What awards have you earned? [Archive]

Drill for life

11-04-2008, 08:14 PM

I have earned.
Rank:
c/Private
c/Private 2
c/Private Frist Class
c/Sergeant
c/First Sergeant
c/Corporal
c/first lieuteant

Ribbons: (AJROTC)
Medal of Heroism
Superior Cadet
Academic Excellence
Perfect Attendance
LET service
Personal Appereance
Profiency
Drill TEam
Color Guard
Good Conduct
Summer Camp
Adventure TRaining
Raiders
Flag Detail
Courtesy Patrol
Physical Fitness
JROTC Sports Participation
Parade
Best drill Cadet
Best drill Squad
REcruiting
Service Learning

Ribbons: (NJROTC)
Meritious Achivement
Honor Cadet
It is a long story, a NJROTC gave them to me when I was awarded my Medal of Heroism.

National Awards:
Scottish Rite soouther Jurisdiciton

Cords:
Flad Detail(white)
Color Guard(dark blue)
Drill Team(red)
Raider Team(gold)
Officer(blue and gold Citation cord)

Tabs:
Flag Detail
Cadet Challenge
PT excellence
Color Guard
Drill Team
Raider Team
Summer Camp
Rappeling
Academic challenge

Unit Award:
Honor Unit with Distinction

Other awards:
Wreath award my HUD

Markmanship Badge:
Expert

Pins you wear:
Breast Cancer Pin
Dead Marine Pin

Please list the awards you have earned with your unit and outside your unit.

armysc_25b

11-04-2008, 08:22 PM

JROTC Awards:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/IhVeNuThIn2LsE/Misc/RO_Awards.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/IhVeNuThIn2LsE/Misc/drill.jpg

Tabs: Academics, Drill Team, Color Guard, Summer Camp, First Aid, Bushmaster, Search & Rescue

HUD Star w/ Academic Wreath

Cords: Battalion Executive Officer, Drill Team Commander, Academics

Rank: c/PV1 thru c/SGT, c/2LT thru c/MAJ

Active Duty: See signature

Drill for life

11-04-2008, 08:31 PM

I dont' reconize your second rack of ribbons. Could you tell me what ribbons they are?
What is that Blue and gold one that looks like the Sourjouner award and the one right after that one(Yellow,red,yellow)?

armysc_25b

11-04-2008, 08:34 PM

The second rack is a bunch of miscellaneous awards.

Most Improved Student, County Drill Meet, Suncoast Drill Meet
Winter Springs Drill Meet, VFW Drill Meet, Hurricane Charley cleanup

The one is the National Sojourners, then the yellow-red-yellow is from the local company of the Vietnam Brotherhood.

Drill for life

11-04-2008, 08:37 PM

Sweet, my SAI and AI won't let me wear the Meritous Achievemt and the Honor Cadet that a SNSI instructor gave to me after my SAI gave me my Medal of Heroism(well he mailed them over to my unit with my name on the box). I didn't have official ceremony for my Medal of Heroism medal.

devin0116

11-04-2008, 08:41 PM

is that signal corps emblem in your active duty?

Drill for life

11-04-2008, 08:42 PM

Could you please capatilize the first letter of your sentences. Yes Armysc_25B is Signal Corps.

armysc_25b

11-04-2008, 08:42 PM

That it is... My MOS does place me in the Signal Corps.

army_grunt_11B

11-04-2008, 08:44 PM

AFJROTC:
Rank:
C/ A1C
C/ SSGT
C/ TSGT
C/ MAJ
C/ Lt. Col

Ribbons:
Longevity * 15
Attendence * 3
Behavior * 3
Drill team * 4
Color Guard * 4
Saber Team * 3
E2C * 3
Acadmic * 3
Outstanding unit
Honor Flight * 3
NCOA
AMVETS
Superintendents Award for outstanding Leadership

Cords:
Drill Team Commander
Color Guard
Acadmic
Staff Cord
Saber Team

Teams:
Drill
Color Guard
Saber
Raider
KHAS

Army National Guard:

Rank:
PFC

Ribbons:
GWOT

Marksman Badge:
Marksman

Cords:
Blue Cord man do i love that cord :D

Drill for life

11-04-2008, 08:46 PM

I have earned most of my ribbons numerous times. I am just not authorized to wear devices on them.

devin0116

11-04-2008, 09:02 PM

What is your MOS, if you dont mind me asking?

armysc_25b

11-04-2008, 09:03 PM

25B - Information Technology Specialist

PhilK

11-04-2008, 09:03 PM

AROTC (I was never in a JROTC program)

Recruiting Ribbon
Professor of Military Science Recruiting Ribbon
Advance Camp Graduate
Excellence at Advance Camp
Top Cadet in MS 1202 Course
Reserve Officer's Association Bronze Award

Cadets rank:
C/CPL, C/SGT, C/SFC, C/1SG, C/CPT

US Army:

PV2, PFC, 2LT, 1LT, CPT, MAJ

Awards:
See below
plus
Infantry Cord
Cavalry Spurs (Silver)

army_grunt_11B

11-04-2008, 09:05 PM

Awards:
Infantry Cord

Best Cord there is Sir, loved my TB ceremony,:D

El Supremo

11-04-2008, 09:23 PM

AJROTC:

Ranks: C/PV1, C/PV2, C/CPL, C/SGT, C/SSG, C/SFC, C/1SG, C/CSM, C/CPT, C/LTC.

Chords/Berets: Red (Drill Team), Gold (Color Guard), Red&Gold (varsity Drill team, and Color Guard), Blue (Sabre team), Gold&Blue (Command Sergeant Major Chord) Blue Aigullete (Commander).

Positions: Cadet assistant squad leader, Cadet Guidon, Cadet Squad Lead leader, Cadet Platoon Sergeant, Cadet First Sergeant, Cadet Company Commander, Cadet S-3 (operations officer), Cadet Executive Officer, Cadet Commander of Troops.

Ribbons: I'm not even going to bother listing them, you have eyes, just look at my signature.

Medals: Superior Cadet x3, American Legion of Military Excellence (gold), Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry for Americanism (long title I know), Commandants Award, Presidential Physical Fitness.

Meddalions: 10th Place (out of 631 cadets) AIDK Sixth Brigade State-meet (2006), State Regulator Meddalion, Honor Graduate 5th place camp JCLC (2007), Distinguish Honor Graduate 1st place camp JCLC (2008).

Arc pins (or rockers as we call'em in my unit:
Drill Team, Regulation, Color Guard, Honor Guard, Sabre team, Summer Camp, Cadet Challenge, Orienteering, Rappelling.

Unit distinction: Honor Companyx2, Honor Unit with Distinction, Academic Wreath.

Buffa1oso1di3r

11-04-2008, 09:36 PM

Dang Drill, you were awarded the Medal of Heroism? I want to hear that story.

Anyway, for me:

Ranks held:

C/PVT - LET-1 Year
C/PFC - LET-2 Year
C/CPL - Last month of LET-2 year and first two months of LET-3 year
C/SGT - LET-3 Year through LET-4 Year
C/SSG - Last two months of LET-4 year, never was awarded my ranks (supply issues)
C/SFC - LET-5

Awards:

Academic Achievement
Perfect Attendance
Academic Performance
LET Service
Cadet of the Year
Cadet of the Month
Physical Fitness
Athletic Participation
Personal Appearance
Proficency
Drill Team
Commendation
Good Conduct
Formal Inspection
Fundraiser
Parade
Community Service

Academic Wreath

I've been awarded these numerous times, I'm just too lazy to write down exactly how many.

No National Awards though... all bovine excrement really... but, that's another story.

grunt0311

11-05-2008, 03:35 AM

TO THE GROG WITH ALL OF YOU....

This is kinda fun...

MR. VICE, LCPL SULLIVAN AGAIN REQUEST TO SPEAK TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE MESS!

armysc_25b

11-05-2008, 05:00 AM

TO THE GROG WITH ALL OF YOU....

This is kinda fun...

MR. VICE, LCPL SULLIVAN AGAIN REQUEST TO SPEAK TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE MESS!

I'm already at the grog so :p

ang1sgt

11-05-2008, 06:57 AM

Cadets?

Do you know the difference between an AWARD and a Decoration? What distinguishes them from one another?

I feel very strongly about what I was AWARDED. I feel very strongly about what I have EARNED. Decorations for the most part are just gedunk....

PhoenixCadet

11-05-2008, 04:31 PM

Ribbon Rack - See signature.

Cadet Master Sergeant
(All ranks below Cadet Master Sergeant, as well.)

Wright Brothers Award
Red Service Ribbon
Cadet Community Service Ribbon
Cadet Encampment Ribbon
Cadet Recruiting Ribbon (w/ 1 clasp; should be adding another one on any day now)

Squadron Cadet Airman of the Year - 2006
Wing Squadron of Merit – 2006
Wing Cadet Squadron of the Year – 2005, 2006
Group Cadet Squadron of the Year – 2004, 2005, 2006

2 Certificate of Commendations - Squadron Level ('06 and '07)

NRA Proficient Marksman Badge

Drill for life

11-05-2008, 05:09 PM

Oh I forgot. National and Presidential Fitness Patch

Commands held:
Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, Company Commander, Assistant Raider Commander, Exibition,Regulation Armed-Unarmed and Exibition Drill team Commander. I have done solo's for the governor, for my counties superintendant.

devin0116

11-05-2008, 05:12 PM

JROTC (Middle school, no specific Service)

RANK:

C/PVT(No insignia)
C/PVT
C/CPL
C/SGT
C/SSGT
C/SFC

Asst. Squad Leader, Squad Leader, Asst. Platoon Commander.

Color Guard, Rifle Team, Drill Team.

Ribbons:

Longevity:2
Competition Participation
Physical Excellence
Drill Team/Rifle Team
Color Guard
Meritorious Performance (1st, 2nd, or 3rd in an individual event)
Competition Excellence(?) (compete in 3 or more events)
Attendance

Chords: Color Guard (Gold)

AFJROTC

RANK:
C/A1C
C/SRA
C/SSGT

Flight Sgt.

Armed Drill Team

Ribbons:

Longevity
Dress and Appearance
Good Conduct
Attendance
Service
Drill Team
Outstanding Flight
Academic

Chords: Armed Drill (Blue & Red)

Berets: Armed Drill (White)

ArmyJrotc Raider

11-05-2008, 07:13 PM

AJROTC Rank:
LET I:C/PVT (No Insignia)
LET I:C/CPL
LET II: C/SFC (Current Rank)

Ribbons:
Let Service
Drill Team
Academic Excellence (Gold Device)
Parade
Commendation
Recruiting

Team Ribbon:
Raider (Black Ribbon placed above right pocket)

Unit Awards:
Honor Unit w/ Distinction

Cords and Archs:
Raider
Drill

Gray Beret (Raider for our unit)

Medals (along with ribbon)
American Legion Scholastics Award

TruBlu

11-05-2008, 07:20 PM

Ranks:
AS1 Final: doesn't matter, rank system was so messed up.
AS2 Final: doesn't matter, rank system was so messed up.
AS3: c/2nd Lt, c/1st Lt, c/Capt, c/Maj
AS4: TBA

Badges:
Distinguished Cadet Badge

Awards:
Air Force Association Bronze Medal
Daedalian Award
American Legion's General Military Excellence Award
Outstanding Cadet Ribbon
Leadership Ribbon
Achievement Ribbon
Superior Performance
Academic Ribbon
Outstanding Flight Ribbon
Leadership School Ribbon
Cocurricular Activities Leadership Ribbon
Drill Competition Ribbon
Drill Team Ribbon
Color Guard Ribbon
Saber Team Ribbon
Service Ribbon
E2C Ribbon
Activities Ribbon
Attendance Ribbon
Good Conduct Ribbon
Dress and Appearance Ribbon
Longevity Ribbon

flyBoy2010

11-05-2008, 07:33 PM

Ranks:
AS1:C/AB-C/A1C
AS2:C/SRA-C/SSgt
AS3:C/SMSgt-C/Capt
AS4:C/Col(hope to be)

Ribbons
Air Force Valor Award: Silver (also came with medal)
Superior Performance
Top Performer
Academics
Drill Competition
Drill Team
Color Guard
Service
Recruiting
Activities
Attendance
Dress and Appearance
Longevity

Arc Pins
My unit doesn't have very many, but here's what I have:
Drill Team
Color Guard
Honor Guard

Cords:
We can only wear one at a time.
Blue/Silver: Officer
Orange/Black: Color Guard
White: Honor Guard/ Special Ceremonies
Red: Armed Drill
Blue: Unarmed Drill

Other Medals
Floral Haven Cemetery Avenue of Flags: 2007 & 2008

armysc_25b

11-05-2008, 07:52 PM

Commands held:
Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, Company Commander, Assistant Raider Commander, Exibition,Regulation Armed-Unarmed and Exibition Drill team Commander. I have done solo's for the governor, for my counties superintendant.

