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CHAPTER ONE

ADMINISTRATION

• SECTION I: Authority
  1. The National Board of Directors will determine the type of and criteria for awards that may be awarded to NSCC/NLCC personnel and units.
  2. Any individual or group wishing to establish an award for NSCC/NLCC must make the proposal in writing to the National Board of Directors via the Executive Director at National Headquarters.
• SECTION II: National Awards Board
  1. The National Chairman shall appoint a National Awards Board to select the NSCC/NLCC units and/or personnel to be honored with awards. The National President shall serve as President of the Awards Board. The Executive Director shall serve as secretary and will provide the Board with all pertinent data needed for use in the selection process; and will promulgate the results of the Board's action at appropriate times.

CHAPTER TWO

MAJOR INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

• SECTION I: Chairman's Medal
  1. The Chairman's Medal is the highest award that may be bestowed on an individual.
  2. The Chairman`s Medal recognizes sustained distinguished service/support on the part of individuals meeting such criteria as may be established by the National Chairman. It may be awarded to NSCC/NLCC cadets, midshipmen, instructors, and officers; to members of the armed forces; and to individuals in the civilian community.
  3. The Chairman`s Medal award consists of a large medal, a small medal, a ribbon bar, a lapel pin. and a citation setting forth the services/support being recognized.
• SECTION II: NICHOLAS BRANGO AWARD
  1. This award honors CAPT Nicholas Brango, USN (Ret). a past NSCC National Chairman and National Vice President of the Navy League and former Executive Director of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps.
  2. This annual award was established by the Navy League to recognize the NSCC officer who has excelled in all phases of NSCC/NLCC training, and whose outstanding leadership has made a significant contribution toward attainment of Navy League goals in the education and training of American youth. The award serves to emphasize the fact that the NSCC/NLCC programs are among the Navy League`s most important undertakings and to recognize those men and women of the NSCC officer corps without whom the programs could not exist.
  3. Nominations will be submitted in letter form and may be made by:
     1. Commanding Officers for unit officers;
        
     2. Presidents of sponsoring organizations for unit Commanding Officers, and NLUS Regional Presidents for NSCC Regional Directors; or
        
     3. NLUS Regional Presidents for NSCC Directors. Selection by NLUS Regional Presidents will he submitted directly to NHQ to arrive no later than 1 January of each year.
  4. Qualifications/factors to be considered in nominating an officer for the award are listed below (comments on each of the factors listed, and other factors as might be considered appropnate, should be included in the letter of nomination along with a picture of the nominee.
     1. Knowledge of the NSCC/NLCC programs.
        
     2. Performance of assigned duties.
        
     3. Leadership/command ability.
        
     4. Personal conduct.
        
     5. Military bearing/appearance.
        
     6. Administrative ability, and
        
     7. Recruiting/retention effectiveness.
  5. Selection procedures are:
     1. Commanding Officers and sponsoring organzations will submit the nomination to the Regional Director no later than 1 November of each year. The Regional Director will establish a selection board of not less than three officers, with the Regional Director serving as chairman, to select the regional nominee for "NSCC Officer of the Year." One nomination will be forwarded to NHQ to arrive no later than 1 January for each region.
     2. The National Chairman will establish a selection board of no fewer than three members. and shall designate a Chairman of the Board. The board will review all nominations and shall select the "NSCC Officer of the Year." Announcement of the selection will be made no later than 1 February.
  6. The officer honored by selection for the award, and the officer`s spouse, will be invited to attend the Navy League's annual convention as guests of the Navy League and NSCC. The costs of transportation and hotel accommodations will be defrayed by NSCC.
  7. The officer honored will receive an appropriate gift presented by the National President of the Navy League.
• SECTION III: Willis E. Reed Award
  1. This award honors Captain Willis E. Reed. USNR (Ret), a past NSCC National Chairman and National Vice President of the Navy League.
  2. This annual award recognizes the Naval Sea Cadet who has excelled in all phases of NSCC training, and whose achievments mark him or her as the NSCC Cadet of the Year.
  3. The Commanding Officer will nominate a currently enrolled cadet for selection as the NSCC Cadet of the Year on the basis of:
     1. Cadet rate attained.
     2. Number and type of advanced training activities.
     3. Correspondence courses completed.
     4. Contributions to unit/regional training activities.
     5. Military bearing and appearance.
     6. Scholastic achievements.
     7. Outside activities.
     8. Awards received, and
     9. Other attributes considered significant by the unit Commanding Officer to include:
        
        • > Initiative.
          > Reliability.
          > Acceptance of responsibility.
          > Speaking ability, etc.

     10. "The NSCC Cadet of the Year." Form NSC-30 will be submitted to document cadet qualifcations and achievements. Supplemental information will be attached as necessary to fully document the nomination. A picture of the nominee is to be included with the nomination.
     11. Selection:
         1. Commanding Officers will submit the nomination to the Regional Director no later than 1 November of each year. The Regional Director will establish a selection board of not less than three officers, with the Regional Director serving as chairman, to select the regional nominee for "NSCC Cadet of the Year." One nomination will be forwarded to NHQ to arrive no later than 1 January.
            
         2. The National Chairman will establish a selection board of no fewer than three members, and shall designate a Chairman of the Board. The board will review all regional nominations and shall select the "NSCC Cadet of the Year." Announcement of the selection will be made no later 1 February.
     12. The cadet honored by selection as "NSCC Cadet of the Year" and the cadet`s parents will be invited to attend the Navy League's annual convention as guests of the NSCC. The cost of transportation and hotel accommodations will be defrayed by NSCC.
     13. The "NSCC Cadet of the Year" will be presented with an engraved wristwatch.
  4. SECTION IV: KEITH T. WEAVER AWARD
     1. This award honors Captain Keith T. Weaver USN (Ret.) a past NSCC National Chrirnnan and National Vice-President of the Navy League, and former Executive Director of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps.
     2. This award recognizes the Navy League Cadet who has excelled in all phases of NLCC training, and whose achievements mark him or her as the "NLCC Cadet of the Year" The unit Commanding Officer will nominate a NLCC cadet for selection as "NLCC Cadet of the Year" on the basis of:
        1. Cadet rate attained.
        2. Number and type of advanced training activities (this includes orientation, advanced training, and significant training evolutions).
        3. NLCC Syllabus progress and completion.
        4. Contributions to unit/regional training activities.
        5. Military bearing and appearance.
        6. Scholastic achievements.
        7. Outside activities.
        8. Awards received, and
        9. Other attributes considered significant by the unit Commanding Officer to include:
           
