Easy Ribbons to Get in the Navy in Shor Command

#	Ribbon / Device	A ward Title	Award Description
1.		Meritorious Achievement	Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any NJROTC cadet who distinguishes him/herself only by outstanding meritorious achievement or performance of a meritorious act. Excludes such things as length of participation in the NJROTC unit, or sustained superior performance in a leadership position. Awarded on a case-by-case basis by the area manager.
2.		Distinguished Unit	Awarded YEARLY to cadets in good standing who were unit members during the academic year in which the school earned the Distinguished Unit status. Awarded to only those units that Demonstrated the very highest levels of performance.
3.		Distinguished Cadet	Awarded YEARLY to one cadet in each year group with the highest combined average for overall scholastic standing and aptitude in NJROTC unit activities (includes academics, homework, physical fitness, community service, drill, etc.)
4.		Honor Cadet	Awarded YEARLY to one cadet in each year group with the highest overall academic achievement (GPA) in school, including the naval science courses.
5.		Cadet Ach ievement	Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any cadet who distinguishes him/herself by outstanding achievement or sustained superior performance. The cadet must exhibit exceptional military aptitude and dedication to the program as well as overall excellence in all facets of NJROTC. Awarded on a case- by-case basis by the area manager.
6.		Unit Achievement Ribbon	Awarded YEARLY to cadets in good standing who were unit members during the academic year in which the school earned the Unit Achievement status as determined by the Area Manager. Awarded only to those units that demonstrated exceptional performance,but did not qualify for Distinguished Unit status.
7.		Military Aptitude Award	Awarded YEARLY to those outstanding cadets who demonstrate an exceptional military aptitude and dedication to the NJROTC program.
8.		Naval Science 4 Outstanding Cadet(s)	Awarded YEARLY to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 4 based on citizenship, academic performance, personal appearance and conduct.
9.		Naval Science 3 Outstanding Cadet(s)	Awarded YEARLY to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 3. Same criteria as above.
10.		Naval Science 2 Outstanding Cadet(s)	Awarded YEARLY to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 2. Sa me criteria as above.
11.		Naval Science 1 Outstanding Cadet(s)	Awarded YEARLY to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 1. Same criteria as above.
12.		Exemplary Conduct	Awarded YEARLY to each cadet who demonstrates exemplary conduct for the school year.
13.		Academic Award	Awarded to any cadet who is a member of the Academic Team or has made the school's Honor Roll.
14.		Exemplary Personal Appearance	Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to each cadet who displays exemplary personal appearance and has worn his/her uniform on all occasions required.
15.		Physical Fitness	Awarded, TWICE A YEAR, to any cadet who meets or exceeds the basic physical fitness exercise requirements as outlined in the Cadet Challenge.
16.		Participation	Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any cadet who has participated in three events other than routine unit activities.
17.		Unit Service	Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any cadet who has demonstrated exemplary service and dedication to the unit as determined by the SNSI.
18.		Community Service	Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any cadet in good standing who distinguishes him/herself by dedicated and outstanding service to the community.
19.		Drill Team	Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to each member of a drill team in good standing who has entered competition, or performed at three or more official functions.
20.		Colorguard Team	Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to each member of a each member of a color guard in good standing who has entered competition, or performed at three or more official functions.
21.		Pistol/Rifle Team	Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any cadet in good standing who has entered any competition.
22.		Orienteering	Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any cadet in good standing who has entered any organized orienteering competition, or who meets the o rienteering qualification standards.
23.		Recruiting	Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to a cadet who is instrumental in the enrollment of two students in the NJROTC program. Subsequent awards are given for each additional two students enrolled.
24.		Basic Leadership Training	Awarded to any cadet upon satisfactory completion of Basic Leadership Training, Leadership Academy or similar training as approved by the area manager.
25.		Sea Cruise	Awarded to any cadet upon completion of an at-sea cruise (vessel must cast off lines and be underway).