ALSSAR JROTC/ROTC AWARD RECOGNITION PROGRAM. POLICY and PROCEDURES

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1 ALSSAR JROTC/ROTC AWARD RECOGNITION PROGRAM POLICY and PROCEDURES September 15, 2017 Richard H. (Rick) Wells ALSSAR ROTC/JROTC Program Chairman David M. Jones ALSSAR ROTC/JROTC Program Co-Chairman

2 ALABAMA SOCIETY, SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUION September 15, 2017 TO: Chapter JROTC/ROTC Program Chairmen Alabama Society, Sons of the American Revolution ROTC/JROTC Medals/Awards Program Dear Compatriots: The Alabama Society, Sons of the American Revolution JROTC/ROTC Awards program now has both a Chairman, Rick Wells and a Co-Chairman, David Jones. As the ALSSAR ROTC/JROTC Awards program contacts, it is their responsibility to provide all Chapter program chairmen guidance and assistance to help them administer programs for their area schools. Their contact information is listed in the policy starting on the next page. The founding of today s ROTC Citizen Soldier was brought about in 1819 by Capt. Alden Partridge, former West Point Superintendent, whose own father Pvt. Samuel Partridge Jr. fought in the Battle of Saratoga in the American Revolution. As a quick overview, ALSSAR awards a ROTC Silver Medal and JROTC Bronze Medal to Cadets who foster the principle of the citizen-soldier exemplified by the Minutemen of American Revolutionary War days. An Outstanding Cadet award may also be presented to JROTC junior level Cadets who participate in our Outstanding Cadet essay competition. The Alabama Society (ALSSAR) ROTC/JROTC Award Program State Committee chairmen are appointed by the ALSSAR State President. Each Chapter President should assign a Chapter Committee Chairman to manage ROTC/JROTC Awards programs in their County/District area as their Chapter assets permit. Chapter Presidents are asked to keep the State Chairman informed of Chapter Chairman contact information. Chairmen should contact Military Science Instructors and school administrators at the start of the school year and brief them on the benefits of this important awards program and timelines for submitting Award packages for their Cadets. The information that follows has been prepared as a guideline for Chairmen and JROTC/ROTC program administrators. Chapter representatives should also participate in ROTC and JROTC School Award ceremonies whenever possible. Purchase of medals and reimbursement policies can also be found in the attached guidelines, along with JROTC/ROTC Award package submission requirements. I sincerely hope that the information that follows will help you with developing your Chapter s program. For more information go to: IN PATRIOTIC SERVICE TO TODAY S YOUTH AND TOMORROW S LEADERS Harold E. Thornton, LTC, USA Retired ALSSAR President 2

3 ALSSAR JROTC/ROTC AWARD RECOGNITION PROGRAM POLICY & PROCEDURES PURPOSE: One of the principal goals of the - Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) a patriotic lineage organization, is to focus on our Nation s youth to help maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, citizenship, and patriotism. The National and Alabama State Society sponsor youth competition programs and provide recognition awards for program winners. One of the more important awards (The Outstanding Cadet (OC) Enhanced Award) is given to Alabama secondary school JROTC Cadets who foster the principals of the citizen-soldier, exemplified by the Minutemen of Revolutionary War days, as recognized by their unit Senior Military Science Instructors. ASSIGNMENTS: The Alabama Society (ALSSAR) ROTC/JROTC Awards Program State Committee chairman is appointed by the ALSSAR State President. Chapter Presidents should assign a Chapter Committee Chairman to manage ROTC/JROTC Awards program in their County/District (Chapter) area. CURRENT ALSSAR ROTC/JROTC Chairmen: The current ALSSAR ROTC/JROTC Chairmen are: Richard H. (Rick) Wells, SMSgt, USAF (Ret) General John Archer Elmore Chapter, ALSSAR 137 East Poplar St., Prattville, AL (334) vierzon@charter.net David Malcom Jones, MSG, USA (Ret) Black Warrior River Chapter, ALSSAR Country Side Dr., Northport, AL Djones36@aol.com RESPONSIBILITIES: The ALSSAR ROTC/JROTC State Committee Chairman coordinates the overall ROTC/JROTC program at the State and National level and provides guidelines and timelines to Chapter Chairmen. Chapter Chairmen should contact Military Science Instructors and school administrators at the start of the school year and brief them on the importance and benefits of this important awards program. The Chapter Chairman should follow the attached program guidelines and provide schools with these JROTC Awards guidelines to help meet timelines. Chapter Chairmen play the most important part in helping recognize these outstanding youth citizens. The Chapter Chairmen should maintain contact with JROTC/ROTC affiliated schools and Military Science Instructors (MSI) that manage them. It is important for school officials to be contacted at the beginning of the school year and later kept current on requirements and timelines for the various awards. Chapter representatives should also participate in ROTC and JROTC Award ceremonies whenever possible. Purchase of medals and any reimbursement policies can be found in the attached guidelines. Attached guidelines also contain information on the Award package submission requirements. 3

