Awards
MCJROTC AWARDS CRITERIA
The Senior Marine Instructor and Marine Instructor will determine nominees for awards.
Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement
Criteria: have an MCJROTC class standing in the top 25% of their class; have a school academic class standing in the top 25% of their class; have demonstrated exemplary military leadership; have demonstrated academic leadership (demonstrated qualities of leadership in scholastic activities, student organizations, community activities, and interscholastic athletic participation); nominees must be enrolled in MCJROTC their senior year in order to be eligible for this award.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor may recommend one eligible Junior year cadet. Approval is under the authority of The Legion of Valor, Inc.
Ribbon: Medal & ribbon.
Marine Corps Reserve Association (MCRA) Outstanding Unit Award
Criteria: those cadets whose unit received recognition by placing first in competition for the outstanding MCJROTC unit.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will ensure that only those cadets who were members of the unit at the time of competition are eligible to wear this unit award. Approval is under the authority of the Marine Corps Reserve Association.
Ribbon: Ribbon only.
American Legion Bronze Medal for Scholastic Excellence
Criteria: have an academic average earned on all courses other than MCJROTC in the upper 10% of their class; have grades in all MCJROTC subjects within the top 25%; have demonstrated qualities of leadership; have actively participated in related student activities such as student organizations, constructive activities, or sports.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor may select one cadet for this award.
Ribbon: Medal & ribbon.
American Legion Bronze Medal for Military Excellence
Criteria: be in the upper 25% of the class in academic standing, including all MCJROTC subjects; have demonstrated outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor may select one cadet for this award.
Ribbon: Medal & ribbon.
Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) JROTC Bronze Medal
Criteria: Junior cadet who has exhibited the highest standards of leadership, soldierly bearing, and excellence.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will select one recipient per year.
Ribbon: Medal & ribbon.
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) JROTC Bronze Medal
Criteria: Graduating cadet in the upper 25% of the graduating class in all subjects, including MCJROTC; has demonstrated qualities of dependability and good character, adherence to military discipline, leadership ability, and a fundamental and patriotic understanding of the importance of JROTC training.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will select the recipient.
Ribbon: Medal & ribbon.
Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) Bronze Medal
Criteria: Outstanding first year cadet who excels in both military and scholastic activities during the year; be in good standing in all military and scholastic courses at the time of selection and presentation of the award; have indicated, by grades, extracurricular activities, individual endeavor, and a desire to serve the United States; have committed to continue in the MCJROTC program for the next school year.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will select the recipient.
Ribbon: Medal & ribbon.
Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) JROTC Medal
Criteria: Presented to a cadet for outstanding academic achievement. The cadet must be in top 10% of the class; have an "A" average in MCJROTC subjects; hold an Officer’s billet in the unit; be in the Junior year of high school.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will select the recipient.
Ribbon: Medal & ribbon.
Veterans of Foreign Wars JROTC Bronze Medal
Criteria: Cadets who possess individual characteristics contributing to leadership both in and out of uniform; a minimum grade of "B" in MCJROTC, and a "C" in overall school academics; the cadet must be active in at least one other extracurricular activity or club and may not be a former recipient of the award.
SELECTION: The Senior Marine Instructor will select one senior, junior, and sophomore cadet.
Ribbon: Medal & ribbon.
Daedalian JROTC Achievement Award
Criteria: Presented to a Junior cadet who has demonstrated an understanding and appreciation of patriotism, love of country and service to the nation; shows a desire and potential to pursue a military career; ranked in upper 10% of the MCJROTC junior class, and 20% of the school's junior class.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will select a Junior cadet who meets criteria.
Ribbon: Medal & ribbon.
Women Marines Association (WMA) Award For Outstanding Cadet
Criteria: Outstanding cadet in the unit who is participating in at least the second year of MCJROTC; has satisfactory record of academic accomplishment and citizenship; has the highest leadership education grades in the MCJROTC unit.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will select the eligible cadet.
Ribbon: Ribbon only.
Noncommissioned Officers (NCOA) Association
Criteria: Most outstanding cadet NCO in the unit during the past school year; the award must be made to the cadet NCO/SNCO who has consistently exhibited the best military bearing, personal appearance, deportment and leadership ability.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will select the eligible cadet.
Ribbon: Ribbon & medal.
Military Order of The Purple Heart JROTC Medal
Criteria: Deserving cadet who combines both military and scholastic excellence with strong leadership skills.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will select the eligible cadet.
