DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA: 

2.       Rank in the top 25% of their high school class.

3.       Demonstrate qualities of dependability and good character.

4.       Demonstrate adherence to military discipline.

5.       Possess leadership ability and a fundamental and patriotic understanding of the importance of JROTC training.

AMERICAN VETERANS (AMVETS) AWARD: This award consists of a medal pendant and ribbon and is presented annually to one qualified cadet that possess individual characteristics contributing to leadership such as:

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

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

3.       Personal attributes (initiative, dependability, judgment, and self‑confidence)

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

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

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

RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION AWARD: This award consists of a bronze medal, ribbon, and certificate. This award is presented annually for military and academic achievement to an outstanding third-year cadet (fourth-year cadet in a 4-year program). The recipient must possess individual characteristics contributing to leadership such as: 

1. Positive attitude toward the AS curriculum.
2. Outstanding personal appearance (wear of the uniform, posture, and grooming).
3. Attributes of initiative, judgment, and self-confidence.
4. Courtesy (promptness, obedience, and respect).
5. Growth potential (capacity for responsibility, high productivity, adaptability to change)
6. Demonstrate the highest personal and ethical standard and strong positive convictions.
7. Rank in the top 10% of their AS class.

MILITARY ORDER OF WORLD WARS AWARD: This award consists of a bronze medal pendant, certificate, and ribbon and 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.

MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (MOAA) AWARD:  This award, formerly known as The Retired Officers Association Award, consists of a medal pendant with ribbon and is presented annually to an outstanding second-year cadet (third-year cadet in a 4‑year program) who shows exceptional potential for military leadership.  Each cadet must:

1.       Be a member of the junior class.

2.       Be in good academic standing.

3.       Be of high moral character.

4.       Show a high order of loyalty to the unit, school, and country.

5.       Show exceptional potential for military leadership. 

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (VFW) AWARD: This award consists of a medal pendant with ribbon and is presented annually to an outstanding second- or third-year cadet in a 3-year program (third- or fourth-year cadet in a 4‑year program) who is actively engaged in the AFJROTC program and who possesses individual characteristics contributing to leadership.  Each cadet must:

1.  Have a positive attitude toward AFJROTC.

2.  Have outstanding military bearing and conduct.

3.  Possess strong positive personal attributes (such as courtesy, dependability, punctuality, respect, and cooperation)

4.  Demonstrate patriotism (being a member of the color guard or drill team) and actively promote Americanism.

5.  Demonstrate leadership potential.

6.  Attain a grade of “B” in AFJROTC with an overall average grade of “C” in all subjects for the previous semester.

7.  Be active in student activities.

8.  Not a previous recipient of this award.

 NATIONAL SOJOURNERS AWARD:  This award consists of a ribbon, medal pendant, and certificate, annually recognizing an outstanding first- or second-year cadet (second- or third-year cadet in a 4‑year program) who contributed the most to encourage and demonstrate Americanism within the corps of cadets and on campus.  Each cadet must:

1.    Be in the top 25% of their academic class.

2.    Encourage and demonstrate ideals of Americanism.

3.    Demonstrate potential for outstanding leadership.

4.    Not have previously received the award.

 SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (SAR) AWARD:   This award consists of a bronze medal with ribbon and recognizes an outstanding second-year cadet in a 3-year program or third-year cadet in a 4‑year program who is enrolled in the AFJROTC program.  The recipient must exhibit a high degree of leadership, military bearing, and all‑around excellence in AS studies and not have previously received the award.  Each cadet must:

1.       Be currently enrolled in the AFJROTC program.

2.       Be in the top 10% of their AFJROTC class.

3.       Be in the top 25% of their overall class.

 SCOTTISH RITE, SOUTHERN JURISDICTION AWARD:  This award consists of a medal, ribbon, and certificate and annually recognizes an outstanding second-year cadet in a 3-year program or third-year cadet in a 4‑year program.  Each cadet must:

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

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

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

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

 MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART AWARD:  This award consists of a medal pendant with a ribbon and annually recognizes an outstanding second- or third-year cadet (third- or fourth-year cadet in a 4‑year program) who is enrolled in the AFJROTC program and demonstrates leadership ability.  Each cadet must:

1.       Have a positive attitude toward AFJROTC and country.

2.       Hold a leadership position in the cadet corps.

3.       Be active in school and community affairs.

4.       Attain a grade of “B” or better in all subjects for the previous semester.

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

AIR FORCE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION (AFSA) AWARD: This annual award consists of a medal pendant with a ribbon and recognizes an outstanding second- or third-year cadet in a three-year program (third- or fourth-year cadet in a 4‑year program).  The recipient must demonstrate outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship.  Each cadet must:

1.       Be in the top 25% of the AFJROTC class.

2.       Demonstrate outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship.

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

4.       Participate in at least 50% of all unit service program.

SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR:    This award consists of a medal pendant with a ribbon. It 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.

 TUSKEGEE AIRMEN INCORPORATED (TAI) AIR FORCE JROTC CADET AWARD:  This TAI sponsored award consists of a ribbon and a certificate and is presented annually to two cadets.  Cadets may be first-year, second-year, or third-year cadets (in a 3- or 4-year program) and must meet the following criteria:

1.       Attain a grade of “B” or better in their AS class.

2.       Be in good academic standing.

3.       Actively participate in cadet corps activities.

4.       Participate in at least 50% of all unit service programs.

 OUTSTANDING CADET RIBBON:  Awarded annually to the outstanding first-year, second-year, third-year, and fourth-year cadet.  The recipient from each class must be of high moral character, demonstrate positive personal attributes, display outstanding military potential, and attain academic and military excellence. 

LEADERSHIP RIBBON:  Awarded for outstanding performance in a position of leadership as an AFJROTC cadet in corps training activities. Cadets should have consistently displayed outstanding leadership ability above and beyond expected performance. 

 ACHIEVEMENT RIBBON: Awarded for a significant achievement as deemed appropriate by the SASI.  Individuals may not receive more than one ribbon during a 1-year period. 

  SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE RIBBON:  Awarded annually for outstanding achievement or meritorious service rendered specifically on behalf of AFJROTC. This ribbon will be presented for a single or sustained performance of a superior nature. For example, a cadet who planned the Military Ball and made it successful may be awarded this ribbon, for a single achievement. An example of sustained performance, would be a cadet who has shown outstanding achievement in numerous events.

 DISTINGUISHED UNIT AWARD (DUA):  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 Cyber Campus HQ Library Distinguished Unit Award folder. 

OUTSTANDING UNIT AWARD (OUA):  Known as the Distinguished Unit Award in 2002-2003.  Awarded to cadets enrolled during the academic year when a unit is selected by HQ AFJROTC to receive the OUA.  AFJROTC Operations Support will post criteria for this award annually on Cyber Campus II.

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

 OUTSTANDING FLIGHT RIBBON:  Awarded each academic term to members of the outstanding flight under criteria determined by the SASI.

 AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY HONORS CAMP RIBBON:  Awarded for attendance at Honors Camp. This award consists of a Leadership School Ribbon with an “H” device and will be provided by HQ AFJROTC at the Honors Camp site. 

TOP PERFORMER AWARD:   The Cadet Top Performer Award is a Headquarters, AFJROTC award presented to maximum of 2% of the current unit cadet corps population (unduplicated headcount). All currently enrolled cadets may be considered. Specific consideration should be given to cadets not previously recognized for superior performance.

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

DRILL COMPETITION RIBBON:  Awarded to drill team members for “placing” in an Air Force or Joint Service drill meet.

 ORIENTEERING COMPETITION RIBBON:  Awarded to team members for “placing” in an orienteering meet.

 COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES LEADERSHIP RIBBON:  Awarded for leadership in AFJROTC co curricular activities (such as dining-in chairperson, military ball chairperson, etc.).  The recipient must have demonstrated exceptional leadership in achieving objectives through the coordinated efforts of others.  This award may be earned a maximum of four times.  An oak leaf cluster should be added to this ribbon for each additional award. 

DRILL TEAM RIBBON:  Awarded for distinguished participation in at least 75 percent of all drill team events per academic year, or 10 drill team events in an academic year, whichever is lower.  An oak leaf cluster should be added to this ribbon for each year of active membership beginning with the second year.

COLOR GUARD RIBBON:  Awarded for distinguished participation in at least 75 percent of all color guard events per academic year, or 10 color guard events in an academic year, whichever is lower.  An oak leaf cluster should be added to this ribbon for each year of active membership beginning with the second year. 

SABER TEAM RIBBON:  Awarded for distinguished participation in at least 75 percent of all saber team events per academic year, or 10 saber team events in an academic year, whichever is lower.  An oak leaf cluster should be added to this ribbon for each year of active membership beginning with the second year.  

SERVICE RIBBON:  Awarded for distinctive performance in school, community, or AFJROTC service projects.  Limit to members whose active participation in a service project contributed significantly to the goals of the organization.  Participation in Drill Teams, Saber Team or Color Guard does not qualify for the service ribbon.

 LONGEVITY RIBBON:  Awarded for completion of each AS year.

 PHYSICAL FITNESS RIBBON:  Awarded for sustained participation in a locally developed physical fitness program.   The SASI awards this ribbon based on locally developed criteria. 

RECRUITING RIBBON:  Awarded for outstanding effort in support of unit recruiting activities.  The SASI awards this ribbon based on locally developed criteria.

 ACTIVITIES RIBBON:  Awarded for participation in co curricular activities other than Drill, Color Guard, and Saber teams.  These include, but are not limited to orienteering teams, model rocketry clubs, AFJROTC academic teams, and AFJROTC sports teams.  An oak leaf cluster should be added to this ribbon for each year of membership beginning with the second year.  The SASI awards this ribbon using locally developed criteria.

 ATTENDANCE RIBBON:  Awarded to cadets with no more than 4 excused absences and no unexcused absences in an academic term.

 GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON:  Awarded to cadets with no suspensions of any kind, no adverse reports from other staff or faculty in an academic term.

 DRESS AND APPEARANCE RIBBON:  Awarded for wearing uniform on all designated uniform days and conforming to all AFJROTC dress and appearance standards. 

 CAP AWARDS:  Only five CAP ribbons (General Carl Spaatz Award, Amelia Earhart Award, General Billy Mitchell Award, General J. F. Curry Achievement Award, and General Ira C. Eaker Award) may be worn on the AFJROTC uniform.  Units should contact the nearest CAP unit to obtain awards, invite presenters, or obtain any guidance on criteria or presentation. 

    CIVIL AIR PATROL (CAP) AWARD:      

1. General Carl Spaatz Award
2. General Ira C. Eaker Award
3. Amelia Earhart Award
4. General Billy Mitchell Award
5. General J. F. Curry Achievement Award