4 PROGRAMS: SAR presents awards to Cadets selected by their Senior Military Instructor for their high degree of merit with respect to leadership qualities, military bearing and general academic and community excellence. The SAR Bronze JROTC Medal award program (for High Schools) and Silver ROTC Medal award program (for Universities and Colleges) are administered at the Chapter level for ROTC/JROTC programs. Only one medal per Chapter program is awarded per year, unless the unit is over 500, then more than one medal can be awarded for the organization. Additionally, the SAR Medal and Enhanced Program awards may be awarded only one time during the Cadet s program involvement. The School s Senior Military Instructor selects the Cadet awardee and the Chapter should present their award whenever possible. The Outstanding Cadet Award program: The Enhanced JROTC Program for JROTC Third Year Cadets (for a four year program) or a Second Year Cadet (for third year) program, in the 11 th grade, is an important addition of JROTC honors in recent years. In addition to a more rigid selection criteria, the student must submit a 500 to 700 word essay by the Cadet on the topic: How JROTC has prepared me to be a better citizen of the United States of America, must be in the top 25% of their class, nominated by their Military Science Instructor, and endorsed by their School Principal. See our link at the top of the introductory page for specific JROTC essay and other requirements. Ensure participating JROTC schools meet the Chapter established deadline for submission of required package (Normally January 1 of the School year). Chapters must judge and select their winner for submission to the State Chairman by January 15 th each year. Selection of the state winner will take place in February and announced at the ALSSAR State Convention. The JROTC Chairman will submit the winning State package to the National Society. Although the 2018 JROTC National and ALSSAR State monetary awards are listed herein, this is subject to change. Chapters are encouraged to provide awards at their Chapter level and may want to explore private, commercial or GO-FUND-ME donations as others have successfully done in the past. Current 2018 ALSSAR and NSSAR Outstanding Cadet Monetary Awards are as follows: AWARD NSSAR (PRESENTED IN JULY) ALSSAR (PRESENTED IN FEB) 1 ST PLACE AWARD 2 ND PLACE AWARD 3 RD PLACE AWARD TRAVEL /AWARD FOR WINNER AND FAMILY $4000 $1500 $1000 $1000 FOR 1 ST PL WINNER /FAMILY & $1000 TRAVEL FROM ALSSAR IF WINNER FM AL. NO RECEIPTS REQD $600 $250 $150 ONE HOTEL ROOM (& BANQUET MEALS FOR UP TO 3 PERSONS) AWARD WINNER AND PARENTS. Atch: ALSSAR JROTC/ROTC Award Procedures, Guidelines and Timelines 4

5 ALSSAR JROTC/ROTC AWARDS PROCEDURES & GUIDANCE JROTC BRONZE MEDAL/CERTIFICATE & BAR The JROTC Bronze ROTC Medal was authorized in 1965 and is presented to Cadets in secondary school JROTC units at the 3 rd year level (for 4 year programs) 11 th grade (Junior year) of the participating high school (or the 2 nd year level for 2 year programs). The medal endeavors to foster the principle of citizen-soldier exemplified by the Minutemen. The award seeks to identify those JROTC students who exemplify leadership qualities, military bearing and overall excellence. The SAR ROTC Medal is approved by the United States Army, the United States Navy, the United Marine Corps and the United States Air Force. Each service has notified its ROTC Units of this approval and has authorized presentation to its cadets or midshipmen. ALSSAR Chapters present these Medals to students enrolled in JROTC programs in their Chapter areas. Recipients are selected for a high degree of merit with respect to leadership qualities, military bearing and general excellence. Medal recipients are selected by the Commanding Officer of the JROTC unit, who should be given full latitude in making the selection. Only one medal will normally be awarded each year in JROTC units with fewer than 500 students or midshipmen. In larger units, one medal may be presented for each 500 students enrolled in the unit. No recipient may receive it more than once. Moreover, where a school has more than one JROTC unit, each unit is counted separately. Cross town JROTC student participants are eligible for this JROTC award. Cadets receiving this award do not receive the Outstanding Cadet Award. The medal is struck on a circular planchet and on the reverse is depicted a Minuteman holding a rifle, with a plow and the Liberty Bell in the background. It is inscribed with the letters, ROTC. The reverse is inscribed Awarded for Leadership, Soldierly Bearing and Excellence to. It is suspended from the medal ribbon of the SAR colors as displayed above. A ribbon bar in the SAR Colors is included and a certificate is available. No miniature medal is available. The Bronze Medal w/certificate and bar is priced $ It is purchased by Chapters through the SAR Merchandise Store (JROTC/ROTC medals and awards), SKU # Chapters may request reimbursement of up to ½ the cost of the medal/certificate - if they so desire. The Chapter Treasurer should request this reimbursement through the ALSSAR Treasurer by submitting a copy of the SAR Merchandise Store purchase invoice. Extra certificates (SKU 0440) are also available at the SAR Merchandise Store. Costs and award merchandise SKU numbers of medals can also be found further in this booklet. Costs are subject to change so verify data on the NSSAR online site. NOTE: All medal packages are limited to SAR membership only. 5

