JROTC Cadet Reference

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Unit 1: Citizenship in Action Chapter 1: Foundations of Army JROTC and Getting Involved Lesson 4: The Signs of Success

Ribbons and Awards

Badges and Devices

Order of Precedence

Shoulder Cords Uniform Insignias Unit Merit Devices Shoulder Sleeve Patches

Cadet Challenge Awards Collar/Hat Insignias Marksmanship Badges Arc Pins

Medal of Heroism Superior Cadet DistinguishedCadetN-1-1

AcademicExcellence

N-1-2

AcademicAchievement

N-1-3

PerfectAttendance

N-1-4

StudentGovernment

N-1-5

PersonalAppearance

N-3-2

LET ServiceN-1-6

ProficiencyN-3-3

Drill TeamN-3-4

OrienteeringN-3-5

Color GuardN-3-6

Rifle TeamN-3-7

Adventure TrainingN-3-8

CommendationN-3-9

Good ConductN-3-10

JCLCN-3-11

Optional by SAIN-3-12

Optional by SAIN-3-13

Optional by SAIN-4-4

Optional by SAIN-4-5

Service LearningN-4-6

Excellent StaffPerformance

N-4-7

Optional by SAIN-3-14

Optional by SAIN-3-15

Varsity AthleticsN-2-1

JROTC PhysicalFitness Award

N-2-2

JROTC AthleticsN-2-3

Optional by SAIN-2-4

Optional by SAIN-2-5

ParadeN-4-1

RecruitingN-4-2

Optional by SAIN-4-3

Optional by SAIN-1-7

Optional by SAIN-1-8

Optional by SAIN-1-9

Optional by SAIN-1-10

DAI/SAIInstructor

LeadershipN-3-1

Color/Honor Guard – White

Awarded to cadetswho achieve 85%or higher per event

Awarded to cadetswho achieve 50%or higher per event

Honor Unit w/ Distinction

Academic Achievement Wreath 2nd - red pad 3rd - silver pad 4th - gold pad

Expert

Sharpshooter

Marksman

Junior Reserve Officers’Training Corps

(JROTC)

National DefenseCadet Corps

(NDCC)

Merit Unit

Honor Unit

Lamp – Gold

Lamp – Silver

Lamp – Bronze

National Honor Society – Gold

Drill Activities – Red

Marksmanship – Tan

Raider Challenge – Black

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