           • > Initiative.
             > Reliability.
             > Acceptance of responsibility.
             > Speaking ability, etc.
     3. The "NLCC Cadet of the Year." Form NSC-6 will be submitted to document cadet quallfications and achievments. Supplemental information will be attached as necessary to fully document the nomination. A picture of the nominee is to be included with the nomination.
     4. Selection: The procedures outlined above (Section III, Paragraph 5) for the selection of the "NSCC Cadet of the Year" will be followed for the "NLCC Cadet of the Year." The Regional Board convened by the Regional Director to select the "NSCC Cadet of the Year" shall also consider applicants for the "NLCC Cadet of the Year."
     5. The "NLCC Cadet of the Year" shall be given an appropriate local ceremony and shall receive a gift from National Headquarters.
  5. SECTION V: FRED D. CARL AWARD
     1. This award honors CAPT Fred D. Carl. USNR (Ret), a past NSCC National Chairman and National Vice-President of the Navy League.
     2. This annual award was established to recognize the Regional Director of the Year who has excelled in all phases of directing his/her units, and whose outstanding leadership has made a significant contribution toward his/her region's attainment and meeting of National goals and objectives. This award serves to emphasize the importance of the many contributions made by the Regional Director in the NSCC organization.
     3. Nominations will be in letter format, and may be made by:
        • > Field Representalves
          > Other Regional Directors
          > NHQ staff
     4. Factors to be considered in nominating a Regional Director for the award are listed below (please comment on each of the factors listed and any other factors as might be considered appropriate; a picture of the nominee is to be included with the nomination):
        1. Command effectiveness in meeting/carrying out NHQ goals/objectives.
        2. Reglonal recruiting/retention effectiveness.
        3. Establishment of new units.
        4. Performance of assigned duties.
        5. Administrative ability, and
        6. Leadership/Command climate.
     5. The National Chairman and the National President will make the selection of the winner, based on the factors listed above the National Chairman will announce the winner at the annual Regional Directors Conference.
     6. The selected Regional Director will receive a suitable gift.
  6. SECTION VI: COMMAND BADGE
     1. The Command Badge provides recognition to those NSCC officers who successfully serve as Commanding Officer of either a NSCC or NLCC unit.
     2. To be eligible to wear the Command Badge, a Commanding Officer must:
        1. Be a permanently appointed NSCC officer.
           
        2. Have been appointed a NSCC/NLCC unit Commanding Officer In accordance with Paragraph 0541.1 of NSCC Regulations.
           
        3. Have successfully served as a unit Commanding Officer for a period of not less than one year, and
           
        4. Have commanded a unit that has succcssfully completed the required annual inspection.
     3. NSCC officers who have fulfilled eligibilty requirements will submit a written request to the Executive Director in accordance with the following instructions:
        1. The letter will be forwarded via the President of the sponsoring organization or the NSCC Committee Chairman.
           
        2. If an appropriate official is not available. the written request will be forwarded via the Regional Director.
           
        3. A favorable endorsement is required.
     4. Only the Executive Director can authorize the wearing of the Command Badge.
     5. The Command Badge is the NSCC crest uith a star atop the anchor In lieu of an eagle. mounted on a circular badge approximately one inch in diameter. The badge will be worn in the following manner:
        1. Incumbent Commanding Officers will wear the badge centered above the right pocket with the bottom edge 1/4 inch above the pocket. If a nametag is worn, the badge shall be centered with the bottom edge 1/4 inch above the tag.
           
        2. Officers no longer in command will wear the badge centered on the left pocket with the top edge 1/4" inch below the upper pocket seams.

CHAPTER THREE

MAJOR UNIT AWARDS

• SECTION I: John J. Bergen Trophy
  1. This award honors the late John J. Bergen, one of the founders of NSCC and a past National President of Navy League.
  2. The John J. Bergen Trophy is awarded annually to the outstanding NSCC unit in the nation. The award is made on the basis of the following criteria:
     1. The grade attained on the required annual inspection.
        
     2. An enrollment of not less than twenty-five (25) cadets as of the end of the training year.
        
     3. Sponsoring organizations's interest and financial support, and
        
     4. NSCC Committee leadership
• SECTION II: George S. Halas Trophy
  1. The award honors the late George S. Halas one of the founders of NSCC.
  2. The George S. Halas Trophy is awarded annualy to the outstanding combined NSCC/NLCC programs in the nation sponsored by the same organization. The award is made on the basis of the following: criteria:
     1. The combined grades attained on the required annual inspection of each unit.
        
     2. The enrollment of not less than tuenty-five (25) cadets In the NSCC unit, and nor less than fifteen (15) cadets in the NLCC as of the end of the training year;
        
     3. Sponsoring organization`s interest and financial support; and
        
     4. NSCC Committee leadership
• SECTION III: Morgan L. Fitch, Jr., Trophy
  1. This award honors Morgen L. Fitch. Jr. one of the founders of NSCC and a past National President of Navy League.
  2. The Morgan L. Fitch. Jr. Trophy is awarded annually to the outstanding NLCC unit in the nation. The award is based on the following criteria:
     1. The grades attained on the required annual inspection.
        
     2. The enrollment of not less than fifteen (15) cadets as of the end of the training year.
        
     3. Sponsoring organization`s interest and financial support, and
        
     4. NSCC Committee leadership
• SECTION IV: Navy League of Canada Challenge Trophy
  1. This award symbolizes friendship between the Navy League of Canada and the Navy League of the United States and the exchange of cadets across our common border.
  2. The Navy League of Canada Challenge Trophy honors the NSCC unit making the most improvement during the training year and in so doing, ranks among the top ten NSCC units in the nation. The award is made on the basis of the following criteria:
     1. The grade attained on the required annual inspection, and
        
     2. An enrollment of not less than twenty-five (25) cadets as of the end of the training year.
• SECTION V: Anthony H. Murray, Sr., Seaman Award
  1. This award honors Anthony H. Murray, Sr., father of past NSCC National Chairman Anthony H. Murray, Jr.
  2. Awarded annually to the NSCC unit effecting the most cadet advancements to the rate of E-3 during the training year.
• SECTION VI: Commodore Thomas J. Lupo Foundation Award
  1. This award honors Commodore Thomas J. Lupo, who has been a major contributor to the NSCC/NLCC Program and the Navy League.
  2. This annual monetary award of $500 is from the accumulated interest of a permanent endowment fund established by the Commodore Thomas J. Lupo Foundation. This award recognizes excellence required to win the coveted designation as the most outstanding NSCC unit in the nation the award is made on the basis of the following criteria:
     1. The grade attained on the required annual inspection.
        
     2. An enrollment of not less than twenty-five (25) cadets as of the end of the training year.
        
     3. Sponsoring organizations's interest and financial support, and
        
     4. NSCC Committee leadership
• SECTION VII: President's Award for Recruiting/Retention
  1. This certificate award recognizes those NSCC units who achieve excellence in cadet recruiting and retention during the training year. To qualify for an award a NSCC unit must:
     1. Have an enrollment of not less than twenty-five (25) cadets as of the end of the training year.
     2. Undergo the required inspection, and
        
     3. Rank within the top 20% of all NSCC units in the composite score of the recruiting and retention grades attained on the annual inspection.
  2. Certificates will be forwarded to the presidents of sponsoring organizations for presentation.
• SECTION VIII: Chairman's Award for Recruiting/Retention
  1. Awards certificates to those NLCC training ships achieving excellence in cadet recruiting and retention during the training year. To qualify for an award a unit must:
     1. Have an enrollment of not less than fifteen (15) cadets as of the end of the training year,
        
     2. Undergo the required annual inspection, and
        
     3. Rank within the top 20% of all NLCC units in the composite score of the recruiting and retention grades attained on the annual inspection.
  2. Certificates will be forwarded to the presidents of sponsoring organizations for presentation.
• SECTION IX: Meet Improved Unit in Each Region
  • For Most Outstanding Achievement in improving Annual Inspedion Scores by over 20% from the previous inspection year. Certificates will be sent by NHQ to the Commanding Officers.
• SECTION X: Award Streamers
  1. National Award Streamers: denoting winners of major awards as listed below, may be affixed to the upper end of the flagstaff of the unit flag by those units named as recipients. The following National Award Streamers are authorized:

     > John J. Bergen Trophy: gold streamer
     > George S. Hales Trophy: blue & gold streamer
     > Morgen L. Fitch, Jr., Trophy: blue streamer
     > Canadian Challenge Trophy: red & white streamer

     Streamers will be inscribed with the year in which the award was received Authority to carry tht streamers is retroactive; units may carry and order National Award Streamers for each year in which they received an award.

  2. Additional Award Streamers:

     > 25th Anniversary Streamer. Silver with inscription reading "Silver Armiversary 1987." Authorized only for those units who attended the 25th anniversary ceremonies in Washington, D.C. on 15 August 1987.

     > 25th Year Commissioned Streamer. Silver with blue edges. Units, which have been in operation with a warrant for 25 years are authorized to display a 25th year silver streamer on the unit's flag. To qualify for this streamer, the unit must have been commissioned for the full 25 years and in continuous operation throughout the period. The words "25th Year Commissioned" will be embossed on the streamer. Approval request in letter form must be submitted to the Executive Director.

CHAPTER FOUR

NSCC RIBBON AWARDS

• SECTION I: Authority
  • The Board of Directors established the NSCC/NLCC ribbon award program in 1971. The program was extended to the officers' corps in 1977 and to instructors in 1994.
• SECTION II: Policy
  1. Ribbon awards were established as a means to recognize meritorious performance, to provide incentive for greater effort, and to enhance morale.
  2. Commanding Officers must ensure that each award made, or recommended to National Headquarters, meets established criteria.
• SECTION III: Eligibility
  1. Only those NSCC officers, midshipnen, instructors, and cadets who are currently enrolled in either a NSCC or NLCC unit, or who are assigned to a regional staff are eligible to receive ribbon awards.
  2. Midshipmen are considered to be officers for ribbon award purposes.
  3. Instructors are eligible to receive officer ribbon awards.
  4. Presentation of awards to individuals who have left the NSCC/NLCC programs is not authorized.
• SECTION IV: Ribbon Awards and Criteria
  1. NSCC Honor Ribbon - Awarded to an officer, midshipman, instructor, or NSCC/NLCC cadet who is directly responsible for saving a human life at the risk of his or her own life.
  2. NSCC Distinguised Service Ribbon - Awarded to an officer, midshipman, instructor, or cadet who distinguished him or herself:
     1. By extraordinary heroism but not to the degree justifying award of the NSCC Honor Ribbon, or
        
     2. Through sustained and extraordinary service to the NSCC or NLCC in a position of responsibility.
  3. NSCC Meritorious Recognition Ribbon - Awarded to an officer, midshipman, instructor or NSCC cadet who distinguishes him or herself by humanitarian action or exceptionally meritorious service to the NSCC or NLCC in a position of responsibility.

     Note: May be awarded to the Honor Cadet of the Recruit Training Command as recommended by the COTC and authorized by NHQ.

  4. NSCC Citation Ribbon - Awarded to an NSCC officer, midshipman, instructor, or cadet who in the opinion of the unit Commanding Officer, distinguishes himself/herself by exceptionally commendable service or action, or meets all of the following criteria:
     1. Cadet -
        
        1. Excels in the normal path of advancement;
           
        2. Performs normal training requirements in an outstanding manner,
           
        3. Is smart and neat in appearance, and wears the uniform with pride; and
           
        4. Always acts in keeping with the highest traditions of the NSCC.

           Notes:
           

           1. May be awarded to company honor cadets upon completion of NSCC recruit training indoctrination as authorized by NHQ.
              
           2. Award of the NSCC Citation Ribbon is a prerequisite for cadet participation in the foreign exchange programs.
     2. Officer/Midshipman/Instructor -
        
        1. Pursues professional development through participation in formal and optional courses,
           
        2. Performs training and administrative responsibilities in an outstanding manner,
           
        3. Is smart and neat in appearance, and
           
        4. Always acts in keeping with the highest traditions of the NSCC.
  5. NLUS Youth Medal and Ribbon- This award sponsored by the Navy League of the United States enables sponsoring councils to annually recognize excellence on the part of young people participating in NSCC and NLCC programs. It serves to emphasize the importance placed on education and training of American youth and recognizes the importance of NSCC and NLCC as NLUS youth programs in attaining established goals and objectives. The NLUS Youth Medal and ribbon with a 5/16" ince silver star affixed to the center of the ribbon may be awarded annually to the unit NSCC Cadet of the Year, as nominated by the sponsored unit's Commanding Officer. The above award is based on the inspection year (calendar year) and shall be awarded at the end of the school year. NLUS Councils sponsoring a NSCC/NLCC unit and supporting presentation of the NLUS Youth Medal to the Outstanding Cadet of the Year may order the medal, ribbon bar, 5/16" inch star, and accompanying certificate from: BJB Specialties, 1-800-847-4BJB.
  6. Daughters of the American Revolution Award (DAR) Ribbon - Awarded to a graduating high school cadet who has demonstrated dependability, good character, militaty discipline, leadership, and a fundamental patriotic understanding of the importance of ROTC (NSCC) training. The recipient of the award will be selected and nominated to the local DAR Chapter Regent, who will normally present the award The award consists of a bronze medal and accompanying ribbon bar. NHQ will be notified in each instance where a DAR ROTC Award is presented.
  7. Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Good Citizenship Award - Awarded to an NSCC/NLCC cadet who has attained the rate of Petty Officer Second Class or above (NSCC or NLCC) and is in good standing militarily and scholastically at the time of selection and presentation The cadet nominated must demonstrate a high degree of merit with respect to leadership qualities, military bearing, and excellence in the performance of duties; have the potential for greater leadership responsibilities; and be recommended by the unit Commanding Officer. The recipient of the award will be selected and nominated to the local SAR Chapter President, who will normally make the award.

     The award consists of a bronze medal and accompanying ribbon bar (NSCC only) and a certificate of recognition (NSCC/NLCC).

  8. NSCC Academic Achievment Ribbon- Awarded to NSCC cadets who distinguish themselves in an academic environment by meeting the following criteria:
     1. Is officially declared on his/her school's Honor Roll for a semester,
        
     2. Makes no grade below C,
        
     3. Makes the Honor Roll during the regular school year (8-12 grades only),
        
     4. Carries the required courses to be considered a full-time student at the enrolled school,
        
     5. Provide Commanding Officers with a letter from the school verifying the Honor Roll status.

     Note: Subsequent awards can be earned for each semester an individual is on the school's Honor Roll using the appurtenance star system with a maximum of two (2) awards per school year.

  9. Drug Reduction Service Ribbon- Awarded to an NSCC officer, midshipman, instructor, or NSCC/NLCC cadet who displays outstanding skills in the area of leadership, perseverance, and courage in the community as a Drug-free role model and who has fulfilled the following criteria:
     1. Successful completion of eight (8) prescribed substance abuse or Campaign Drug Free (CDF) lectures in accompaniment with a trained instructor,
        
     2. Performed one (1) CDF presentation to either a school, civic, church, youth group, or other community-based audience,
        
     3. Successfully provided awareness to the ideas of CDF to community, school, church, or other youth-related organizations via newspaper articles, radio or TV stories, displays, or participation in other youth activities,
        
     4. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) distinguishing device may be awarded to an officer, midshipman, instructor, or NSCC cadet who distinguishes him/herself by giving four (4) or more CDF presentations to any of the aforementioned community organizations. The DEA device is available through NSCC Headquarters until further notice.

        Notes:
        

        1. The unit Commanding Officer or other appropriate authority must substantiate these requirements and forward to NHQ for approval.
           
        2. The ribbon design will reflect a blue and gold field, split vertically with the inboard side solid blue and the outboard side solid gold.
  10. NSCC/NLCC Recruiting Incentive Award - Awarded to an officer, midshipman, instructor, and NSCC/NLCC cadet who meet the following criteria:
      1. Cadet -

         Recruit one officer, midshipman, instructor, or NSCC/NLCC cadet into any NSCC/NLCC unit. [For subsequent ribbons and appurtenances see SECTION X Paragraph 5q NOTE (4).

      2. Officer/Midshipman/Instructor -

         Recruit officers, midshipmen, instructors, and NSCCMLCC cadets into any NSCC/NLCC unit; accumulation of 20 recruitment points is required to qualify for the ribbon as follows (See SECTION X Paragraph 6 for additional awards):

         1 point for each NSCC/NLCC cadet enrolled.
         2 points for each instructor enrolled
         4 points for each officer enrolled.

         Notes:

         1. A further accmulation of 20 recruitment points is necessary to earn additional Recruiting Incentive apprrtenances/awards.
            
         2. See Chapter 4 SECTION 6 NOTE (4)for subsequent apputenances/awards.
  11. NSCC Escort Officer Ribbon - Awarded to an NSCC officer, instructor, and midshipman who meet the criteria below:
      1. Have been issued training authorization letters designating participation as escorts for training scheduled by National Headquarters,
         
      2. Have served in this capacity for training evolutions of not less than ten (10) days' duration or 2 five (5) day evolutions, and
         
      3. Have successfully served as an escort officer as certified by the senior escort officer or other appropriate authority.

      Special Note: This is to recognize the significant additional responsibilities associated with this training. Officers performing the duty of the Commanding Officer Training Contingent (COTC) for NSCC Recruit Training or NLCC Orientation are authorized to wear the gold frame over the Escort Officer Ribbon.

  12. NSCC/NLCC Unit Commendation Ribbon - Awarded to an officer, midshipman, instructor, and/or NSCC/NLCC cadet who, as a group or unit, receive recognition for:
      1. Acts which reflect conspicuous honor on the NSCC or NLCC, or
         
      2. Participation in community affairs. Note: A unit must participate in two or more community affairs events to be eligible. Commanding Officers should submit a written request upon completion of the unit's participation in two or more such events with a description of the events. A roster of all cadets participating in the events should be made part of the request.
  13. NSCC/NLCC Physical Fitness Ribbon- Awarded to NSCC/NLCC cadets who distinguish themselves by excelling in maintaining physical fitness standards. This award is granted to any cadet who meets the required qualifying standards of the Presidential Physical Fitnes Award as outlined in the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Package available to the public each year. Units may order the package from the council at 1-800-238-8146. There are five test items (with options for the basic items), which the cadet must pass to qualify for the ribbon. To qualify, the following is applicable:
      1. The current test elements from the Presidential Physical Fitness Award must be used.
         
      2. A certified instructor from the list below must validate the test (observing another certified instructor in giving the test can certify an instructor):
         
         • > Physical Education Teacher at cadet's local school
           > Regional Director or his designated staff
           > Active duty staff at Department of Defense facilities
           > Designated active duty or NSCC PRT Coordinators at NSCC training sites
      3. The President's Challenge Physical Fitness Scorecard must be used and be presented to the cadet's Commanding Officer to validate the cadet's passing of the required standards.
         
