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In NJROTC cadets are awarded with promotions up ranks and awards like ribbons, chords, and medals when participating or showing great leadership during their time in the program, letting cadets know their dedication, hardwork and commitment to the unit is seen.
Meritorious Achievement
Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any NJROTC cadet who distinguishes him/herself only by outstanding meritorious achievement or performance of a meritorious act. Excludes such things as length of participation in the NJROTC unit, or sustained superior performance in a leadership position. Awarded on a case-by-case basis by the area manager.
Distinguished Unit
Awarded YEARLY to cadets in good standing who were unit members during the academic year in which the school earned the Distinguished Unit status. Awarded to only those units that Demonstrated the very highest levels of performance.
Distinguished cadet
Awarded YEARLY to one cadet in each year group with the highest combined average for overall scholastic standing and aptitude in NJROTC unit activities (includes academics, homework, physical fitness, community service, drill, etc.)
Honor Cadet
Awarded YEARLY to one cadet in each year group with the highest overall academic achievement (GPA) in school, including the naval science courses.
Cadet Achievement
Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any cadet who distinguishes him/herself by outstanding achievement or sustained superior performance. The cadet must exhibit exceptional military aptitude and dedication to the program as well as overall excellence in all facets of NJROTC. Awarded on a case-by-case basis by the area manager.
Unit Achievement
Awarded YEARLY to cadets in good standing who were unit members during the academic year in which the school earned the Unit Achievement status as determined by the Area Manager. Awarded only to those units that demonstrated exceptional performance,but did not qualify for Distinguished Unit status
Military aptitude
Awarded YEARLY to those outstanding cadets who demonstrate an exceptional military aptitude and dedication to the NJROTC program.
Naval Science 4 Outstanding Cadet(s)
Awarded YEARLY to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 4 based on citizenship, academic performance, personal appearance and conduct.
Naval Science 3 Outstanding Cadet(s)
Awarded YEARLY to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 3.
Naval Science 2 Outstanding Cadet(s)
Awarded YEARLY to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 2.
Naval Science Outstanding Cadet(s)
Awarded YEARLY to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 1.
Exemplary Conduct
Awarded YEARLY to each cadet who demonstrates exemplary conduct for the school year.
Academic Award
Awarded to any cadet who is a member of the Academic Team or has made the school's Honor Roll.
Exemplary Personal Appearance
Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to each cadet who displays exemplary personal appearance and has worn his/her uniform on all occasions required.
Physical Fitness
Awarded, TWICE A YEAR, to any cadet who meets or exceeds the basic physical fitness exercise requirements as outlined in the Cadet Challenge.
Participation
Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any cadet who had participated in three events other than routine unit activities.
Unit Service
Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any cadet who has demonstrated exemplary service an dedication to the unit as determined by the SNSI.
Community Service
Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any cadet in good standing who distinguishes him/herself by dedicated and outstanding service to the community.
Drill Team
Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to each member of a drill team in good standing who has entered competition, or performed at three or more official functions.
Color Guard team
Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to each member of a each member of a color guard in good standing who has entered competition, or performed at three or more official functions.
Rifle Team
Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any cadet in good standing who has entered any competition.
Orienteering Team
Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any cadet in good standing who has entered any organized orienteering competition, or who meets the orienteering qualification standards.
Recruiting
Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to a cadet who is instrumental in the enrollment of two students in the NJROTC program. Subsequent awards are given for each additional two students enrolled
Basic Leadership training
Awarded to any cadet upon satisfactory completion of Basic Leadership Training, Leadership Academy or similar training a approved by the area manager.
Sea Cruise
Awarded to any cadet upon completion of an at-sea cruise (vessel must cast off lines and be underway).
NJROTC Ranks
E-1 Cadet seaman Recruit
Assigned to every new cadet in the NJROTC program.
E-2 Cadet Seaman Apprentice
When qualified, cadets can advance to SA in the first year.
E-3 Cadet Seaman
When qualified, cadets can advance to SN in the first year.
E-4 Cadet Petty Officer 3rd Class
An Outstanding cadet may achieve this rate during their first year.
E-5 Cadet Petty Officer 2nd Class
Advancement of this rate is normally acquired during the second year.
E-6 Cadet Petty Officer 1st Class
Advancement of this rate is normally acquired during the second or third year.
E-7 Cadet Chief Petty Officer
Cadets can acquire this rate during their second, third, or fourth year.
E-8 Cadet Senior Chief Petty Officer
Cadets can acquire this rate during their third or fourth year.
E-9 Cadet Petty Officer Master Chief
Cadets can acquire this rate during their third, or fourth year and is assigned the position of Command Master Chief.
O-1 Ensign
Generally an exceptional third or fourth year cadet.
O-2 Cadet Lieutenant Junior Grade
Assigned to officers ready for additional responsibilities.
O-3 Cadet Lieutenant
Assigned to the most Senior Officers.
O-4 Cadet Lieutenant Commander
Assigned to the Executive Officer of a Battalion.
O-5 Cadet Commander
Assigned to Battalion Commanding Officer; Highest rank in the cadet corps.
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