Appendix C - Chapter 7 - Uniform and Awards.pdf

Chapter 7: Uniform and Awards, Operational Supplement 1 August 2023

Foreword

Chapter 7 of this Operational Supplement (Ops Sup) describes how Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) and Space Force Junior ROTC (SFJROTC) cadets will wear the uniform and maintain Air Force grooming standards while in uniform. Incorporating Change 5 to DAFI 36-2903, dated 31 March 2023, describes how to properly wear the Air Force uniform and this Operations Supplement describes how AFJROTC and SFJROTC cadets will wear rank, ribbons, medals, and other accouterments. Cadets wear the same basic uniform as the active-duty Air Force, and they will be expected to honor and wear the uniform properly and with pride. This chapter provides the latest guidance and clarification on AFJROTC and SFJROTC uniform wear for instructors and cadets. It also provides guidelines for cadet appearance and grooming.

The Awards and Decorations Program recognizes the achievements of AFJROTC and SFJROTC cadets and fosters increased morale and esprit-de-corps. This chapter outlines the proper execution of a successful unit Awards and Decorations Program.

Summary of Changes: Allows drinking of beverages while walking in uniform, blue baseball cap wear with the ABU uniform, OCP uniform changes, change of JLB Ribbon to the USAA Educational Foundation JLAB Ribbon, change of COVID-19 Ribbon to Resiliency Ribbon, added guidance for religious and transgender uniform waiver requests.

Changes to this Ops Sup are highlighted in yellow.

ACCOUTREMENTS (GENERAL)

7.1. Insignia Placement. Insignia on the AFJROTC and SFJROTC uniform will be worn according to the figures contained in this guide.

7.2. Aviation Badges and Flight Suits. Cadets will wear one of the following badges in rank order: (lowest to highest) Flight Solo Badge, Unmanned Aircraft Badge, Aviation Ground School, and Flight Certificate Badge. Flight Suits are authorized for those cadets who meet all requirements listed in paragraphs 7.2.1.

– 7.2.4. Purchase flight suits through WINGS | FEDMALL. Flight Suits are accountable uniforms items and must be issued/returned via WINGS.

(See Attachment 7-13).

7.2.1. Flight Solo Badge. Awarded to any cadet possessing a solo flight certificate signed by a FAA Certified Flight Instructor for either powered or non-powered aircraft. Email: jrotc.jrs.logistics@au.af.edu a copy of the cadet’s Flight

Solo Certificate, and then go to WINGS | Logistics | Create Display Orders and order the Flight Solo Badge.

7.2.1.1. Flight suits are not authorized solely on obtaining the Flight Solo Badge.

(See Attachment 7-13).

7.2.2. Unmanned Aircraft Badge. Awarded for successful completion of the Remote Pilot Certification Test. Email jrotc.jrs.logistics@au.af.edu a copy of the cadet’s FAA Certificate, and then go to WINGS | Logistics | Create Display Orders and order the applicable badge.

7.2.2.1. Flight suits are authorized for cadets who successfully pass the FAA Part 107 knowledge test and are “active” members of the unit’s unmanned aircraft/multicopter team.

7.2.3. Aviation Ground School Badge. Awarded for successful completion of the FAA Private Pilot Practical Test (Powered or Glider). Email jrotc.jrs.logistics@au.af.edu a copy of the cadet’s FAA Certificate, and then go to WINGS | Logistics | Create Display Orders and order the applicable badge.

7.2.4. Flight suits are authorized for cadets enrolled in Aviation Honors Ground School. Upon completion, continuous wear is authorized for cadets who passed the written test, and/or have been awarded the aviation ground school/unmanned aircraft badge. Otherwise, flight suits will be returned to the unit’s logistics inventory via WINGS. (See Attachment 7-13).

7.2.5. Flight Certificate Badge. The Flight Certificate Badge is the highest aviation badge awarded to any cadet who possesses a valid FAA pilot’s certificate for either powered or non- powered aircraft. Email jrotc.jrs.logistics@au.af.edu a copy of the cadet’s Flight Certificate, and then go to WINGS | Logistics | Create Display Orders and order the Pilot Certificate Badge.

7.2.5.1. Flight suits are authorized for cadets that have earned the private pilot flight certificate or have successfully completed the Flight Academy program. (See Attachment 7-13).

7.2.6. Awareness Presentation Team Badge. Awarded for participation on an Awareness Presentation Team. Criteria for becoming a member of the team will be published in the Cadet Guide or the Unit Operating Instructions. Go to WINGS | Logistics | Create Display Orders and order the Awareness Presentation Team Badge.