6 SILVER (UNIVERSITY LEVEL) ROTC MEDAL w/certificate & BAR The ROTC Silver ROTC Medal was authorized in 1933 and is presented to students in University level ROTC units only. The medal endeavors to foster the principle of citizen-soldier exemplified by the Minutemen. The award seeks to identify ROTC students who exemplify leadership qualities, military bearing and overall excellence. The SAR ROTC Medal is approved by the United States Army, the United States Navy, the United Marine Corps and the United States Air Force. Each service has notified its ROTC Units of this approval and has authorized presentation to its cadets or midshipmen. ALSSAR Chapters present these Medals to students enrolled in ROTC programs in their Chapter areas. Recipients are selected for a high degree of merit with respect to leadership qualities, military bearing and general excellence. Medal recipients are selected by the Commanding Officer of the ROTC unit, who should be given full latitude in making the selection. One medal will normally be awarded each year in ROTC units with fewer than 500 students or midshipmen. In larger units, one medal may be presented for each 500 student enrolled in the unit. No recipient may receive it more than once. Moreover, where a school has more than one ROTC unit, each unit is counted separately. Cross town ROTC students are normally not eligible for this award. The medal is struck on a circular planchet and on the reverse is depicted a Minuteman holding a rifle, with a plow and the Liberty Bell in the background, and is inscribed, with the letters, ROTC. The reverse is inscribed Awarded for Leadership, Soldierly Bearing and Excellence to. It is suspended from the medal ribbon of the SAR colors as displayed above. A ribbon bar in the SAR Colors is included and a certificate is available. No miniature medal is available. It is also desirable to have a medal on display with its ribbon bar in a trophy case at each school where presented. This will also serve as an incentive to the students and publicize the SAR JROTC/ROTC program. $ It is purchased by the State Committee Chairman through the SAR Merchandise Store (JROTC/ROTC medals and awards), SKU # The State Chairman distributes the Silver Medal w/certificate at the Fall BOM or subsequent State Convention. The State Chairman should request this reimbursement through the ALSSAR Treasurer by submitting a copy of the SAR Merchandise Store purchase invoice. Extra Certificates (SKU 0441) are also available at the Store. 6

7 JROTC OUTSTANDING CADET (ENHANCED AWARD) BRONZE/SILVER & GOLD MEDALLION AWARDS In 1997, the President General of the SAR authorized the enhancement of the JROTC program the Outstanding Cadet (OC). Each SAR Chapter judges their Chapter s award packages and chooses an Outstanding JROTC Cadet (BRONZE MEDALLION AWARD). They submit that cadet for their State Society's Outstanding JROTC Cadet award program. The winner of the State OC competition (SILVER MEDALLION AWARD) will be entered into the National Outstanding JROTC Recognition program. The winner of the National OC competition will receive a GOLD MEDALLION and special monetary award at the SAR National Congress. An application (Nomination form with attachment, school official endorsements and required Cadet essay), should be completed and forwarded to the Chapter SAR contact for all nominees in early January. See Nomination document on line via our main page Nomination.PDF link (SAR Merchandise Store SKU for the Chapter level award and SKU 0270 for the State level $45.00). This award is presented to the Outstanding Cadet in their next to last year of JROTC (11th grade in a four year program). For schools with a two year JROTC program, a Second Year Cadet may be selected. Enhanced Award (OC) submission packages must strictly follow the requirements for the NSSAR ROTC/JROTC Enhanced Award Outstanding Cadet Nomination Packages. After selecting the Chapter winner, Chapter Committee Coordinators should submit their Nomination Package to the State ROTC/JROTC Committee Chairman for State Award review and judging. JROTC Cadet Selection (primarily left up to the School s Senior Military Science Instructor) should include merit in patriotism, leadership, military bearing, scholarship and general excellence. The award application submission must also contain the following: Written recommendation by Principal with verification of GPA in top 25% of the class. Written recommendation by Senior JROTC Instructor with comments about the Cadet s leadership with verification of the Cadet s being in the top 10% of their JROTC class. Original Essay by the Cadet, of 500 to 700 words, the topic is: How JROTC has prepared me to be a better citizen of the United States of America. The essay may be done on a computer, typewriter, or by hand (in black ink). For multiple entries, at least three SAR member judges at the Chapter and State level select winners at those levels. Essays receive 30% of the overall grade. Written recommendations, leadership qualities and extracurricular community contributions, make up the remainder of the grading criteria. Chapter officials should present their awards at Chapter events. State level winners also receive awards at the ALSSAR Annual Convention Awards Ceremony. 7

8 SAR GOOD CITIZENSHIP MEDAL US Navy Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) Recognition Program & Award for JROTC Cadets Not Eligible for Bronze JROTC Medal The SAR Bronze Good Citizenship Medal was originally authorized in 1895 and recognizes persons whose achievements are noteworthy in their school, community or State. The Good Citizenship medal can be awarded to US Navy Sea Cadet Corp (USNSCC) Outstanding Cadets who meet the medal selection criteria. It may also be awarded to JROTC Cadets who do not otherwise meet the Bronze ROTC Medal for JROTC Cadets award criteria. US Navy Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) is a non-rotc program for American youth ages that have a desire to learn about the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine. The objective of the Sea Cadet program is to introduce youth to naval life, to develop in them a sense of pride, patriotism, courage, and selfreliance, and to maintain an environment free of drugs and gangs. Participants in this program are not eligible for the Outstanding JROTC Cadet Enhanced Award. This medal is authorized for presentation in recognition of the Cadet's Leadership, Military Bearing, and Excellence of Character, Scholarship, and Citizenship. One medal per school year is available for award and Unit Commanding Officers may use the nomination package worksheet (without essay) as a selection guideline. Medal recipients are selected by the Commanding Officer of the NSCC unit, who should be given full latitude in making the selection. The medal is bronze, struck on a circular planchet and on the reverse is depicted a Minuteman holding a rifle, with a plow and the Liberty Bell in the background. It is inscribed, with the letters, "Good Citizenship Medal". The reverse is inscribed "Our inspiration is from the past, our duty is in the present, our hope is in the future." It is suspended from a ribbon of the SAR colors. A certificate of recognition accompanies the medal. The Bronze Good Citizenship Medal w/certificate and bar is $ It is purchased by Chapters through the SAR Merchandise Store (Good Citizenship Medals), SKU # Chapters may request reimbursement of ½ the cost of the medal/certificate if they so desire. The Chapter Treasurer should request this reimbursement through the ALSSAR Treasurer by submitting a copy of the SAR Merchandise Store purchase invoice. Extra certificates (SKU are also available at the Store. 8

