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Awarded to one senior cadet per district who has an MCJROTC class standing in the top 25% of their class, has a school academic class standing in the top 25% of their class and has most demonstrated exemplary military leadership.  Worn with the bronze cross device.
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Authorized for those cadets whose units recieved recognition by placing either first, second, or third in competition for the outstanding MCJROTC unit.
MCROA
Awarded to one cadet per school per year who has an academic average earned on all courses other than MCJROTC in the top 10% of the class and have grades in all MCJROTC subjects within the top 25%.  Have demonstrated qualities of leadership and have actively participated in relatet student activites.  Worn with the scholastic excellence device.
American Legion Award
for Scholastic Excellence
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Bronze Cross
Awarded to one cadet per school per year who has grades in all MCJROTC subjects within the top 25% and has demonstrated outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship.  Worn with the military excellence device.
American Legion Award
for Military Excellence
ScholasticExcellence
Military Excellence
Awarded to a junior cadet who has exhibited the highest standards of leadership, soldierly bearing, and excellence.
Bronze Lamp of Learning
Sons of the American Revolution
Silver Lamp of Learning
Presented to a graduating cadet who is in the upper 25% of the graduating class in all subjects.  Must have demonstrated qualities of dependability and good character, military discipline, leadership ability and understand the importance of JROTC.
Gold Lamp of Learning
Daughters of the American Revolution
Bronze Marine Corps Emblem
Presented to an outstanding first year cadet who excels in both military and scholastic activities.  Be in good standing in all military and scholastic courses, have indicated a desire to serve the United States in some capacity, and have committed to continue MCJROTC.
Military Order of the World Wars
Silver Marine Corps Emblem
Gold Marine Corps Emblem
Presented to a cadet for outstanding academic achievement.  The cadet must be in the top 10% of the class, have an "A" average in MCJROTC subjects, hold and officer's billet, and be in the junior year of high school.
Retired Officers' Association
Presented to cadets who possess individual characteristics contributing to leadership both in and out of uniform.   A minimum grade of "B" in MCJROTC, and a "C" in overall school academics.  The cadet must be active in at least one other extracurricular activity or club and may not be a former recipient of the award.
Band bronze bar
Veterans of Foreign Wars Award
Rifle Team bronze bar
Presented to a junior cadet who has demonstrated an understanding and appreciation of patriotism, love of country and service to the nation.  Shows a desire and potential to pursue a military career, ranked in upper 10% of the MCJROTC junior class, and 20% of the school's junior class.
Drill Team bronze bar
Daedalian Award
Presented annually to the cadet who demonstrates a consistent superior performance in facets of the Leadership Education course.  Academic achievement in the top 25% of the class in all academic subjects, and display exceptional qualities of leadership.
Outstanding Cadet
Marksmanship Badges
Presented annually to one second year cadet w ho has a satisfactory record of academic accomplishment and citizenship and has the highest leadership education grades in the unit.
Women Marine Association
Presented annually to a sophomore or junior cadet who is enrolled for the next year, is in the top 25% and has encouraged and demonstrated the ideals of Americanism.
National Sojourners Award
Marksman - Score of 180
Presented to cadets who hold an elected office in the student body of the school.
Student Leadership
Presented annually to that cadet officer who has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, discipline, character, military bearing, and military proficiency.
Officer Leadership
Used to recognize outstanding community service or noteworthy unit participation performed by a cadet.
Civic Service
Sharpshooter - Score of 220
Presented annually to the cadet(s) who demonstrate superior performance in comparison with other cadets in the following categories:  Manual of arms in position, Manual of arms while m
Best Drill Cadet
Awarded annually to the cadet(s) who have maintained an "A" average in academic subjects to include MCJROTC Leadership Education
and/or be in the top 10% of the class.
Distinguished School Achievement
Presented to any cadet who participates in inter-scholastic competition pertaining to academics or the arts.
Expert - Score of 260
Arts and Academic
Presented annually to the cadet who demonstrates superior performance in the academic phase of the MCJROTC curriculum and outstanding proficiency and achievement in all other facets of
Distinguished Military Training
Awarded to any cadet who scores 250 or more points on the National Youth Physical Fitness Program test sponsored by the Marine Corps League.
Physical Achievement
Presented annually to cadets who qualify as a superior marksman, either by placing in regional or national rifle matches, (.22 cal/air rifle), or by achieving a score of 270 or better
Superior Marksmanship
Presented to cadets who participate in interscholastic athletics.
Athletic Participation
Presented to those cadets who have successfully participated in the MCJROTC program for 2 years and have met all the requirements of Leadership Education I and Leadership Education II.
Longevity and Fidelity
Presented to any cadet whose conduct and demeanor are worthy of special recognition.
Distinguished Conduct
Presented annually to those cadets comprising the best drill squad as determined through competition with other drill squads in the unit, to be superior in the following categories:  Manual of arms in position, Manual of arms while marching, Military bearing and appearance.
Best Drill Squad
Awarded to those cadets who distinguish themselves as members of the unit's color guard.

Unit Note: Requires 5 Color Guard performances
Color Guard Award
Presented annually to those cadets who comprise the unit drill team in drill team competition.  Worn with the Drill Team bar device.
Drill Team Award
Presented to those cadets who distinguish themselves in the school's band/drum and bugle corps.  Worn with the Band bar device.
Band/Drum and Bugle Corps
Presented to those cadets who distinguish themselves on the unit's rifle team.  Worn with the Rifle Team bar device.
Rifle Team
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