CADET OF THE MONTH PROGRAM
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1 – PURPOSE
Establish the requirements for award of the Cadet of the Month Award.
2 – PROCEDURES
A – A Cadet of the Month (COM) will be nominated by each Flight Commander and/or Flight Sergeant. The nomination package, which includes a brief description of justification, must be submitted to the Squadron Commander in accordance with the following timelines:
- September COM nomination due 27 September
- October COM nomination due 30 October
- November COM nomination due 21 November
- December COM nominations due 17 Dec
- January COM nomination due 30 January
- February COM nomination due 27 February
- March COM nomination due 28 March
- April COM nomination due 29 April
B – Cadets nominated for COM must display a positive attitude towards AFJROTC by:
- Not having any unexcused, missed uniform wear days for the prior month
- Participate in at least 50% of all corps extracurricular activities for the prior month
- Not having any ISS or OSS during the semester
C – Nominated cadets will meet a central selection board consisting of the SASI, ASI, and Cadet Group Commander. The board will score each nominee based upon their dress and appearance, military bearing, and demonstrated leadership potential in the classroom. The scores from all three board members will be tallied and the candidate in each category, male and female, with the highest total score will be declared the COM. Tie breakers, if necessary, will be based on order of precedence – highest score in dress and appearance, military bearing, and leadership potential.
3 – AWARD
The Cadet of the Month Award will consist of a certificate, a specialized unit coin and 1 free pass on a Uniform Day for the following month.
1 YEAR COMPLETION COIN
AFJROTC is a program meant to develop citizens of character. Cadets aspiring to achieve this mission in their own life will receive a special coin at the end of 1 year of successful completion in AFJROTC. The criteria for successful completion of 1 year in AFJROTC is as follows:
- Complete 1 year of AFJROTC o No zeros in any grade/assignment o Receive an overall grade in the class of 80 or higher
- Able to recite the 30 Command Drill Sequence (not perform)
- Actively participated in at least one Leadership Development Requirement (LDR) throughout the year (participates in multiple events for that specific LDR).
- Completes 12 Community service hours during the school year
GRADUATION PIN, MEDAL & STOLE
The AFJROTC graduation medal and stole are not participation rewards. These awards are recognition of a cadet’s efforts to better themselves and their community. The following items will be awarded upon graduating from High School to a cadet who completes the requirements listed below:
Pin-complete at least 1 year of JROTC and 2 of the following 3 requirements:
- Successfully complete 3 years in JROTC
- Actively participated in at least 2 separate Leadership Development Requirements
- Conducted 36 hours of Community Service (Minimum 12 per school year)
Medal Requirements:
- Successfully complete 3 years in JROTC
- Successfully command the 30 Step Drill Sequence
- Actively participated in at least 2 separate Leadership Development Requirements
- Conducted 36 hours of Community Service
Stole Requirements:
- Complete Medal requirements above
- Have a 3.0 GPA or better
- Active in AFJROTC senior year (can be a reserve cadet)
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