTC.

• 3.2.29. Outstanding Flight 3.2.29. Outstanding Flight Ribbon.Ribbon. Awarded each academic Awarded each academic term to members of the outstanding term to members of the outstanding flight under criteria determined by flight under criteria determined by the SASI.the SASI.

• 3.2.30.3.2.30. Leadership School Ribbon.Leadership School Ribbon. Awarded for completion of an approved Awarded for completion of an approved leadership school program of at least 5 days leadership school program of at least 5 days duration.duration. Add an “H” Device for completion Add an “H” Device for completion of an Air Force Honors Camp (provided by HQ of an Air Force Honors Camp (provided by HQ AFJROTC at camp site). Add a silver star for AFJROTC at camp site). Add a silver star for outstanding performance or leadership ability outstanding performance or leadership ability at a Leadership School. Limit the star to 10 at a Leadership School. Limit the star to 10 percent of the class. This ribbon may only be percent of the class. This ribbon may only be earned once.earned once.

• 3.2.31. Drill Competition Ribbon.3.2.31. Drill Competition Ribbon. Awarded to drill team members for Awarded to drill team members for placing first, second or third place in placing first, second or third place in an Air Force or Joint Service drill an Air Force or Joint Service drill meet.meet.

• 3.2.32. Orienteering 3.2.32. Orienteering Competition Ribbon.Competition Ribbon. Awarded to Awarded to team members for placing first, team members for placing first, second or third place in an second or third place in an orienteering meet.orienteering meet.

• 3.2.33. Cocurricular Activities 3.2.33. Cocurricular Activities Leadership Ribbon.Leadership Ribbon. Awarded at the SASI’s Awarded at the SASI’s discretion discretion for leadership in AFJROTC for leadership in AFJROTC cocurricular activities (such as dining-in cocurricular activities (such as dining-in chairperson, military ball chairperson, etc.). chairperson, military ball chairperson, etc.). The recipient must have demonstrated The recipient must have demonstrated exceptional leadership in achieving objectives exceptional leadership in achieving objectives through the coordinated efforts of others.through the coordinated efforts of others. This award may be earned a maximum of four This award may be earned a maximum of four times. An oak leaf cluster should be added to times. An oak leaf cluster should be added to this ribbon for each additional award.this ribbon for each additional award.

• 3.2.34. Drill Team Ribbon.3.2.34. Drill Team Ribbon. Awarded Awarded for distinguished participation in at least for distinguished participation in at least 75 percent of all drill team events per 75 percent of all drill team events per academic year, or 10 drill team events in academic year, or 10 drill team events in an academic yearan academic year, whichever is lower. , whichever is lower. An oak leaf cluster should be added to An oak leaf cluster should be added to this ribbon for each year of qualifying this ribbon for each year of qualifying membership beginning with the second membership beginning with the second year.year.

• 3.2.35. Color Guard Ribbon.3.2.35. Color Guard Ribbon. Awarded Awarded for distinguished participation in at least for distinguished participation in at least 75 percent of all color guard events per 75 percent of all color guard events per academic year, or 10 color guard events academic year, or 10 color guard events in an academic yearin an academic year, whichever is lower. , whichever is lower. An oak leaf cluster should be added to An oak leaf cluster should be added to this ribbon for each year of qualifying this ribbon for each year of qualifying membership beginning with the second membership beginning with the second year.year.

• 3.2.36. Saber Team Ribbon.3.2.36. Saber Team Ribbon. Awarded Awarded for distinguished participation in at least for distinguished participation in at least 75 percent of all saber team events per 75 percent of all saber team events per academic year, or 10 saber team events academic year, or 10 saber team events in an academic yearin an academic year, whichever is lower. , whichever is lower. An oak leaf cluster should be added to An oak leaf cluster should be added to this ribbon for each year of qualifying this ribbon for each year of qualifying membership beginning with the second membership beginning with the second year.year.

• 3.2.37. Service Ribbon.3.2.37. Service Ribbon. Awarded at Awarded at the SASI’s discretion the SASI’s discretion for distinctive for distinctive performance in school, community, or performance in school, community, or AFJROTC service projects.AFJROTC service projects. Limit to Limit to members members whose active participation in a whose active participation in a service project contributed significantly service project contributed significantly to the goals of the organization.to the goals of the organization. Participation in Drill Teams, Saber Team Participation in Drill Teams, Saber Team or Color Guard does not qualify for the or Color Guard does not qualify for the service ribbon.service ribbon.

• *3.2.38. Extreme Excellence Challenge *3.2.38. Extreme Excellence Challenge Ribbon.Ribbon. *3.2.40. Extreme Excellence *3.2.40. Extreme Excellence Challenge (E2C) Ribbon.Challenge (E2C) Ribbon. Awarded by the SASI Awarded by the SASI for participation in the Extreme Excellence for participation in the Extreme Excellence Challenge (E2C) physical fitness program. All Challenge (E2C) physical fitness program. All cadets who participate in the E2C program will cadets who participate in the E2C program will receive the Physical Fitness Ribbon. The Bronze receive the Physical Fitness Ribbon. The Bronze Star device will be awarded and worn on the ribbon Star device will be awarded and worn on the ribbon to any cadet scoring in the 80-89 percentile in the to any cadet scoring in the 80-89 percentile in the E2C program. If a cadet earns a percentile score of E2C program. If a cadet earns a percentile score of 90-99 they will wear a Silver Star. If they receive a 90-99 they will wear a Silver Star. If they receive a perfect 100 percent they will wear the Gold Star on perfect 100 percent they will wear the Gold Star on the ribbon. the ribbon.

• 3.2.39. Recruiting Ribbon.3.2.39. Recruiting Ribbon. Awarded for outstanding effort in Awarded for outstanding effort in support of unit recruiting activities.support of unit recruiting activities. The SASI awards this ribbon based on The SASI awards this ribbon based on locally developed criteria, which locally developed criteria, which must be included in the unit Cadet must be included in the unit Cadet Guide or unit Operating Instructions.Guide or unit Operating Instructions.

• 3.2.40. Activities Ribbon.3.2.40. Activities Ribbon. Awarded for Awarded for participation in cocurricular activities other participation in cocurricular activities other than Drill, Color Guard, and Saber teams. than Drill, Color Guard, and Saber teams. These include, but are not limited to These include, but are not limited to orienteering teams, model rocketry clubs, orienteering teams, model rocketry clubs, AFJROTC academic teams, and AFJROTC AFJROTC academic teams, and AFJROTC sports teams.sports teams. An oak leaf cluster should be An oak leaf cluster should be added to this ribbon for each year of added to this ribbon for each year of membership beginning with the second year. membership beginning with the second year. The SASI awards this ribbon using locally The SASI awards this ribbon using locally developed criteria which must be included in developed criteria which must be included in the Cadet Guide or unit Operating Instruction.the Cadet Guide or unit Operating Instruction.

• 3.2.41. Attendance Ribbon.3.2.41. Attendance Ribbon. Awarded to cadets with no more than Awarded to cadets with no more than 4 excused absences and no 4 excused absences and no unexcused absences in an academic unexcused absences in an academic term. term.

• 3.2.42. Good Conduct Ribbon.3.2.42. Good Conduct Ribbon. Awarded to cadets with no Awarded to cadets with no suspensions of any kind, no adverse suspensions of any kind, no adverse reports from other staff or faculty in reports from other staff or faculty in an academic terman academic term, if approved by the , if approved by the SASI.SASI.

• 3.2.43. Dress and Appearance 3.2.43. Dress and Appearance Ribbon.Ribbon. Awarded for wearing Awarded for wearing uniform on all designated uniform uniform on all designated uniform days and conforming to all AFJROTC days and conforming to all AFJROTC dress and appearance standardsdress and appearance standards, if , if approved by the SASI.approved by the SASI.

• 3.2.44. Longevity Ribbon.3.2.44. Longevity Ribbon. Awarded for completion of each AS Awarded for completion of each AS year.year.

• 3.2.45. CAP Awards.3.2.45. CAP Awards. Only five Only five CAP ribbons (General Carl Spaatz CAP ribbons (General Carl Spaatz Award, General Ira C. Eaker Award, Award, General Ira C. Eaker Award, Amelia Earhart Award, General Billy Amelia Earhart Award, General Billy Mitchell Award, and the General J. F. Mitchell Award, and the General J. F. Curry Achievement Award) may be Curry Achievement Award) may be worn on the AFJROTC uniform. worn on the AFJROTC uniform.

AFJROTC PROMOTIONSAFJROTC PROMOTIONS

Lesson ObjectivesLesson Objectives

• You will be able to describe the You will be able to describe the AFJROTC Promotion SystemAFJROTC Promotion System

• You will know the different AFJROTC You will know the different AFJROTC Ranks and how to earn eachRanks and how to earn each

• You will know the difference between You will know the difference between Permanent and Temporary Grades in Permanent and Temporary Grades in AFJROTCAFJROTC

• You will know the requirements for You will know the requirements for promotion to each rankpromotion to each rank

CADET PROMOTION SYSTEMCADET PROMOTION SYSTEM

OH-771 PromotionsOH-771 Promotions

• Promotion within OH -771 AFJROTC provides a Promotion within OH -771 AFJROTC provides a constant challenge and motivation to cadets. constant challenge and motivation to cadets. Promotion to a higher rank reflects visible Promotion to a higher rank reflects visible evidence of growing maturity, the ability and evidence of growing maturity, the ability and willingness to accept additional responsibility, willingness to accept additional responsibility, and a demonstrated growth of leadership. It and a demonstrated growth of leadership. It also shows an ability to work with others as a also shows an ability to work with others as a team and a capacity to help direct the team team and a capacity to help direct the team toward squadron goals and objectives.toward squadron goals and objectives.

