Awards

 

Army JROTC Unit Awards

 Merit Unit Insignia

Each member of a unit designated as an Merit Unit is awarded the Merit Unit

(white star)

         

 

Honor Unit Insignia
Each member of a unit designated   as an Honor Unit is awarded the Honor  Unit (blue star)
      
Honor Unit with Distinction Insignia
Each member of a unit designated as an Honor Unit with Distinction is awarded the Honor Unit with Distinction Insignia (yellow star)
      Academic Achievement Insignia
A gold wreath authorized for wear by cadets in the top ten percent of each JROTC class  based on grades earned in JROTC courses, as determined by the SAI. Subsequent awards are indicated by a felt pad center background.
  •  Second award  red pad.
  •  Third award  silver pad.
  •  Fourth award  gold pad.

Since the introduction of the Star Insignia Award in 1976-77, the San Diego High School JROTC has received the Yellow Star every year up to date, except in the year of 1992-93. No other school has received the honor of maintaining such high standards year after year.  The cadets are proud to wear the star and hold their heads high when doing so.

Hooooah!!!

Ribbons


Distinguished Cadet

Awarded annually to one cadet who exhibits the highest degree of excellence in scholastics.
N-1-1


Academic Excellence

Awarded annually to one cadet in each LET level for maintaining highest school academic grades.
N-1-2


Academic Achievement

Awarded annually to those cadets who maintain a grade of "A" in all academic subjects.
N-1-3


Perfect Attendance

Awarded to cadets with no unexcused absence during each quarter/semester.
N-1-4


Student Government

Elected to a student government office.
N-1-5
 


Leadership Education Training Service

Awarded to cadets successfully completing first quarter/semester of training of each LET year.
N-1-6


Optional by Region Commander


N-1-7

 


Optional by Region Commander


N-1-8

 


Optional by Region Commander


N-1-9

 


Optional by Region Commander


N-1-10

 


Varsity Athletics

Awarded annually to cadets that excel in varsity sports.
N-2-1
 


Physical Fitness

Awarded annually to cadets who maintain excellent physical fitness. Male cadets must run one mile in 8:30 minutes or less – females in 10:45 minutes or less.
N-2-2


JROTC Athletics

Awarded annually to cadets that excel in ROTC athletics.
N-2-3


Optional by Region Commander


N-2-4


 


Optional by Region Commander


N-2-5

 


DAI/SAI Instructor Leadership

Awarded annually to one cadet per LET level who displays the highest degree of leadership.
N-3-1


Personal Appearance

Awarded annually to cadets who consistently present an outstanding appearance.
N-3-2


Proficiency

Awarded annually to cadets who have demonstrated an exceptionally high degree of leadership, academic achievement, and performance of duty.
N-3-3


Drill Team

Awarded annually to drill team members.
N-3-4
 


Orienteering

Awarded annually to cadets who are members of orienteering teams.
N-3-5


Color Guard

Awarded annually to members of the color/honor guard.
N-3-6


Rifle Team Ribbon

Awarded annually to rifle team members.
N-3-7


Adventure Training

Awarded annually to cadets who are members of adventure training type units.
N-3-8


Commendation Ribbon

Awarded to cadets whose performance of duty exceptionally exceeds that expected of a cadet of his grade and experience.
N-3-9


Good Conduct

Awarded annually to cadets who have demonstrated outstanding conduct throughout the school year.
N-3-10


Summer Camp

Awarded to cadets for summer camp participation.
N-3-11


Optional by Region Commander


N-3-12


 


Optional by Region Commander


N-3-13


Optional by Region Commander


N-3-14
 


Optional by Region Commander


N-3-15


Parade Ribbon

Awarded to cadets who have participated in local community parades (Veterans' Day Parade, Memorial Day Parade, etc.).
N-4-1


Recruiting Ribbon

Awarded to cadets who recruit students into the JROTC program each quarter/semester.
N-4-2


Optional by Region Commander


N-4-3


Optional by Region Commander


N-4-4


Optional by Region Commander
 

 

Marksmanship Badges

 

Marksman

Sharpshooter

Expert

Marksman

Sharpshooter

Expert

 

San Diego High School

Army JROTC Shoulder Cords

School Cord: Blue &White
Cadet Of the week Cord: Royal Blue  
Color Guard/Honor Guard:  White  
Drill Activities:  Red  
Marksmanship Activities:  Metallic Tan  
Cadet of the Month:  Green  
Physical Training Team:  Black  
Honor Organizations & Societies/Brigade Staff: Metallic Gold  
Honor Guard: Orange  

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