Ribbon: Ribbon & medal.
Navy League Youth Medal
Criteria: Outstanding cadet in recognition of his/her professionalism and academic excellence and dedication to the MCJROTC program.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will select the eligible cadet.
Ribbon: Ribbon & medal.
Reserve Officers Association JROTC Medal
Criteria: Deserving cadet who has demonstrated outstanding competence in military skills and has contributed to the common good of the school, community, and nation.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will select the eligible cadet.
Ribbon: Ribbon & medal.
Naval Reserve Association JROTC Medal
Criteria: A cadet in recognition of his/her outstanding service and dedication to the MCJROTC program, academic excellence and desire to serve the school, community, and nation.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will select the eligible cadet.
Ribbon: Ribbon & medal.
American Veterans (AmVets) JROTC Medal
Criteria: A cadet for diligence in the discharge of duties and the willingness to serve school,
community and nation.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will select the eligible cadet.
Ribbon: Ribbon & medal.
National Sojourners Award
Criteria: A sophomore or junior, not previously a recipient who is enrolled for the next year; in the top 25%; has encouraged and demonstrated the ideals of Americanism.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will select an eligible cadet.
Ribbon: Ribbon & medal
Scottish Rite JROTC Medal
Criteria: A cadet who has encouraged and demonstrated Americanism by deeds or conduct through participation in extra-curricular activities or unit sponsored community projects and has demonstrated exceptional dependability, character, self-discipline, citizenship and patriotism.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will select the eligible cadet.
Ribbon: Ribbon & medal.
Outstanding Cadet Award
Criteria: The cadet who demonstrates a consistent superior performance in all facets of the Leadership Education Course; academic achievement in the top 25% of the class in all academic subjects including MCJROTC; exceptional qualities of leadership, discipline, character, military bearing, and military proficiency.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will select one cadet annually.
Ribbon: Ribbon only. The bronze, silver and gold Marine Corps emblem device will be used to denote second, third and fourth awards respectively.
Student Leadership Award
Criteria: Cadets who hold an elected office in the student body of the school.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will determine those cadets eligible.
Ribbon: Ribbon only. The bronze, silver and gold Lamp of Learning device will be used to denote second, third and fourth awards respectively.
Officer Leadership Award
Criteria: Cadet Officer who has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, discipline, character, military bearing, and military proficiency.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will select the eligible cadet.
Ribbon: Ribbon only. The bronze, silver and gold Marine Corps emblem device will be used to denote second, third and fourth awards respectively.
Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Award
Criteria: Presented annually to that cadet noncommissioned officer who has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, discipline, character, military bearing, and military proficiency.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will select the eligible cadet.
Ribbon: Ribbon only. The bronze, silver and gold Marine Corps emblem device will be used to denote second, third and fourth awards respectively.
Civic Service Award
Criteria: Outstanding community service or noteworthy unit participation performed by a cadet, accumulating 60 hours while in MCJROTC.
Selection: Any qualifying cadet on an annual basis. The Senior Marine Instructor will determine eligibility.
Ribbon: Ribbon only. The bronze, silver and gold Marine Corps emblem device will be used to denote second, third and fourth awards respectively.
Best Drill Cadet Award
Criteria: Cadet(s) who demonstrate superior performance (95%) in comparison with other cadets in the following categories: RIfle Manual, Unit Leader, Sword Manual, and Guidon Manual.
Selection: Any qualifying cadet. The Senior Marine Instructor will determine eligibility.
Ribbon: Ribbon only. The bronze, silver and gold Marine Corps emblem device will be used to denote second, third and fourth awards respectively.
Distinguished Scholastic Achievement Award
Criteria: Cadet(s) who have maintained a 4.0 GPA or "A" average in academic subjects to include MCJROTC Leadership Education, and/or be in the top 10% of the class.Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will determine eligibility of cadet(s).
Ribbon: Ribbon only. The bronze, silver and gold Lamp of Learning device will be used to denote second, third and fourth awards respectively.
Arts And Academics Award
Criteria: Any cadet who participates in school arts, showcased on campus.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will determine eligibility.
Ribbon: Ribbon only. The bronze, silver and gold Lamp of Learning device will be used to denote second, third and fourth awards respectively.
Distinguished Military Training Award
Criteria: Any cadet who participates in MCJROTC training at a military installation.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will determine eligibility for this award.
