JROTC Cadets – Florida Society SAR

The SAR ROTC Medal fosters the citizen-soldier principle exemplified by Revolutionary War Minutemen.

1. SAR JROTC Award (Bronze Medal)

Purpose: Recognize outstanding second-year (3-year program) or third-year (4-year program) cadets who are juniors.

Eligibility Criteria:

• High degree of merit in leadership, military bearing, JROTC activities, community service
• Currently enrolled in JROTC
• Top 10% of JROTC class
• Top 25% of overall class

Award: Bronze medal pendant and ribbon bar

Selection: Senior Military Instructor (SMI) selects recipient. One award per school (or one per 500 cadets).

Navy Sea Cadets: Receive SAR Sea Cadet Medal (Bronze Good Citizenship Medal with Ribbon Bar)

2. Enhanced JROTC Award Contest (Outstanding Cadet)

Competition at Chapter, State, and National levels for cadets demonstrating leadership, scholastic achievement, community service, and general excellence.

Eligibility

• 11th Grade cadets only
• Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine, or Space Force JROTC programs
• Third-year cadet (4-year program) or second-year cadet (3-year program)
• One nominee per unit (<500 cadets) or one per 500 students (larger units)

Requirements

Academic Standing:

• Top 10% of JROTC class
• Top 25% of overall high school class OR 3.5+ GPA (4.0 scale)

Essay:

• 500-700 words on How JROTC has prepared me to be a better citizen of the United States of America
• Double-spaced with computer-generated word count
• Must be original (no plagiarism or AI)

Documentation:

• Principal’s signed letter with GPA/class standing verification
• SMI’s signed letter with leadership assessment and JROTC standing
• Completed SAR Enhanced JROTC Nomination Form (signed, dated)
• Release form
• Digital photograph for publicity

How to Enter

Submit through local SAR chapter. Deadlines vary by chapter. Coordinate with SMI.

Prizes

Chapter Level:

• 1st Place: Cash award + Chapter JROTC Outstanding Cadet Medallion

State Level:

• 1st Place: $1,000 + State Outstanding JROTC Medallion with certificate

• 2nd Place: $500 + certificate
• 3rd Place: $250 + certificate

National Level:

• State winner advances; prizes determined by National Society
• Winner recognized at annual SAR congress

Resources

• National contest info: https://www.sar.org/rotc-jrotc-recognition-program-3/
• ROTC/JROTC Committee: contact the committee
• Education Outreach Committee: contact the committee