JROTC Badges Guide: Cadet Badge Types, Earning Criteria, and How to Display Them on Recognition Walls
Every ribbon, badge, and device on a cadet’s uniform tells a story. JROTC badges are earned awards — not rank insignia — that signal specific accomplishments in marksmanship, academics, physical fitness, leadership, service, and competitive events. They are the program’s most visible and individualized form of recognition, awarded directly to cadets who meet defined standards rather than appointed through the chain of command.
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