9 Award Timelines & Purchase Information for Awards at the Various Levels Chapter ROTC/JROTC Committee Chairmen should contact the Senior Military Instructors and school administrators sponsoring JROTC/ROTC programs at the beginning of the school year and identify SAR recognition program goals and timelines. Follow up with sending JROTC/ROTC Nomination packages and requested timelines. The shorter time suspense for the Enhanced Outstanding Cadet Award is necessary because of requirements to submit awards to NSSAR before April 1. For information concerning costs of award packages and sources for these awards, see the attached award source purchase document. Timelines are as follows: September/October - Chapter ROTC/JROTC Chairmen notify school JROTC/ROTC Senior Military Instructor (SMI) concerning Bronze (JROTC); Silver (ROTC) Medals and the Enhanced JROTC Outstanding Cadet Award programs. Recommend the JROTC SMI assign the essay HOW JROTC HAS PREPARED ME TO BE A BETTER CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA to students early on to encourage program involvement in the Enhanced Award program. September - Chapters and State Chairmen order Chapter (Bronze) and State (Silver) Medals and Outstanding Cadet (OC) Medallion to ensure awards are available for presentations.. Chapters purchase the Bronze ROTC OC Medallion while ALSSAR purchases the State Silver Medallion. Chapters may seek reimbursement up to ½ the costs - if they desire. September/October - State ROTC Chairman distributes ROTC Silver Award Medals & Certificates to Chapter Chairmen at the Fall BOM (or later if circumstances require). December/January Ensure participating JROTC schools meet the deadline for the JROTC Outstanding Cadet (Enhanced Award) submission package to sponsoring ALSSAR Chapters. January 15 - Deadline for Chapters to submit their Enhanced Award winner packages to the State ROTC/JROTC Awards Program Chairperson for State level review and judging against other State Chapter winners. Negative responses are requested. February 1 Deadline for State ALSSAR to select Enhanced Award (Outstanding Cadet) winner. Schedule a panel of Chapter SAR members to judge the Essay and Award submission. members should be used to judge the competition. Only SAR February Before ALSSAR Convention - State Chairman notifies the ALSSAR Treasurer of the State ALSSAR JROTC Outstanding Cadet Enhanced Award winner to permit issuing a check of $600 in the winner s name for award by the Chapter along with a letter of congratulations from the ALSSAR President. Ensure appropriate Award Certificates, signed by both the ALSSAR President and Secretary, are prepared in advance of State Convention in case State winner desires to attend the OC Award announcement at the State Convention. ALSSAR does not provide reimbursement for the OC winner to attend the State Convention. Instead, we do cover hotel expense for the award winner and their family. February - State Chairman announces the State Enhanced Award winner s name at the Annual ALSSAR Convention. 9

10 March Chapters should contact JROTC/ROTC SMIs in their respective areas to schedule presentation of any Award medals. Provide school SMIs with their Certificates and Medals so they may inscribe them for later award presentation. Chapters may also want to prepare the appropriate press release concerning their sponsored school s Outstanding Cadet Award winner. Provide school SMIs with their Cadets Certificates and Medals so they may inscribe them for later award presentation. March 15 - State ROTC Chairman forwards the winning ALSSAR Enhanced Outstanding Cadet Award package to the NSSAR program Committee Chairman (original) with a copy (hard copy) to the Director, NSSAR for National competition. A self- stamped addressed envelope may accompany the packages to act as a receipt. Ensure a record copy is maintained at State ALSSAR level. Follow up within 10 days of no proof of receipt is received. ALSSAR Chairman will send winning ALSSAR package to: ORIGINAL David J. Perkins NSSAR/ROTC/JROTC/Service Academies Committee Vice Chair and Enhanced Program Coordinator Past President, Connecticut Society, Sons of the American Revolution 3 Clearwater Avenue, Bethel, CT Home: / work: / DPerkins8@att.net HARD COPY NSSAR, Executive Dir. ATTN: Donald Shaw 1000 So. 4 th St. Louisville KY April/May Chapter ROTC Chairmen (or a Chapter representative) award Bronze & Silver Medals at school JROTC and ROTC award events (or Good Citizenship Medal to other JROTC or USNSCC selectees as necessary). This is normally in April/May in conjunction with the schools end of year Awards ceremony. May 1 Chapter Chairmen notify the State Chairman of ROTC and JROTC units participating and Award winners from those schools. Negative reports are requested. State Chairman prepares appropriate BOM report documenting Chapter ROTC/JROTC program involvement. June - After NSSAR Outstanding Cadet program judging, NSSAR will notify the appropriate State Society of the National Outstanding Cadet winner and the runner-up. State and Chapter representatives should notify the winner s school SMI and coordinate formal presentation at the National Congress if the winner s family desires. July - The Outstanding Cadet at the National level will receive a Gold medallion on a neck ribbon, a ribbon bar and a gold star for wear on the ribbon bar. The National Society will provide a cash award and up to $1000 in travel expense funds to the National Congress. The 2nd and 3 rd place National award recipients will also receive a cash award from the NSSAR. The 2 nd and 3 rd place winners do not travel to Congress. July - After awards, Chapter Chairmen should prepare news releases concerning their local sponsored OC winner. 10