And out of all this, the only position that's a "command" position is Company Commander. You've been in LEADERSHIP positions, but not ones that are defined as being in command.

Drill for life

11-06-2008, 06:31 PM

And out of all this, the only position that's a "command" position is Company Commander. You've been in LEADERSHIP positions, but not ones that are defined as being in command.

Sorry about tha. Those are the Leadership positions I have attained.

flyBoy2010

11-07-2008, 12:08 AM

I don't know if this would be considered an award, but I just got to meet Neil Armstrong.

Edit: See my albums for picture.

ang1sgt

11-07-2008, 06:01 AM

I don't know if this would be considered an award, but I just got to meet Neil Armstrong.

Edit: See my albums for picture.

I can top that...LOL! The year was 1969 and I was a young boy in Boy Scouts. I was at Summer camp and we listened to the Space walk that happened that summer. In the fall of that year I finished my Eagle Scout Project and received my Award of Eagle Scout. One of the many congratulatory letters came from Then President Richard Nixon and Astronaut Neil Armstrong. Both of the first men to step on the moon were Eagle Scouts.

Anyone remember what was the name of the Lunar Lander they used?

army_grunt_11B

11-07-2008, 06:28 AM

The Lunar Module

TruBlu

11-07-2008, 07:35 AM

flyBoy2010

11-07-2008, 03:32 PM

I can top that...LOL! The year was 1969 and I was a young boy in Boy Scouts. I was at Summer camp and we listened to the Space walk that happened that summer. In the fall of that year I finished my Eagle Scout Project and received my Award of Eagle Scout. One of the many congratulatory letters came from Then President Richard Nixon and Astronaut Neil Armstrong. Both of the first men to step on the moon were Eagle Scouts.

That's quite something. I just turned in my Eagle Scout Application on Monday. Just waiting to hear back and do my Board of Review.

Neil Armstrong was the guest speaker for a group that had an event at an event at the local air and space museum (i've already explained what we do there). After dinner, those of us working the event got a chance to shake his hand, meet him, and get a picture with him right before he left.

Drill for life

11-07-2008, 09:20 PM

What are you going to do for your Eagle Scout project?

flyBoy2010

11-07-2008, 11:10 PM

I already did it. The application is the last thing before the Board of Review.

My project was making new display boards for the air and space museum. They are used to display an exhibit about the Tulsaamerican. It was the last B-24 bomber built at the McDonald Douglas plant here in Tulsa. The bomber was damaged over Germany and went down in the Mediterranean. The cool thing is that of the surviving crew members, two of them are from Tulsa and the museum got interviews with them for the exhibit.

Drill for life

11-08-2008, 05:58 PM

That's real cool. My friend just got his Eagle Scout rank, he built a Flagpole at his church. Did you guys know that Warrant Officer in the Young Marines has almost the exact same requiremants for Eagle Scout.

PaulR

11-09-2008, 03:29 PM

Hi,

You guys have some serious body armor(Ribbon bars!), for being in it for a couple years.

I'll bite... :o Lets see... we are talking a long time... but.

Posted are my Civil Air Patrol Cadet awards. The highest award(not ribbon) was the Billy Mitchell Award(Flight Officer). Before joining the military, I made it to the rank of C/1st Lt.

In 1990, I joined the Marine Corps Reserve and was in service for about two years. During that time, I made Lance Corporal. Seeing that I made a mistake in joining the Reserves, I took it all the way up to Sargent Major of the Marine Corps Overstreet to get into the Regular Marines. Seeing how I was in Clinton's military at the time, my request was denied(Clinton shrank the military). Since the Coast Guard was taking prior service members, I did a "transfer" from the USMCR to the Active USCG.

I have been in the Coast Guard since. My Active Duty awards can be seen in my signature line. Not shown, I made sailor of the Quarter three times from three different units. Also, I made Health Services Technician of the Year for the entire Coast Guard Branch. I got to go to DC to accept that one.

I have the Gold Presidential Fitness award and am working on the Platinum level.

TheLegalShark

11-09-2008, 11:04 PM

I was in CAP as both a Cadet and SM and in AFJROTC.

My highest achieved ranks in the programs were.

AFJROTC: C/Colonel
CAP Cadet Program: C/2d Lt
CAP: Technical Flight Officer

I am only listing the upper awards I earned in both Programs

AFJROTC
Daedalian Award
Military Order of the World Wars Award
Military Order of the Purple Heart Award
Outstanding Cadet Ribbon through Superior Performance Ribbon

CAP
Unit Citation
Leadership Award
Membership Ribbon
Yeager Award (never recieved because I left CAP before it was finished processing at wing, long story.)
Mitchell Award
Red Service Ribbon (never recieved the 5 year clasp due to paperwork not catching up to me before leaving CAP)
Encampment Ribbon x 2

SlightlyCatholic

11-10-2008, 11:33 AM

Program: Naval Sea Cadet Corps
Highest Rate Achieved: Chief Petty Officer
Time In Program: 3.5 years
Positions Held: ALPO, LPO, Command Chief, Division Officer

Awards:

NSCC Citation (2 awards)
NLUS Youth Medal and Award (for Cadet of the Year in my Unit)
Community Service Ribbon
Academic Achievement Ribbon (3 awards)
Recruiting Incentive Ribbon
25th Year Commissioning Ribbon
Fourth Year Ribbon
Third Year Ribbon
Second Year Ribbon
First Year Ribbon

Drill for life

11-11-2008, 08:48 PM

PaulR I'm in AJROTC they give away ribbons basically(I have worked hard for my chest candy and I'm gettting three more tomorrow). Real military awards are worth way more than anything we can recieve, except for my Medal og Heroism and the Recruitng Command it can actually be worn on Active Duty military uniform. Just learned that last year.

flyBoy2010

11-11-2008, 09:31 PM

I have a question. Are valor awards, won through any branch of JROTC, authorized for wear in active duty?

Edit: Or any award for that matter.

armysc_25b

11-11-2008, 09:31 PM

PaulR

11-12-2008, 06:37 AM

There are no Cadet awards can be worn on the active duty uniform.

Although I do congratulate you on the Valor medal. How did you get that one?

Drill for life

11-12-2008, 08:43 PM

Thank you, I was at Raider Practice when a cadet was tying his Swiss Seat in the road and a car came rambling thru so I pushed him out of the way. My AI said the mos important ribbon you can get in AJROTC is the Cadet Recruiting Command because you can where it on your military uniform. I have been looking for a regulation for that one since last year and stil have not found one. My AI is very smart and would know about this so I believe him, he says it's at your Commander's Discretion, It is a National award awarded by the U.S. Army.

flyBoy2010

11-12-2008, 10:36 PM

I got mine during a Boy Scout backpacking trip. We were 9.5 miles up the trail and a fellow scout hurt his knee and couldn't walk out. Another scout and I hiked the 9.5 miles at night and during a thunderstorm to get a helicopter evacuation for the scout.

Drill for life

11-13-2008, 12:32 PM

You deserve it Flyboy, I just did what eerybody else woul dhave done. A retired Sergeant Major told me this at JCLC when he found out he a Medal of Heroism recipentwas in his comapny"Everybody can be a hero when people are watching but a real hero is willing to risk his life for somebody else when nobody is watching". The question is would I have done it if I was just walking past and didn't know this cadet, yes I would have. My unit knows I have the award but nobody out of my county, we have only two AJROTC programs in my county which means we don't have a DAI we only have a SAI and a AI, my SAI asked me if I wanted it presented to me at a assembly(He wanted to do that) and I said no. It hapened last year, it was right after I got my demotion from C/1sgt to C/Cpl and my SAI took me into the his office and stripped my rank and pinned the Medal of Heroism on me. I have only wore it once and I felt like a king. I know that sounds wrong but it's a award nobody in my district has ever been awarded and I'm the only person who has it. I am proud of it but I'm not about to flaunt it. Flyboy you did the exact thing that my Company Sergeant Major told me what made a hero, was the other scout awarded something?

PaulR

11-13-2008, 07:26 PM

My AI is very smart and would know about this so I believe him, he says it's at your Commander's Discretion, It is a National award awarded by the U.S. Army.

I do congratulate you on this prestigious award. You should be proud! It sounds like you deserved it.

Please do not take this as an insult, but I study medals and awards for a hobby(from many different nations and eras as well). I think that your AI is wrong on this matter. I would definitely look it up, if I were you. I am 99.999999% convinced that you cannot wear this on a US military uniform outside of ROTC. I can promise you that no military Commander will go for any member wearing an "unauthorized" medal or insignia on their uniforms. I hope that you can prove me wrong, but I do not think that you will.

Sincerely,
Paul

flyBoy2010

11-13-2008, 07:30 PM

I am proud of it but I'm not about to flaunt it. Flyboy you did the exact thing that my Company Sergeant Major told me what made a hero, was the other scout awarded something?

I'm the same, I wear the award, but don't brag or shove it in people's faces.
The other scout, myself, and a third scout who stayed up all night with the injured scout all received the local BSA council Certificate of Merit.

Drill for life

11-13-2008, 07:41 PM

Is that hard to get, I am not in the boy scouts?
http://www.omsa.org/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=216
This is the Medal I was and am talking about, I still haven't found the Regulaiton on it's wear. I'm going to see if my Unit has a regulation on it, I will post my results.

PaulR

11-13-2008, 07:57 PM

Ironically, I have never seen an image of this award. Can you place a link for it?

Drill for life

11-13-2008, 08:03 PM

The link shows it, it is right smack down in the middle and is humongous.

flyBoy2010

11-13-2008, 08:55 PM

Is that hard to get, I am not in the boy scouts?

I have never heard of anyone else in my council getting this award. It is the highest award you can get as a youth. However, there are no ribbons or medals to wear on the uniform, but it is a great thing to put on a resume.:D

Drill for life

11-14-2008, 10:03 PM

Is it put on as a patch or something?

flyBoy2010

11-14-2008, 11:46 PM

Is it put on as a patch or something?

No, it's just a plaque that I can hang in my room.

Drill for life

11-15-2008, 04:58 PM

Oh, that's great. It will look good on a resume. I wear the ribbon on Caass B's and the medal on Class A's. I also wear the Tie Tac with the Long Sleeve shirt and the Short Sleeve when I wear Class B's.