      4. Officers, midshipmen, and instructors are not eligible for this award
         
      5. Using the star appurtenance system, a maximum of one award per school year is allowed.
  14. NSCC Staff Cadet Ribbon- Awarded to NSCC cadets who successfully serve as "staff" cadets for NSCC/NLCC training evolutions scheduled by National Headquarters, and who meet the following criteria:
      1. Have been issued a NSCC Training Authorization (NSC-24) which designates or authorizes participation as a "staff" cadet;
         
      2. Served as "staff" cadet in support of a complete NSCC/NLCC training evolution on not less than ten (10) days' duration, unless otherwise authorized by National Headquarters; and
         
      3. Have successfully served as "staff" cadet as certified by a COTC entry on Page 19b of the cadet's service record.

      Note: Second and subsequent awards of all the above ribbon awards (Paragraphs 1 - 14) are authorized and will be indicated by the wearing of bronze and/or silver stars as specified in CHAPTER 4 SECTION X NOTE (4).

  15. NSCC/NLCC Color Guard Ribbon- Awarded to NSCC/NLCC cadets who, as a designated member of either a color guard exhibition drill team, or ceremonial rifle squad, meet the following criteria:
      1. Has performed as a member of the team for a minimum of six (6) months;
         
      2. Has performed in a minimum of ten (10) team evolutions;
         
      3. Is smart and neat in appearance, and wears the uniform with pride; and
         
      4. Always acts in the highest traditions of the NSCC/NLCC.
  16. NSCC/NLCC Marksmanship Ribbon- Awarded to an officer, midshipman, instructor, and NSCC/NLCC cadet who attains a qualifying score with pistol and/or rifle. Since there are many different forms of qualifying on the ranges (i.e., air rifle, laser, small bore, etc.), scoring manner of firing, distances, etc. will be in accordance with applicable standards for the range. Individuals will qualify for marksman sharpshooter, or expert, based on the qualifying range requirements for these levels of experience.
  17. NSCC/NLCC Service Ribbon- Awarded to an NSCC officer, midshipman, instructor, or cadet who meet the following criteria:
      1. NSCC Cadet -
         1. Served as a Navy League Cadet for a period of twelve (12) months prior to enrollment in NSCC (there shall be no time lapse between NLCC and NSCC enrollments), or
            
         2. Attained the rate of PO3, or higher, while serving as a NLCC cadet.
      2. Officer/Midshipman/Instructor -
         
         • Served as a Sea Cadet for a period of twelve (12) months prior to appointment as an officer, instructor, or midshipman (continuous service is not required).

      Notes:
      

      1. Qualifying officers, midshipmen instructors, and cadets may wear the bronze boot appurtenances if earned.
         
      2. Qualifying officers, instructors, and midshipmen may wear the ribbon with 5/16" (large) Silver star, if earned.
  18. International Naval Review (INV) RibbonAwarded to an officer or instructor who participated in the INR in New York City, NY, during the period 29 June - 7 July 1986. Cadets authorized to wear the INR Ribbon may wear the anchor appurtenance. See SECTION X Paragraphs 4 & 5.c. Officers, instructors, and midshipmen authorized to wear the INR Ribbon are also authorized to wear the NSCC Escort Officer Ribbon.Note: Ribbon worn with blue on the inboard side and red on the outboard side.
  19. NSCC 25th Anaversary Ribbon- A silver ribbon is authorized for wear by all NSCC/NLCC personnel (officers, instructors, midshipmen, and cadets) enrolled in NSCC as of 10 September 1987. The ribbon will take precedence immediately before the NSCC Five-Year Ribbon and immediately after the International Naval Review Ribbon.
      

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      5/16" Silver Star Appurtenace: Authorized for wear on the 25th Anniversary Ribbon by those personnel who attended the 25th anniversary ceremonies in Washington, DC, on 15 August 1987.

  20. 25th year commissioned ribbon: A silver ribbon with blue edges is anthorized for wear by all NSCC/NLCC personnel enrolled in a unit qualifying for a 25-year commissioning after one full year of enrollment in the unit. This is only awarded to units who have 25 years of continuous operation.
  21. USCG Bicentennial Unit Commendation Ribbon - Awarded to an officer, midshipman, instructor, and NSCC/NLCC cadet who served at least one day with the Coast Guard during the period 6 June 1989 through 4 August 1990.
  22. NSCC Year Ribbons - Awarded to an officer, midshipnan, instructor, and NSCC cadet to reflect the number of years of service in NSCC. There are five (5) ribbon awards which are awarded to both officers, midshipmen, instructors, and cadets as follows:
      1. Cadet -
         
         • 1st Yera Ribbon- After 90 days, but less than one year
           2nd Year Ribbon- After one year, but less than two years
           3rd Year Ribbon- After two years, but less than three years
           4th Year Ribbon- After three years
           5th Year Ribbon- After four years
           
      2. Officer/Midshipman/Instructor -
         
         • 1st Year Ribbon- Upon completion of one year of service
           2nd Year Ribbon- Upon completion of two years of service
           3rd Year Ribbon- Upon completion of three years of service
           4th Year Ribbon- Upon completion of four years of service
           5th Year Ribbon- Upon completion of five years of service

      Notes:
      

      • 1. All earned year ribbons may be worn by NSCC cadets.
           
        2. For service awards in excess of five years on the part of officers or instructors, see CHAPTER 4 Paragraph 4 NOTE (5) thereto.
           
        3. Officers, instructors, and midshipmen are not authorized to wear year ribbon awards earned while serving as a cadet.
           
        4. Midshipmen commence earning year ribbon awards upon completion of one year of service as a midshipman. Years of service for award purposes continue on from midshipnan to officer without a break. Continuous years of service do not start over when appointed to officer status from midshipman.
• SECTION V: Recommendation Procedures
  1. Any NSCC officer having knowledge of the act achievement, or service, which may establish eligibility, may make recommendations for ribbon awards.
  2. All recommendations shall include supporting information as necessary to show justification for the award. Full names and NSCC/NLCC identification numbers of personnel for whom the award is proposed will be included.
  3. Recommendations for the Honor Ribbon, Distinguished Service Ribbon, Meritorious Recognition Ribbon, and the NSCC Citation Ribbon will be submitted in letter form to the Executive Director, normally over the signature of the unit Commanding Officer. Recommendations will be accompanied by a citation on the individual's behalf. (Refer to pages 20-23 for sample citations/recommendations.)
  4. The NSCC/NLCC Unit Commendation is a group award; therefore, names and NSCC/NLCC identification munbers of all officers and cadets who participated in the activity for which the award is recommended must be listed in the letter of recommendation.
  5. Recommendations for ribbon awards listed in Paragraphs 3 and 4 above will be submitted to the unit Commanding Officer when specified criteria have been met.
• SECTION VI: Approval of Awards
  • Only the Executive Director shall approve recommendations for the award of the Honor Ribbon, Distinguished Service Ribbon, Meritorious Recognition Ribbon, NSCC Citation Ribbon, NLCC Merit Ribbon, and Unit Commendation Ribbon. Approval of recommendations for all other ribbon awards, and appurtenances thereto, shall be approved by the unit Commanding Officer.
• SECTION VII: Subsequent Awards
  • Second and subsequent awards of certain ribbons will be indicated by affixing certain appurtenances. [Refer to CHAPTER 4, SECTION X Note (5).]
• SECTION VIII: Wearing of Medals and Ribbon Awards
  1. Ribbons will be worn on dress uniforms only in the following manner:
     1. Centered above the left pocket with the bottom edge 1/4 inch above the pocket.
        