11 JROTC/ROTC MEDALS/CERTIFICATES (SOURCE - NSSSAR MERCHANDISE STORE) SKU# ITEM PRICE REQUIRED FOR RESPONSIBILITY 0201 BRONZE JROTC MEDAL W/ CERTIFICATE & BAR $13.50 AWARD TO HS JROTC CADET VIA CHAPTER REPS CHAPTER PURCHASES 0202 SILVER ROTC MEDAL W/CERTIFICATE & BAR $14.50 AWARD TO UNIV ROTC CADET VIA CHAPTER REPS STATE PURCHASES & PROVIDES TO CHAPTER 1106 ROTC MEDAL RIBBON DRAPE $5.00 MEDAL REPLACEMENT DRAPE FOR EITHER BRONZE OR SILVER MEDAL CHAPTER OR STATE PURCHASES REPLACEMENT DRAPE AS NEEDED 0406 BRONZE JROTC MEDAL CERTIFICATE $4.00 REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATE FOR JROTC MEDAL CHAPTER PURCHASES (JROTC ITEM) 0413 SILVER ROTC MEDAL CERTIFICATE $4.00 REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATE FOR ROTC MEDAL STATE PURCHASES (ROTC ITEM) 0214 SEA CADET/ GOOD CITIZENSHIP MEDAL W/CERTIFICATE & BAR $17.50 AWARD FOR SEA CADET OR NON- JROTC ELIGIBLE FRONZE MEDAL CHAPTER PURCHASES (JROTC ITEM) 0205 SEA CADET RIBBON BAR (GOOD CITIZEN AWARD) $6.00 REPLACEMENT RIBBON FOR SEA CADET/GOOD CITIZEN AWARD CHAPTER PURCHASE(REPLACEMENT ITEM) 0270 COMPLETE JROTC STATE AWARD $45.00 STATE JROTC OUTSTAN DING CADET AWARD PACKAGE STATE PURCHASES (1 EA. YEAR) 0441` JROTC STATE AWARD CERT. $ 4.00 RELACEME NT AWARD CERT. FOR OUTSTADING CADET AWARD STATE PURCHASES(REPLACEMENT CERT) 0265 COMPLETE JROTC CHAPTER AWARD 0440 JROTC CHAPTER AWARD CERT. $45.00 CHAPTER JROTC OUTSTANDING CADET AWARD PACKAGE ( MEDALLION, CERTIFICAT & NECK RIBBON) $4.00 REPLACEMENT AWARD CERT. FOR OUTSTANDING CADET AWARD CHAPTER PURCHASES (1 EA. YEAR AS NECESSARY) CHAPTER PURCHASES (REPLACEMENT CERT.) 0420 SAR CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION FOLDER $1.50 USE WITH FORMAL PRESENTATION OF ALL CERTIFICATES CHAPTER OR STATE PURCHASE FOR THEIR PROGRAMS The Alabama Society will currently reimburse half of the cost for purchase of Chapter JROTC/ROTC medals/certificates if requested by Chapters. Chapters should pay for the cost of Medal/Certificate purchases first and then submit the proper invoices to the State ALSSAR Treasurer for reimbursement of these authorized costs if they decide to do so. PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, VERIFY COST ON 11

12 NSSAR WEB SITE VIA SKU NUMBERS. ONLY NSSAR MEMBERS ARE AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE MEDAL/CERTIFICATE ITEMS. For those who would like to recognize one or more of your JROTC military instructors for his or her work with supporting our program, would like to suggest the new JROTC lapel pin that we, the members of the national committee, now have available for sale. The sales generated from these lapel pins is being used to increase the JROTC endowment fund, from which we draw each year to cover the costs of the awards, so the more we are able to raise, the more we can increase the annual awards. The pin is ¾ inch in diameter and costs $25. Chapters normally purchase these. 12

