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:
B – Cadets nominated for COM must display a positive attitude towards AFJROTC by:
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: o Complete 1 year of AFJROTC o No zeros in any grade/assignment o Receive an overall grade in the class of 80 or higher o Able to recite the 30 Command Drill Sequence (not perform) o Actively participated in at least one Leadership Development Requirement (LDR) throughout the year (participates in multiple events for that specific LDR). o 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:
Medal Requirements:
Stole Requirements: