Badge of Merit Award
Program Objectives:
To provide for an Award to be presented by “military” and “non-military” organizations whose members who are not members of JROTC/ROTC Accredited Military Services High School Educational Programs
To recognize individuals from other youth non-educational attached programs with recognition for their demonstrated leadership roles within their organizations and communities
1. Awarded to a member of a “Youth” or “Military Based” Organization:
• That does not qualify under the criteria for the JROTC Award Program• Organizations Eligible
- Civil Air Patrol
- Navy Sea Cadets
- Young Marines
- Scouting America
- Girl Scouts
- Mid-School Pre-ROTC
- Exceptions on a case by case approval
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2. Badge of Merit Award Requirements:
• Recommended: One award presented per Organization per Year (Maximum 2)• Previous Recipients ARE NOT eligible for the Award again
• Been member of organization for two (2) years or more
• Recommended Age Range: Pre-High School, Non-JROTC High School or Exceptions Case by Case
Meet the Leadership and Involvement requirements:
- For Meritorious Action, Extraordinary Fidelity and Outstanding Service to their Organization or Community
- Not in “Senior Leadership” position - “Program Leader or Company Commander”
- Standout among “Peers”
- Will still be a member of the organization in upcoming years to be example of the qualification required and to demonstrate these abilities they demonstrated for the award
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“Medal” Based Award
Service Bar with Inscription “Meritorious Service”
Suspension Plate with “Badge of Merit 1782”
Color - Purple/White with Gold edge trim
“Cloth” Based Award Service Bar with Inscription “Meritorious Service”
Embroidered Patch using design of the “Badge of Merit 1782”
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Contact Information
Roger Newall
ROTC/Youth Services Officer
Phone: (505) 610-1533
Email: nmrefsch@msn.com