13 Sample Letter to JROTC Senior Military Instructors GENERAL JOHN ARCHER ELMORE CHAPTER SONS of the AMERICAN REVOLUTION To: (Grade) (Name of Instructor), (Branch of Service) Senior Military Instructor (Name of School) (Date) The Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) is a National historical, educational and patriotic society whose members are descendants of Revolutionary War patriots, dedicated to honoring patriotic citizenship. One of the important programs we are involved in is the JROTC Outstanding Cadet Award that is awarded to Outstanding JROTC Cadet in our Chapter area. To honor our community youth, our Chapter is pleased to present our annual Enhanced Outstanding Cadet (OC) Award program in addition to the SAR JROTC Bronze Medal for JROTC cadets from your organization given at the end of the school year. This program is for 11 th grade students (juniors) Cadets, recognized by the unit Commanding JROTC Officer, who foster the principals of the citizen-soldier, exemplified by the Minutemen of Revolutionary War days in addition to outstanding scholarship. Nominations for the JROTC Enhanced Outstanding Cadet (OC) award program should be submitted by High School Senior Military Instructors to our Chapter awards chairman before January 1 of each school year. This particular award is open to the Third Year Cadet (11 th grade). The Outstanding Cadet Award submission must include a 500 to 700 word essay by the Cadet on the topic: How has JROTC prepared me to be a better citizen of the United States of America. Specific criteria and requirements are listed on our web site The State Society will present the Outstanding Cadet medal and a $600 award to our Chapter winner at our annual convention.. The National Outstanding Cadet (OC) winner would be honored at the National SAR Congress, awarded the National SAR JROTC Outstanding Cadet medal and presented a separate check for $4000. It is suggested that 11 th grade cadets prepare for this award at the beginning of the school year by being involved in the writing this essay. The Bronze Medal (chosen by the Senior Military Instructor) award given at the end of school year JROTC Awards ceremony does not require an essay. Our Society sincerely appreciates the interest and involvement in the JROTC program by assigned Cadets and especially appreciates the leadership, dedication and sacrifices made by you for our youth. Please feel free to contact me at or via at if you have questions. Yours in Patriotic Service, ALSSAR Chapter JROTC Coordinator 13

14 SAMPLE NOMINATION PACKAGE For downloadable page, see JROTC Nomination Form (.PDF) on Nomination for Outstanding JROTC Cadet (Enhanced Award) Academic Year: Sponsoring SAR Chapter and State Society: High School Name Street Address City and State: JROTC Unit: Type program: 2yr. or 4 yr. (circle one) Senior JROTC Instructor Name: Recommended Cadet: Cadet s Home Address: High School Grade Level: 9 th (for 2 yr. program) or 11th yr. (circle one) JROTC Grade Level: 2, 3 (circle one) Scholastic Standing: of Academic Grade Point Average (GPA): JROTC Rank and Leadership Positions (Please show advancement history and potential for next year): Example: Year 1: Recruit, Private, Private 1st Class, and Corporal Year 1: Year 2: Year 3: Year 4 (Potential): JROTC Command Organizations and Position in each (Please show history and potential for next year): Example: Year 1: Cadet, Assistant Squad Leader, Squad Leader, Assistant Platoon Leader Year 1: Year 2: Year 3: Year 4 (Potential): 14

15 Academic Extra Curricular Activities and Position, as applicable in each grade: Example: 9th Grade: Science Club, Computer Club, Freshman Class Secretary 9th Grade: 10th Grade: 11th Grade: Non-Scholastic/Non-JROTC Activities & Position, as applicable in each: Example: 9th Grade: employment, church, Scouting (rank), FFA, Volunteer, etc. 9th Grade: 10th Grade: 11th Grade: ADDED REQUIREMENT FOR JROTC ENHANCED AWARD (OUTSTANDING CADET) NOMINATION Please provide the following documents as attachments to this nomination (Required for SAR State and National Compétition): 1. Recommendation by Principal with verification of GPA. (Must be in top 25% of Class) 2. Recommendation by Senior JROTC Instructor with comments about the Cadet s leadership potential. (Must be in top 10% of JROTC Class) 3. Original Essay (500 to 700 words) by the Cadet on the topic, How JROTC has prepared me to be a better citizen of the United States of America? 15

16 ALSSAR CHAPTER JROTC CHAIRMAN Judging Criteria & Tips for JROTC Awards/Medals Use the following tips to help ensure the Nomination Package meets the judging criteria and is not disqualified by the selection committee. Award Nominee must: Exhibit a high degree of merit with respect to leadership qualities, military bearing, all around excellence in JROTC activities, and community service. Be currently enrolled in JROTC Program AND in their Junior year (3 rd year class for a 4 year program and 2 nd year class if in a 2 year program - in the 11 th grade). TIP! Ensure the nomination package reflects current involvement. TIP! Nominees must be in their junior year at JROTC. Some Cadets throughout the NSSAR were improperly nominated and subsequently eliminated. Be in the top 10% of their JROTC Class - along with leadership potential. TIP! Ensure the Senior Military Science Instructors (SMIs) indicates the leadership potential of the Cadet (i. e. strong officer leadership candidate). TIP! The package must contain verification that nominee is in top 10% of their JROTC class. Some SMIs fail to submit this information in writing - and this can be a disqualifier. Show their class GPA and JROTC class standing. In the top 25 of their overall class TIP! Ensure the overall class standing and GPA calculates correctly. The overall class standing must be in the TOP 25%. The SMIs (and Chapter Chairman) may have to check the school s math as they must certify this. Sometimes these figures do not add up correctly and can result in the nomination being disqualified. 16

