ROTC/JROTC Recognition Program
The SAR awards the JROTC/ROTC Medal to foster the principle of the“Citizen-soldier”, exemplified by the Minutemen of Revolutionary War Days. The program recognizes the “Best of the Best” cadets that demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities, military bearing, community service, and excellence in their school and ROTC/JROTC careers.
The Silver ROTC Medal is presented only to students in a college or university ROTC unit.
The Bronze JROTC Medal is presented only to students in secondary school JROTC units. Being selected to receive this award also entitles the qualified cadet to enter the Outstanding JROTC Cadet competition.
Outstanding JROTC Cadet Program Overview
The High School Senior Military Instructor (SMI) assists the Bronze JROTC Medal winner of their school in submitting a documented entry in the Outstanding Cadet Competition, sponsored by the local SAR Chapter. That cadet will be competing against the candidates from other area schools that are also supported by the same SAR Chapter.
Once the winner has been determined, that cadet and their SMI will be invited to the SAR Chapter meeting to receive their awards. The winning entry of the SAR Chapter competition will be forwarded to be judged in the SAR State Contest. The State winner will receive a $3,500 Scholarship to any approved school. Second and third place winners at the State level will receive cash awards of $750 and $500 respectively.
The winning Cadet entry from the State Competition will be forwarded to be judged along with entries from other States in the National contest. The National Outstanding JROTC Cadet winner will receive an additional $6,000 scholarship award and will be invited to the National SAR Congress. There are, in addition, 2nd ($3,000), 3rd ($1,000), along with 4th and 5th ($500 each) place cash awards sent to the respective winners.
The Outstanding Cadet Competition entry package can be downloaded by clicking here.
For more information contact the Texas JROTC Outstanding Cadet Program Chairman: Jack Haughton jrotc@texassar.org.