7.2.7. Kitty Hawk Honor Society Badge. Awarded to cadets who are members of the Kitty Hawk Honor Society. The unit’s Kitty Hawk charter will spell out the requirements for entry into society. Go to WINGS | Logistics | Create Display Orders and order the Kitty Hawk Honor Society Badge.

mailto:jrotc.jrs.logistics@au.af.edu

7.2.8. Distinguished Cadet Badge. This annual award consists of a certificate and the Distinguished Cadet badge. The award recognizes one outstanding second-year cadet (third-year cadet in a 4-year program) selected at the end of each school year. This allows the recipient to wear the award their final year in the AFJROTC and SFJROTC program. The recipient must be of high moral character, demonstrate positive personal attributes, display outstanding military potential, and maintain consistent academic and military excellence. The SASI, in coordination with the ASI and with the concurrence of the principal, selects the recipient of this award. The Holm Center Form 308, Certificate of Recognition, is located in WINGS | Published Files | Directory | Certificates folder. The certificate is used to present the badge. The unit must purchase the badge from a vendor. The recipient will hold the following awards prior to selection:

a. Leadership Ribbon

b. Superior Performance Ribbon

c. Achievement Ribbon

d. Academic Ribbon

e. Leadership Development Requirement Ribbon

f. Service Ribbon

7.2.9. Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Academic Cadet Badge. Awarded to rising Junior and Senior cadets for academic excellence as signified by attaining a minimum 3.3 grade point average (GPA) with no grade below a 2.0 GPA on their transcript. The individuals must be recommended by the SASI. Go to WINGS | Logistics | Create Display Orders and order the AEF Badge.

7.2.10. Model Rocketry Badge. Awarded to cadets who have fulfilled model rocketry program requirements. Program requirements can be found in WINGS | Published Files | JROTC | AFJROTC LDRs | Rocketry folder.

7.2.11. Other Badges or Pins. Any badge or pin not specifically authorized by HQ AFJROTC will not be worn on any AFJROTC or SFJROTC uniform combination. This includes pins given to cadets participating in Cyber Patriot or Stellar Explorers.

7.2.12. Marksmanship Awards. Marksmanship competition awards/badges may be worn on the AFJROTC and SFJROTC uniform. Males and females will wear the badge (may only wear one) below the ribbons on the blue shirt or service dress uniform. Marksmanship badges will not be worn with medals.

7.2.13. Cadets may earn one of the three marksmanship badges; however, they may wear no more than one badge on the uniform at a time. These badges are earned by scores obtained in competitions, not practices. These badges are awarded by the unit’s SASI.

7.2.13.1. The Basic Marksmanship Badge - requires a combined score of 170 or above, fired in the prone, standing, and kneeling 3x10 positions.

7.2.13.2. The Sharpshooter Badge - requires a combined score of 220 or above, fired in the prone, standing, and kneeling 3x10 positions.

7.2.13.3. The Expert Badge - requires a combined score of 250 or above, fired in the prone, standing, and kneeling 3x10 positions.

7.2.14. The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Junior Distinguished Badges (Gold, Silver and Bronze) are awarded to cadets who distinguish themselves by attaining a series of high rankings in designated major junior air rifle championships that include State Junior Olympic Qualifiers, CMP Cup Matches, the National Junior Olympic Championships and other National Council Three- Position Air Rifle Championships.

7.2.14.1. Badges are earned through CMP and units can visit www.thecmp.org for additional information on how to qualify for the badges.

7.2.14.2. Junior Distinguished Badges are provided, at no cost, by the CMP and cannot be purchased through local vendors or HQ AFJROTC.

7.3. Shoulder patches, cords, and tabs.

7.3.1. AFJROTC Patch (white, Lamp of

Knowledge) and SFJROTC Patch (black, Lamp of Knowledge). Wear of the AFJROTC or SFJROTC official shoulder patch is mandatory on the left sleeve (shoulder) of all uniforms except the raincoat, overcoat, and all-weather coat. White/Black Lamp of Knowledge patch will be worn on the ABUs front left pocket and Velcroed to the left shoulder of the OCP uniform centered on the Velcro area. Flight Suit – the white/black, Lamp of Knowledge patch (white/black circular AFJROTC and SFJROTC patches), will be worn on the right sleeve (shoulder); see para 7.3.3 if the unit has an approved Unit Patch.

All flight suit patches will be displayed utilizing Velcro or may be sewn onto the flight suit. (See Attachment 7-13, Note 2). Cadets enrolled in Civil Air Patrol (CAP) and AFJROTC or SFJROTC who use the same uniform for both activities may wear the CAP wing patch on the right shoulder sleeve.

7.3.2. The American Flag patch – Flight Suit, is mandatory and will be worn on the left shoulder and will be full color (cloth) centered at the top of Velcro. See Attachment 7-13, Note 3).

7.3.2.1. The American Flag patch - OCPs, is mandatory and will be worn on the right shoulder and will be full color (cloth) centered at the top of the Velcro. (See Attachment 7-6b, Note 2).

7.3.2.2. The American Flag patch will not be worn with any other uniforms other than those in paras 7.3.2 and 7.3.2.1.

7.3.3. Unit Patch. Optional. If worn, must be on the right shoulder only (ABU on front right pocket and for OCPs the unit patch on the right shoulder (affix with Velcro) below the American Flag patch, if no unit patch is available leave blank. Flight Suit – if a unit patch is available, the Unit Patch may be worn on the right sleeve (shoulder) replacing the white/black Lamp of Knowledge patch. All flight suit patches will be displayed utilizing Velcro (or may be sewn onto the flight suit). Unit patches must be approved by HQ AFJROTC via the waiver’s module in WINGS prior to purchase or use. Units will only have one current approved unit patch for all uniform combinations.