17 The nomination package must be accompanied by an original 500 to 700 word essay on the subject How has JROTC prepared me to be a better citizen of the United States of America. TIP! This is a part of the package that can also be a reason for disqualification due to the nominee not adhering to the strict guidelines of the criteria. The essay MUST be 500 to 700 words in length not more than 700 and not less than 500. Often nominees fall short of the word length requirement. Although the essay counts for 30% of the nominee s grade criteria, if it fails to meet these requirements, the whole package IS disqualified. TIP! Grammatical errors or misspelling can downgrade an otherwise very good paper. Recommend the SMIs have their English/Language Studies department review the essay for content and grammar prior to package submission. TIP! Please check the essay for plagiarism. Students sometimes procrastinate and search the internet for essays from past contests. A plagiarized essay will result in disqualification. TIP! When briefing Junior JROTC Cadets on the Enhanced Outstanding Cadet program at the beginning of the school year, some SMIs may want to assign junior grade- level Cadets on the Better Citizen essay assignment. This can motivate the Cadets to become even more involved in this program and help the SMIS meet the nomination package deadline of November 1. TIP! Although not listed as part of the essay package requirements, essays that are neat and even double spaced are looked at favorably and could even help their submission. TIP! SAR judging should involve only SAR personnel. Papers should be submitted to judges randomly and should be presented so as not to reveal Cadets names before judging ALSSAR JROTC Chapter Chairmen should meet with JROTC SMIs at the start of the school year and brief them on the Enhanced JROTC Outstanding Cadet program; student benefits (both Medallion and Monetary Awards) and the specific awards submission deadlines in addition to any other TIPS that will help students get involved in the Awards program. Use the.pdf Power Point Presentation (Link on ALSSAR JROTC Cover page) 17

18 ARMY JROTC UNITS IN ALABAMA (As of: March 3, 2012 Source: City School Name Zip Code Phone number ALBERTVILLE ALBERTVILLE HS (256) ANNISTON ANNISTON HS (256) ATHENS ATHENS HS (256) ATTALLA ETOWAH HS (256) AUBURN AUBURN HS (334) BIRMINGHAM GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER HS (205) BIRMINGHAM HUFFMAN HS (205) BIRMINGHAM JACKSON OLIN HS (205) BIRMINGHAM PARKER HS (205) BIRMINGHAM RAMSAY HS (205) BIRMINGHAM RIGGINS ALTERNATIVE (205) BIRMINGHAM WENONAH HS (205) BIRMINGHAM WOODLAWN HS (205)

19 BROOKWOOD BROOKWOOD HS (205) BRUNDIDGE PIKE COUNTY HS (334) BUTLER CHOCTAW COUNTY HS (205) CAMP HILL LYMAN WARD MILITARY ACAD (256) CITRONELLE CITRONELLE HS (251) COURTLAND RA HUBBARD HS (256) DALEVILLE DALEVILLE HS (334) DECATUR AUSTIN HS (256) DEMOPOLIS DEMOPOLIS HS (334) DOTHAN DOTHAN HS (334) EIGHT MILE BLOUNT HS (251) ENTERPRISE ENTERPRISE HS (334) EUFAULA (MGM) EUFAULA HS (334) EUTAW (MGM) GREENE COUNTY HS (205) EVERGREEN (MGM) HILLCREST HS (251) FORT PAYNE FORT PAYNE HS (256) GADSDEN GADSDEN CITY HS (256) GOSHEN GOSHEN HS (334) GREENVILLE (MGM) GREENVILLE HS (334)

20 HARVEST SPARKMAN HS (256) ext. 254 HAYNEVILLE (MGM) CENTRAL HS (334) HUNTSVILLE COLUMBIA HS (256) HUNTSVILLE GRISSOM HS (256) HUNTSVILLE LEE HS (256) IRVINGTON ALMA BRYANT HS (251) JASPER WALKER HS (205) LANETT LANETT HS (334) LETOHATCHEE (MGM) THE CALHOUN HS (334) LIVINGSTON LIVINGSTON HS (205) MILLBROOK STANHOPE ELMORE HS (334) MOBILE BAKER HS (251) MOBILE LEFLORE HS (251) MOBILE MURPHY HS (251) ext MOBILE RAIN HS (251) ext MOBILE VIGOR HS (251) MOBILE WILLIAMSON HS (251) MONTGOMERY GW CARVER HS (334) MONTGOMERY SIDNEY LANIER HS (334)

21 MOULTON LAWRENCE COUNTY HS (256) NEW MARKET BUCKHORN HS (256) NORTHPORT TUSCALOOSA COUNTY HS (205) ODENVILLE ST CLAIR COUNTY HS (205) OZARK CARROLL HS (334) PELL CITY PELL CITY HS (205) RUSSELLVILLE RUSSELLVILLE HS (256) RYLAND MADISON COUNTY HS (256) SATSUMA SATSUMA HS (GALVEZ) (251) SEALE RUSSELL COUNTY HS (334) SEMMES MONTGOMERY HS (251) ext SHEFFIELD SHEFFIELD HS (256) SOMERVILLE ALBERT P BREWER HS (256) TALLADEGA TALLADEGA HS (256) THEODORE THEODORE HS (251) TROY CHARLES HENDERSON HS (334) TUSCALOOSA CENTRAL HS (205) TUSCALOOSA HILLCREST HS (205) TUSCALOOSA HOLT HS (205)

22 TUSKEGEE BOOKER T WASHINGTON HS (MGM) (334) UNION SPRINGS BULLOCK COUNTY HS (334) UNIONTOWN RC HATCH HS (334) VINCENT VINCENT HS (205) WETUMPKA WETUMPKA HS (334)

