Junior ROTC Awar

The JUNIOR ROTC award is a medal pendant with matching ribbon bar. The ribbon is 1-3/8 inches in width overall, consisting of a 1/8 inch gold stripe, a 1/8 inch purple stripe, a 7/8 inch gold stripe, a 1/8 inch purple stripe and a 1/8 inch gold stripe.

Eligibility

1. Any 10th, 11th, or 12th grade student who is currently enrolled as a JROTC Cadet actively engaged in the JROTC Program, and one who meets the criteria for the award.

2. Criteria:

   1. Possession of individual characteristics contributing

      to leadership, including:

      1. Positive attitude toward the Junior ROTC program.

      2. Outstanding military bearing and conduct, both in

         and out of uniform.

      3. Personal attributes (self-confidence, initiative,

         flexibility, and judgement).

      4. Patriotism (commander or member of color guard,

         drill team with or without arms, flag protocol

         instruction team, and actively promote Americanism).

      5. Courtesy (dependability, punctuality, human relations,

         respect, and cooperation).

      6. Growth potential (capable of assuming high leadership

         responsibilities in JROTC Unit with additional training

         and experience).

   2. Attainment of a grade of "B” in JROTC with an overall

      average of "C” in all subjects for the previous semester. Must not have a failing grade in any subject for that period of time.

   3. Must be active in at least one other student co-curricular activity or club; i.e., music, athletics, student government, Junior Achievement, etc.

   4. Must not have been a previous recipient of the award.