NavyRifleman1894

11-26-2008, 11:01 PM

NJROTC:
Ranks-
C/SR-C/SN, C/PO1, C/LTJG, C/CDR

Awards:
Meritorious Achievement Award
Distinguished Unit Ribbon
Distinguished Cadet Ribbon
Cadet Achievement Ribbon
Naval Science IV Outstanding Cadet Ribbon
Naval Science III Outstanding Cadet Ribbon
Naval Science II Outstanding Cadet Ribbon
Naval Science I Outstanding Cadet Ribbon
Exemplary Conduct Ribbon (5)
Academic Award (Team/Honor Roll x8)
Exemplary Personal Appereance Ribbon(5)
Physical Fitness Ribbon (gold lamp x6)
Participation Ribbon (8)
Unit Service Ribbon (anchor)
Community Service Ribbon (5)
Drill Team Ribbon (anchor)
Color Guard Ribbon (8)
Orienteering Ribbon
Recruiting Ribbon (2)
Mini-Boot Camp Ribbon
Sea Cruise Ribbon
Daedalian Award
Navy League Gold Award
Auburn University Drill Meet Participation Ribbon

NROTC:
Ranks-
MIDN 4/C-MIDN 1/C
MIDN ENS, MIDN LTJG, MIDN LCDR

Awards:
Navy ROTC Leadership Award
Navy ROTC Physical Fitness Ribbon
Navy ROTC Drill Team Ribbon
Navy ROTC Sports/Intramural Ribbon (3)
Navy ROTC Recruiting Ribbon (2)
Pershing Rifles Membership Ribbon
National Staff Ribbon
Pershing Rifles Best Regiment Ribbon
Pershing Rifles Best Company Ribbon
Pershing Rifles Service Ribbon (2)
Pershing Rifles John J. Pershing Memorial Drill Meet Participation Ribbon

Active Duty:
ENS

Awards:
National Defense Service Medal
Navy Rifleman (Marksman)
Navy Pistol Shot (Expert)

I will be getting some CG award from deployment soon.

C/SSG Z

12-08-2008, 08:34 PM

AJROTC

LET 2
Cadet Master Sergeant

Ribbons:
Leadership Education Training Service
Secondary Staff
CFI Ribbon
Varsity Athletics
Proficiency (1G,1B)
Color Guard
Good Conduct
Summer Camp
JCLC Spring Camp
Cadet of the Month
Parade Ribbon (1G)
NWRDC Division
NWRDC Regionals

Medals:
American Legion ROTC Scholastic Excellence
Color Guard Division Champions
Color Guard Regional Champions

Arc Pins:
Color Guard

Cords:
Color Guard
Cadet of the Month

Unit Awards:
Honor Unit with Distinction

Other Awards:
Academic Wreath
Black Combat Boots

Drill for life

12-08-2008, 09:01 PM

How are Jungle Boots an award?

C/SSG Z

12-08-2008, 10:10 PM

Cadets on the Competition Color Guard Teams in my Battalions have the privilege of wearing the Black Boots. It looks really good for CG performances.

Drill for life

12-09-2008, 07:06 AM

Oh to wear with CLass A's, like Rangers,Special Forces,or anybody assigned to a Airborne unit.

C/SSG Z

12-10-2008, 09:17 PM

Exactly. It looks surprisingly good for Color Guard,

Drill for life

12-10-2008, 09:26 PM

I've seen it does. I love Black boots they are not really comfortable(until they are worn in) but they are the best things to drill in.

Armed Drill Addict

12-11-2008, 11:17 AM

AJROTC

Ranks:
C/PVT
C/PVT2
C/CPL

Ribbons:
Perfect Attendence
Leadership Education Training Service
Physical Fitness
JROTC Athletics
Excellence in Competition
Personal Appearance
Proficiency
Drill Team
Color Guard
Adventure Training
Good Conduct
Parade Ribbon
Recruiting Ribbon
Fundraising Ribbon
Community Service Ribbon
Service Learning Ribbon

Medals:
Proficiency Medal
Drill Team Medal

Arc Pins:
Honor Guard
Saber Team
Drill Team
Raider
P.T.

Cords:
Saber Team
Drill Team
Raider
P.T.

Unit Awards:
Honor Unit with Distinction

Other Awards:
Academic Wreath

NJROTC

Ranks:

C/PO3
C/SCPO
C/MCPO

Ribbons:
Distinguished Unit
Exemplary Conduct
Academic Ribbon
Exemplary Personal Appearance
Physical Fitness
Participation
Community Service
Drill Team (with commander anchor)
Color Guard
Rfle Team
Sea Cruise

Cords:
Staff Cord

Medals:
3rd place individual academic medal for St. Amant High School Competition

Organizational Awards:
Veteran's of Foreign Wars Award
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Award

fjer

12-11-2008, 04:33 PM

Program: Naval Sea Cadet Corps
Highest Rate Achieved: Petty Officer 3rd Class
Time In Program: 3 years
Positions Held: ALPO, MAA

Awards:

NSCC Citation - 2 awards
NLUS Youth Medal and Award (for unit Cadet of the Year)
Community Service Ribbon
Academic Achievement Ribbon - 3 awards (would have been seven had I actually brought my report cards in)
Recruiting Incentive Ribbon
Marksmanship Ribbon - with two E devices (expert in rifle and pistol)
Third Year Ribbon - with Anchor and Torch devices (Port Ops and POLA)
Second Year Ribbon - with badge device (MAA)
First Year Ribbon

NSCC MAA Badge (not technically considered an award, and they were unauthorized for wear about 2 years after I got it, but still cool)

Oh, and also not an award, but I got a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs coin from ADM Mullen a few days ago.

SlightlyCatholic

12-11-2008, 05:07 PM

Fjer, did you earn your MAA badge at NAS Oceana?

fjer

12-11-2008, 09:24 PM

Yes I did, number 02-06. Did you by any chance attend that training?

SlightlyCatholic

12-12-2008, 08:02 AM

I didn't go myself (I'm not the Law Enforcement type) but I knew a fair number of cadets who did. I never heard anything bad about it.

C/SSGT Seifer

12-16-2008, 09:29 PM

All my awards are in my sig, the highest of which is LET Service. My highest rank achieved is c/ssg highest medal is commendation (school award.)
Cords: Orienteering
Drill
Color Guard
Honors class
Arcs: Orienteering
Color Guard
Drill
JCLC

flyBoy2010

12-16-2008, 10:58 PM

This isn't exactly a JROTC award, but I just got back from my Eagle Scout Board of Review and am now the newest Eagle Scout in the council.

Bozz

12-17-2008, 09:21 AM

Army Junior ROTC

C/PVT
C/PV2
C/PFC
C/CPL
C/SGT
C/SSG
C/2LT

RIBBONS:
Distinguished Cadet
Perfect Attendence (2)
LET Service
Commendation (2)
Personal Appearence (4)
Devotion to Duty
Outstanding Unit
JCLC Participation (2)
Good Conduct (only one...though I was in for three years...)
Parade (6)
Recruiting (2)
School Service (8)
Community Service (5)
Fundraising (3)
Service Learning (2)

MEDALS:
Drill Team
Outstanding Appearence
Expert Air Rifleman

CORDS:
Honor Guard
Distinguished Cadet
Company C/1SG

ARCHES:
Honor Guard
Summer Camp

c/ltdan2192

12-17-2008, 02:24 PM

AFJROTC

c/A1C
c/SrA
c/2d Lt.
c/1st Lt
c/Capt.

Ribbons:
Daughters of the American Revolution Society
Leadership
Achievement
Academics
Outstanding Flight (x2)
Leadership School (x2)
Drill Competition (x6)
Co-curricular Activities Leadership
Drill Team (x3)
Color Guard (x2)
Saber Team (x3)
Service (x16)
Physical Fitness (x2)
Recruiting (x2)
Activities
Attendance (x2)
Good Conduct (x2)
Dress and Appearance
Longevity (x2)

Ropes:
Drill Team Commander

Drill for life

12-17-2008, 04:21 PM

Dang Armed Drill Addcit that's some Chest Candy you have. It looks like a Rainbow!!!

Armed Drill Addict

12-18-2008, 11:57 AM

It's becasue I've been in two different branches of JROTC and I'm pretty much involved in everything

Drill for life

12-18-2008, 01:49 PM

I know, I'm just saying WOW!!!

OrienteeringOH

12-19-2008, 09:50 PM

Check out my signature.

Drill for life

12-20-2008, 06:01 PM

Yep, I need to update my signature to put in my NSCC awards rank and a couple more AJROTC awards.

SlightlyCatholic

12-20-2008, 06:41 PM

You already got awards for NSCC? You just signed up...

fjer

12-21-2008, 02:10 PM

Well, first semester just ended for most people, so he could have gotten Academic Achievement; Community Service is also possible.

SlightlyCatholic

12-21-2008, 02:25 PM

True...90 days will get you First Year as well.

Drill for life

12-21-2008, 02:27 PM

Academic Achievement and NSCC first year. They just gave it to me. I don't have a rank yet. I wear BDU's because thats the only uniform I have at the moment, I am getting utilities and Crackrjacks for Christmas.

SlightlyCatholic

12-21-2008, 02:39 PM

Good for you. Glad to hear you're in the program. Get your BMR done ASAP, even though it's a pain in the you-know-what.

Drill for life

12-21-2008, 10:56 PM

I want to get it done before the summer. I was talking with my CO about going and putting in a Application into NSCC BUD/S. It's 21 days and is in Florida, I will have to take time off work and probaly won't go to JCLC this summer.

wukong

12-25-2008, 07:37 PM

I've read every response in this thread and I would like to share with you my thoughts. I have served my country for 20 years as an Air Force pilot in both peace time and in war. The only decorations/awards/medals that I "earned" was 2 Air Medals for flying 78 combat missions. An Air Medal was awarded for 30 Air Medal missions. Every other trinket worn under my Aviation Badge (also earned) was in no way earned, but given for just doing my job or being some place where the Air Force deemed I was needed.

You earn a skills badge or a ribbon that can be quantitatively measured, all else is awarded on opinion or just being in a place.

navytrooper

12-26-2008, 01:34 AM

Aww Drill you started out in BDU's? Are you in a battalion? I had to earn mine...BMR was horrible...working on the Airman Course now!

Program: Naval Sea Cadet Corps

Length of "service": About 8 months (in since April 26th, 2008. Or it could be the 24th.)

Highest Rate Achieved: Sea Cadet SEAMAN APPRENTICE (TEMPORARY)!!! PWNT! (Missed Recruit Training twice! Argh!)

RIBBONS: First Year Ribbon, 25th Year Commissioned Ribbon

Otherthingsthatmightbeawards: I have a letter of thanks from RADM Thomas Andrews as well as his coin. The right to wear BDU's in a NSCC Squadron

SlightlyCatholic

12-26-2008, 02:06 PM

Awards: The right to wear BDU's in a NSCC Squadron

I'm not sure that's an award so much as a regs violation. Only NSCC Battalions wear BDUS.

fjer

12-26-2008, 03:24 PM

I'm not sure that's an award so much as a regs violation. Only NSCC Battalions wear BDUS.

Not necessarily; if they drill at a location at which the military personnel wear BDUs, units can authorize cadets to wear them.

3501.3 CRITERIA FOR WEAR - SPECIAL UNIFORM - S-1 CAMOUFLAGE UTILITY.

a. These units may authorize their personnel to wear the camouflage utility uniforms, instead of other prescribed work uniforms, only during related special training periods

(1.) Units designated NSCC Construction Battalion Units.

(2.) Units that consistently drill and train with an active duty counterpart that normally wears this uniform.

(3.) Other units when, and only when, actually participating in a field exercise.

(4.) Individual cadets when working/training with a unit or work center, that normally wears the uniform.

(5.) When attending an advanced two-week training where that uniform has been approved by Sea Cadet Headquarters.

skf_atc

12-26-2008, 05:17 PM

Getting to wear BDUs isn't an award. My unit wore them all the time, but they're a Seabee battalion. In addition I wore them when I worked out at the Control Tower at Kelly because they wore them.

Now navytrooper, you've got your 1st year and a 25th year commission, those are awards.

My NSCC awards were: 1st-5th year ribbons, with aircraft, torch, and anchor appurtenances, recruiting, ONR Science Achievement, unit commendation, Color Guard, Meritorious Recognition, Cadet Citation, and NSCC Silver Solo Wings.
I might have missed one or two ribbons though.
I had numerous letters of appreciation for ATC service from the local chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association, 37th OSS/OSAT (LAFB ATCT), San Antonio Spurs, numerous ship reunions, etc.

flyBoy2010

12-26-2008, 06:40 PM

Getting to wear BDUs isn't an award.

