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The American Legion
R.O.T.C. & J.R.O.T.C
Achievement Program

The American Legion Sauls-Bridges Post #13 of Tallahassee is proud to sponsor
our local college ROTC (Reserve Officer’s Training Corps) and high school JROTC
(Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps) programs. We have adopted 2 colleges
each having 2 ROTC units each and 7 High School JROTC units.

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The medals and ribbon bars have been approved for wear by the Department of
Defense and Departments of the Army, Navy and Air Force. Also, criteria for these
decorations have been officially approved and are published in each of the Service
regulations.

These medals, recognizing Military and Scholastic Excellence, are available for
presentation to Army, Navy, Marine and Air Force ROTC cadets at any college,
university, or high school.

The American Legion Military Excellence Medal:

This award consists of a bronze, silver or gold medal accompanied by a ribbon
with a distinctive miniature attachment depicting the torch. This award is presented
annually to one third or fourth year cadet based on the cadets’ general military
excellence. Each cadet must:

1. Rank in the top 25% of their AFJROTC class;
2. Demonstrate outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline, character,
   and citizenship

The American Legion Scholastic Excellence Medal:

This award consists of a bronze, silver or gold medal accompanied by a ribbon with
a distinctive miniature attachment depicting a scholastic scroll. This award is
presented annually to a third or fourth year cadet based on the cadets’ overall scholastic
achievements. Each cadet must:

1. Rank in the top 10% of the high school class;
2. Rank in the top 25% of their AS class;
3. Demonstrate leadership qualities;
4. Actively participate in related student activities such as student organizations,
    constructive activities or sports

The medals come in three forms:

Bronze - medals are awarded to the outstanding high school cadets who have
successfully completed the final year of the JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps).
It can also be awarded to college freshmen who have completed the freshman course (100)
and qualified for admission to the sophomore (200) ROTC Course. Sauls-Bridges Post#13
sponsors 1 Bronze award for Military Excellence and 1 award for Scholastic Excellence for
each JROTC unit and 2 Bronze awards for each ROTC unit.

Silver - awarded to the outstanding community college/four year college/
university ROTC cadets who have successfully completed the Sophomore ROTC (200)
course and qualified for admission to the junior (300) course. It can also be awarded
to those outstanding cadets who have completed the junior (300) course in a junior/
community college. Sauls-Bridges Post#13 sponsors 1 Silver award for Military Excellence
and 1 Silver award for Scholastic Excellence for each ROTC unit.

Gold - awarded to the outstanding four year college/university ROTC cadets
who have successfully completed the Senior ROTC (400) course. It can also be awarded
to those outstanding cadets who have completed the junior (300) course and qualified for
admission to the Senior (400) course. Sauls-Bridges Post#13 sponsors 1 Gold award for
Military Excellence and 1 Gold award for Scholastic Excellence for each ROTC unit.

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High School JROTC Scholarships
The Florida Outstanding JROTC Cadet of the Year recognizes the most outstanding JROTC
cadet among all the candidates submitted by each High School JROTC program throughout
the state of Florida. Award criteria and application must be requested by each High School
JROTC program Senior Advisor. E-Mail programs_05@fllegion.newsouth.net for an application.
The proposed award consists of the following:

Most Outstanding Cadet - 1st Place - $2,000 scholarship
Runner Up - 2nd Place - $1,000 scholarship
3rd Place - $500 scholarship
4th Place - $500 scholarship

Presentation of the JROTC Cadet of the Year award will be made at the annual Department
Convention in July.

Source: http://www.floridalegion.org/programs/rotc/rotc.htm

For more information, please contact:
George Hall
1st Vice Commander
georgehall@earthlink.net
(850) 644-9575