Ribbons

Ribbons are worn in Order of Seniority and only on the Service Dress Blue, the Winter Blue, and the Summer Blue uniforms.

#	Name	Ribbon	Description
1	Meritorious Achievement		Awarded to any NJROTC cadet who distinguishes him/herself by outstanding meritorious achievement. Awarded on a case-by-case basis by the area manager.
2	Distinguished Unit		Awarded yearly to cadets who were unit members during the academic year in which the school earned Naval Honor School status. Awarded to only 20 percent of the total number of NJROTC units in the program.
3	Distinguished Cadet		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.)
4	Honor Cadet		Awarded yearly to one cadet in each year group with the highest overall academic achievement (GPA) in school, including the naval science courses.
5	CNET Unit Award		Awarded yearly to cadets who were unit members during the academic year in which the school earned CNET Unit Award status. Awarded to only 20 percent of the total number of NJROTC units in the program.
6	Military Aptitude Award		Awarded yearly to those outstanding cadets who demonstrate an exceptional military aptitude and dedication to the NJROTC program.
7	Naval Science 4 Outstanding Cadet (s)		Awarded yearly to oustanding cadets in Naval Science 4 based on citizenship, academic performance, personal appearance and conduct.
8	Naval Science 3 Outstanding Cadet (s)		Awarded yearly to oustanding cadets in Naval Science 3. Same criteria as above.
9	Naval Science 2 Outstanding Cadet (s)		Awarded yearly to oustanding cadets in Naval Science 2. Same criteria as above.
10	Naval Science 1 Outstanding Cadet (s)		Awarded yearly to oustanding cadets in Naval Science 1. Same criteria as above.
11	Exemplary Conduct		Awarded yearly to each cadet who demonstrates exemplary conduct for the school year.
12	Academic Award		Awarded, when earned, to cadets who fulfill requirements in any of the following areas: honor roll, being a member of the Academic Team (or team captain).
13	Exemplary Personal Appearance		Awarded twice a year to each cadet who displays exemplary personal appearance and has worn his/her uniform on all occasions required.
14	Physical Fitness		Awarded twice a year to any cadet who meets or exceeds the basic physical fitness exercise requirements as outlined in the NJROTC Field Manual.
15	Participation		Awarded, when earned, to any cadet who has participated in three events other than routine unit activities.
16	Unit Service		Awarded to any cadet who has demonstrated exemplary service and dedication to the unit as determined by the NSI.
17	Community Service		Awarded, twice a year, to any cadet in good standing who distinguishes him/herself by dedicated and outstanding service to the community.
18	Drill Team		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.
19	Color Guard		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.
20	Rifle Team		Awarded, twice a year, to any cadet in good standing who has entered any competition.
21	Orienteering		Awarded twice a year to any cadet in good standing who has entered any organized orienteering competition or who meets the orienteering qualification standards outlined in the NJROTC Field Manual.
22	Recruiting		Awarded, when earned, to a cadet who is instrumental in the enrollment ot two students in the NJROTC program. Subsequent awards are given for each additional two students enrolled.
23	Mini-Boot Camp		Awarded to any cadet upon satisfactory completion of mini-boot camp, Leadership Academy or similar training as approved by the area manager.
24	Sea Cruise		Awarded to any cadet upon completion of an at-sea cruise (vessel must cast off lines and be underway).