Actually it depends on the individual unit. Some units may use BDU's as a form of an award.

SlightlyCatholic

12-26-2008, 07:08 PM

Actually it depends on the individual unit. Some units may use BDU's as a form of an award.

In this case, I think we need to distinguish between an award and an incentive. BDUs are used in units, but as incentives to motivate cadets. Again, if it doesn't happen in an authorized setting, it's nothing more than a violation of the regs. I think this thread is mainly for talking about awards that have medals or ribbons to represent them (or certificates).

armysc_25b

12-26-2008, 10:06 PM

navytrooper

12-27-2008, 02:58 PM

In this case, I think we need to distinguish between an award and an incentive. BDUs are used in units, but as incentives to motivate cadets. Again, if it doesn't happen in an authorized setting, it's nothing more than a violation of the regs. I think this thread is mainly for talking about awards that have medals or ribbons to represent them (or certificates).

It could be an incentive, but then again, aren't most of the "lower" awards incentives in themselves? While the Medal of Honor probably wasn't created as an incentive, most other awards are there to motivate you to be the best you can be.

And yes, we are allowed to wear BDU's where we currently drill; we use the motorpool of an Army unit. They (the soldiers) counted as our "active duty counterparts who normally wear the uniform." We also have active duty Sailors who show up in BDU's.

Also, skf_atc, who has BTDT in the NSCC (just like you, Tim), says that my 1st Year and 25th Year Commissioned are awards. I'm taking a neutral stance on this, but couldn't someone interpret a 1st Year Ribbon to be an incentive to stay in the program?

In the NSCC, rank itself could count as an incentive. For a young recruit like me, E-2 stripes might be an incentive to get to (and finish) Recruit Training.

At my squadron, you are authorized to wear BDU's after you finish the BMR. Some could see this as a rite of passage (how long you've been in the program doesn't matter, just how hard you work on the BMR. I also want to point out that this allows the academically strong to shine for once), some could see this as an award (good job, you finished the BMR!), and some could see this as an incentive (If you finish the BMR you get to wear BDU's)

Also, the topic states "What awards have you earned?"
According to dictionary.com, to award (the verb) is "to give as due or merited; assign or bestow: to award prizes"
I think completing the BMR can be counted as a merit which (at the discretion of the NSCC Regs and the Commanding Officer) could lead to an award that is "bestowed;" being authorized to wear BDU's.

I just want to add that I don't want to stir up arguments or anything, I'm just adding in my views (which may be incorrect, because I'm anything but experienced).

flyBoy2010

12-27-2008, 03:18 PM

navytrooper

12-27-2008, 03:32 PM

What I'm getting from this is that a lot of this depends greatly on a persons point of view. To some people they are awards, to others they are incentives, and to others they are simply badges of office.
To each his own, i guess.

Yes, and I believe that anyone can post anything as an award, provided they have a reasonable explanation for it.

Much like the long-winded post I just made before yours.

SlightlyCatholic

12-27-2008, 06:11 PM

It could be an incentive, but then again, aren't most of the "lower" awards incentives in themselves? While the Medal of Honor probably wasn't created as an incentive, most other awards are there to motivate you to be the best you can be.

Depends on your point of view. My use of the word "award" is what's in the Awards Manual.

And yes, we are allowed to wear BDU's where we currently drill; we use the motorpool of an Army unit. They (the soldiers) counted as our "active duty counterparts who normally wear the uniform." We also have active duty Sailors who show up in BDU's.

I never said your unit can't wear them, I just said that if they're not worn correctly, they're a violation of the regulations.

Also, skf_atc, who has BTDT in the NSCC (just like you, Tim), says that my 1st Year and 25th Year Commissioned are awards. I'm taking a neutral stance on this, but couldn't someone interpret a 1st Year Ribbon to be an incentive to stay in the program?

He did say that, and he is correct. They are in the Awards Manual. Also, not to be critical, but taking a truly neutral viewpoint is not posting at all.

At my squadron, you are authorized to wear BDU's after you finish the BMR. Some could see this as a rite of passage (how long you've been in the program doesn't matter, just how hard you work on the BMR. I also want to point out that this allows the academically strong to shine for once), some could see this as an award (good job, you finished the BMR!), and some could see this as an incentive (If you finish the BMR you get to wear BDU's)

I personally don't agree with this policy, as it puts across the idea that wearing a different uniform somehow makes someone better. Cadets need to get the idea out of their heads that the uniform makes the cadet. In fact, the cadet makes the uniform. I don't care if you wear a tuxedo or Coveralls, the person inside is what's important. Uniforms are not meant to be gifts or incentives. However, that's between your command and the NSCC.

Also, the topic states "What awards have you earned?"
According to dictionary.com, to award (the verb) is "to give as due or merited; assign or bestow: to award prizes"
I think completing the BMR can be counted as a merit which (at the discretion of the NSCC Regs and the Commanding Officer) could lead to an award that is "bestowed;" being authorized to wear BDU's.

Again, I'm going off (since we're talking about NSCC here) what the Awards Manual states. If you want to call other things awards, go for it, but they're not formally recognized awards like the NSCC Citation or the NLUS Youth Medal.

I just want to add that I don't want to stir up arguments or anything, I'm just adding in my views (which may be incorrect, because I'm anything but experienced).

Too late...but isn't that what forums are for?

navytrooper

12-27-2008, 06:30 PM

Depends on your point of view. My use of the word "award" is what's in the Awards Manual.

I never said your unit can't wear them, I just said that if they're not worn correctly, they're a violation of the regulations.

He did say that, and he is correct. They are in the Awards Manual. Also, not to be critical, but taking a truly neutral viewpoint is not posting at all.

I personally don't agree with this policy, as it puts across the idea that wearing a different uniform somehow makes someone better. Cadets need to get the idea out of their heads that the uniform makes the cadet. In fact, the cadet makes the uniform. I don't care if you wear a tuxedo or Coveralls, the person inside is what's important. Uniforms are not meant to be gifts or incentives. However, that's between your command and the NSCC.

Again, I'm going off (since we're talking about NSCC here) what the Awards Manual states. If you want to call other things awards, go for it, but they're not formally recognized awards like the NSCC Citation or the NLUS Youth Medal.

Too late...but isn't that what forums are for?

*whimper*

Well, if you use the Awards Manual (like you're supposed to), then that proves pretty much all my reasoning false.

And you did imply that:

"I'm not sure that's an award so much as a regs violation. Only NSCC Battalions wear BDUS"

So I offered up my defense. :D

I believe I can have a true neutral viewpoint and still post as a way of throwing ideas to the crowd. I posted both sides of an argument (award vs incentive, in the case of the ribbons.)

Speaking of which, this brings us back to our original fun and cheery dispute:
The difference between an incentive and an award. What is your definition of an incentive? I think the Year Ribbon is an incentive; it takes really no work or skill to stay in the Corps for more than 90 days, yet the Awards manual lists it as an award.

If you choose to distinguish between an award and an incentive, and an award is everything listed in the Awards manual, what is an incentive? Plenty of awards are incentives and plenty of incentives are in the Awards Manual.

So which is it? Award or incentive? Or is it...both?

SlightlyCatholic

12-27-2008, 07:54 PM

Speaking of which, this brings us back to our original fun and cheery dispute:
The difference between an incentive and an award. What is your definition of an incentive? I think the Year Ribbon is an incentive; it takes really no work or skill to stay in the Corps for more than 90 days, yet the Awards manual lists it as an award.

If you choose to distinguish between an award and an incentive, and an award is everything listed in the Awards manual, what is an incentive? Plenty of awards are incentives and plenty of incentives are in the Awards Manual.

So which is it? Award or incentive? Or is it...both?

Well...I supposed it's possible that the two are synonymous. To me, an "incentive" seems to be almost mechanical in that it's not really merit related so much as getting somebody to do something. Perhaps incentive would be closer to a "source of motivation". An award (again, to me) has a more meritorious aspect to it in that one must go above and beyond their normal skill set to achieve it.

In the case of the NSCC Year Ribbons, I personally think they're a joke. There are no real criteria besides being in the program for a set number of years and I think they're just there to take up space on ribbon racks. I see what they try to do in theory (denote longevity of the individual cadet) but in reality it's silly.

Good discussion, keep it going!

navytrooper

12-27-2008, 09:09 PM

Well...I supposed it's possible that the two are synonymous. To me, an "incentive" seems to be almost mechanical in that it's not really merit related so much as getting somebody to do something. Perhaps incentive would be closer to a "source of motivation". An award (again, to me) has a more meritorious aspect to it in that one must go above and beyond their normal skill set to achieve it.

In the case of the NSCC Year Ribbons, I personally think they're a joke. There are no real criteria besides being in the program for a set number of years and I think they're just there to take up space on ribbon racks. I see what they try to do in theory (denote longevity of the individual cadet) but in reality it's silly.

Good discussion, keep it going!

Thanks, Tim!

I agree that the Year Ribbons have no real purpose. They do not require cadets to, as you say, "go above and beyond their normal skill set" in order to be "awarded" it.

However, that again falls back to our definition of an award. If you rely on the Awards Manual as a list of awards, then the Year Ribbons are awards, as you and skf_atc have said.

Those year ribbons do NOT, however, satisfy the definitions we have come up for the word "award." They exist as a source of motivation.

Another thing: when ribbons are presented, doesn't the Commanding Officer say something about how the Cadet has "met all the requirements" for the awarded ribbon? Wouldn't that ribbon be an incentive to "meet the requirements"?

Take the Recruiting Incentive Ribbon for instance; it's merely an incentive to recruit.
The Academic Achievement Ribbon: you could say that it "motivates" you to do better in school.
Color Guard Ribbon: For some, it could be motivation to join the Color Guard.

The list goes on and on...the only ribbons that absolutely could NOT be called incentives are the Valor ones (Honor, Distinguished Service, etc.)
However, every single ribbon is on the Awards Manual. Why? Because you don't start out with it. You have to do SOMETHING (stay in the program, recruit someone, save a life, be a staff cadet, whatever) in order to EARN it. It doesn't matter how petty the achievement is, it still counts as an award because you had to do something besides join.

Which is why I considered being able to wear BDU's an award. I had to complete the BMR in order to wear it. You couldn't just join up and say, "Hey! I want to wear BDU's instead of dungarees!" (with the exception of Battalions). You had to do something to earn the right.

I do not think the words "incentive" and "award" are separate concepts. An award can be an incentive, and an incentive can be an award.

Whew! I haven't thought this much since...ever! :D

flyBoy2010

12-27-2008, 09:58 PM

Haven't we already agreed that it is all based on your point of view?

Drill for life

12-27-2008, 10:41 PM

fjer

12-27-2008, 10:56 PM

Drill for life

12-27-2008, 11:06 PM

Well as CAdets we take things to far on our uniform.
Ex. Cords,Tabs,Ribbons, etc. all we need on our uniforms are our unit insignia,rank,and nametag everything else is earned or paid for.

navytrooper

12-28-2008, 12:01 AM

Well as CAdets we take things to far on our uniform.
Ex. Cords,Tabs,Ribbons, etc. all we need on our uniforms are our unit insignia,rank,and nametag everything else is earned or paid for.

Well I don't have cords, tabs, unit insignia, or rank!

I've got a nameplate, two ribbons, and Sea Cadet shoulder flashes.

Enough for me.

Drill for life

12-28-2008, 01:15 PM

Well I don't have cords, tabs, unit insignia, or rank!

I've got a nameplate, two ribbons, and Sea Cadet shoulder flashes.

Enough for me.

Well I am basically talking to the JROTC cadets, I think we overdue it(I am way overdone there is so much above my left pocket it's making my "SHOULDER LEAN"(I made a Funny:D).

SlightlyCatholic

12-28-2008, 01:28 PM

I'm pretty sure the main purpose of the NSCC year ribbons is as a place to put training appurtenances. They allow cadets to wear something that shows what trainings they have been to without either using something entirely tacky looking like patches or excessive like badges for things that aren't all that big of a deal. While they do seem excessive, consider the fact that there are JROTC cadets wearing more ribbons than the NSCC has.

