Outstanding Flight Ribbon: Is a ribbon awarded each academic term to
members of the outstanding flight under criteria determined
by the SASI.For each additional ribbon earned an additional bronze oak
leaf cluster will be awarded. A single silver oak leaf cluster will be used for the
award of the fifth bronze oak leaf cluster.
Top Performer Award: The award consists of a ribbon and certificate
presented/awarded only by Headquarters, AFJROTC
personnel. This award is only presented during a visit by HQ
AFJROTC personnel. The award is presented to a maximum of 2% of the current
unit cadet corps population (Unduplicated headcount). Once awarded, the ribbon
may be worn for the duration of a cadet’s tenure in AFJROTC or SFJROTC. For
each additional ribbon earned an additional bronze oak leaf cluster will be
awarded. Consideration for the Top Performer Awards. All currently enrolled
cadets may be considered, but specific consideration will be given to cadets not
previously recognized for superior performance. The Regional Director may
select (SASIs may nominate) a maximum of 2% of a unit’s cadets based on a
cadet’s performance in the following key areas: Leadership and job performance:
in primary duty and specifically in preparation for the unit’s assessment.
Leadership qualities: involvement and positions held in Leadership Development
Requirement activities. Academic performance: nominee must be in good
academic standing in all high school course work, significant self-improvement,
community involvement and other accomplishments.
Outstanding Cadet Ribbon: Is a ribbon awarded annually to the
outstanding first-year, second-year, third-year, and fourth-
year cadets. The recipient from each class must be of high
moral character, demonstrate positive personal attributes, display outstanding
military potential, and attain academic and military excellence.
Leadership Ribbon: Is a ribbon awarded for outstanding performance in
a position of leadership as an AFJROTC or SFJROTC cadet.
Ensure recognition of cadets who have consistently displayed
outstanding leadership ability above and beyond expected performance.
For each additional
ribbon earned an additional bronze oak leaf cluster will be awarded. A single
silver oak leaf cluster will be used for the award of the fifth bronze oak leaf
cluster.
Superior Performance Ribbon: Is a ribbon awarded to no more than the
top 10% of the cadet corps annually for outstanding
achievement or meritorious service rendered specifically on
behalf of AFJROTC or SFJROTC. Present the ribbon for a
single or sustained performance of a superior nature. Ensure award is presented
in recognition of achievements and services which are clearly outstanding and
exceptional when compared to achievements and accomplishments of other
cadets (this does not downplay accomplishments of other cadets but recognizes those who go above and beyond)
For each additional ribbon earned an additional bronze oak leaf cluster will be awarded.
Achievement Ribbon: Is a ribbon awarded for a significant achievement
in AFJROTC or SFJROTC such as Cadet of the Month or other school activities/events.
Individuals may not receive more than one ribbon during a 1-year period. For each additional ribbon earned an additional bronze oak leaf cluster will be
awarded.
Academic Ribbon: Is a ribbon awarded for academic excellence as
signified by attaining an overall grade point average of at
least “B” for one academic term (cadet may only receive one
award annually), in addition to an “A” average in AFJROTC or SFJROTC.
For each additional ribbon earned an additional bronze oak leaf cluster will be
awarded.
Orienteering Ribbon: Is a ribbon awarded to team members for
completing a unit-specific Orienteering program as part of unit
curriculum. For each additional ribbon earned an additional bronze oak
leaf cluster will be awarded. A single silver oak leaf cluster will be used for the
award of the fifth bronze oak leaf cluster.
Leadership Development Requirement (LDR) Leadership Ribbon: Is a ribbon awarded at the SASI’s discretion for leadership in
AFJROTC or SFJROTC Leadership Development
Requirement activities (such as, but not limited to, PT team commander,
orienteering team commander, drill team commander, color guard team
commander, dining-in chairperson, military ball chairperson, etc.).For each additional ribbon earned an additional bronze oak
leaf cluster will be awarded.A single silver oak leaf cluster will be used for the
award of the fifth bronze oak leaf cluster.
Drill Team Ribbon: Is a ribbon awarded to cadets who participated on
the drill team for an entire year/drill season and must have
competed in at least 3 drill performance events, i.e.,
competitions, special school events, community demonstrations (cumulative).
For each additional ribbon earned an additional bronze oak
leaf cluster will be awarded. A single silver oak leaf cluster will be used for the
award of the fifth bronze oak leaf cluster.
Color Guard Ribbon: Is a ribbon awarded to cadets who perform at least
5 color guard performance events (cumulative). For each additional ribbon earned an additional bronze oak
leaf cluster will be awarded. A single silver oak leaf cluster will be used for the
award of the fifth bronze oak leaf cluster.
Saber Team Ribbon: Is a ribbon awarded to cadets who perform at least
3 saber team performance events (cumulative). For each additional ribbon earned an additional bronze oak
leaf cluster will be awarded. A single silver oak leaf cluster will be used for the
award of the fifth bronze oak leaf cluster.
USAA Educational Foundation (EF) Joint Service Academic Bowl
(JLAB) Ribbon: Is a ribbon awarded to cadets who participate
in the Joint Leadership and Academic Bowl (JLAB) Practice
Test and the subsequent rounds of JLAB competition. The award recognizes
individual efforts toward achieving a clear understanding of core subjects
including math, science, language arts, leadership, current events, and financial
literacy. This ribbon replaces the former AFJROTC JLAB Team Ribbon. The
former JLAB Ribbon may not be worn, it will be replaced with the new
USAA EF JLAB Ribbon to qualifying cadets.
For each additional ribbon earned an additional bronze oak
leaf cluster will be awarded.
