Druid Hills Naval Junior ROTC Established July 1996

Naval Junior ROTC Mission Statement:

"To instill in students in United States secondary educational institutions the values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment"

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Awarded to any NJROTC cadet who distinguishes him/herself by outstanding meritorious achievement. Awarded on a case-by-case basis by the area manager

Awarded yearly to cadets who were unit members during the academic year in which the school earned the Distinguished Unit status. Awarded only to 30 percent of the NJROTC schools in the program

Awarded yearly to one cadet in each year group with the highest combined average for overall scholastic standing and aptitude in NJROTC unit activities (includes academics, homework, physical fitness, community service, drill,etc.)

Awarded yearly to one cadet in each year group with the highest overall academic achievement (GPA) in school, including naval science courses

Awarded to cadets for superior individual achievement

Awarded to cadets who are members during the academic year in which the school is awarded the Unit Achievement Ribbon

Awarded yearly to those outstanding cadets who demonstrate an exceptional military aptitude and dedication to the NJROTC program

Awarded yearly to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 4 based on citizenship, academic performance, personal appearance and conduct

Awarded yearly to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 3. Same criteria as above

Awarded yearly to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 2. Same criteria as above

Awarded yearly to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 1. Same criteria as above

Awarded yearly to each cadet who demonstrates exemplary conduct for the year

Awarded, when earned, to each cadet who has met any of the following academic award criteria:

A. Awarded once annually upon completion of the minimum requirement, to any cadet who attains school honor roll status equal to 50 percent or more of the academic school year (need not be sub sequential) The first award is the ribbon with a bronze lamp. Subsequent awards are as follows:

2nd Award - Silver Lamp
3rd Award -Gold lamp
4th Award - Gold Anchor

B. Academic Team -Awarded once annually upon completion of the minimum requirement, to any cadet who is a member in good standing of the Academic team and has participated in three or more competitions. The first award is the ribbon with a gold torch. Subsequent awards are as follows:

2nd Award - Bronze Star
3rd Award - Silver Star
4th Award - Gold Star

C. When both the honor roll and academic team awards have been earned, the torch and the lamp are positioned side-by-side on the ribbon, with the lamp on the wearers right. Subsequent award stars are worn outboard of the gold torch

Awarded twice a year to each cadet who displays exemplary personal appearance and has worn his/her uniform on all occasions required

Awarded twice a year to any cadet who meets or exceeds the basic physical fitness requirements outlined in Chapter 3 on page 3-7 of the NJROTC Field Manual

Awarded, when earned, to any cadet who has participated in three activities other than routine unit activities

Awarded to any cadet who has demonstrated exemplary service and dedication to the unit as determined by the NSI

Awarded, twice a year to any cadet in good standing who distinguishes him/herself by by dedicated and outstanding service to the community

Awarded twice a year to each member of a drill team in good standing, who has entered competition or performed at three or more official functions

Awarded twice a year to each member of a color guard in good standing who has entered competition or performed at three or more official functions

Awarded twice a year to any cadet in good standing who has entered any competition. (Looks just like the Drill team Ribbon due to the adverse affects of the scanner. They are really very different from each other.)

Awarded twice a year, to any cadet in good standing who meets the orienteering standards listed on pages 1-45 and 1-46 of the NJROTC Field Manual, or who has entered any competition

Awarded, when earned, to a cadet who is instrumental in the enrollment of two students in the NJROTC program. Subsequent awards are given when two additional students are enrolled

Awarded to any cadet upon satisfactory completion of mini-boot camp, Leadership Academy, or similar training as approved by the area manager

Awarded to any cadet upon completion of an at-sea cruise (vessel must be cast off lines and be underway)

Awarded to one NS1 and NS2,NS3,NS4 cadet each month who is not on staff and displays good leadership, performs well in drill, shows good citizenship, and dedication to the NJROTC program