You have a point regarding the year ribbons...although I've seen several cadets wear them incorrectly, as well as officers.

In regards to JROTC, all I know from talking to JROTC cadets and Sea Cadets is that it's generally easier to obtain ribbons and medals as a JROTC cadet. However, I think what it comes down to is discretion and awarding authority. The NSCC Citation Ribbon is something I've seen awarded correctly but I've also seen it be abused. Commanding Officer award discretion can be a dangerous thing.

ArmyJrotc Raider

01-07-2009, 04:31 PM

TruBlu

01-07-2009, 05:21 PM

Random thought to this thread, BUT...Our SAI told us today that some persons in uniform have so many ribbons (more than 4(?) rows of three) that they can make it to four rows of four to make it look...scrunched (don't know if thats a word) down a bit. Does anyone here do that?

There are many forms of ribbon racks. This includes type (small ribbon or standard), spacing (wide rack and tight rack), and size (3 or 4 ribbons across). I don't know all the specifications for when and how to wear all sizes though so I won't post my thoughts on them as I may give misleading information. But with what I've told you, you should be able to narrow it down with a little more research (hint: look at prominent members of each force and check out their racks) to find your answer.

armysc_25b

01-07-2009, 06:36 PM

My current 1SG has 15 ribbons. He wears them staggered, with 2 rows of 4 at the bottom. Me personally, with my 8, continue to wear mine in the "normal" rows of 3 set, however the stagger depends on the jacket (no stagger on my A's, but the top row is right aligned versus centered on my Blues, all due to how the lapel is positioned basically).

Drill for life

01-07-2009, 08:53 PM

armysc_25b

01-14-2009, 09:33 PM

Here is how the 4 a bar works: When you wear your Shirt(Class B's Charlies) and on wof your ribbons is covered by your lapel you are authorized to wear a 4 a row rack. I have been tole by many marines that you have to have a letter from your CO stating that you are authorized to wear four a row ribbons racks. I have only seen them once on a JROTC cadet and he was chewed out. I am sorry I coul dnot find the info on this to back it up but that is waht I ahve been told by numerous Marines.

Here's an idea... I'm pretty sure the Corps has a document similar to AR 670-1 (http://www.army.mil/usapa/epubs/pdf/r670_1.pdf). How about you try to link to that and provide the guidance straight from the headshed?

It's rare for me to double-tap a thread with the same thing, but here is one of my two shadow boxes:
http://www.gruntsmilitary.com/board/picture.php?albumid=23&pictureid=289

Drill for life

01-15-2009, 05:56 PM

Wow those look old armysc_25b.

armysc_25b

01-15-2009, 07:43 PM

Wow those look old armysc_25b.
Remember something here. The last time those were affixed to a uniform was May 2005. The oldest thing there would have to be my National Sojourners award from 2003. Everything else, including awards I earned before that, I was pretty good at swapping out for newer items when they became old and worn. When I put my boxes together, I wanted to use everything I wore, not a set of brand new awards. That said, everything in both shadow boxes are insignias that I wore on my uniform during my 4 years. The one posted here has all my medals and my other ribbons I wore on my Class A's, as I wore them. The other case (pictured in my profile) contains everything in it's ribbon form, my lapel insignias, and rank insignia from every rank I was.

Drill for life

01-15-2009, 09:16 PM

It is a nice looking shadow box, I enjoyed looking at it. Where is it,(hanging on your wall, under your bed, does your mom have it)?

Javelin66

01-15-2009, 10:26 PM

Here's mine.

I won't lie and say I'm not proud of these, but I will say that at some point you look around at your comrades and wonder if you really earned them. I have an old paratrooper buddy who lost his legs and is no more highly decorated than I... except for the Purple Heart.

The medals you are awarded based on some commander's subjective standard; you can have them.

My wings and the CAB no one can argue with.

armysc_25b

01-16-2009, 05:21 AM

It is a nice looking shadow box, I enjoyed looking at it. Where is it,(hanging on your wall, under your bed, does your mom have it)?

I have them both now. The one with the medals I left with my family for a while, and my dad finally gave it back to me (whatever the reason is of no concern). The one with all ribbons, it was with me for a bit during AIT, my time in Korea, and here again at Ft. Gordon.

RLM10_2_06

01-27-2009, 09:12 PM

After transferring my Army JROTC awards, this list is staggering; here goes.

1. Military Order of the Purple Heart JROTC Leadership Award
2. Marine Corps League Distinguished Citizen in Bronze Award
3. Leadership
4. Superior Performance
5. Distinguished Unit (with silver star for HUD)
6. Top Performer
7. Academic
8. Outstanding Flight
9. Leadership School
10. Drill Competition (with 10 clusters)
11. Orienteering Competition
12. Co-curricular Activities Leadership
13. Drill Team (with 3 clusters)
14. Color Guard (with 3 clusters)
15. Saber Team (with 3 clusters)
16. Service
17. Extreme Excellence Challenge (with 3 clusters)
18. Activities (with 3 clusters)
19. Attendance (with 3 clusters)
20. Good Conduct (with 3 clusters)
21. Dress and Appearance (with 3 clusters)
22. Longevity (with 3 clusters)
23. Academic Achievement (N-1-3)
24. Perfect Attendance (N-1-4)
25. Leadership Education Training (N-1-6)
26. Varsity Athletics (N-2-1)
27. Physical Fitness (N-2-2)
28. Athletics (N-2-3)
29. Rangers (N-2-4)
30. Personal Appearance (N-3-2)
31. Proficiency (N-3-3)
32. Drill Team (N-3-4)
33. Land Navigation (N-3-5)
34. Honor Guard (N-3-6)
35. Rifle Team (N-3-7)
36. Adventure Training (N-3-8)
37. Commendation (N-3-9)
38. Good Conduct (N-3-10)
39. Summer Camp (N-3-11)
40. Advanced Band (N-3-15)
41. Parade (N-4-1)
42. Recruiting (N-4-2)

Forgive me if any of the N series numbers are wrong, this list is from memory, and a quick glance at my second ribbon rack (yes, I have to wear two).

Ranks earned:

Army JROTC:
c/PVT (Joining the program)
c/PV2 (Joining Rangers)
c/SSG (Member of the Honor Guard, preparation for LET2 promotion)
c/2LT (LET2 promotion to become Company XO)

Air Force JROTC:
c/Amn (Most rank I could transfer, since my school was new)
c/A1C (Joining the drill team)
c/SrA (Flight Sergeant)
c/SMSgt (Flight Commander)
c/2Lt (Unarmed Regulation Drill Team Commander)
c/1Lt (Operations Squadron Deputy Commander)
c/Capt (Operations Squadron Commander)
c/Maj (Armed Drill Team Commander; pending due to my Corps Commander being a c/Capt)

Cords:

Army JROTC:
Standard White - Honor Guard
Standard Black - Rangers

Air Force JROTC:

Standard White - Drill Team, Color Guard
White Double Strand Citation Cord - Color Guard Commander
Black/Gold Double Braid Citation Cord - Operations Squadron Commander

AFCadetSteel

02-10-2009, 06:45 PM

I've gotten a bunch of awards in my 3 years.

Ribbons
1. Military Order of World Wars JROTC Award of Merit
2. Leadership x2
3. Top Performer
4. Academic
5. Outstanding Flight x2
6. Summer Leadership School
7. Drill Competition x14
8. Orienteering Competition
9. Cocurricular Activites Leadership
10. Drill Team x2
11. Color Guard x6
12. Saber Team
13. Service x2
14. E2C
15. Recruiting
16. Activites
17. Attendence x2
18. Good Conduct
19. Dress and Appearance
20. Longevity x2
21. Army Summer Camp
22. Army Adventure Training

Badges
1. Academy of Model Aeronautics Wings
2. Awareness Presentation Team Badge
3. Kitty Hawk Air Society

Cords
1. Black/Gold Twist Executive Staff Cord
2. Double Citation White Color Guard Cord
3. Jay Blue KHAS Cord
4. White Drill Team Cord

Certificates
1. 5 Certificates for Escort Duties
2. Best Drill Team Cadet 07-08
3. Certificate of Completion - Cadet Officer Leadership Program

Plaques
Oustanding Training Instructor - Cadet Officer Leadership Program

Drill for life

02-10-2009, 06:52 PM

I am about to get my 21st ribbon. Just have to get it tomorrow.

13B_Warrior

02-11-2009, 01:00 AM

Army:

US/FA enlisted insignia/disks
Army Achievement Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Expert Marksmanship Badge with Grenade bar
Sharpshooter Marksmanship Badge with Rifle bar

NJROTC:
Unit Achievement Ribbon
Aptitude Ribbon with Silver Star
Naval Science IV Outstanding Cadet Ribbon
Naval Science III Outstanding Cadet Ribbon
Naval Science II Outstanding Cadet Ribbon
Naval Science I Outstanding Cadet Ribbon
Exemplary Conduct Ribbon with Silver Star
Academic Award Ribbon with Torch Attachment
Exemplary Personal Appearance Ribbon with two Silver Stars
Physical Fitness Ribbon with Bronze Lamp
Participation Ribbon with three Gold Stars
Unit Service Ribbon with three Gold Stars
Community Service Ribbon with three Gold Stars
Drill Team Ribbon with three Gold Stars
Color Guard Ribbon with Gold Star
Orienteering Ribbon
Mini-Boot Camp Ribbon
Sea Cruise Ribbon
Parade Ribbon with Bronze Star
Staff Chord (Gold) as XO
Drill Team Chord (Gold and Navy Blue) as a member of the Armed Exhibition team
Sons of the American Revolution Award for Military Bearing and Excellence
American Legion School Award

KING OF BATTLE!
13B

C/ZOOMIE

02-11-2009, 02:41 PM

C.A.P: All rank ribbons up to C/2d. Lt.

Red Service Ribbon

Encampment (2 times)

Unit Citation

Cadet Recruitment

CAC

NCO of the Year (2007)

A bunch of other awards dont feel like typing all 13 others...

Marine Corps JROTC:

Vollyball

Athletic Participation (for Softball)

Drill Team

Rifle Team

4.0 GPA

And yeah, that's all I can think of right now...

