Service Khaki's
Males have their Ribbons 1/4 Inch from the top of the Left Pocket. Ribbons are to be centered, and in the correct Order of Precedence.
Females have their ribbons 6 & 1/4 Inches from the shirt seam on their left shoulder to the bottom ribbon. Ribbons are to be centered, and in the correct Order of Precedence.
When wearing the ribbon, ensure that the darker color is facing Inward towards the heart and the lighter color is facing outward towards the arm. Have ribbons in the Order of Precedence of their achievement.
The measurements for Ribbons also apply to the measurements for the Name-tag.
Here's a link to the NJROTC Ribbons, in the correct order of precedence.
If the Link doesn't work, refer to below.
1.
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.
2.
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.
3.
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.)
4.
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.
5.
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.
6.
Unit Achievement Ribbon
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.
7.
Military Aptitude Award
Awarded YEARLY to those outstanding cadets
who demonstrate an exceptional military
aptitude and dedication to the NJROTC
program.
8.
Naval Science 4 Outstanding Cadet(s)
Awarded YEARLY to outstanding cadets in
Naval Science 4 based on citizenship,
academic performance, personal appearance
and conduct.
9.
Naval Science 3 Outstanding Cadet(s)
Awarded YEARLY to outstanding cadets in
Naval Science 3. Same criteria as above.
10.
Naval Science 2 Outstanding Cadet(s)
Awarded YEARLY to outstanding cadets in
Naval Science 2. Same criteria as above.
11.
Naval Science 1 Outstanding Cadet(s)
Awarded YEARLY to outstanding cadets in
Naval Science 1. Same criteria as above.
12.
Exemplary Conduct
Awarded YEARLY to each cadet who
demonstrates exemplary conduct for the
school year.
13.
Academic Award
Awarded to any cadet who is a member of the Academic Team or has participated in 3 Events regarding an NJROTC Academic Exam.
14.
Exemplary Personal Appearance
Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to each cadet who
displays exemplary personal appearance and
has worn his/her uniform on all occasions
required.
15.
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.
16.
Participation
Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any cadet who has
participated in three events other than
routine unit activities.
17.
Unit Service
Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any cadet who has
demonstrated exemplary service and
dedication to the unit as determined by the
SNSI.
18.
Community Service
Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any cadet in good
standing who distinguishes him/herself by
dedicated and outstanding service to the
community.
19.
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.
20.
Colorguard
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.
21.
Marksmanship Team
Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any cadet in good
standing who has entered any competition.
22.
Orienteering
Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any cadet in good
standing who has entered any organized
orienteering competition, or who meets the
orienteering qualification standards.
23.
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.
24.
Basic Leadership Training
Awarded to any cadet upon satisfactory
completion of Basic Leadership Training,
Leadership Academy or similar training as
approved by the area manager.
25.
Sea Cruise
Awarded to any cadet upon completion of an
at-sea cruise (vessel must cast off lines
and be underway).