Ribbon: Ribbon only. The bronze, silver and gold Marine Corps emblem device will be used to denote second, third and fourth awards respectively.
Physical Achievement Award
Criteria: Earned, annually, by those cadets who participate in both semi-annual PFTs and achieve the specified minimum score for their age.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will determine eligibility.
Ribbon: Ribbon only. The bronze, silver and gold Marine Corps emblem device will be used to denote second, third and fourth awards respectively.
Superior Marksman Award
Criteria: Cadets who qualify as a superior marksman, either by placing in regional or national air rifle matches, or by achieving a score of 270 or better during the MCJROTC Postal Match.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will determine eligibility.
Ribbon: Ribbon only. The bronze, silver and gold Marine Corps emblem device will be used to denote second, third and fourth awards respectively.
Athletic Participation Award
Criteria: Cadets who participate in interscholastic athletics. Interscholastic competition includes at least three JROTC events.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will determine eligibility.
Ribbon: Ribbon only. The bronze, silver and gold Lamp of Learning will be used to denote second, third and fourth awards respectively.
Longevity/Fidelity Award
Criteria: Cadets who have successfully participated in the MCJROTC program for two years and have met all the requirements of Leadership Education I (LE I) and Leadership Education II (LE II). In the event a senior student is enrolled in LE II, the award may be made at the commencement of the cadet's final semester in the program.
Selection: This award will be presented to any qualifying cadet on an annual basis. The Senior Marine Instructor will determine eligibility.
Ribbon: Ribbon only. The bronze Marine Corps emblem will be attached to the ribbon on initial presentation. The silver and gold Marine Corps emblem will be used to denote third and fourth year participation in the MCJROTC program respectively.
Distinguished Conduct Award
Criteria: Individuals shall not have received any demerits or adverse conduct reports from any staff or faculty member for the entire year. Further, the cadet will maintain a “C” or above in all classes during the school year. Cadet and NCO of the Month qualify for this award.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will determine eligibility.
Ribbon: Ribbon only. The bronze, silver and gold Marine Corps emblem will be used to denote second, third and fourth awards respectively.
Best Drill Squad Award
Criteria: Cadets comprising the best drill squad. The best drill squad is determined, through competition with other drill squads in the unit, to be superior in close order drill, military bearing and appearance. In absence of a squad competition, this award may be earned by the platoon with the highest Inspector General Annual drill evaluation.
Selection: This award will be presented to any qualifying cadet on an annual basis. The Senior Marine Instructor will determine eligibility.
Ribbon: Ribbon only. The bronze, silver and gold Marine Corps emblem device will be used to denote second, third and fourth awards respectively.
Color Guard Award
Criteria: Cadets who distinguish themselves as members of the unit's color guard, participating in at least one event. .
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will determine eligibility.
Ribbon: Ribbon only. The bronze, silver and gold device bar device lettered “COLOR GUARD” will be used to denote second, third and fourth awards respectively.
Drill Team Award
Criteria: Cadets who comprise the unit drill team in drill team competition.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will determine eligibility.
Ribbon: Ribbon only. The bronze, silver and gold bar device lettered “DRILL TEAM” will be used to denote second, third and fourth awards respectively.
Band/Drum and Bugle Corps Award
Criteria: Cadets who distinguish themselves in the school's band/drum and bugle corps.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will determine eligibility.
Ribbon: Ribbon only. The bronze, silver and gold bar device lettered “BAND” will be used to denote second, third and fourth awards respectively.
Rifle Team Award
Criteria: Cadets who distinguish themselves on the unit's rifle team(s), participating in at least one event competition.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will determine eligibility.
Ribbon: Ribbon only. The bronze, silver and gold bar device lettered “RIFLE TEAM” will be used to denote second, third and fourth awards respectively.
Orienteering Team Award
Criteria: Cadets who distinguish themselves on the unit's orienteering team(s).
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will determine eligibility.
Ribbon: Ribbon only. The bronze, silver and gold Marine Corps emblem device will be used to denote second, third and fourth awards respectively.
Recruiting Award
Criteria: Cadets who have contributed to the growth of the unit by taking an active role in recruiting cadets into the MCJROTC program. Cadets who refer at least one new cadet to the program, who completes the school year, as well as those leaders selected to represent the program in Middle School recruiting efforts.
Selection: The Senior Marine Instructor will determine eligibility.
Ribbon: Ribbon only. The bronze, silver and gold Marine Corps emblem device will be used to denote second, third and fourth awards respectively.