Psybadek

02-12-2009, 11:17 PM

NJROTC Ranks Earned
C/Seamen Recruit
C/Seamen Apprentice
C/Seamen
C/Petty Officer 3rd Class
C/Petty Officer 2cnd Class
C/Petty Officer 1st Class
C/Chief Petty Officer
C/Senior Chief Petty Officer
C/Master Chief Petty Officer
C/Ensign
C/Lieutenant Junior Grade
C/Lieutenant

Awards Earned
Meritorious Achievement
Distinguished Cadet
Cadet Achievement
Aptitude
NSIV Outstanding Cadet
NSIII Outstanding Cadet
NSII Outstanding Cadet
NSI Outstanding Cadet
Exemplary Conduct
Academic Award
Exemplary Personal Appearance
Physical Fitness
Participation
Unit Service
Community Service
Drill Team
Color Guard
Rifle Team
Recruiting
Basic Leadership Training
Sea Cruise
Order of the Daedalian
Reserve Officers Association Award
Military Order of the World Wars
Military Officers Association of America
Sons of the American Revolution
Principals Award (School Award)
SNSI Award (School Award)
D.E.T. (School Award)
School Service (School Award)
Athletic Achievement (School Award)
Cadet Discipline (School Award)
Fundraiser (School Award)
Athletic Team (School Award)
Perfect Attendance (School Award)

Medals Awarded
Military Order of the Purple Hearts
Youth Award
Drill Meet Medals x3

Civil Air Patrol

Awards Earned
Civil Air Patrol Meritorious Service Award
Civil Air Patrol Commander's Award
Civil Air Patrol Lifesaving Recognition Certificate
Civil Air Patrol Unit Citation Award
Civil Air Patrol Gen. Billy Mitchell Award
Civil Air Patrol Neil Armstrong Achievement Award
Civil Air Patrol Dr. Robert H Goddard Achievement Award
Civil Air Patrol Gen. Jimmy Doolittle Achievement Award
Civil Air Patrol Charles A. Lindbergh Achievement Award
Civil Air Patrol Captain Eddie Rickenbacker Achievement Award
Civil Air Patrol Wright Brothers Achievement Award
Civil Air Patrol Mary Feik Achievement Award
Civil Air Patrol Gen. Hap Arnold Achievement Award
Civil Air Patrol Gen. John F Curry Achievement Award
Civil Air Patrol AFSA Award to Unit Cadet NCO of the Year Award
Civil Air Patrol VFW NCO Award
Civil Air Patrol Red Service Ribbon
Civil Air Patrol Search Find Ribbon
Civil Air Patrol Search and Rescue Ribbon
Civil Air Patrol Disaster Relief Ribbon
Civil Air Patrol Cadet Orientation Pilot Ribbon
Civil Air Patrol Cadet Community Service Ribbon
Civil Air Patrol National Cadet Competition Ribbon
Civil Air Patrol Cadet Advisory Council Ribbon
Civil Air Patrol Encampment Ribbon
Civil Air Patrol Cadet Recruiter Ribbon

USFreak

03-24-2009, 05:11 PM

I've earned(as a Let 2):

C/Private
C/Private 2
C/Private First Class
C/Corperal
C/First Sergeant

Military Order of World Wars
Let Ribbon (2)
Personal Appearance (2)
Drill Team (2)
Color/Honor Guard (3)
Rifle Team (2)
Varsity Athletics
JROTC Athletics
Physical Fitness
Flag Detail (3)
Fundraising (3)
Community Service (3)

Sharpshooter Badge
MOWW Medal

Drill Team Tab
Color Guard Tab
Sabre Guard Tab
Rifle Team Tab
P.T. Tab

Drill Cord
Color Guard Cord
Sabre Guard Cord
Rifle Team Cord

Honor Unit W/Distinction

WWW

04-08-2009, 11:09 PM

How did you get Meritorious Achievement?

Ivan_The_Mute

04-09-2009, 12:20 AM

How did you get Meritorious Achievement?

Please be more specific with your question, namely who are you talking to, and what do you mean by Meritorious Achievement.

WWW

04-09-2009, 05:51 PM

Please be more specific with your question, namely who are you talking to, and what do you mean by Meritorious Achievement.
When I was posting that reply, I clicked "quick reply to the message" at the bottom of the box containing Psybadek's posted reply (#119). I don't know whether the server actually processed it that way. If it did, I don't want to mess the code of my post up, so I'll just leave it that way. The following is the post in the format complying with your standards:

Awards Earned
Meritorious Achievement

How did you get Meritorious Achievement?

armysc_25b

04-09-2009, 06:57 PM

Just for a future FYI, WWW, when you do a quick reply there's the "Quote message in reply?" checkbox you can use to get that same quote you just used. Or you can explicitly state the user you're addressing.

WWW

04-12-2009, 12:11 AM

XOArk

04-12-2009, 11:59 AM

Lets see.
Ranks:
C/Private
C/Private First Class
C/Corporal
C/Staff Sergeant
C/Sergeant First Class
C/Major

Ribbons (AJROTC)
Academic Achievement
Perfect Attendance
Leadership Education Training Service
JROTC honor roll
Volunteer Community Service
Varsity Athletics
Physical Fitness
JROTC Athletics
DAI/SAI Instructor Leadership
Personal Appearance
Proficiency
Orienteering
Color Guard
Adventure Training
Commendation
Good Conduct
Summer Camp
Recruiting
Command Position
Staff Position
AFI Participation
Service Learning
Excellent Staff Performance

National Awards:
U.S. Army Recruiting Command Achievment

Private Organization Awards:
Reserve Officers Association Award

Marksmanship Badge:
Expert

Cords:
Orienteering (Commanders Cord)
Color Guard
Cadet Challenge

Unit Award:
Honor Unit with Distinction

WWW

04-12-2009, 10:13 PM

Private Organization Awards:
Reserve Officers Association Award

Hey, we have the same award. :)

XOArk

04-12-2009, 11:08 PM

:D Its an awsome award!

Psybadek

04-13-2009, 12:28 AM

How did you get Meritorious Achievement?

I was a junior in high school when I earned it. I was at lunch in school, and a fellow cadet that was sitting with me started breathing really heavy and I realized he was choking on his food, and I performed the Heimlich maneuver on him.

The year year before I found a gun at my bus stop and called the police to report it and keep it from anyone finding it.

NavyDan

04-26-2009, 12:13 AM

Rates
C/SA
C/SN
C/PO3
C/PO2
C/PO1 (end of NSII year)

Ribbons
1. Distinguished Cadet
2. Cadet Achievement
3. Aptitude
4. NSII outstanding cadet
5. NSI outstanding cadet
6. Exemplary Conduct x2
7. Academic Award
8 Exemplary Personal Appearance x2
9. Physical Fitness x4 (Silver Lamp)
10. Participation x5
11. Unit Service x2
12.Community Service x8
13. Color Guard x3
14. Orienteering
15. Recruiting x2
16 Mini-boot camp
17. Sea Cruise x2
18. Flag Detail (SNSI award)
19. Leadership (SNSI award)
20. Comp Ribbon (color guard)
21. Comp Ribbon (color guard)
22. Comp Ribbon (physical fitness)

Shoulder Chords
Blue and Gold (color guard)

Medals
1. Tap out(unarmed) 3rd place
2. Tap out(armed) 2nd place

Positions held
Squad Leader (NSI)
Lead Petty Officer (NSII)
Color Guard Team XO (NSII)
Acting Platoon Leader (NSII) <lasted all the way through 2nd semester>

Cowboy12

04-27-2009, 05:09 PM

So far as a Freshman I have earned the following awards.

Ranks:
C/PVT
C/PFC

Ribbons: (AJROTC)

Distinguished Cadet
Academic Excellence
Perfect Attendance
Leadership Education Training Service
Adventure Training
Commendation Ribbon
Good Conduct

Cords:
School Cord

Unit Awards:
HUD

Cdt_Lewis

04-29-2009, 08:08 PM

In my four years I have earned three national awards and a total count of 33 ribbons.
Rank: c/AB
c/Ssgt
c/Tsgt
c/Capt
c/Maj
c/Lt. Col.

National awards:Military Order of the Purple Heart
American Legion Scholastic Award
Reserves Officer Association Award

Regular awards:Longevity,DNA,Good conduct,activities,attendance,E2C,Service,Color Guard,Drill Team,Drill competition,Top performer,Outstanding Flight,Distinguished unit,Superior performance,Leadership school ribbon,Outstanding cadet

Positions: Flight Seargent
Flight Commander
Support Squadron Commander
Deputy Group Commander
Cords:Light Blue,Silver,Navy Blue
Badges: APT, Rocketry

Cdt_Lewis

04-29-2009, 09:28 PM

Stryfe

04-29-2009, 09:59 PM

How did u get 15 longevity ribbons? In our unit we get one per year which adds up to four.

I'm wondering this as well, in our unit, its a max of 4 longevity ribbons.

Armed Drill Addict

04-30-2009, 11:16 AM

He was in AJROTC it more than likely isn't handled in the same manner as AFJROTC. I don't remember that ribbon in my unit when I was in, but it might have been authorized by his area.

Psybadek

04-30-2009, 12:46 PM

His post says he was in AFJROTC

Stryfe

04-30-2009, 01:13 PM

I guess it could always be a typo? But it'd be nice to have some clarification on this.

Psybadek

04-30-2009, 01:21 PM

It probably is, does AFJROTC have a raiders team?

Stryfe

04-30-2009, 04:21 PM

I'm not familer with - and have never heard of a Raiders team in my unit. What is that exactly?

Psybadek

04-30-2009, 05:02 PM

I couldn't tell you. This would be a good question for one of our current/former AJROTC members

Cdt_Lewis

04-30-2009, 05:07 PM

Ive never heard of an AFJROTC unit having a raiders team. My friends in the army jrotc and marine jrotc programs have it.

Stryfe

04-30-2009, 05:10 PM

That probably why I haven't heard of it then. Upon consulting Google and reading about J/ROTC Raider Teams - I'd have to say no, we don't have one.

Cdt_Lewis

04-30-2009, 05:12 PM

Im sure if a program had a cadet who wanted to start it up it would be possible. Our ASI would probably love it because he was in special forces. It just sounds like it would be fun to do.

Stryfe

04-30-2009, 05:15 PM

I might talk to my SASI/ASI about it as a matter of fact. I know we need more recruits, and so far our only recruiting trips are to Middle Schools and we talk to 8th Grade lunch tables during their lunch shift.

Psybadek

04-30-2009, 05:17 PM

OK, well then he probably made a type and was in AJROTC, allthough 15 awards of the longevity ribbon is still alot, he would have to been awarded it 4 times for 3 years and 3 times 1 year. That's quite a lot.

Cdt_Lewis

04-30-2009, 05:24 PM

We get longevity in our corps once a year as incentive for completing the course.

Stryfe

04-30-2009, 05:32 PM

I think the official criteria for the Longevity Ribbon is one complete year of a AS course. So 15 Ribbons would mean 1 ribbon per school quarter?

I still think this must be a typo really.

Drill for life

04-30-2009, 05:42 PM

Stryfe

04-30-2009, 05:48 PM

Okay I have a question.... Why haven't we asked him in PM or visitor messages or here publicly on the forum? Come on common sense cadet's it doesn't matter how many longevity ribbon's you have when your at Recruit Training, attention to detail.

Oh yea forgot Army_grunt_11B is gonna be off the forum for a while. I will get the answer and post it okay cadet's.

I hope I didn't step on any toes of the mods I was just wondering when this thread bickering was going to stop.

I was actually wondering this myself...I was expecting Army_grunt_11B to post back within a short while after the questioning began, I apologize if our conversation took the form of bickering. At least it's good to know that when he returns we'll get a answer.

Drill for life

04-30-2009, 06:02 PM

I said I'd post the answer because where he is he isn't going to use a computer. End of conversation.

PhoenixCadet

04-30-2009, 06:14 PM

I said I'd post the answer because where he is he isn't going to use a computer. End of conversation.

They're just debating different points about an award... I wouldn't considering that "bickering" or "quarreling"... There is no angry tone here; no need to bring one into it with your comments.

If it doesn't get too out of hand, and all proper regs and such are cited when necessary (not too sure in this area, being non-JROTC), what's the problem? This is, after all, the "Awards" thread.

-PC

ArmyJrotc Raider

05-01-2009, 03:20 PM

Soon I will be getting the US Army Recruiting Decoration Award!

Psybadek

05-01-2009, 04:58 PM

Soon I will be getting the US Army Recruiting Decoration Award!

Congratulations! Keep on going!

Stryfe

05-01-2009, 10:42 PM

Ranks:
C/Amn
C/A1c
C/SrA
C/SSgt

Awards:
The Retired Enlisted Assocation Award
Leadership Ribbon
Distinguished Unit Award
Outstanding Flight Ribbon
Drill Competition Ribbon
Drill Team Ribbon
Activities Ribbon
Attendance Ribbon
Good Conduct Ribbon
Dress & Appearance Ribbon
Longevity Ribbon

Drill for life

05-02-2009, 09:01 AM

Stryfe

05-02-2009, 02:12 PM

I see you got promoted Stryfe congrat's!!!!!

Yup, thanks.