7.4. Shoulder Cords. Cadets are authorized to wear one shoulder cord (double knot, single cord “infantry” style). Cords will be worn on the left shoulder, grounded to the shoulder seam, with no metal tips, and no wider than 1-inch (no aiguillettes, citation cords, or extra loops inside or outside the arm).

Colors are locally determined (does not have to be a solid color, may be multi-color), must be conservative, in good taste, and defined in the Cadet Guide or Unit Operations Instruction. Shoulder cord may be worn on regular uniform days. See Chapter 8, Finance Guide, Ops Sup, for purchasing authority.

7.4.1. Criteria for wear and shoulder cord colors will be described in the Cadet Guide or Unit Operating Instructions. On the service dress coat, the cord will be grounded to the left shoulder seam and pinned to the shoulder with the pin hidden beneath the cord. On the blue shirt, the cord will be under the epaulet, grounded to the left shoulder seam and pinned to the shoulder with the pin hidden beneath the cord. See Chapter 8, Finance Guide, Ops Sup, for purchasing authority.

7.5. Shoulder Tabs. Shoulder tabs are either cloth or metal arches denoting participation in an AFJROTC or SFJROTC activity. Shoulder tabs are optional.

If worn, cadets are authorized to wear one shoulder tab on the right shoulder of the service dress coat and the light blue shirt, centered between the unit patch and the shoulder seam. Tabs will have the name of the activity on them (e.g., drill team, saber team, honor guard, etc.). If no unit patch is worn, tab will be worn no lower than 1 inch below the shoulder seam. If a unit patch is worn, shoulder tab will be centered between the unit patch and the shoulder seam. The SASI will designate which activities will be denoted by shoulder tabs and set the criteria for each in the Cadet Guide or Unit Operating Instructions. See Chapter 8, Finance Guide, Ops Sup, for purchasing authority.

7.6. Awards and Decorations.

7.6.1. The Cadet Awards and Decorations Program fosters morale, esprit- de-corps, and recognizes achievements of AFJROTC and SFJROTC cadets. Awards sponsored by national organizations are funded by the sponsoring organization and donated through local chapters where available. Only Awards and Decorations approved by Holm Center/JR and listed in this guide may be worn.

Units cannot purchase matching medals for HQ AFJROTC Approved Ribbons. (Example: Outstanding Cadet, Patriotic Flag, Bataan March, etc.,).

Only medals specifically designated within this Operational Supplement (para 7.6.3.2) and depicted on the AFJROTC and SFJROTC Ribbon Chart are approved.

7.6.1.1. Units may not create or purchase local awards (ribbons or medals) for wear on the uniform.

7.6.1.2. Ribbons will not be worn with medals. Medals may be worn with the service dress uniform for formal and semi-formal occasions of a limited nature (such as dining ins/outs, military ball, change of command ceremonies, awards ceremonies, picture days, or other formal events as specified by the SASI.)

Medals may not be worn on regular uniform days. Place medals on the mounting rack in the proper order of precedence (see para 7.6.3.1).

7.6.1.3. Units are authorized to impose additional criteria (more stringent) to meet local standards and needs without diminishing minimum standards.

Published in the Unit Cadet Guide or Unit Operating Instructions.

7.6.1.4. Present awards at appropriate ceremonies. Invite school officials, local civil authorities and parents when practical. Representatives from organizations sponsoring awards will be offered the opportunity to make the award presentation. Display awards, when possible, for the benefit of the cadet corps.

The SASI will ensure that Air Force endorsement of any agency’s product or service is neither stated nor implied.

7.6.2. Only awards and decorations authorized in this publication are authorized for presentation and wear on the cadet uniform.

7.6.2.1. An award is defined as either a ribbon, medal, certificate, or scholarship.

7.6.2.2. Awards have been categorized into three categories.

7.6.2.2.1. Authorized to present and wear (Paras 7.6.3.1, 7.6.3.2. and 7.6.3.3.)

7.6.2.2.2. Authorized to present and unauthorized to wear (Paras 7.6.3.5 and 7.6.3.6)

7.6.2.2.3. Unauthorized. Host organization may submit a package to present (Para 7.6.6.)

7.6.2.2. AFJROTC and SFJROTC units may not purchase national-level awards, medals, using Air Force funds. The national-level host organization/local chapter must provide the award.

7.6.2.3. Units may receive/present awards (only the ones on the AFJROTC and SFJROTC Ribbon Chart may be worn on the cadet uniform) from any national-level veterans’ organization that is defined as a Congressionally chartered Veterans Service Organizations (VSO), recognized by the Department of Veteran Affairs; a complete list can be found at https://www.va.gov/vso/VSO- Directory.pdf See the current listing of VSOs below.

