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Daedalian Award: Cadets may only receive this award once.
The Order of Daedalian’s was named after the legendary figure,
Daedalus, and was organized by WWI military pilots who
sought to perpetuate the spirit of patriotism, love of
country, and the high ideals of self-sacrifice which place service to the nation
above personal safety and position. This award is offered to encourage the
development of these traits in cadets and to interest them in a military career.
Cadets must meet the criteria of...
• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of patriotism, love of
country, and service to the nation.
• Indicate the potential and desire to pursue a military career.
• Rank in the top 10% of their AFJROTC or SFJROTC class.
• Rank in the top 20% of their school class.
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Award: Cadets may only receive this award once.
This award is presented annually to one third-year (in a 3-year program)
or fourth-year cadet (in a 4-year program) that meets the following criteria:
• Rank in the top 25% of their AFJROTC or SFJROTC class.
• Rank in the top 25% of their high school class.
• Demonstrate qualities of dependability and good character.
• Demonstrate adherence to military discipline.
• Possess leadership ability and a fundamental and patriotic
understanding of the importance of JROTC training.
American Legion Scholastic Award: Cadets may only receive this award
once.
This award is presented annually to one second- or third-year cadet (in a
3-year program) or a third- or fourth-year cadet (in a 4-year program) based on
the cadet’s overall scholastic achievements. Each cadet must:
• Rank in the top 10% of the high school class.
• Rank in the top 25% of their AFJROTC or SFJROTC class.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities.
• Actively participate in student activities.
American Legion General Military Excellence Award: Cadets may only receive this award once.
This award is presented annually to one second- or third-year cadet (in a 3-year program) or a third- or fourth-year cadet (in a 4-year program) based on the cadet’s general military excellence. Each cadet must:
• Rank in the top 25% of their AFJROTC or SFJROTC class.
• Demonstrate outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline,
character, and citizenship.
Reserve Organization of American (ROA) Award: Cadets may only
receive this award once.
This award is presented annually for military and academic
achievement to an outstanding third-year cadet (fourth-year cadet in a 4-year
program). The recipient must possess individual characteristics contributing to
leadership such as:
• Be in the top 10% in the AFJROTC or SFJROTC program.
• Be in the top 25% in academic grades.
• Be recognized for having contributed the most to advancing the
objectives of the AFJROTC or SFJROTC program, which include
outstanding dedication to citizenship, knowledge of civic
responsibility, military orientation, self-discipline, and a sound work ethic
Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Award: Cadets
may only receive this award once.
This award is presented annually to an outstanding second-year cadet
(third-year cadet in a 4-year program) who shows exceptional potential for
military leadership. Each cadet must:
• Be a member of the junior class.
• Be in good academic standing.
• Be of high moral character.
• Show a high order of loyalty to the unit, school, and country.
• Show exceptional potential for military leadership.
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Award: Cadets may only receive this
award once.
This award presented annually to an outstanding second or third-year
cadet in a 3-year program (third or fourth-year cadet in a 4-year program) who is
actively engaged in the AFJROTC or SFJROTC program and who possesses
individual characteristics contributing to leadership. Each cadet must:
• Positive attitude toward the AFJROTC or SFJROTC program.
• Must be enrolled as a 10th-12th grade AFJROTC or SFJROTC
student.
• Must maintain a “B” average in AFJROTC or SFJROTC curriculum
and a “C” average in all remaining subjects with no failing grades in
the previous semester.
• Active in at least one other student extracurricular activity (music,
athletics, government, etc.).
• Not a previous recipient of this award.
National Society United States Daughters 1812 Award: Cadets may only recive this award once.
Awarded annually, at the SASI’s discretion, for academic excellence,leadership, military discipline, dependability, patriotism and upright character in speech and habits.
National Sojourners Award: Cadets may only recive this award once.
This award is presented annually recognizing an outstanding first- or
second-year cadet (second or third-year cadet in a 4-year program) who
contributed the most to encourage and demonstrate Americanism within the
corps of cadets and on campus. Each cadet must:
• Be in the top 25% of their academic class.
• Encourage and demonstrate ideals of Americanism.
• Demonstrate potential for outstanding leadership.
• Not a previous recipient of this award.
Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction Award: Cadets may only receive
this award once. This award annually recognizes an outstanding second-year cadet in a
3-year program or third-year cadet in a 4-year program. Each cadet must:
• Contribute the most to encourage Americanism by participation in
LDR activities or community projects.
• Demonstrate academic excellence by being in the top 25% of their
class.
• Demonstrate the qualities of dependability, good character, self-
discipline, good citizenship and patriotism.
• Not a previous recipient of this award.
Military Order of the Purple Heart Award: Cadets may only receive
this award once. This award annually recognizes an outstanding underclassman (first-, second-, or third-year cadet), who is enrolled in the AFJROTC or SFJROTC
program and demonstrates leadership ability. (Seniors are not eligible) Each
cadet must:
•Have a positive attitude toward AFJROTC and SFJROTC and country.
