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LEGION OF VALOR BRONZE CROSS FOR ACHIEVEMENT
Awarded to one Senior Cadet per District who has a MCJROTC class standing in the top 25% of their class, has a school academic class standing in the top 25% and has most demonstrated exemplary military leadership. Worn with the Bronze Cross Device.
MARINE CORPS RESERVE ASSOCIATION OUTSTANDING UNIT AWARD
Authorized for those cadets whose unit received recognition by placing either first, second, or third in competition for the outstanding MCJROTC unit.
AMERICAN LEGION AWARD FOR SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE
Awarded to one cadet per school per year who has an academic average earned on all courses other than MCJROTC in the top 10% of the class and have grades in all MCJROTC subjects within the top 25% . Have demonstrated qualities of leadership and actively participated in related student activities. Worn with the Scholastic Excellence Device.
AMERICAN LEGION AWARD FOR MILITARY EXCELLENCE
Awarded to one cadet per school per year who has grades in all MCJROTC subjects within the top 25% and has demonstrated outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship. Worn with the Military Excellence Device.
SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION JROTC BRONZE MEDAL
Awarded to a Junior cadet who has exhibited the highest standards of leadership, soldierly bearing and excellence.
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION JROTC BRONZE MEDAL
Presented to a graduating cadet who is in the upper 25% of the graduating class in all subjects. Must have demonstrated qualities of dependability and good character, military discipline, leadership ability and understand the importance of JROTC.
MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS (MOWW) JROTC BRONZE MEDAL
Presented to an outstanding first year cadet who excel in both military and scholastic activities, be in good standing in all military and scholastic courses, have indicated a desire to serve the United States in some capacity, and have committed to continue MCJROTC.
MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (MOAA) JROTC MEDAL
Presented to a cadet for outstanding academic achievement. The cadet must be in the top 10% of the class, have an "A" average in MCJROTC subjects, hold an officers billet in the unit, and be in the junior year of high school.
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS JROTC BRONZE MEDAL
Presented to 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.
DAEDALIAN JROTC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
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.
WOMEN MARINES ASSOCIATION (WMA) AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CADET
Presented annually to one second year cadet who has a satisfactory record of academic accomplishment and citizenship and has the highest leadership education grades in the unit.
NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
Awarded annually to the most outstanding cadet NCO in the unit during the past school year. No minimum time in program is specified. However, the award must be made to the cadet NCO/SNCO who has consistently exhibited the best military bearing, personal appearance, deportment and leadership ability.
MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART
Awarded to a deserving cadet who combines both military and scholastic excellence with strong leadership skills.
NAVY LEAGUE YOUTH MEDAL
This award is presented to an outstanding cadet in recognition of his/her professionalism and academic excellence and dedication to the MCJRTOC program.
RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION JROTC MEDAL
The award is presented to a deserving cadet who has demonstrated outstanding competence in military skills and has contributed to the common good of the school, community and nation.
NAVAL RESERVE ASSOCIATION JROTC MEDAL
This award is presented to 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.
AMERICAN VETERANS (AMVETS) JROTC MEDAL
The award is presented to a cadet for diligence in the discharge of duties and the willingness to serve school, community and nation.
NATIONAL SOJOURNERS AWARD
Presented annually to a sophomore or junior cadet who is enrolled for the next year, is in the top 25% and has encouraged and demonstrated the ideals of Americanism.
SCOTTISH RITE JROTC MEDAL
Presented to a cadet who has encouraged and demonstrated Americanism by deeds or conduct through participation in extracurricular activities or unit sponsored community projects and has demonstrated exceptional dependability, character, self-discipline, citizenship and patriotism.
OUTSTANDING CADET AWARD
Presented annually to the cadet who demonstrates:A. Consistent superior performance in all facets of the Leadership Education Course B. Academic achievement in the top 25 percent of the class in all academic subjects including JROTC. C. Exceptional qualities of leadership, discipline, character, military bearing, and military proficiency.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD
Presented to cadets who hold an elected office in the student body of the school.
OFFICER LEADERSHIP AWARD
Presented annually to that cadet officer who has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, discipline, character, military bearing, and military proficiency.
CIVIC SERVICE AWARD
Used to recognize outstanding community service or noteworthy unit participation performed by a cadet
BEST DRILL CADET AWARD
Presented annually to the cadet(s) who demonstrate superior performance in comparison with other cadets in the following categories: Manual of arms in position, Manual of arms while marching, Military bearing and appearance.
DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Awarded annually to the cadet(s) who have maintained an "A" average in academic subjects to include MCJROTC Leadership Education and/or be in the top 10% of the class.
ARTS AND ACADEMIC AWARD
Presented to any cadet who participates in inter-scholastic competition pertaining to academics or the arts.
DISTINGUISHED MILITARY TRAINING AWARD
Presented annually to the cadet who demonstrates superior performance in the academic phase of the MCJROTC curriculum and outstanding proficiency and achievement in all other facets of the MCJROTC program.
PHYSICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Awarded to any cadet who scores 250 points on the National Youth Physical Fitness Program test sponsored by the Marine Corps League.
SUPERIOR MARKSMAN AWARD
Presented annually to cadets who qualify as a superior marksman, either by placing in regional or national rifle matches, (air rifle), or by achieving a score of 270 or better during the MCJROTC Postal Match held in April.
ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION AWARD
Presented to cadets who participate in interscholastic athletics
LONGEVITY AND FIDELITY AWARD
Presented to those cadets who have successfully participated in the MCJROTC program for 2 years and have met all the requirements of Leadership Education I and Leadership Education II.
DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT AWARD
Presented to any cadet whose conduct and demeanor are worthy of special recognition.
BEST DRILL SQUAD AWARD
Presented annually to those cadets comprising the best drill squad as determined through competition with other drill squads in the unit, to be superior in the following categories: Manual of arms in position, manual of arms while marching, Military bearing and appearance.
COLOR GUARD AWARD
Awarded to those cadets who distinguish themselves as members of the unit's color guard.
DRILL TEAM AWARD
Presented annually to those cadets who comprise the unit drill team in drill team competition. Worn with the Drill Team bar device.
BAND/DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS AWARD
Presented to those cadets who distinguish themselves in the school's band/drum and bugle corps. Worn with the Band bar device.
RIFLE TEAM AWARD
Presented to those cadets who distinguish themselves on the unit's rifle team. Worn with the Rifle Team bar device.
ORIENTEERING TEAM AWARD
Awarded annually to cadets who are members of an orienteering team or for completing an orienteering course at JROTC summer camp.
RECRUITING AWARD
Awarded to cadets who recruit another into the MCJROTC program.
NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER LEADERSHIP
Presented annually to that cadet non-commissioned officer who has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, discipline, character, military bearing, and military proficiency.
BRONZE (2ND ACADEMIC AWARD) DEVICE
SILVER (3RD ACADEMIC AWARD) DEVICE
GOLD (4TH ACADEMIC AWARD) DEVICE