7.6.2.4. Any active-duty military heritage organization i.e., Special Forces Association, aka the Green Berets, may present awards to cadets. Units with local school district employed Director of Army Instructors (DAI)s shall provide AFJROTC and SFJROTC units with a complete listing of awards given by the local district under DAI control (or an officer acting on behalf of the superintendent of schools.) Only the awards listed on the AFJROTC and SFJROTC Ribbon Chart may be worn on the cadet uniform.

7.6.2.5. Local organizations such as banks, local businesses, military Top 3 organization, Chiefs’ Groups, etc., may present awards to cadets. Only the awards listed on the AFJROTC and SFJROTC Ribbon Chart may be worn on the cadet uniform.

7.6.3. Order of Precedence of medals and ribbons.

7.6.3.1. Authorized Awards. Cadets may only receive one National-level Award for each year they are enrolled in AFJROTC or SFJROTC and may not receive the same National-level award twice during their AFJROTC or SFJROTC career (this does not apply to National competition awards).

Medals will not be worn on regular uniform days.

7.6.3.2. Guidelines for National-level Awards will be followed to the fullest extent possible. Deviations from established award criteria will not be the norm but based on a case-by-case basis. Unit must uphold the “spirit of intent” of an award.

1. Gold Valor Award (Medal/Ribbon)

2. Silver Valor Award (Medal/Ribbon)

3. Cadet Humanitarian Award (Ribbon)

4. Silver Star Community Service with Excellence Ribbon

5. Community Service with Excellence Ribbon

6. Air Force Association Award (Medal/Ribbon)

7. Daedalian Award (Medal/Ribbon)

8. Daughters of the American Revolution Award (Medal/Ribbon) https://www.va.gov/vso/VSO-Directory.pdf https://www.va.gov/vso/VSO-Directory.pdf

9. American Legion Scholastic Award (Medal/Ribbon)

10. American Legion General Military Excellence Award (Medal/Ribbon)

11. Reserve Organization of America (ROA) Award (Medal/Ribbon)

12. Military Officers Association Award (Medal/Ribbon)

13. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Award (Medal/Ribbon)

14. National Society United States Daughters of 1812 (Medal/Ribbon)

15. National Sojourners Award (Medal/Ribbon)

16. Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction Award (Medal/Ribbon)

17. Military Order of the Purple Heart Award (Medal/Ribbon)

18. Sons of the American Revolution Award (Medal/Ribbon)

19. Military Order of World Wars Award (Medal/Ribbon)

20. American Veterans Award (Medal/Ribbon)

21. Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) Award (Medal/Ribbon)

22. Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated Cadet Award (Ribbon)

23. The Retired Enlisted Association Award (Medal/Ribbon)

24. The Celebrate Freedom Foundation Award (Medal/Ribbon)

25. Air Commando Association Award (Medal/Ribbon)

26. Distinguished Unit Award with Merit (Ribbon)

27. Distinguished Unit Award (Ribbon)

28. Outstanding Organization Award (Ribbon)

29. Outstanding Flight Ribbon

30. Top Performer Ribbon

31. Outstanding Cadet Ribbon

32. Leadership Ribbon

33. Superior Performance Ribbon

34. Achievement Ribbon

35. Academic Ribbon

36. Cadet Leadership Course Ribbon

37. Special Teams Placement Ribbon

38. All Services National Competition (Medal/Ribbon)

39. Air Force Nationals Competition (Medal/Ribbon)

40. Orienteering Ribbon

41. Leadership Development Requirement (LDR) Leadership Ribbon

42. Drill Team Ribbon

43. Color Guard Ribbon

44. Saber Team Ribbon

45. Marksmanship Ribbon

46. USAA Educational Foundation (EF) Joint Service Academic Bowl (JLAB) Ribbon

47. Cyber Patriot Team Ribbon

48. StellarXplorers Team Ribbon

49. Raider Team Ribbon

50. Military Model Building Team Ribbon

51. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Ribbon

52. Robotic Club/Team Ribbon

53. Good Conduct Ribbon

54. Service Ribbon

55. Health and Wellness Ribbon

56. Recruiting Ribbon

57. Activities Ribbon

58. Attendance Ribbon

59. Dress and Appearance Ribbon

60. Longevity Ribbon 61.Bataan Death March Memorial Hike Ribbon

62. Patriotic Flag Ribbon

63. Resiliency Ribbon

7.6.3.3. Authorized Civil Air Patrol (CAP) awards. Cadets who earn CAP awards may wear those ribbons during regular uniform days and will be worn in the precedence listed below following the Resiliency Ribbon.

64. General Carl Spaatz Award

65. General Ira C Eaker Award

66. Amelia Earhart Award

67. General Billy Mitchell Award

68. General J. F. Curry Award

7.6.3.4. AFJROTC, SFJROTC and CAP Medals may be worn on the semi-formal uniform only for formal and semi-formal occasions of a limited nature (such as dining ins/outs, military ball, change of command ceremonies, awards ceremonies, picture days, or other formal events as specified by the SASI.)

Medals will not be worn on regular uniform days.

7.6.3.5. The following National-level organizations may present awards to AFJROTC and SFJROTC cadets, but ribbons are not authorized for wear on the cadet uniform. Only the awards listed on the AFJROTC and SFJROTC Ribbon Chart may be worn on the cadet uniform.

