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CADET ENLISTED RATES
	CADET SEAMAN RECRUIT (C/SR) There is no collar device for this rate. Assigned to new cadets in the process None of learning the NJROTC program.
	CADET SEAMAN APPRENTICE (C/SA) The collar device is two silver diagonal stripes. When qualified, recruits can advance to SA in the first year.
	CADET SEAMAN (C/SN) The collar device is three silver diagonal stripes. When qualified, cadets can advance to SN in the first year.
	CADET PETTY OFFICER THIRD CLASS (C/PO3) The collar device is a perched eagle over one chevron. Outstanding cadets may achieve this rate the first year. Assignments include squad leaders, assistant squad leaders in platoons, drill teams and drum and bugle corps.
	CADET PETTY OFFICER THIRD CLASS (C/PO2) The collar device is a perched eagle over two chevrons. Advancement to this rate is usually in the second year. Assignments include squad leaders, in platoons, drill teams, and drum and bugle corps and color escorts in color guards.
	CADET PETTY OFFICER FIRST CLASS (C/PO1) The collar device is a perched eagle over three chevrons. Cadets can achieve this rate usually in their second or third year. Assignments include platoon guides, color bearers, drill team guides, and supply assistants.
	CADET CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (C/CPO) The collar device is an eagle perched on a fouled anchor. Cadets can generally achieve CPO in their second or third year. Assignments include company chief, platoon chief, color bearer, drill team chief, or rifle team chief.
	CADET SENIOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (C/SCPO) The collar device is an eagle and one star perched on a fouled anchor. Generally a third year cadet. The SNSI may assign a Senior Chief Petty Officer billet to the company chief petty officer.
	CADET MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (C/MCPO) The collar device is an eagle and two stars perched on a fouled anchor. Generally a third or fourth year cadet. The SNSI may assign a Master Chief Petty Officer billet to the battalion chief petty officer.
CADET OFFICER RANKS
	CADET ENSIGN The collar device is a single gold bar. Generally a third or fourth year cadet. The first junior officer assignment which may include junior officer on company staffs, public affairs, assistant supply, platoon commander, or assistant drill team commander.
	CADET LIEUTENANT (Junior Grade) The collar device is two attached gold bars. Assigned to officers ready for additional responsibilities. Assignments can include operations, rifle team commanders, battalion supply, and administrative officer.
	CADET LIEUTENANT The collar device is three attached gold bars. Assigned to some of the most senior officers such as executive officer of companies or operations officer in battalions and regiments.
	CADET LIEUTENANT COMMANDER The collar device is four attached gold bars. Assigned to cadet officers in the top leadership roles of the NJROTC. The highest rank of company strength. Assignments include company commander in smaller units and executive officer in battalions and regiments.
	CADET COMMANDER The collar device is five attached gold bars. The highest rank that can be attained by a cadet in NJROTC. Assignments include battalion commander and regimental commander.

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Ribbon Awards

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	Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any NJROTC cadet who distinguishes him/herself only by outstanding meritorious achievement or performance of a meritorious act.
	Awarded to cadets who were unit members during the academic year in which the school earned Distinguished Unit status.
	Awarded yearly to one cadet in each year group with the highest combined average for overall scholastic standing and aptitude.
	Awarded yearly to one cadet in each year group with the highest overall academic achievement in school.
	Awarded, when earned, to any cadet who distinguishes him/herself by outstanding achievement or sustained superior performance.
	Awarded 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 qualifyfor Distinguished Unit status.
	Awarded to the top 10% of the cadets based on evaluation of academic performance of assigned jobs, conduct, unit involvement, attendance, and overall aptitude.
	Awarded yearly to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 4 based on citizenship, academic performance, personal appearance and conduct.
	Awarded yearly to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 3 based on citizenship, academic performance, personal appearance and conduct.
	Awarded yearly to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 2 based on citizenship, academic performance, personal appearance and conduct.
	Awarded yearly to outstanding cadets in Naval Science 1 based on citizenship, academic performance, personal appearance and conduct.
	Awarded early to each cadet who demonstrates exemplary conduct for the year.
	Awarded when earned to each cadet in good standing who has met any of the following: Honor Roll/Academic Team Member or completed NJROTC sponsored SAT/ACT preparation course.
	Awarded twice yearly to all cadets that wear their uniform on all required occasions and have an average of 90% + on inspection and not received an inspection grade below an "A". (this award can be received 3 times in a year based on the results of the NJROTC Area Manager during annual inspection)
	Awarded twice a year to any cadet who meets or exceeds physical fitness standards to be given to you at a later time.
	Awarded when earned to all cadets earning one hour or more participation in at least three separate, non-social NJROTC sponsored events or activities (to include ushering at school events, flag detail, attendance at drill, field/athletic meets, and attendance on field trips).
	Unit Service and each subsequent award is earned when a cadet performs superior service to unit. The award may be for sustained service at a level above that normally required of other cadets or it may be for a specific act(s) of superior service.
	Community Service ribbons and each subsequent NJROTC award are earned after 12 hrs of properly documented volunteer service.
	The drill team ribbon may be awarded to all cadets that earn 3 drill team pts, which include parades, meets, and other performances.
	Awarded when earned to any cadet in good standing who has performed as a member of the color guard for 3 events.
	Awarded when earned to any cadet in good standing who has entered competition including all air-operated weapons.
	Awarded when earned to any cadet in good standing who has entered competition.
	Awarded when earned to any cadet that is instrumental in the enrollment of two students or is part of a recruiting effort.
	Awarded to any cadet upon completion of Basic Leadership Training, Leadership Academy or similar training approved by the area manager.
	Awarded to any cadet upon completion of an at sea cruise (vessel must cast off lines and be underway).
	Worn on the Honor Cadet Ribbon by each cadet who has earned an "A" in NS 1. First award of School Honor Roll.
	Worn on the Honor Cadet Ribbon by each cadet who has earned an "A" in NS 2. Second award of School Honor Roll.
	Worn on the Honor Cadet Ribbon by each cadet who has earned an "A" in NS 3 and also NS 4. Third award of School Honor Roll.
	Worn on the Aptitude Ribbon if both on the Academic Team and the School Honor Roll. Academic Team members wear on Academic Award as directed.
	Worn by Cadet Team leader of the applicable NJROTC Teams.
	Second Award (1) Third Award (2)
	Fourth Award (1) Fifth Award (2)
	Sixth Award (1) Seventh Award (2) Eighth Award (3)