Promotion OpportunitiesPromotion Opportunities

• There will be four promotion cycles There will be four promotion cycles per school year; one after each per school year; one after each academic quarter. You may be academic quarter. You may be selected for promotion at the end of selected for promotion at the end of each academic quarter.each academic quarter.

Cadet Promotion BoardCadet Promotion Board

• The Cadet Promotion Board (CPB) will The Cadet Promotion Board (CPB) will consist of the Squadron Commander consist of the Squadron Commander (chair), Deputy Commander, and Flight (chair), Deputy Commander, and Flight Commanders. Other cadets may serve as Commanders. Other cadets may serve as replacements at the discretion of the replacements at the discretion of the SASI/ASI. The CPB will meet at the direction SASI/ASI. The CPB will meet at the direction of the SASI/ASI. CPB recommendations will of the SASI/ASI. CPB recommendations will be forwarded to the SASI/ASI for review. be forwarded to the SASI/ASI for review. Upon approval, the cadet promotion list will Upon approval, the cadet promotion list will be forwarded to the Cadet Personnel Officer be forwarded to the Cadet Personnel Officer for publication of orders. for publication of orders.

Criteria for PromotionCriteria for Promotion

• You will be promoted based onYou will be promoted based on– AFJROTC and overall school academic averageAFJROTC and overall school academic average– Performance on promotion fitness examPerformance on promotion fitness exam– Performance on physical fitness assessmentPerformance on physical fitness assessment– Demonstrated responsibilities/leadership potentialDemonstrated responsibilities/leadership potential– Service to the school and communityService to the school and community– Attendance in schoolAttendance in school– Discipline record in school and AFJROTCDiscipline record in school and AFJROTC– Freshman: 75% average for promotionFreshman: 75% average for promotion– Sophomores: 80% average for promotionSophomores: 80% average for promotion– Juniors: 85% average for promotionJuniors: 85% average for promotion– Seniors: 90% average for promotionSeniors: 90% average for promotion

PROMOTION GRIDPROMOTION GRID

• AFJROTC I Q1 PROMOTIONSAFJROTC I Q1 PROMOTIONS

• AFJROTC II Q1 PROMOTIONSAFJROTC II Q1 PROMOTIONS

Out-of-Cycle PromotionsOut-of-Cycle Promotions

• Certain out of cycle promotions may Certain out of cycle promotions may be given to cadets by the SASI or ASI be given to cadets by the SASI or ASI based on exceptionally consistent based on exceptionally consistent performance or for superior performance or for superior performance in a single event. Cadets performance in a single event. Cadets selected as Cadet Airman or NCO of selected as Cadet Airman or NCO of the quarter will be considered for a the quarter will be considered for a STEP promotion to the next highest STEP promotion to the next highest grade.grade.

Permanent vs Temporary Permanent vs Temporary GradeGrade

CADET PERMANENT GRADESCADET PERMANENT GRADES

• All cadets are assigned a permanent grade All cadets are assigned a permanent grade commensurate with the number of AFJROTC commensurate with the number of AFJROTC years satisfactorily completed. years satisfactorily completed.

• Permanent grades are awarded during the Permanent grades are awarded during the second semester of each year.second semester of each year.

• Retention of permanent grades is contingent Retention of permanent grades is contingent upon satisfactory performance and behavior upon satisfactory performance and behavior as determined by the SASI/ASI. as determined by the SASI/ASI.

• Exceptions are authorized at the discretion Exceptions are authorized at the discretion of the SASI and in accordance with of the SASI and in accordance with published unit guidance.published unit guidance.

CADET PERMANENT GRADESCADET PERMANENT GRADES

• The permanent grade for first-year The permanent grade for first-year cadets is Airman. cadets is Airman.

• Second-year cadets are Airman First Second-year cadets are Airman First Class. Class.

• Third-year cadets are Senior Airman. Third-year cadets are Senior Airman.

• Fourth-year cadets are Staff Fourth-year cadets are Staff Sergeant. Sergeant.

CADET TEMPORARY GRADESCADET TEMPORARY GRADES

• Cadets may be assigned a temporary grade Cadets may be assigned a temporary grade based on a specific position. based on a specific position.

• Use of a temporary‑permanent grade pattern Use of a temporary‑permanent grade pattern is intended to serve as an administrative is intended to serve as an administrative vehicle for rotation of responsibility and to vehicle for rotation of responsibility and to avoid imbalances in grade structure. avoid imbalances in grade structure.