1. National Society Daughters of the American Colonists (NSDAC)

2. National Society, Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America

(NSDFPA)

3. Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States (MOFW)

7.6.3.6. Congressionally chartered Veterans Service Organization (VSO), recognized by the Department of Veteran Affairs; may present awards to cadets.

However, unless authorized on the AFJROTC and SFJROTC Ribbon Chart these awards may not be worn on the cadet uniform.

Listing of Congressionally chartered Veterans Service Organizations (VSO) who may present awards to AFJROTC and SFJROTC cadets – Only ribbons/medals authorized on the AFJROTC and SFJROTC Ribbon Chart may be worn on the cadet uniform. Ribbon chart approved ribbons/medals are in bold below.

1. African American Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Association

2. American Ex-Prisoners of War

3. American GI Forum of The United States

4. The American Legion

5. American Red Cross

6. American Veterans Association (AMVETS)

7. Army and Navy Union, USA, Inc.

8. Blinded Veterans Association

9. Catholic War Veterans, USA, Inc.

10. Disabled American Veterans

11. Fleet Reserve Association

12. Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.

13. Italian American War Veterans of The United States

14. Jewish War Veterans of the USA (sent in a package this year to be included)

15. Legion of Valor of the USA, Inc.

16. Marine Corps League

17. Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)

18. Military Order of The Purple Heart of the USA, Inc.

19. National Association for Black Veterans, Inc.

20. National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, Inc.

21. National Veterans Legal Services Program

22. National Veterans Organization of America (NVOA)

23. Paralyzed Veterans of America

24. Polish Legion of American Veterans, USA

25. Swords to Plowshares: Veterans Rights Organization

26. The Retired Enlisted Association (TREA)

27. Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

28. Veterans of the Vietnam War, Inc. and The Veterans Coalition

29. Vietnam Veterans of America (sent in a package this year to be included)

30. Wounded Warrior Project

31. Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA)

32. American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.

33. American War Mothers

34. Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.

35. Congressional Medal of Honor Society of The United States of

America

36. Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.

37. Military Chaplains Association of The United States of America

38. Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW)

39. Navy Club of The United States of America

40. United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.

41. Women’s Army Corps Veterans Association-Army Women United

42. Armed Forces Service Corporation

43. Navy Mutual Aid Association

44. Vietnam Era Veterans Association

45. African American Veterans Families

46. Air Force Association (AFA)

47. Americal Division Veterans Association

48. All Faith Consortium

49. American Logistics Association

50. American Merchant Marine Veterans

51. American Military Retirees Association

52. American Veterans for Equal Rights, Inc.

53. Army Aviation Association of America

54. American Retiree Association

55. Association of Military Surgeons (AMSUS)

56. Blinded American Veterans Foundation

57. Bowlers to Veterans Link

58. Cold War Veterans Association

59. Commissioned Officers Association of the US Health Service, Inc.

60. Congressional Black Caucus Veterans Braintrust

61. Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War

62. Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) Award

63. Destroyer-Escort Sailors Association

64. Eighth Air Force Historical Society

65. Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the US

66. Help Heal Veterans

67. Homeless and Disabled Veterans

68. Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans of America

69. Japanese American Veterans Assoc.

70. Korea Veterans of America

71. Marine Corps Reserve Association

72. The Mission Continues

73. NAM-POWS Corporation

74. National American Indian Veterans

75. National Alliance on Mentally Illness

76. National Association of Atomic Veterans

77. National Association of American Veterans

78. National Association of Black Military Women (NABMW)

79. National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors, Inc.

80. National Association of State Veterans Homes New Mexico Veterans

Center

81. National Coalition for Homeless Veterans

82. National Disabled Veteran Business Council

83. National 4th Infantry (IVY) Division Association

84. National Guard Association of the US

85. National Gulf War Resource Center, Inc.

86. National League of Families

87. National Military Family Association

88. National Veterans Foundation

89. National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

90. Naval Enlisted Reserve Association

91. Navy League of the United States

92. Navy Nurse Corp. Association

93. Navy Seabee Veterans of America

94. Reserve Organization of America (ROA)

95. Society of Military Widows

96. Society of Medical Consultants to the Armed Forces (SMCAF)

97. Student Veterans of America

98. Team Rubicon

99. Team RWB

100. The Forty & Eight

101. The Red River Valley Fighter Pilot Association

102. TLC Brotherhood, Inc., Veterans of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia in

Vietnam War

103. Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Inc

104. Travis Manion Foundation

105. United States Army Warrant Officers Association

106. United States Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II

107. United States Navy Cruiser Sailors Association

108. USCG Chief Petty Officers Association

109. Veterans and Military Families for Progress

110. Veterans for Common Sense

111. Veterans of Modern Warfare, Inc.

112. Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge

113. Vietnam Women’s Memorial Foundation, Inc.

114. Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation, Inc.

