Normal Awards 

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.

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.

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

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.