Cadet Awards

Decorations for ROTC Program Participation

Superior Cadet Decoration Award

Most outstanding cadet in each year of MS at host institution and extension centers.

Region Commander’s Leadership Award

Most outstanding cadet in each regiment.

Camp Commander’s Leadership Award

Number one cadet in each company.

Platoon Leadership Award

Awarded to the number one cadet training platoon.

Physical Proficiency Award

Scores in top 10 percentile of points on the record physical fitness test.

Military Proficiency Award

Top 5 percent of cadets in each camp cycle.

Superior at Advanced Camp

Excellence at Advanced Camp

Advanced Camp Graduate

Region Ranger Challenge Winner

All members of the Ranger Challenge team which wins Region competition.

Brigade Ranger Challenge Winner

Ranger Challenge Team Member

Member of Ranger Challenge team.

SGT York Award

The cadet who does the most to support the ROTC program.

Drill Team

Member of the drill team.

Color Guard

Member of the color guard.

Battalion Commander’s Military Award

Battalion Commander’s discretion.

One-Shot-One-Kill Award

Shoot 40 out of 40 at Basic/Advanced Camp.

Bold Challenge

Battalion Commander’s discretion.

Basic Camp Graduate

Completed Basic Camp.

Dean’s List Award

Semester GPA 3.50-4.00

Cadet Honors Award

Semester GPA 3.20-3.49

Cadet Scholar Award

Semester GPA 2.90-3.19

Highest jump in Semester GPA

Most improved grades.

ROTC Honors

GPA of 4.0 in military science.

Battalion Commander’s Academic Award

Battalion Commander’s discretion.

Not currently used

Authorization remains with HQ, Cadet Command.

Not currently used

Authorization remains with HQ, Cadet Command.

Not currently used

Authorization remains with HQ, Cadet Command.

Not currently used

Authorization remains with HQ, Cadet Command.

Platinum Medal Athlete

Score 300 on APFT.

Gold Medal Athlete

Score 290-299 on APFT.

Silver Medal Athlete

Score 280-289 on APFT.

Bronze Medal Athlete

Score 270-279 on APFT.

Most Improved Award

Biggest increase in score since last APFT (a cadet may receive only once)

Battalion Commander’s Athletic Award

Battalion Commanders discretion.

Not currently used

Authorization remains with HQ, Cadet Command.

Battalion Commander’s discretion.

Battalion Commander’s discretion

Battalion Commander’s discretion

Battalion Commander’s discretion

Battalion Commander’s discretion

CTLT Ribbon

Participate successfully in CTLT.

Decorations from Fraternal & Social Organizations

1812 General’s Society

AFCEA Academic Excellence Award

American Legion Gold Academic Award

American Legion Silver Academic Award

American Legion Gold Military Award

American Legion Silver Military Award

American Veterans Outstanding Cadet Award

Reserve Officer’s Association Bronze Award

Military Order of World Wars Gold Award

Military Order of World Wars Silver Award

Military Order of World Wars Bronze Award

Daughters of the American Revolution

Sons of the American Revolution

AUSA History Award

AUSA Member

SAME Academic Award