• Cadets serving in a temporary grade may Cadets serving in a temporary grade may revert to their permanent grade upon revert to their permanent grade upon completion of their duties. completion of their duties.

BadgesBadges• Ground School Badge.Ground School Badge. Awarded for completion of the Awarded for completion of the

AFJROTC aviation honors ground school curriculum or AFJROTC aviation honors ground school curriculum or completion of another aviation ground school program completion of another aviation ground school program prescribed by the FAA. Cadets may wear the badge after prescribed by the FAA. Cadets may wear the badge after the first grading period if they received a passing grade. the first grading period if they received a passing grade.

• Flight Solo Badge.Flight Solo Badge. Awarded to any cadet possessing a Awarded to any cadet possessing a solo flight certificate signed by a FAA certified flight solo flight certificate signed by a FAA certified flight instructor for either powered or non-powered aircraft. instructor for either powered or non-powered aircraft.

• Flight Certificate Badge.Flight Certificate Badge. Awarded to any cadet who Awarded to any cadet who possesses a valid FAA pilot’s certificate for either powered possesses a valid FAA pilot’s certificate for either powered or non-powered aircraft. or non-powered aircraft.

• Awareness Presentation Team BadgAwareness Presentation Team Badge. Awarded for e. Awarded for participation on an Awareness Presentation Team. Criteria participation on an Awareness Presentation Team. Criteria for becoming a member of the team should be published in for becoming a member of the team should be published in the Cadet Guide or the Unit Operating Instructions. the Cadet Guide or the Unit Operating Instructions.

• Kitty Hawk Air Society BadgeKitty Hawk Air Society Badge. Awarded to cadets who . Awarded to cadets who are members of the Kitty Hawk Air Society. The Kitty Hawk are members of the Kitty Hawk Air Society. The Kitty Hawk charter should spell out the requirements for entry into the charter should spell out the requirements for entry into the society.society.

• Academy Modeling of Aeronautics (AMA) Wings.Academy Modeling of Aeronautics (AMA) Wings. Awarded to cadets who are members of a local AMA Awarded to cadets who are members of a local AMA chartered model airplane club. chartered model airplane club.

Distinguished AFJROTC Distinguished AFJROTC Cadet Badge.Cadet Badge.• This annual award consists of a certificate and the This annual award consists of a certificate and the

Distinguished AFJROTC Cadet badge. The award recognizes Distinguished AFJROTC Cadet badge. The award recognizes one outstanding second-year cadet (third-year cadet in a 4-one outstanding second-year cadet (third-year cadet in a 4-year program) selected at the end of each school year. This year program) selected at the end of each school year. This allows the recipient to wear the award their final year in the allows the recipient to wear the award their final year in the AFJROTC program. The recipient must be of high moral AFJROTC program. The recipient must be of high moral character, demonstrate positive personal attributes, display character, demonstrate positive personal attributes, display outstanding military potential, and maintain consistent outstanding military potential, and maintain consistent academic and military excellence.academic and military excellence.

• The recipient should hold the following awards prior to The recipient should hold the following awards prior to selection:selection:– Leadership RibbonLeadership Ribbon– Achievement RibbonAchievement Ribbon– Superior Performance RibbonSuperior Performance Ribbon– Academic RibbonAcademic Ribbon– Cocurricular Activities Leadership RibbonCocurricular Activities Leadership Ribbon– Service RibbonService Ribbon

• Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Academic Cadet Badge.Academic Cadet Badge. Awarded to rising Awarded to rising Junior and Senior cadets for academic Junior and Senior cadets for academic excellence as signified by attaining an overall excellence as signified by attaining an overall 3.3 grade point average with no grade below 3.3 grade point average with no grade below “C” on their transcript. The individuals must “C” on their transcript. The individuals must be recommended by the SASI. be recommended by the SASI.

• Model Rocketry Badge.Model Rocketry Badge. Awarded to cadets Awarded to cadets who have fulfilled model rocketry program who have fulfilled model rocketry program requirements. requirements.

Lesson ObjectivesLesson Objectives

• You should be able to describe the AFJROTC Promotion You should be able to describe the AFJROTC Promotion SystemSystem

• You should know the different AFJROTC Ranks and how to You should know the different AFJROTC Ranks and how to earn eachearn each

• You should know the difference between Permanent and You should know the difference between Permanent and Temporary Grades in AFJROTCTemporary Grades in AFJROTC

• You should know the requirements for promotion to each You should know the requirements for promotion to each rankrank

• You should know what decorations may be earned by You should know what decorations may be earned by AFJROTC CadetsAFJROTC Cadets

• You should be familiar with the different AFJROTC You should be familiar with the different AFJROTC decorations and the criteria for earning each decorations and the criteria for earning each

• You should know what AFJROTC reference is available for You should know what AFJROTC reference is available for review of decoration criteriareview of decoration criteria