115. Women Marines Association

116. Women Overseas Service Association

7.6.4. Cadets will be given equivalent AFJROTC and SFJROTC ribbons to wear in lieu of Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard Junior ROTC ribbons/medals the cadet earned while participating in sister-service JROTC program. Sister-service JROTC ribbons/medals may not be worn by AFJROTC and SFJROTC cadets. It is up to the SASI to make the best determination as to what equivalent AFJROTC and SFJROTC ribbon to issue.

7.6.5. Badges or insignia from Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, or any other non- AFJROTC and SFJROTC group are not authorized on the AFJROTC and SFJROTC uniform. Badges, ribbons or insignia from middle school programs such as Youth Leadership Corps are not authorized on the AFJROTC and SFJROTC uniform.

7.6.6. External organizations wishing to be recognized by HQ AFJROTC see the HQ AFJROTC Process for External Cadet Award Request worksheet to request recognition. Annually (month of May), a board will convene, comprised of the Deputy Director, Division Chiefs, and all Regional Directors to review and/or recommend approval/disapproval to the Director on new external awards. The

Director has sole approval authority of any new external award worn by AFJROTC and SFJROTC cadets. If the new award is approved, it will be added to this publication and the ribbon/awards chart.

7.6.7. The Office of the Secretary of Defense in regard to the Sons of the Confederate Veterans, aka the H.L. Hunley Award, and United Daughters of the Confederacy. These awards are not approved and therefore are “not acceptable for presentation or wearing on uniforms in any of the JROTC programs.” This policy applies to all JROTC service programs. If units have presented this award in the past to AFJROTC and SFJROTC cadets do not allow the cadet to wear the ribbon/medal and do not allow these organizations to present these awards.

HQ AFJROTC Process for External Cadet Award Requests

1. HQ AFJROTC/JRS will be the POC for all requests:

Receiving address:

Headquarters Air Force JROTC Attention: HQ AFJROTC/JRS Division 60 West Maxwell Boulevard Maxwell AFB, AL 36112

2. HQ AFJROTC/JRS completes internal research to confirm package contents (Ribbon/Medal pictures, Award Criteria, Award Certificate, etc.) and add any attachments as required.

3. HQ AFJROTC/JRO convenes a "Board" to review the request considering all information available. Recommendation will be forwarded to the Director. The board will include: Deputy Director, Division Chiefs, and all Regional Directors.

4. HQ AFJROTC Director makes a decision on package request:

a. Approved

b. Disapproved

c. If required, Director will make a recommendation to Holm Center/CC and HQ AFJROTC/JRS will develop an E-SSS with standard routing.

7.7. Descriptions and Criteria of Medals and Ribbons. Ribbons will not be worn with Medals (either medals or ribbons will be worn, not both). NOTE:

Medals will not be worn on regular uniform days or during any type of competition, i.e., drill, CyberPatriot, Academic Bowl, etc.

Units are authorized to impose additional criteria (more stringent) to meet local standards and needs without diminishing minimum standards (example: limiting the number of cadets who may earn the award where no guidance is stated, or below stated limits). If such additional criteria are imposed, they must be specifically stated in the Cadet Guide or Unit Operating Instruction.

7.7.1 Gold Valor Award. Awards consist of a medal, ribbon, and certificate.

The Gold Valor Award recognizes the most outstanding voluntary acts of self-sacrifice and personal bravery by a cadet involving conspicuous risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. Forward recommendations for valor awards through the jrotc.jrs.support@au.af.edu mailbox or douglas.davenport@us.af.mil (HQ- Ops Support) for review and processing within 6 months of the incident. Include a detailed description of the situation, newspaper clippings (if available), statements by victims and observers, and any other information deemed appropriate to validate eligibility. In addition, submit a proposed citation to accompany the award. HQ-Ops Support will forward the valor award to the Director, HQ AFJROTC for final approval. Upon approval, HQ-Ops Support will distribute the citation, medal, and ribbon for presentation. Ribbon for this award may be worn on the cadet’s ribbon rack and worn on regular uniform days. For each additional award earned an additional small silver star will be awarded.

Medals will not be worn on regular uniform days or during any type of competition.

7.7.2 Silver Valor Award. Awards consist of a medal, ribbon, and certificate.

The Silver Valor Award is awarded to a cadet for a voluntary act of heroism which does not meet the risk-of-life requirements of the Gold Valor Award. Forward recommendations for valor awards to the jrotc.jrs.support@au.af.edu mailbox or douglas.davenport@us.af.mil (HQ-Ops Support) for review and processing within 6 months of the incident. Include a detailed description of the situation, newspaper clippings (if available), statements by victims and observers, and any other information deemed appropriate to validate eligibility. In addition, submit a proposed citation to accompany the award. HQ-Ops Support will forward the valor award to the Director, HQ AFJROTC for final approval. Upon approval, HQ-Ops Support will distribute the citation, medal, and ribbon for presentation.

Ribbon for this award may be worn on the cadet’s ribbon rack and worn on regular uniform days. For each additional award earned an additional small silver star will be awarded. Medals will not be worn on regular uniform days or during any type of competition.