Raiders Team Ribbon: Is a ribbon awarded to cadets who are a member
of the Raiders Team for at least one year/season. For each
additional ribbon earned an additional bronze oak leaf cluster will be awarded. A single silver oak leaf cluster will be used for the award of the fifth bronze oak
leaf cluster.
Good Conduct Ribbon: Is a ribbon awarded to cadets for maintaining
good conduct as an AFJROTC or SFJROTC cadet. To qualify
for this ribbon, cadets must not have received a referral (this
includes no ISS/OSS) for an academic term (cadet may only
receive one award annually). An oak leaf cluster will be added to this ribbon for
each year of qualifying membership beginning with the second year.
Service Ribbon: Is a ribbon awarded for distinctive performance in
school, community, or AFJROTC or SFJROTC service projects.
Limit to members whose active participation in a service project
contributed significantly to the goals of the organization. (Note: Participation in Drill Teams, Saber Teams or Color Guard Teams alone does not qualify for the Service Ribbon (see above criteria for these other ribbons) unless community service hours are also awarded. For each additional ribbon earned an additional bronze oak leaf cluster will be awarded. A single silver oak leaf cluster will be used for the award of the fifth bronze oak leaf cluster.
Recruiting Ribbon: Is a ribbon awarded for outstanding effort in support
of unit recruiting activities. Cadets must have directly contributed
to the recruitment of two new members to AFJROTC or SFJROTC. For each additional ribbon earned an additional bronze oak leaf cluster will be awarded. A single silver oak leaf cluster will be used for the award of the fifth bronze oak leaf cluster.
Activities Ribbon: Is a ribbon awarded for participation in Leadership
Development Requirement (LDR) activities other than those that
qualify for a ribbon on the ribbon chart. These include, but are not limited to, model rocketry clubs, sports teams, and any other LDR team event that does not currently have a ribbon on the ribbon chart. An oak leaf cluster will be added to this ribbon for each year of membership beginning with the second year. For each additional ribbon earned an additional bronze oak leaf cluster will be awarded. A single silver oak leaf cluster will be used for the award of the fifth bronze oak leaf cluster
Attendance Ribbon: Is a ribbon awarded to cadets who have no more than three school absences during academic term. Cadets may
only receive one award annually. For each additional ribbon earned an additional bronze oak leaf cluster will be awarded.
Dress and Appearance Ribbon: Is a ribbon awarded to cadets who maintain a 90% or higher average on weekly uniform grades.
Cadets receiving this award will maintain the highest grooming
and dress standards possible. For each additional ribbon earned an additional bronze oak leaf cluster will be awarded. A single silver oak leaf cluster will be used for the award of the fifth bronze oak leaf cluster.
Longevity Ribbon: Is a ribbon awarded for successful completion of
each AFJROTC or SFJROTC school year or semester. Cadets
may only receive one award annually. Cadets in a 4X4 block
schedule taking AFJROTC or SFJROTC classes both semesters during a school
year may only receive one ribbon and/or cluster for that school year.For each additional ribbon
earned an additional bronze oak leaf cluster will be awarded.
Bataan Death March Memorial Hike Ribbon: Is a ribbon awarded to
honor and remember the sacrifices of the victims and survivors of
World War II’s Bataan Death March. AFJROTC and SFJROTC
units may conduct an optional 14-mile Bataan Death March Memorial Hike. This
event must be accomplished on a locally determined 14-mile course (trails, road
courses, tracks, etc.). Units may complete the full hike in a span of one to no
more than 3 days. Cadet safety must be monitored at all times and advanced
planning for any first aid/medical attention is paramount. Cadets who fully
complete the 14-mile hike are authorized to wear the ribbon. Additionally, no
fees can be charged to participate in the Memorial March. However, units are
encouraged to collect donations which will be given to reputable organizations
that benefit disabled veterans such as The Air Force Association’s Wounded
Airman Program, the Wounded Warrior Project, Special Operations Warrior
Foundation, etc. Ribbon may be purchased from a vendor using MILPER funds. For each
additional ribbon earned an additional bronze oak leaf cluster will be awarded. A
single silver oak leaf cluster will be used for the award of the fifth bronze oak
leaf cluster.
Patriotic Flag Ribbon: Is a ribbon awarded for participation in non-color
guard events specifically designed to honor our nation’s flag. Such
events include flag raising ceremonies, flag retirement ceremonies, flag folding ceremonies, and historical flag demonstrations. In order
to receive this award, cadets must have participated in a minimum of five flag
events. Ribbon may be purchased from a vendor using MILPER funds. For each
additional ribbon earned an additional bronze oak leaf cluster will be awarded. A single silver oak leaf cluster will be used for the award of the fifth bronze oak
leaf cluster.
Resiliency Ribbon: Is a ribbon awarded by the SASI to any cadet who
has displayed a high amount of resiliency to life events.
Principally intended to denote resilience in the face of COVID-19
to cadets who were enrolled in AFJROTC or SFJROTC course of
study from 1 March 2020 to 30 June 2022. A course of study is defined as any
cadet who was enrolled, participated, and completed in an on-line, virtual, or on
campus in person, AFJROTC or SFJROTC course during this period. The
ribbon is now expanded to those who in the SASI’s discretion have overcome
significant life challenges (significant illness, tragedy at home such as fire or
destruction by storm) and have shown resilience to overcome those events and
press on as a cadet. Ribbon may be purchased from a vendor using MILPER
funds for each cadet authorized to wear this award. For each additional ribbon
earned an additional bronze oak leaf cluster will be awarded.