23 AIR FORCE JROTC UNITS IN ALABAMA (As of March 3, 2012 Source: ) UNIT SCHOOL CITY AL-011 Robert E. Lee High School Montgomery AL-031 S.R. Butler High School Huntsville AL-071 Homewood High School Homewood AL-091 Selma High School (MGM) Selma AL-791 Foley High School Foley AL-931 Baldwin County High School Bay Minette AL-932 Thompson High School Alabaster AL-934 Bessemer City High School Bessemer AL-935 Daphne High School Daphne AL-936 Wilcox Central High School Camden AL-937 Midfield High School Midfield AL-941 Huntsville High School Huntsville AL-951 Prattville High School Prattville AL-961 Southside High School (MGM ) Selma 23

24 AL Fairfield High Preparatory School Fairfield AL Bob Jones High School Madison 24

25 US MARINE CORP JROTC PROGRAMS IN ALABAMA (As of March 3, 2012 Source: ) Jefferson Davis High School Montgomery AL Northview High School Dothan AL Smith s Station High School Smith AL Mae Jemison High School Huntsville AL Paul W. Bryant High School Cottondale (Tuscaloosa) AL 25

26 U S NAVY JROTC PROGRAMS IN ALABAMA (As of March 3, 2012 SOURCE: ) CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 2400 DOBBS DRIVE PHENIX CITY, AL DAVIDSON HIGH SCHOOL 3900 PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD MOBILE, AL ESCAMBIA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 1215 SOUTH PRESLEY STREET ATMORE, AL GULF SHORES HIGH SCHOOL P O BOX 3729 GULF SHORES, AL HAZEL GREEN HIGH SCHOOL HIGHWAY 231/431 NORTH HAZEL GREEN, AL PELHAM HIGH SCHOOL 2500 PANTHER CIRCLE PELHAM, AL REHOBETH HIGH SCHOOL 373 MALVERN ROAD DOTHAN, AL ROBERTSDALE HIGH SCHOOL HIGHWAY 59 ROBERTSDALE, AL RUSSELL HIGH SCHOOL 225 HEARD BLVD ALEXANDER CITY, AL

27 ROTC UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE UNITS IN ALABAMA ARMY ROTC UNITS UNIV. OF NORTH ALABAMA FLORENCE AL (SHOALES) UNIV. OF AL IN HUNTSVILLE ALABAMA A & M UNIVERSITY UNIV. OF ALABAMA BIRMINHAM JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY MARION MILITARY INSTITUTE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AUBURN UNIVERSITY MONTGOMERY AUBURN UNIVERSITY TROY UNIVERSITY TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY UNIV. OF SOUTH ALABAMA SOURCE: HUNTSVILLE, AL (TE NN VAL) HUNTSVILLE AL (TENN VAL) BIRMINGHAM (CAHABA COSSA) JACKSONVILLE AL (ETOWAH) MARION AL (BW RIV) TUSCALOOSA AL (BW RIV) MONTGOMERY AL (GRM) AUBURN AL (R H LEE) TROY ALABAMA (WIREGRASS) TUSKEGEE AL (GRM) MOBILE AL (GALVEZ) AIRFORCE ROTC UNITS SAMFORD UNIVERSITY UNIV. OF ALABAMA ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY AUBURN UNIVERSITY TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY TROY UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA UNIV. OF W. FLA SOURCE: BIRMINGHAM, AL (BHAM) TUSCALOSSA AL (BW RIV) MONTGOMERY AL (GRM) AUBURN AL (R H LEE) TUSKEGEE AL (GRM) TROY AL (WIREGRASS) MOBILE AL (GALVEZ) MOBILE, AL (GALVEZ) NAVY ROTC UNITS AUBURN UNIV. TUSKEGEE UNIV. SOURCE: AUBURN AL (R H LEE) TUSKEGEE AL (GRM/R H. LEE) 27

28 The Alabama Society of the Sons of the American Revolution JROTC Outstanding Cadet Scoring Sheet for Academic Year Only complete applications packages consisting of a NSSAR Nomination Form, the required award nomination letters and approved essay are considered. Cadet # Leadership Position (Max 10 Points Ea. Year) TOTAL - 40 Points this Category Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Potential Command Organization (Max 10 Points Ea. Year) TOTAL - 40 Points this Category) Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Potential Academic Extracurricular (Max 10 points Ea. Year) TOTAL - 30 Points this Category) 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade Non-Scholastic Extracurricular (Max 10 points Ea. Year) TOTAL 30 Points Category 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade Top 25% Overall Class w/principal s Recommendation (Max 10 Points this Section) Top 10% ROTC Class w/sr Military Instructor Recommendation (Max 10 points this Section) Essay Score words (Max 10 points Ea. Area) Total Points for Essay - 30 Clarity Organization Grammar Essay Total Grade Point Avgas (Max 10 points FOR GPA) Grand Total Highest total score possible is 200. NOTE: IN CASE OF A TIE, THE GPA IS THE TIE BREAKER Judges Signature: Date: Judges Signature: Date: Judges Signature: Date: SIGNATURE OF ALSSAR CHAIRMAN OR CO. CHAIRMAN / DATE: / 28