•Hold a leadership position in the cadet corps.
•Be active in school and community affairs.
•Attain a grade of “B” or better in all subjects for the previous semester.
•Not a previous recipient of this award.
Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Award: Cadets may only
receive this award once. This award recognizes an outstanding second-year cadet in a 3-year
program or third-year cadet in a 4-year program who is enrolled in the AFJROTC
or SFJROTC program. The recipient must exhibit a high degree of leadership,
military bearing, and all-around excellence in AS studies and not have previously
received the award. Each cadet must:
• Be currently enrolled in the AFJROTC or SFJROTC program.
• Be in the top 10% of their AFJROTC or SFJROTC class.
• Be in the top 25% of their overall class.
Military Order of World Wars Award: Cadets may only receive this
award once. This award 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
or SFJROTC unit.
American Veterans (AMVETS) Award: Cadets may only receive this
award once. This award is presented annually to one qualified cadet that possesses
individual characteristics contributing to leadership such as:
• A positive attitude toward AFJROTC and SFJROTC programs and
service in the Air Force.
• Personal appearance (wearing of the uniform, posture, and grooming,
but not physical characteristics per se).
• Personal attributes (initiative, dependability, judgment, and self-
confidence).
• Officer potential (capacity for responsibility, adaptability, and
maintenance of high personal standards).
• Obtained a grade of “A” (or the numerical equivalent) in their AS
class.
• Be in good scholastic standing in all classes at the time of selection
and at the time of presentation.
Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) Award: Cadets may only receive this reward once. This award recognizes an outstanding second- or third-year cadet in a three-year program (third- or fourth-year cadet in a 4-year program). The recipient must demonstrate outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship. Each cadet must:
• Be in the top 10% of their AFJROTC or SFJROTC class.
• Demonstrate outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline,
character, and citizenship.
• Not a previous recipient of this award.
Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated (TAI) Cadet Award: This award is presented annually to two cadets. Recipients may be first-year, second year, or third-year cadets (in a 3- or 4-year program) and must meet the following criteria:
• Attain a grade of “B” or better in their AS class.
• Be in good academic standing.
• Actively participate in cadet corps activities.
• Participate in at least 50% of all unit service programs.
The Retired Enlisted Association (TREA) Award: Cadets may only
receive this award once. Awarded annually, at the SASI’s
discretion, for exceptional leadership to the most
outstanding AFJROTC or SFJROTC cadet while serving in an Enlisted Rank.
The selected enlisted cadet must have shown outstanding leadership throughout
the course of the school year.
The Celebrate Freedom Foundation (CFF) Award: for Excellence in
Academic Programs. Cadets may only receive this award
once. The awards program recognizes 9th, 10th, 11th and
12th grade students (including home-schooled students)
enrolled in AFJROTC and SFJROTC programs.
Cadets must demonstrate the following personal characteristics to be
eligible for nomination:
• 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 and
adaptability to change).
• Possess the highest personal and ethical standards and strong positive
convictions.
• Show the potential and desire to pursue a military career.
• Rank in the top 5% of his/her AS class with a grade average of A or
numerical equivalent.
• Rank in the top 15 % of his/her academic class.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude (toward AFJROTC and SFJROTC and
school).
Air Commando Association Award: Cadets may only receive this
award once. Awarded annually at the SASI’s discretion for
completing a one-page essay based on a historical AF
Special Operations Mission possessing the 13 critical attributes of success:
integrity, self-motivation, intelligence, self-discipline, perseverance, adaptability,
maturity, judgment, selflessness, leadership, skilled, physical fitness, and family
strength.
Distinguished Unit Award with Merit (DUAM): Award consists of a
ribbon awarded to cadets enrolled during the same academic
year in which 1) the unit receives a HQ AFJROTC
evaluation with an overall rating of Exceeds Standards and
2) the unit is selected by HQ AFJROTC to receive the DUA. Both criteria must
occur during the same academic year. The unit will receive a congratulatory
letter and a certificate of recognition which will be posted in WINGS.
Medal/Ribbon must be purchased from a vendor using MILPER funds. For each
additional ribbon earned an additional small silver star will be awarded.
Distinguished Unit Award (DUA): Is a ribbon awarded to cadets
enrolled during the academic year when a unit is selected by
HQ AFJROTC to receive the DUA. The unit will receive a
congratulatory letter and a certificate of recognition which will be posted in
WINGS. For each additional ribbon earned an additional small silver star will be awarded.
Outstanding Organization Award (OOA): Is a ribbon awarded to
cadets enrolled during the academic year when a unit is
selected by HQ AFJROTC to receive the OOA. The unit will
receive a congratulatory letter and a certificate of recognition which will be
posted in WINGS. OOA recipients do not receive a streamer. Ribbon must be
purchased from a vendor using MILPER funds. For each additional ribbon
earned an additional small silver star will be awarded.
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