Cadet Humanitarian Award

Award consists of a ribbon and certificate. It is intended to recognize cadets who provide aid in response to a singular extraordinary event such as a natural disaster or other catastrophe that has placed or has the potential to place a hardship on their fellow citizens. This award is not to be used to recognize day-to-day service in thecommunity. Forward recommendations for this award to the jrotc.jrs.support@au.af.edu mail box or douglas.davenport@us.af.mil (HQ-Ops Support) for review and processing within 6 months of the incident. Include a detailed description of the situation, newspaper clippings (if available), statements by victims and observers,and any other information deemed appropriate to validate eligibility. In addition, submit a proposedcitation to accompany the award. HQ-Ops Support will forward the award to the Director, HQ AFJROTC for final approval. Upon approval, HQ-Ops Support will distribute the citation, medal, and ribbon for presentation. Ribbon for this award may be worn on the cadet’s ribbon rack and worn on regular uniform days. For each additional award earned an additional small silver star will be awarded. Medals will not be worn on regular uniform days or during any type of competition.