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This page has been made specifically for the use of the JROTC Ranks and Ribbons.
Non-Commissioned
Officers
No
Insignia
Cadet
Private
Private First Class
Corporal
Sergeant
Staff Sergeant
Sergeant First Class
1st Sergeant
Command Sergeant Major
Officer's
Second Lieutenant
First Lieutenant
Captain
Major
Lieutenant Colonel
Note: Cadet rank of Colonel only given to eligible graduating senior(s).
Distinguished Cadet Awarded annually to one cadet who exhibits the highest degree of excellence in scholastics.
Academic Excellence Awarded annually to one cadet in each LET level for maintaining highest school academic grades.
Academic Achievement Awarded annually to those cadets who maintain a grade of "A" in all academic subjects.
Perfect Attendance Awarded to cadets with no unexcused absence during each quarter/semester.
Student Government Elected to a student government office.
Leadership Education Training Service Awarded to cadets successfully completing first quarter/semester of training of each LET year.
Instructor Ribbon Awarded to LET 3/4 cadets who teach 3 in a satisfactory manner.
Superior Instructor Ribbon Awarded to cadets instructors who teach a class to DJROTC
Academic Merit
Awarded annually to cadets maintaining a B average in all classes.
National Honor Society
Awarded to cadets in NHS
Varsity Athletics Awarded to cadets that excel in varsity teams
Physical Fitness Awarded annually to cadets that run the mile within the corresponding male/female time limits
JROTC Athletics Awarded Annually to cadets that excel in ROTC athletics
Championship Color Guard
Awarded to the top 3 color guards in HISD competitions or teams that place in national competitions
Championship Rifle Team
Awarded to the top 3 rifle teams in HISD competitions or teams that place in national competitions.
Leadership Excellence Awarded annually to one cadet from each LET level who displays the highest degree of leadership
Personal Appearance Awarded annually to cadets who consistently present an outstanding appearance
Proficiency Awarded to cadets who have demonstrated a high degree of leadership, academic achievement, and performance of duty
Drill Team Awarded each year to drill team members
Orienteering Awarded to cadets that successfully complete the orienteering course
Color Guard Awarded each year to Color Guard members
Rifle Team Awarded each year to rifle team members
Adventure Training Awarded each year to members of Adventure Training
Commendation Awarded to cadets whose performance of duty exceeds the expectations of a cadets' rank and experience
Good Conduct Awarded to cadets that demonstrate good conduct throughout the year
Summer Camp Awarded to cadets that participate in the JROTC Summer Camp
Manual of Arms Awarded each semester to one cadet per LET level winning weekly MOA competitions
DJROTC Meritorious Service Awarded to cadets outstandingly efficient
Advanced Leadership Workshop
Awarded Annually to cadets who attend summer workshop
Championship Drill Team
Awarded to the top 3 drill teams in HISD competitions or teams that place in national competitions
Parade Awarded to cadets that participate in a parade i.e. Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July
Recruiting Awarded to cadets who recruit 2 students into the JROTC program
Community Service Awarded to cadets that perform at least 25 hours of community service
Special Attendance Awarded to cadets that attend district inspection/federal or final review
Best Drilled Squad/Platoon
Awarded to the top drilled squad/platoon in HISD/unit inspections or competitions
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