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ROTC Medal for Heroism
TypeMedal
Awarded 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."[1]
Presented byUnited States Army
EligibilityROTC Cadets
StatusCurrently Awarded
ROTC Medal for Heroism Ribbon
Precedence
Next (lower)Superior Cadet Decoration Award

The ROTC Medal for Heroism is the highest United States 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 Cadet Troop Leader Training.[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 the original on October 17, 2003. Retrieved 2009-01-29.
  2. ^ a b "CCR 672-5-1" (PDF). Cadet Command Regulation. Department of the Army. 7 March 2006. Retrieved 2009-01-29.
  3. ^ a b "AR 145-2" (PDF). Army Regulation. Department of the Army. 24 February 2000. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  4. ^ Army Awards Heroism Medal To 3 Junior ROTC Cadets Killed In Florida Shooting
  5. ^ "UNC Charlotte shooting hero awarded posthumous ROTC Medal of Heroism". 2019-05-21.
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