C/Maj Spaw

05-12-2009, 12:16 AM

Rank:
C/Airman
C/Airman First Class
C/Senior Airman
C/Tech Sergeant
C/Master Sergeant
C/Senior Master Sergeant
C/2nd Lt
C/1st Lt
C/Capt
C/Maj

Ribbons:
Leadership
Achievement
Superior Performance
Distinguished unit with merit
Academic
Leadership School
Cocurricular Activities Leadership
Saber team *6
Service
E2C *3
Activities *6
Attendance
Good Conduct *4
Dress and Appearance *5
Longevity *3

National Awards:
American Veterans
American Legion Citzenship
Special Forces Association

Cords:
Red-Saber Team Commander and Assistant Honor Guard Commander
Dark Blue-Wing Staff

Misc Awards:
Model Rocketry Pin
Outstanding Graduating Aerospace Cadet

Stryfe

05-13-2009, 09:00 PM

Are you referring to mine, or Drill For Life's? There's a few people who have sigs haha.

Condukt

05-14-2009, 08:49 PM

As of the end of my AS1 year (which officially ends 29 May) -

Rank:
C/Amn
C/A1C
C/SrA

Positions held:
AS1 Flight Commander
AS1 Flight First Sergeant (current)
Member of Color Guard
Member of Armed Drill Team (current)
Armed Drill Team Vice Commander (current)

Ribbons awarded:
Dress & Appearance
Good Conduct
Attendance
Service
Drill Competition
Academic
Distinguished Unit
Achievement

Badges:
Kitty Hawk Air Society

Ropes:
White - Color Guard Member
Blue/Silver - Armed Drill Team Member
Gold w/ Whistle - Cadet of the Quarter

WWW

05-17-2009, 09:28 AM

Ropes:
White - Color Guard Member
Blue/Silver - Armed Drill Team Member
Gold w/ Whistle - Cadet of the Quarter

"Ropes" ?!

Condukt

05-17-2009, 11:41 PM

"Ropes" ?!

What? You don't call them ropes?

Shoulder cords, ropes, colorful material encircling my shoulder area, it's all the same thing... to me at least.

flyBoy2010

05-18-2009, 09:54 AM

What? You don't call them ropes?

Shoulder cords, ropes, colorful material encircling my shoulder area, it's all the same thing... to me at least.

Just a warning, be careful about stuff like that. We can be kinda picky about what we call things! :p

USFreak

05-19-2009, 06:31 PM

I GOT THE NCOA MEDAL AT THIS YEAR'S AWARD CEREMONIE ALONG WITH THE HIGHEST GPA IN JROTC!!!:beret:

Drill for life

05-19-2009, 06:45 PM

I GOT THE NCOA MEDAL AT THIS YEAR'S AWARD CEREMONIE ALONG WITH THE HIGHEST GPA IN JROTC!!!:beret:

Well that great, congratulations cadet I am sure you worked hard for it and deserve it. I don't have to worry about my JROTC Grade anymore, I am a C/officer and all I have to do is write company report's, teach drill, teach Raider's (the rope bridge and various other stuff), teach Color Guard, and write up deficiencies, demerit's, merit's, promotion and demotion's. Man it sure is fun being a C/officer, all that hard will pay off...trust me!!!!

Oh yeah you don't have to yell we heard you the first time:D.

USFreak

05-24-2009, 06:28 PM

Yeah, I tend to get over excited about the smallest of things. It is a big thing for me though.

Stryfe

05-24-2009, 09:45 PM

Yeah, I tend to get over excited about the smallest of things. It is a big thing for me though.

And there's absolutely nothing wrong with that ^^

StormCrow

05-24-2009, 10:41 PM

Way back when I was still wearing the JROTC Uniform:

Good Conduct Ribbon
Attendance Ribbon
Appearance Ribbon
Activities Ribbon
Service Ribbon
Saber Team Ribbon
Color Guard Ribbon
Drill Team Ribbon
Drill Competition Ribbon
Co-Curricular Leadership Ribbon
Leadership Ribbon
Outstanding Flight Ribbon
Top Performer Ribbon
Distinguished Unit Award
Academic Ribbon
Longevity Ribbon
Recruiting Ribbon
Extreme Excellence Challenge Ribbon
Orienteering Competition Ribbon
Achievement Ribbon
Superior Performance Ribbon
Tuskegee Airman Inc Award

Model Rocketry Badge
APT Badge

I was a C/Cpt. AS-3, before I moved to a town without JROTC.

Forgive the fact that they are out of order...It's been a while.

Storm

USFreak

05-25-2009, 09:07 AM

I would hate to have to move to a town without JROTC or the same program as my school.

Stryfe

05-25-2009, 11:41 AM

C/SSGT Seifer

05-25-2009, 12:08 PM

I am so happy, I just found out I am getting a medal from my SAI on the 29th. I am not sure which though.

Condukt

05-25-2009, 02:05 PM

Question: Say if someone is in a AFJROTC, and has to move to another school that has a MCJROTC - would all of his previously earned ribbons/etc, that he got in AFJROTC be replaced with the MCJROTC ribbons/etc that are technically "the same"?
I have a friend who is an ASIV that attended a school with an AJROTC unit before transferring to our AFJROTC unit.

He was given the equivalent rank and wears the ribbons he earned from his AJROTC unit below his AFJROTC ribbons on his rack.

As for other awards, he doesn't have them/is not permitted to wear them.

Stryfe

05-25-2009, 03:32 PM

I have a friend who is an ASIV that attended a school with an AJROTC unit before transferring to our AFJROTC unit.

He was given the equivalent rank and wears the ribbons he earned from his AJROTC unit below his AFJROTC ribbons on his rack.

As for other awards, he doesn't have them/is not permitted to wear them.

Gotcha, thanks.

Drill for life

05-25-2009, 05:10 PM

It depends on your instructor's. I have a couple of NJROTC awards and a couple of awards given to me from my city. My instructor's said I can't wear them, I just don't wear them.

C/SSGT Seifer

05-29-2009, 10:56 PM

Today was my Battalion Award Ceremony, I earned "The Retired Enlisted Association's Award of Merit for Leadership."

Stryfe

05-29-2009, 11:21 PM

Today was my Battalion Award Ceremony, I earned "The Retired Enlisted Association's Award of Merit for Leadership."

We have the same nationals now! :p

Psybadek

05-30-2009, 11:13 AM

It depends on your instructor's. I have a couple of NJROTC awards and a couple of awards given to me from my city. My instructor's said I can't wear them, I just don't wear them.

It really is up to the instructor about other units awards. We had a cadet who was from a AFJROTC unit, and he was allowed to wear his ribbons along with the NJROTC ribbons he earned, same with some of the former AJROTC cadets we had. Though CAP wasn't allowed, it disappointed me. :(

AFCadetSteel

05-31-2009, 02:30 PM

Awards ceremony was last week, I was a little irked at the nationals i recieved but eh. Here's what I just got

Scottish Rite JROTC Citation
Marine Corps Leauge Award idk anything about
Oustanding Cadet - AS3
Leadership
Superior Performence
Achievement
Academic x 2
Drill Comp x 5
Cocorricular Act Ldrshp
Drill Team
Color Guard x 10
Attendence
Dress and Appearance
Longevity

Drill for life

05-31-2009, 08:22 PM

The Scottish Rite medal is a great national award, have you looked at the criteria?

AFCadetSteel

05-31-2009, 08:56 PM

The Scottish Rite medal is a great national award, have you looked at the criteria?

yes actually. The only thing is, I DON'T meet the criteria.
I am not in the top 25% of my class.

I am the top AS3 by far (outranking all the others by 3 ranks, not to mention command positions and experience) and I had my eyes on the AFA (highest afjrotc national) but it was given to a c/TSgt who does nothing in the corps but has great grades. AND she's a senior so she will never be able to wear it on her uniform.

My instructors explained that I was the only one to recieve 2 national awards and they saw that that would be more prestigious. I disagree strongly.

But eh, my grandfather was a Mason, so i'm proud to have been awarded something from the masons.

Stryfe

06-01-2009, 09:09 PM

AFCadetSteel

06-01-2009, 11:09 PM

Well, theres always next year ;) If you make it known to your instructors that your after the AFA, they won't forget. If you show them that you meet the criteria I'm sure they'll look into it for you, and give it to you if your truly deserve it.

AFA is a aS3 only award.

I didn't qualify for the overall academic portion of it.
I qualified for thr aerospace science part, and all of the other requirements but not the academic.

The only thing is, the girl that got it, only got it because of her academics. She didn't meet any of the other criteria for it.

Stryfe

06-02-2009, 12:52 AM

AFA is a aS3 only award.

I didn't qualify for the overall academic portion of it.
I qualified for thr aerospace science part, and all of the other requirements but not the academic.

The only thing is, the girl that got it, only got it because of her academics. She didn't meet any of the other criteria for it.

If I were an Instructor, and I was giving out the AFA and 2 cadet's in your same situation we're up on the board for it. I'd say the Overall Academic portion out weighed the AS Part, and would give it to the person with the Overall Academic grade.

Stryfe

06-02-2009, 12:57 AM

Quick question on the MOWW Ribbon. If a person is chosen to attend the MOWW Conference, does that Cadet receive the MOWW Ribbon?

I get my Ribbon criteria from here (http://www.sfhs.ccs.k12.nc.us/ROTC/afjrotc_ribbons.htm#), and it's description of the Criteria for it seems blunt on the subject.

MILITARY ORDER OF WORLD WARS AWARD: This award consists of a bronze medal pendant, certificate, and ribbon and is presented annually to an outstanding cadet who has committed to continue the aerospace science program the following school year. Selection is based on outstanding accomplishments or service to the AFJROTC unit.

Condukt

06-02-2009, 01:19 AM

National Awards this year were really screwed up in our unit.

We had a cadet who was not boarded for selection recieve an award.

Another (who was in my flight this year) did not even get nominated, yet was awarded the MOWW.

She is not returning next year because she does not want to the wear the unifrom nor did she do anything contributing to the unit outside of just showing up to class.

One the ASIVs who was aware of who was going to be awarded what told me that I had been on the list for the TAI award but removed several times in favor of the cadet that did not get boarded I mentioned earlier in the post, for purposes our SASI apparently only and still only knows.

I'm still kind of peeved about that, but it is what it is.

flyBoy2010

06-02-2009, 09:25 AM

Quick question on the MOWW Ribbon. If a person is chosen to attend the MOWW Conference, does that Cadet receive the MOWW Ribbon?

No. We have 2 cadets in our unit that are going to the conference, but neither of them were the one who won the actual award.

AFCadetSteel

06-02-2009, 02:10 PM

If I were an Instructor, and I was giving out the AFA and 2 cadet's in your same situation we're up on the board for it. I'd say the Overall Academic portion out weighed the AS Part, and would give it to the person with the Overall Academic grade.

3.2.5. Air Force Association (AFA) Award. This AFA-sponsored award consists of a medal and ribbon and is presented annually at each unit to the outstanding second-year (in a 3-year program) or third-year cadet (in a 4-year program).

3.2.5.1. The award recipient must possess/meet the following personal characteristics and eligibility criteria:

· Positive attitude (toward AFJROTC and school).

· Outstanding personal appearance (uniform and grooming).

· Display personal attributes such as initiative, judgment, and self-confidence.

· Courteous demeanor (promptness, obedience, and respect for customs).

· Growth potential (capacity for responsibility, high productivity, adaptability to change).

· Possess the highest personal and ethical standards and strong positive convictions.

· Rank in the top 5% in their AS class.

· Rank in the top 10% of their academic class.

· Be recommended by the SASI for the Outstanding Cadet Ribbon.

Okay that's the criteria. I'm going to show you something.

Positive to School and ROTC -

Her
She complains about everything in her flight and the school, not to mention tell everyone she's going to quit ROTC.

Me
Less than 5 days missed this year
I volunteer for everything for ROTC
Highest ranking AS3
Chairman for 4 major events this year
Chairperson for all 6 of our big events
On all JROTC teams, not to mention 2 other school teams, and 2 clubs
etc.

Outstanding Personal Appearance -
Her
shoes are never shined, she wears her uniform out of regs, she doesn't know how to put her attachments on her uniform.

Me
My shoes look damn good
My uniform always looks good, never got less than a 95 on my uniform score
I've lost 70 lbs since last year, i look pretty good now, and im in good shape

Initiative, Self-Confidence, Judgement -
Her
Never held a leadership position in any program at the school. How could she have shown them that?