     2. In horizontal rows of not more than three (3) ribbons.
        
     3. If not in multiples of three, the upper row will contain the lesser number.
        
     4. The center of the top row will be over the center of the first full ribbon row.
        
     5. There will be no space between rows.
        
     6. Sewn-on ribbons may be worn.
  2. Officers, instructors, and midshipmen may wear all ribbon award and appurtenances earned as a NSCC cadet with the exception of year ribbons. [See CHAPTER 4, SECTION IV, Paragraph 22, Notes (3) and (4).]
  3. NSCC cadets may wear the following ribbons, with appurtenances, awarded as a NLCC cadet: NSCC/NLCC Honor Ribbon
     NLCC Distinguished Service Ribbon
     NLCC Merit Ribbon
     NLUS Youth Ribbon w/Gold Boot
     Drug Reduction Service Ribbon
     NSCC/NLCC Unit Commendation Ribbon
     NSCC/NLCC Recruiting Incentive Ribbon
     NSCC/NLCC Color Guard Ribbon
     NSCC/NLCC Marksman Ribbon
     25th Anniversary Ribbon
     25th Year Commissioned Ribbon
     NLCC Year Ribbon
  4. Medals will be worn over the right pocket with the dress uniform when prescribed for formal occasions, centered and clasped 1/4 inch above the upper pocket seam. Name tags are not authorized for formal occasions when dress uniforms (with medals) are prescribed.
• SECTION IX: Precedence
  • NSCC/NLCC ribbon awards will be worn in the following order of precedence from the top to bottom and from inboard to outboard:

    NSCC Officers/Cadets Chairman's Medal NSCC/NLCC Honor Ribbon NSCC Distinguished Service Ribbon NSCC Meritorious Recognition Ribbon NSCC Citation Ribbon NLUS Youth Award Ribbon DAR ROTC Award SAR Good Citizenship Award Academic Achievement Ribbon Drug Reduction Service Ribbon NSCC/NLCC Recruiting Incentive Ribbon NSCC Escort Officer Ribbon NSCC/NLCC Unit Commendation Ribbon Physical Fitness Ribbon NSCC Staff Cadet Ribbon NSCC/NLCC Color Guard Ribbon NLCC Distinguished Service Ribbon NSCC/NLCC Marksman Ribbon NSCC/NLCC Service Ribbon International Naval Review Ribbon 25th Anniversary Ribbon 25th Year Commissioned Ribbon USCG Bicentennial Unit Commendation Ribbon 5th Year Ribbon 4th Year Ribbon 3rd Year Ribbon 2nd Year Ribbon 1st Year Ribbon

    NLCC Cadets (See Chapter Seven) NSCC/NLCC Honor Ribbon NLCC Distinguished Service Ribbon NLCC Merit Ribbon NLUS Youth Ribbon Drug Reduction Service Ribbon NSCC/NLCC Unit Commendation Ribbon NSCC/NLCC Recruiting Incentive Ribbon NSCC/NLCC Color Guard Ribbon NSCC/NLCC Marksman Ribbon 25th Anniversary Ribbon 25th Year Commissioned Ribbon NLCC Year Ribbon

    Note: U.S. Coast Guard personnel (active duty, reserve, or retired) who are active NSCC leaders will wear the U.S. Coast Guard Bicentennial Unit Commendation Ribbon in accordance with current USCG instructions.

• SECTION X: Appurtenances
  1. Appurtenance awards were established to recognize individual accomplishments. Unit Commanding Officers will ensure that appurtenances recommended/awarded meet established criteria, and that the appurtenance award program is not abused.
  2. Only those NSCC/NLCC cadets, officers, instructors, and midshipmen who are currently enrolled in a NSCC/NLCC unit, or as a regional staff member, may receive an appurtenance award.
  3. Appurtenances will be worn on the year ribbon for the year in which the award was earned except as noted in description of appurtenance awards.
  4. Appurtenances will be placed on ribbon awards as follows:
     1. When one is worn, it will be centered on the ribbon.
        
     2. When two or more are worn, they will be spaced so that the distance between each will be equal to the distance from end to end.
  5. Description of appurtenances and criteria for award follow:
     1. Maple Leaf : Awarded to officers and cadets for satisfactory completion of the US/Canadian Sea Cadet Exchange Program. A silver maple leaf is awarded for participation on the East Coast and a gold maple leaf is awarded for participation on the West Coast. The maple leaf is affixed to the NSCC Citation Ribbon.
        
     2. Aircraft – Awarded to cadets for satisfactory completion of aviation-oriented advanced training program of ten or more days' duration authorized by National Headquarters. See Note (1).
        
     3. Anchor – Awarded to cadets for satisfactory completion of advanced training aboard ship, amphibious operations, port operations, Special Boats or other surface warfare-type training, of ten days' or more duration, authorized by National Headquarters. See Note (1).
        
     4. Shield – Awarded to cadets for satisfactory completion of advanced training aboard a Coast Guard ship or shore activity, of not less than ten days' duration, authorized by National Headquarters. See Note (1).
        
     5. Propeller – Awarded to an officer, midshipman, instructor, and NSCC/NLCC cadet for satisfactory completion of the Coast Guard Safe Boating Program, or a comparable program approved by National Headquarters. NLCC cadets who transfer to NSCC may wear this appurtenance on the NSCC/NLCC Service Ribbon.
        
     6. Torch – Awarded to an officer, midshipman, instructor, and NSCC cadet for satisfactory completion of a leadership-training program approved by National Headquarters. Completion of all of the NSCC officer courses, OPD 101 – 301, qualifies the member for this award.
        
     7. Submarine – Awarded to cadets for satisfactory completion of a submarine seminar/orientation program approved by National Headquarters.
        