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7.7.3 Cadet Humanitarian Award. Award consists of a ribbon and certificate. It is intended to recognize cadets who provide aid in response to a singular extraordinary event such as a natural disaster or other catastrophe that has placed or has the potential to place a hardship on their fellow citizens. This award is not to be used to recognize day-to-day service in the community. Forward recommendations for this award to the jrotc.jrs.support@au.af.edu mailbox or douglas.davenport@us.af.mil (HQ-Ops Support) for review and processing within 6 months of the incident. Include a detailed description of the situation, newspaper clippings (if available), statements by victims and observers, and any other information deemed appropriate to validate eligibility. In addition, submit a proposed citation to accompany the award. HQ-Ops Support will forward the award to the Director, HQ AFJROTC for final approval. Upon approval, HQ-Ops Support will distribute the citation, medal, and ribbon for presentation. Ribbon for this award may be worn on the cadet’s ribbon rack and worn on regular uniform days. For each additional award earned an additional small silver star will be awarded. Medals will not be worn on regular uniform days or during any type of competition.

7.7.4. Silver Star Community Service with Excellence Award. Award consists of a ribbon with a Silver Star device and certificate. The Silver Star Community Service with Excellence Award will be an honor that emphasizes the value of community service, and establishes a greater sense of pride within the corps. The award will be given to cadets in the Top 5% of units (approximately 45 units) who have the highest "per cadet average" community service hours. "Countable" hours must be logged into WINGS and be accomplished IAW published guidance in AFJROTCI 36-2010. Countable hours will be the period from 11 April (previous year) to 10 Apr (current year). HQ will use the last PSR cadet enrollment and the hours submitted in WINGS for that period to calculate the Top 5% units and notify the units earning the Award. Instructors at the Top 5% units will determine which of their cadets have contributed to the unit earning the new award. Ribbon must be purchased from a vendor using MILPER funds. For each additional award earned an additional large silver star will be awarded.

7.7.5. Community Service with Excellence Award. Award consists of a ribbon and certificate. It is intended to recognize those individual cadets who provide significant leadership in the planning, organizing, directing, and executing of a major unit community service project that greatly benefit the local community. This is not an award given to participants but to the key leader(s) of the project. Forward recommendations for Community Service with Excellence Award to the jrotc.jrs.support@au.af.edu mailbox for review and approval within 6 months of completion of the project. Include a detailed description of the contributions of the individual(s) along with newspaper clippings (if available) describing the outcome of the project, letters of appreciation from civic leaders, or other information deemed appropriate to validate eligibility. Ribbon must be purchased mailto:jrotc.jrs.support@au.af.edu 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.

National-level Awards

These Items may be issued to cadets, but medals from these organizations WILL ONLY be worn during events such as dining ins/outs, military ball, change of command ceremonies, awards ceremonies, picture days, or other formal events as specified by the SASI. Ribbon for this award may be worn on the cadet’s ribbon rack and worn on regular uniform days. Medals will not be worn on regular uniform days or during any type of competition, i.e., drill, CyberPatriot, Academic Bowl, etc.

7.7.6. Air Force Association (AFA) Award. Cadets may only receive this award once. This AFA-sponsored award 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). Ribbon for this award may be worn on the cadet’s ribbon rack and worn on regular uniform days. Medals will not be worn on regular uniform days or during any type of competition.

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

• Top 1% of the cadets in a unit in the following areas: academics, leadership, and professionalism.

• Positive attitude (toward AFJROTC or SFJROTC and the 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).

7.7.7. 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. The medal is fashioned after an ancient Grecian plaque discovered by a Daedalian in the village of Lavadia, Greece and depicts Daedalus and his son Icarus fabricating their legendary wings of wax and feathers. Ribbon for this award may be worn on the cadet’s ribbon rack and worn on regular uniform days. Medals will not be worn on regular uniform days or during any type of competition.

7.7.7.1. This annual award recognizes one outstanding third-year cadet at each unit that meets the following criteria:

• 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.

7.7.7.2. The SASI selects the recipient and requests the award from the nearest Daedalian Flight. A minimum of 90 days’ notice is required to allow the local chapter to obtain the award from their national headquarters and to schedule a Daedalian Flight presenter for the award. See Attachment 7- 17 for list of award points of contact.

7.7.8. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Award. Cadets may only receive this award once. Ribbon for this award may be worn on the cadet’s ribbon rack and worn on regular uniform days. Medals will not be worn on regular uniform days or during any type of competition.

7.7.8.1. 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.

7.7.8.2. The SASI and principal select the recipient and must request the award and a presenter not later than 1 March. The award devices and presenter can be requested from the nearest DAR chapter. See Attachment 7-17 for list of award points of contact.

7.7.9. American Legion Scholastic Award. Cadets may only receive this award once. Ribbon for this award may be worn on the cadet’s ribbon rack and worn on regular uniform days. Medals will not be worn on regular uniform days or during any type of competition.

7.7.9.1. 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.

• Demonstrate leadership qualities.

• Actively participate in student activities.

7.7.9.2. The SASI, as chairman, with the ASI and at least one faculty member, selects the recipient and must request the award not later than 15 April. The award devices and presenter can be requested from the nearest American Legion Post. If there is no local post, contact the American Legion Headquarters. See Attachment 7-17 for list of award points of contact.

