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{{Infobox Military Award
{{Infobox Military Award
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|image= [[Image:Rotcmedalforheroism.jpg|120px]]
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|awarded_by= [[United States Army]]
|awarded_by= [[United States Army]]
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|type= Medal
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|eligibility= JROTC Cadets
|for= "ROTC cadets who distinguish themselves by acts of heroism performed on or off campus. Act must result in accomplishment so exceptional / outstanding as to set cadet apart from others in similar circumstances and must involve acceptance of danger or extraordinary responsibilities exemplifying praiseworthy fortitude and courage."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rotc.monroe.army.mil/pa/ATCC-PM/Awards Matrix.xls |title=CCR 672-5-1 |accessdate=2009-01-29 |date= |work=Cadet Command Awards Matrix |publisher=Department of the Army |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20031017050746/http://www.rotc.monroe.army.mil/pa/ATCC-PM/Awards%20Matrix.xls |archivedate=October 17, 2003 }}</ref>
|for= "JROTC cadets who distinguish themselves by acts of heroism performed on or off campus. Act must result in accomplishment so exceptional / outstanding as to set cadet apart from others in similar circumstances and must involve acceptance of danger or extraordinary responsibilities exemplifying praiseworthy fortitude and courage."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rotc.monroe.army.mil/pa/ATCC-PM/Awards Matrix.xls |title=CCR 672-5-1 |accessdate=2009-01-29 |date= |work=Cadet Command Awards Matrix |publisher=Department of the Army |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20031017050746/http://www.rotc.monroe.army.mil/pa/ATCC-PM/Awards%20Matrix.xls |archivedate=October 17, 2003 }}</ref>
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|status= Currently Awarded
|status= Currently Awarded
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|related=
|related=
|image2= [[Image:Rotcmfhribbon.jpg|100px]]
|image2= [[Image:Rotcmfhribbon.jpg|100px]]
|caption2= ROTC Medal for Heroism Ribbon
|caption2= JROTC of for Heroism Ribbon
}}
}}
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 [[Awards and decorations of the United States Army|Department of the Army decorations]], the award consists of a medal and ribbon, accompanied by DA Form 638.<ref name="CCR 672-5-1">{{cite web
The '''JROTC Medal for Heroism''' is the highest [[Department of the Army]] medal awarded to Junior Army [[Reserve Officers' Training Corps]] cadets. This award is presented to cadets who perform acts of heroism. As with other [[Awards and decorations of the United States Army|Department of the Army decorations]], the award consists of a medal and ribbon, accompanied by DA Form 638.<ref name="CCR 672-5-1">{{cite web
| url = http://www.umass.edu/armyrotc/Documents/ccr_672_5_1.pdf
| url = http://www.umass.edu/armyrotc/Documents/ccr_672_5_1.pdf
| title = CCR 672-5-1
| title = CCR 672-5-1

Revision as of 07:41, 21 February 2018

JROTC Medal for Heroism
TypeMedal
EligibilityJROTC Cadets
StatusCurrently Awarded
JROTC of for Heroism Ribbon
Precedence
Next (lower)Superior Cadet Decoration Award

The JROTC Medal for Heroism is the highest Department of the Army medal awarded to Junior 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
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