     8. Hammer – Awarded to cadets for satisfactory completion of a constructionman training program approved by National Headquarters.
        
     9. Trident – Awarded to cadets for satisfactory completion of a SEAL training program approved by National Headquarters. Note: "Satisfactory completion" requires the passing of the final qualifications and course of instruction.
        
     10. Compass Rose – Awarded to officers and cadets who participate in international exchange programs other than Canadian.
         
     11. Lyre – Awarded to cadets for satisfactory completion of ten (10) or more days of advanced training at the DOD School of Music.
         
     12. Caduceus – Awarded to cadets for satisfactory completion of ten (10) or more days of advanced hospital corpsman training at a Navy or other military medical facility.
         
     13. "R" – Awarded to cadets for satisfactory completion of ten (10) or more days of advanced training in a Navy or Coast Guard recruiting office or station. See Note (1).
         
     14. "E" – Awarded as follows:
         
         1. Awarded to all personnel attached to a NSCC unit achieving a 3.50 grade or an NLCC unit obtaining a 3.70 grade on the annual inspection. Individuals must have been attached to the unit during the year of the inspection for which the award was earned, worn on the year ribbon; and
            
         2. To officers, midshipmen, instructors, and NSCC/NLCC cadets who qualify as expert with pistol and/or rifle. Worn on the NSCC Marksman Ribbon. See Note (2).
            
     15. "S" – Awarded to an officer, midshipman, instructor, and NSCC/NLCC cadet who qualify as sharpshooter with pistol and/or rifle. Worn on the NSCC Marksman Ribbon. See Note (2).
         
     16. Gold Ribbon Frame – Awarded to an officer, midshipman, instructor, and cadet enrolled in a unit awarded the John J. Bergen Trophy for NSCC, or the Morgan L. Fitch Trophy for NLCC. Only those enrolled in the unit at the time of the required annual inspection period for which the trophy was awarded are eligible. The ribbon frame is worn on the year ribbon for the training year covered by the inspection, or will be moved to the next highest year ribbon (NSCC cadets) for subsequent awards of the trophy. NLCC cadets authorized a ribbon frame earned for winning the Morgan Fitch Award may transfer this frame to their first-year NSCC ribbon. Only one ribbon frame may be transferred.
         
     17. Silver Star : Awarded as follows:

         Large (5/16 inch) -
         

         1. Affixed to NSCC 25th Anniversary Ribbon for those NSCC/NLCC officers, midshipmen, and cadets who attended the ceremonies in Washington, D.C. on 15 August 1987.
            
         2. Affixed to the NSCC Fifth Year Ribbon for adult leaders who have twenty-five years of consecutive active service with the NSCC/NLCC.
            
         3. Affixed to NLCC Merit Ribbon indicating designation as the Honor Cadet at a NLCC orientation program approved by National Headquarters.
            
         4. Affixed to NSCC/NLCC Service Ribbon for officers/midshipmen who were both former NLCC and NSCC cadets,
            
         5. For those NSCC cadets who won the NLUS Youth Award as a NLCC cadet and also wins it as a NSCC cadet. The star will be affixed to the center of the suspension ribbon on NLUS Youth Medal and affixed to the outboard side with a gold boot on the inboard side of the NLUS Youth Ribbon.
            

         Small (3/16 inch) -
         

         1. Denotes five (5) additional awards and multiples thereof. See Note (3).
            
         2. Denotes five (5) additional NSCC/NLCC cadets recruited (6th Award). Affixed to the NSCC/NLCC Recruiting Incentive Ribbon. See Note (4).
            
     18. Bronze Star – Awarded as follows:
         
         1. Denotes 6th year enrollment as a NSCC officer. See Note (3). Denotes subsequent awards of certain ribbons in conjunction with silver stars. See Note (3).
            
     19. DEA Device - Affixed to the center of the Drug Reduction Service Ribbon to signify giving four or more CDF presentations.
         

         Notes:
         

         1. Minimum of five (5) consecutive days of the ten (10) total days required.
            
         2. "S" and "E" may both be worn on the Marksman Ribbon, providing that one was earned with pistol and the other with rifle. Also, two "S" or two "E" may be worn if earned with different weapons.
            
         3. Additional years of enrollment as NSCC officer/midshipman/instructor are indicated by the following appurtenances affixed to the 5th Year Ribbon:

            6th Year 7th Year 8th Year 9th Year 10th Year 11th Year 12th Year 13th Year 14th Year 15th Year 16th Year 17th Year 18th Year 19th Year 20th Year 21st Year 22nd Year 23rd Year 24th Year 25th Year

            one bronze star two bronze stars three bronze stars four bronze stars one small (3/16") silver star one small silver star and one bronze star one small silver star and two bronze stars one small silver star and three bronze stars one small silver star and four bronze stars two small silver stars two small silver stars and one bronze star two small silver stars and two bronze stars two small silver stars and three bronze stars two small silver stars and four bronze stars three small silver stars three small silver stars and one bronze star three small silver stars and two bronze stars three small silver stars and three bronze stars three small silver stars and four bronze stars one large (5/16") silver star

         4. Second and subsequent awards of certain other ribbons are to be indicated by affixing the following appurtenances:

            2nd Award 3rd Award 4th Award 5th Award 6th Award 7th Award

            one bronze star two bronze stars three bronze stars four bronze stars one small silver star replaces all previous bronze stars one small silver star and one bronze star, etc.