7.7.10. American Legion General Military Excellence Award. Cadets may only receive this award once. Ribbon for this award may be worn on the cadet’s ribbon rack and worn on regular uniform days. Medals will not be worn on regular uniform days or during any type of competition.

7.7.10.1. 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:

• Demonstrate outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship.

7.7.10.2. The SASI, as chairman, with the ASI and at least one faculty member, selects the recipient and must request the award not later than 15 April. The award devices and presenter can be requested from the nearest American Legion Post. If there is no local post, contact the American Legion Headquarters. See Attachment 7-17 for list of award points of contact.

7.7.11. Reserve Organization of American (ROA) Award. Cadets may only receive this award once. Ribbon for this award may be worn on the cadet’s ribbon rack and worn on regular uniform days. Medals will not be worn on regular uniform days or during any type of competition.

7.7.11.1. 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.

7.7.11.2. The SASI with the ASI, selects the recipient of the award. The local ROA chapter contacts each SASI before 15 January and furnishes the name of the ROA representative for presentation purposes. If no contact is made by 15 January, the SASI must communicate directly with the National Headquarters of the Reserve Organization of American. See Attachment 7-17 for list of award points of contact.

7.7.12. Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Award. Cadets may only receive this award once. This award, formerly known as The Retired Officers Association Award. Ribbon for this award may be worn on the cadet’s ribbon rack and worn on regular uniform days. Medals will not be worn on regular uniform days or during any type of competition.

7.7.12.1. 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.

7.7.12.2. The SASI selects the recipient subject to the final approval of the sponsoring MOAA chapter. The SASI requests the award devices from the nearest MOAA chapter. A MOAA representative will make the award presentation. If a MOAA chapter is not available in the area, the SASI sends the request to the MOAA headquarters.

7.7.13. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Award. Cadets may only receive this award once. Ribbon for this award may be worn on the cadet’s ribbon rack and worn on regular uniform days.

Medals will not be worn on regular uniform days or during any type of competition.

7.7.13.1. 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.

7.7.13.2. The SASI selects the recipient subject to the final approval of the sponsoring VFW chapter. The SASI requests the award from the nearest local post in February for presentation in April or May. A VFW representative will present the award at an appropriate ceremony. If no local post is available, or if the local post does not offer the award, obtain information by contacting the headquarters of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.

7.7.14. National Society United States Daughters 1812 Award. Cadets may only receive this award once. Ribbon for this award may be worn on the cadet’s ribbon rack and worn on regular uniform days. Medals will not be worn on regular uniform days or during any type of competition.

7.7.14.1. Awarded annually, at the SASI’s discretion, for academic excellence, leadership, military discipline, dependability, patriotism and upright character in speech and habits.

7.7.15. National Sojourners Award. Cadets may only receive this award once.

Ribbon for this award may be worn on the cadet’s ribbon rack and worn on regular uniform days. Medals will not be worn on regular uniform days or during any type of competition.

7.7.15.1. 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.

7.7.15.2. The SASI selects the recipient subject to the final approval of the sponsoring National Sojourners chapter. The SASI requests the award from the nearest local chapter in February for presentation in April or May. A representative from the National Sojourners will make the award presentation at an appropriate ceremony. If no local chapter is available or if the local chapter does not offer the award, contact the headquarters of the National Sojourners.

7.7.16. Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction Award. Cadets may only receive this award once. Ribbon for this award may be worn on the cadet’s ribbon rack and worn on regular uniform days.

Medals will not be worn on regular uniform days or during any type of competition.

7.7.16.1. 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.

7.7.16.2. The SASI selects the recipient and requests the award from the nearest Scottish Rite Valley of the Southern Jurisdiction at any time during the calendar year. With a 30- day notice, a representative of the Scottish Rite Valley of the Southern Jurisdiction will make the presentation at an appropriate ceremony. If no local unit is available, or if the local unit does not offer the award, obtain information by contacting the national headquarters of the Scottish Rite Valley of the Southern Jurisdiction. The star worn on the ribbon must be procured with private or unit funds and will not be furnished by the sponsoring organization.

7.7.17. Military Order of the Purple Heart Award. Cadets may only receive this award once. Ribbon for this award may be worn on the cadet’s ribbon rack and worn on regular uniform days.

Medals will not be worn on regular uniform days or during any type of competition.

7.7.17.1. 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.

7.7.17.2. The SASI selects the recipient and requests the award from the nearest Military Order of the Purple Heart unit in February for presentation in April or May. A representative of the Military Order of the Purple Heart will make the presentation at an appropriate ceremony. If no local unit is available, or if the local unit does not offer the award, obtain information by contacting the national headquarters of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

7.7.18. Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Award. Cadets may only receive this award once. Ribbon for this award may be worn on the cadet’s ribbon rack and worn on regular uniform days. Medals will not be worn on regular uniform days or during any type of competition.

7.7.18.1. 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.

7.7.18.2. The SASI and the Principal select the recipient of the award not later than 1 March.