Orienteering Ribbon

[C./Fields]

For those who are/were in MCJROTC and know, How does one earn this ribbon? I was on the team last year but didn't receive one.

[Drill for life]

Every unit is different, ask the team commander and if they don't know go through your COC to find your answer.

[SlightlyCatholic]

Fields,

Did a little research for you...MCO 1533.6E, Enclosure 3.

AWARD: ORIENTEERING TEAM AWARD
CRITERIA: Presented to those cadets who distinguish themselves on the
unit's orienteering team(s).
SELECTION: This award will be presented to any qualifying cadet on an
annual basis. The Senior Marine Instructor will determine
eligibility.
SPONSOR: The Commandant of the Marine Corps.
PRESENTATION: Presented per local policy.
RIBBON: TIH ribbon number 5204. The bronze, silver and gold Marine
Corps emblem device will be used to denote second, third and
fourth awards respectively.

[C./Fields]

Presented to those cadets who distinguish themselves...Senior Marine Instructor will determine eligibility.

Ahh...of course.

[SlightlyCatholic]

Looks to me like showing up to the party isn't enough...you have to go above and beyond (whatever that means in the context of orienteering).

[Drill for life]

You know what we do in my unit for Raiders and Drill team cadets who don't have there ribbons yet (because I won't sign off on 'em) they let them teach ho to tie the swiss seat during there class period or teach drill therfore showing there proficiency in the subject.

[LCplThornton]

Normally you get the ribbon for being on the team and showing you know what you need to know. The Orienteering officer also has to present a list of those who deserve the ribbon to your highest command staff (at my High School it was Company level) and then they will review the list and turn it over to you MI and SMI for final review. Once that happens you will be awarded the ribbon. If you don't have it yet then either A. you haven't demonstrated you deserve the ribbon or B. someone isn't doing their job.

[C./Fields]

Thanks for the info...I asked around and they said to get the ribbon you had to be a top member on the team and participate in all the activities, of which I am neither but maybe will be.