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==Notable recipients==
==Notable recipients==
*Boston College Cadet Mark Kindschuh for his actions during the [[2017 London Bridge attack]] <ref>{{cite web|last1=BC News|title=Medal of Heroism|url=https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/bcnews/campus-community/students/kindschuh-rotc-medal-of-heroism.html|accessdate=21 February 2018}}</ref>
*Alaina Petty, Martin Duque, and [[Peter Wang (cadet)|Peter Wang]], victims of the [[Stoneman Douglas High School shooting]]<ref>[https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/rotc-cadets-florida-medal-of-heroism_us_5a8c63c4e4b0273053a5449c Army Awards Heroism Medal To 3 Junior ROTC Cadets Killed In Florida Shooting]</ref>
*Alaina Petty, Martin Duque, and [[Peter Wang (cadet)|Peter Wang]], victims of the [[Stoneman Douglas High School shooting]]<ref>[https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/rotc-cadets-florida-medal-of-heroism_us_5a8c63c4e4b0273053a5449c Army Awards Heroism Medal To 3 Junior ROTC Cadets Killed In Florida Shooting]</ref>



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ROTC Medal for Heroism
TypeMedal
EligibilityROTC Cadets
StatusCurrently 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]

Notable recipients

See also

References

  1. ^ "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. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b "CCR 672-5-1" (PDF). Cadet Command Regulation. Department of the Army. 03/07/2006. Retrieved 2009-01-29. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ a b "AR 145-2" (PDF). Army Regulation. Department of the Army. 02/24/2000. Retrieved 2009-01-29. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ Army Awards Heroism Medal To 3 Junior ROTC Cadets Killed In Florida Shooting