Me
Held enough leadership positions at school, extremley effectivley
TI at 3 camps
Evaluator at 2 TI Academies
Won plenty of drill meets under my command
Group CO next year

Courtious -
Her
The girl is loud and obnoxious.

Me
I'm usually pretty nice haha.

Adaptibility, responsibility
Her
No way for them to have seen it.

Me
I was thrown into commanding a team at AF Nationals 2 days before hand (our first year going)
I memorized the commands, and had us place 10th, WHILE having the flu and no voice.

Personal and Ethical Standards

Her
Was kicked out of class for using racial slurs (the N-Word, shes white)

Me
Kicked her out of class. Haha

5% AS, 10% Class

Her
Yep, Yep

Me
Yep, Nope (My GPA is 3.4)

Oustanding Cadet Ribbon

I RECIEVED IT.

It made no sense at all.

ArmyJrotc Raider

06-05-2009, 03:07 PM

Just received the Jrotc Athletics Ribbon for scoring more than 50% in every event the cadet challenge, i got above 85% in everything but received a 75% in my mile time otherwise I could've gotten the Presidential physical fitness award, instead I got the National...

C/CLN

06-05-2009, 05:33 PM

Just got the AmVets Award and Outstanding AS-II Cadet Award. In addition, my Unit was awarded the Outstanding Unit with Merit Award for like the 20th time in a row I think.
Other awards:
Drill Competition Ribbon (x??)
Drill Team Ribbon
E2C Ribbon with Bronze Star =P
Longevity Ribbon (x2)
Dress and Appearance Ribbon (x2)
Outstanding Flight Ribbon (x2)
Good Conduct Ribbon (x2)
Academic Ribbon (x5)
Attendance Ribbon (x2)
Activities Ribbon
Service Ribbon (x3)
When I come back from COLS this Summer I will have:
Leadership School Ribbon (with a bronze star if I am in the upper 5%)
Another E2C Ribbon
Perhaps another Outstanding Flight Ribbon if my future Flight receives Honor Flight.
When I come back to school next year:
Recruiting Ribbon
Superior Performance Ribbon

Drill for life

06-06-2009, 09:37 AM

Okay that's the criteria. I'm going to show you something.

Positive to School and ROTC -

Her
She complains about everything in her flight and the school, not to mention tell everyone she's going to quit ROTC.

Me
Less than 5 days missed this year
I volunteer for everything for ROTC
Highest ranking AS3
Chairman for 4 major events this year
Chairperson for all 6 of our big events
On all JROTC teams, not to mention 2 other school teams, and 2 clubs
etc.

Outstanding Personal Appearance -
Her
shoes are never shined, she wears her uniform out of regs, she doesn't know how to put her attachments on her uniform.

Me
My shoes look damn good
My uniform always looks good, never got less than a 95 on my uniform score
I've lost 70 lbs since last year, i look pretty good now, and im in good shape

Initiative, Self-Confidence, Judgement -
Her
Never held a leadership position in any program at the school. How could she have shown them that?

Me
Held enough leadership positions at school, extremley effectivley
TI at 3 camps
Evaluator at 2 TI Academies
Won plenty of drill meets under my command
Group CO next year

Courtious -
Her
The girl is loud and obnoxious.

Me
I'm usually pretty nice haha.

Adaptibility, responsibility
Her
No way for them to have seen it.

Me
I was thrown into commanding a team at AF Nationals 2 days before hand (our first year going)
I memorized the commands, and had us place 10th, WHILE having the flu and no voice.

Personal and Ethical Standards

Her
Was kicked out of class for using racial slurs (the N-Word, shes white)

Me
Kicked her out of class. Haha

5% AS, 10% Class

Her
Yep, Yep

Me
Yep, Nope (My GPA is 3.4)

Oustanding Cadet Ribbon

I RECIEVED IT.

It made no sense at all.

What's the key to success in JROTC...Teamwork, not everything you do is about you.

C/CLN

06-06-2009, 02:17 PM

What's the key to success in JROTC...Teamwork, not everything you do is about you.
But when it comes to awards, it really is a personal competition.

armysc_25b

06-06-2009, 02:31 PM

But when it comes to awards, it really is a personal competition.
How so? What's it matter if I had more awards in my JROTC program than my friends? The awards don't make the cadet...

fjer

06-06-2009, 02:40 PM

But when it comes to awards, it really is a personal competition.

If you think of earning awards as a personal competition (unless its an award for something intended to be a competition), you probably don't deserve the awards. If you aren't contributing to the unit, and are only looking out for yourself, you shouldn't be awarded.

C/CLN

06-06-2009, 04:51 PM

I mean in the sense that not everyone is going to get one. If you get an award that was the result of contributing to the Unit, then obviously your Instructor thought you contributed to the Unit, no matter how selfish you are inside.
There's nothing wrong with the "Oh crap I want that ribbon, but twenty other people do too and only two can get it, so I better work my butt off" attitude, because something positive comes out of it.

Drill for life

06-06-2009, 08:41 PM

How so? What's it matter if I had more awards in my JROTC program than my friends? The awards don't make the cadet...

It's what kind of cadet you are and if you inspired other's to be all they can be and if you are fair and just. It is never a good thing to rub your awards in someone's face. The only awards I really truly cherish are the ribbon's I earned when I was on a team and (raider, drill team, color guard etc.) our unit insignia because we had to work together to get it. It is easy to get a ward on your own but if there are other cadet's who want it just as bad as you do and you work together to earn that award, it makes it a whole sweeter.

C/CLN

06-07-2009, 07:23 PM

It's what kind of cadet you are and if you inspired other's to be all they can be and if you are fair and just. It is never a good thing to rub your awards in someone's face. The only awards I really truly cherish are the ribbon's I earned when I was on a team and (raider, drill team, color guard etc.) our unit insignia because we had to work together to get it. It is easy to get a ward on your own but if there are other cadet's who want it just as bad as you do and you work together to earn that award, it makes it a whole sweeter.
I'm sorry, but I wholeheartedly disagree.
IDK how it is in AJROTC, but in AFJROTC, the awards most people hold closest to their heart are their national-level medals, which are individual, and a lot of them are extremely hard to get.
The only team ribbon that I really hold close to my heart are my Drill Competition Ribbons (idk if they have those in AJROTC, but you get one when you personally place in something, either with a team or not). I get so excited when I get a Drill Comp Ribbon.

armysc_25b

06-07-2009, 07:33 PM

Even when you receive awards as individuals, there was most likely some kind of team involvement to get there. In the drill meets I attended in AJROTC, most of the hosts presented ribbons to everyone for competing at the event, then there were individual awards for the top 10 in the knockout drills. You wouldn't be at the knockout drill if your team didn't travel to the meet or you hadn't learned how to drill at a competitive level from your peers.

As far as other individual awards go, my top row of AJROTC awards are all recognizing me as an individual for the contributions I made to the program. National Sojourners as a LET-2, Military Officer's Association of America (formerly Retired Officer's Association) as a LET-3, and Superior Cadet as a LET-4. At no time was my goal to earn awards or be selfish about it (though I did at some times have to do the recommendation for an award for myself because I kept track of my own records better than the leadership at that point). I simply gave to the program what was asked of me by my leadership and then some, and the instructors decided to recognize me for it.

mtnsldr

06-07-2009, 07:35 PM

While I can't talk about JROTC, and I don't remember the ROTC awards I got because I was serving at the time and wore my military medals and ribbons, I will share this little tidbit about "team".

Individual effort is important, we all know that. If an individual isn't putting in their piece, the team gets dragged down. However, its working together that will make you successful in the long run.

A platoon leader who is constantly arguing with his platoon sergeant and squad leaders will stand in front of the formation at the end of his time and puff out his chest and receive his award. Maybe he'll turn around and share some parting words about how his leadership led to great things in the unit. Then his fellow PL will go up and receive his award. He looks the commander in the eye, then looks away as its pinned, as if its almost embarrassing. He'll turn and say a brief bit about how he owes it all to those people standing out in front of him. The medal is nice, but they should have it, or the reward of seeing his Platoon be successful was more than enough.

Which would you give thunderous applause to?

There are a lot of people out there who take being a member of a team for granted. They act like their contributions would be sorely missed if he wasn't there. Truth is, life would go on fine without him. All he can hope to do is instill some positive influence WITH his team, together as a single entity, and give some vision to his organization to motivate them forward.

IMHO, I have a lot of respect for DTF for his focus on team. I'm not saying don't be proud of your individual achievement, but think about it and you may find it wasn't as "individual" as you thought. How many people helped you be successful enough to qualify for that award? Did you remember to thank them?

mtnsldr

06-07-2009, 07:35 PM

Damn, I took too long and ArmySC beat me to it...

AFCadetSteel

06-07-2009, 07:43 PM

What's the key to success in JROTC...Teamwork, not everything you do is about you.

Very true. And if someone who was part of the JROTC Team, i'd be completley happy for them.

She does not do anything, and didn't want to be in the program. She wasn't going to do AFJROTC next year (she graduated).

In my opinion she was a disgrace to the uniform. The way she wore it, the things she tried to do to our program, her overall opinion of the program.

I don't know if i'm being too harsh but seriously.

Drill for life

06-07-2009, 08:56 PM

Very true. And if someone who was part of the JROTC Team, i'd be completley happy for them.

She does not do anything, and didn't want to be in the program. She wasn't going to do AFJROTC next year (she graduated).

In my opinion she was a disgrace to the uniform. The way she wore it, the things she tried to do to our program, her overall opinion of the program.

I don't know if i'm being too harsh but seriously.

I get exactly what you are saying but maybe some people thought she deserved it (in my unit we don't give out medals on a criteria basis, that may be why), you may not have thought so. I get what you are saying though.

PM inbound.

DSEddie

06-07-2009, 10:08 PM

mtnsldr

06-07-2009, 11:19 PM

I need you to come to my unit and explain this to a few key individuals. There seems to be a sickness that I hope is not contagious of individuality. Any success is their success, and any mistake will get you slammed. I've never worked in an environment like the one I am currently in.

You tell me when to show up I'll be there.

I'm getting ready for command, and its hilarious. There are three of us who ahave either just come in or are coming in to command, and we're turning the place upside down. All of us are former combat arms of some types, and these dudes have no idea how to react. Smokings for uniform infractions, pushups for failure to complete tasks on time... outstanding.

DSEddie

06-07-2009, 11:37 PM

You tell me when to show up I'll be there.

I'm getting ready for command, and its hilarious. There are three of us who ahave either just come in or are coming in to command, and we're turning the place upside down. All of us are former combat arms of some types, and these dudes have no idea how to react. Smokings for uniform infractions, pushups for failure to complete tasks on time... outstanding.

Whenever you can get here would be stellar. You would have a hard time believing that certain individuals have gotten to the level they have. I'm not naming names, but I've seen Specialists with more leadership ability than some people at my unit.

Lkg

06-08-2009, 07:41 AM

I'm sorry, but I wholeheartedly disagree.
IDK how it is in AJROTC, but in AFJROTC, the awards most people hold closest to their heart are their national-level medals, which are individual, and a lot of them are extremely hard to get.
The only team ribbon that I really hold close to my heart are my Drill Competition Ribbons (idk if they have those in AJROTC, but you get one when you personally place in something, either with a team or not). I get so excited when I get a Drill Comp Ribbon.

I'd have to disagree with you as well. National Ribbons are closest to your heart, literally, but I think most cadets hold 'team' ribbons even closer. Receiving a National Ribbon highlights your personal achievements and contributions within your unit. I think it's easier to keep yourself motivated in reaching a goal, but keeping a 'team' motivated you'll find much more difficult. Thus I think it takes more effort to achieve any goal as a team, because you are faced bringing together people to achieve a common goal. Personally, the 'team' awards I have received hold more value to me than my awards for personal achievement. I know the dedication and hard work of several different people made that accomplishment possible.