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Revision as of 12:26, 24 February 2016
| ROTC Medal for Heroism | |
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| Type | Medal |
| Eligibility | ROTC Cadets |
| Status | Currently Awarded |
 ROTC Medal for Heroism Ribbon | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (lower) | Superior Cadet Decoration Award |
The ROTC Medal for Heroism is the highest Department of the Army medal awarded exclusively to Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets. This award is presented to cadets who perform acts of heroism. As with other Department of the Army decorations, the award consists of a medal and ribbon, accompanied by DA Form 638.[2] In the Army, this award is also known as the Medal of Heroism.[3]
Criteria for award
To be awarded this decoration, cadets must distinguish themselves by acts of heroism. The act must:
- Result in an accomplishment so exceptional/outstanding as to set a cadet apart
- Involve acceptance of danger or extraordinary responsibilities
The Soldier's Medal is an authorized award in place of the Medal for Heroism for acts of heroism performed at CTLT.[2]
Other persons eligible
Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets are also eligible for this award.[3]
See also
- Awards and decorations of the United States army
- Awards and decorations of the United States military
- List of military decorations
References
- ^ "CCR 672-5-1". Cadet Command Awards Matrix. Department of the Army. Archived from Matrix.xls the original on October 17, 2003. Retrieved 2009-01-29.
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{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b "AR 145-2" (PDF). Army Regulation. Department of the Army. 02/24/2000. Retrieved 2009-01-29.
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