CHAPTER FIVE

BADGES/BREAST DEVICES

• SECTION I: Master at Arms Badges
  • Badges are authorized and may be worn under the following condition which shall be strictly observed:
    1. MAA Badges may be issued at NSCC Nationally approved MAA schools conducted for cadets. The badge maybe awarded at graduation ceremonies to those cadets who successfully pass the required course of instruction. A graduation certificate is also required, attesting to the passing of the course. The MAA badge may be ordered only through, and with the consent of, the MAA school where the cadet graduated.
    2. The badge awarded shall be clearly mark as being a Sea Cadet MAA badge.
    3. The badge shall be turned into the cadet's NSCC unit upon the cadet's return to the unit after his summer training period.
    4. The awarded MAA badge may only be worn by the cadet when he is assigned to the unit's MAA organization (if there is one) and the cadet is performing MAA duties at the unit drill site. The badge will be issued at the beginning of the unit's drill and turned in at the end of the unit's drill. The cadet may not take the badge from the drill site.
    5. Cadets who are not graduates of a NSCC nationally approved MAA course may not wear the MAA badge. In this regard, units shall identify their cadets assigned master at arms duties with some other identifying marking such as arm bands, etc.
• SECTION II: Aviation Wings
  1. The Flying Midshipman Association, a sponsor of the NSCC FAA Aviation Program, has requested and has been given authorization to award aviation wings to NSCC personnel who meet rigid requirements of the NSCC/FAA Aviation Program. These requirements are based on Federal Aviation Requirements. No substitutions are authorized. NSCC Headquarters may authorize aviation wings to a NSCC individual completing the following requirements:
     1. Silver Wings -
        1. Successfully pass the Federal Aviation Exam given at completion of the NSCC FAA Ground School Course.
        2. Successfully Solo flight in accordance with FAA requirements.
        3. Provide certification/validated documentation of the above requirements including passing of the FAA exam and flight logbooks to the NSCC NHQ Aviation Training Department.
     2. Gold Wings -
        1. Earn private pilot license.
        2. Provide certified documentation of passing all requirements for private pilot's license to NSCC NHQ Aviation Training Staff including exam requirements and flight logbooks.

CHAPTER SIX

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)/ COAST GUARD/MERCHANT MARINE AWARDS

• SECTION I: General
  1. Officers, midshipmen, and instructors are authorized to wear all earned DOD/Coast Guard/Merchant Marine awards.
  2. DOD/Coast Guard/Merchant Marine ribbon awards take precedence over NSCC awards.
  3. Cadets are not authorized to wear any DOD/Coast Guard/Merchant Marine awards except as specified herein.

CHAPTER SEVEN

NLCC RIBBON AWARDS

• SECTION I: General
  • The basic policy/authority for the NLCC ribbon award program is provided in Chapter Four: Ribbon Awards. The ribbon awards described in this section are those awards specifically authorized for the NLCC program, and are in addition to those awards authorized in CHAPTER 4, SECTION IV.
• SECTION II: Ribbon Awards and Criteria
  1. NLCC Distinguished Service Ribbon: Awarded to NLCC cadets who distinguish themselves through heroic acts which contribute to the saving of human life, or to the prevention of significant damage of property; or through sustained and extraordinarily meritorious service to the NLCC in a position of great responsibility. Recommendation for the award will be submitted in letter form, over the signature of the unit Commanding Officer or COTC, to the Executive Director.
  2. NLCC Merit Ribbon : Awarded to NLCC cadets who, in the opinion of the unit Commanding Officer, distinguishes himself/herself by a commendable action, service, or meets the following requirements:
     1. Excels in the normal path of advancement,
        
     2. Performs normal training requirements in an outstanding manner,
        
     3. Is smart and neat in appearance,
        
     4. Wears the uniform with pride, and
        
     5. Always acts in keeping with the highest traditions of the NLCC.

        Note: May be awarded to Company Honor Cadets of NLCC Orientation programs.

  3. NLUS Youth Ribbon: The NLUS Youth Ribbon Award with a gold boot appurtenance affixed is awarded to the unit NLCC Cadet of the Year and may be presented annually to the outstanding NLCC Cadet, as nominated by the Training Ship's Commanding Officer. As with the NSCC award, the nomination is based on quality of participation in Training Ship activities, personal characteristics, and scholastic achievements, as well as other attributes. The award is normally made at the end of the school year for calendar year achievements. The NLUS Youth Ribbon and boot may be ordered from Dondero, Inc.
  4. NLCC Year Ribbon: Awarded to NLCC cadets after 90 days, but less than one year of service. (For subsequent years, see Chapter 7 SECTION IVAppurtenances.)
• SECTION III: Approval of Awards
  1. Only the Executive Director shall approve recommendations for the award of the NLCC Distinguished Service Ribbon, Unit Commendation, and NSCC/NLCC Honor Ribbon
  2. The unit Commanding Officer shall approve recommendations for the NLCC Merit Ribbonand the NLCC Year Ribbon
• SECTION IV: Appurtenances
  • Authorized NLCC ribbon award appurtenances follow:
    1. "Gold Boot"– Awarded to the NLCC cadet who is the recipient of the NLUS Youth Award as the unit "NLCC Cadet of the Year" and is affixed to the NLUS Youth Ribbon. Both the ribbon and the gold boot transfer to the NSCC.
       
    2. Bronze Boot - Awarded to NLCC cadets who successfully complete a NLCC recruit training indoctrination program of not less than five (5) days, which has been approved by National Headquarters. Worn on the NLCC Year Ribbon during NLCC Service, and worn on the NSCC Former Navy League Cadet Service Ribbon upon transfer to NSCC.
       
    3. "2" - Awarded to NLCC cadets upon completion of one year, but less than two years of service in NLCC.
       
    4. "3" - Awarded to NLCC cadets upon completion of two years, but less than three years of service in NLCC.
       
    5. "4" – Awarded to NLCC cadets upon completion of three years, but less than four years of service in NLCC.
• SECTION V: Transfer to NSCC
  1. NLCC cadets who transfer to NSCC may wear the NLCC Distinguished Service Ribbon, NSCC/NLCC Color Guard Ribbon, Drug Reduction Service Ribbon, and the NLUS Youth Medal with the gold boot on the NSCC uniform. The NLCC Merit Ribbon and NLCC Year Ribbon do not transfer and, therefore, may not be worn on the NSCC Uniform.
  2. All NSCC ribbons earned while serving as a NLCC cadet may be worn on the NSCC uniform.

APPENDIX

(SAMPLE CITATION)

UNITED STATES NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS

(UNIT NAME)Recommendation For

HONOR RIBBON

In the Case of

Cadet Robert Roe, NSCC

For the Saving of a Human Life at the Risk of His Own as Set Forth in the Following

CITATION

           On 10 July 1989, Cadets ROE and DOE were standing underway indoctrination watches in the Number One Fireroom onboard USS ORLOP, DLG-2. At 1500 hours a packing gland failed in a high-pressure fuel line allowing fuel to spray onto the hot boiler surface. The fuel ignited making the Fireroom untenable, and the watch evacuated the space through the escape hatch. On reaching safety, Cadet ROE realized that Cadet DOE was still in the Fireroom. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, Cadet ROE reentered the blazing Fireroom and found Cadet DOE unconscious. Although seared by the flames, Cadet ROE carried Cadet DOE to the escape hatch and safety. Through the extraordinary heroic act, Cadet ROE saved the life of a shipmate at the risk of his own, conducting himself in the highest traditions of the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Naval Sea Cadet Corps, and ___________________ (unit).

_________________________
W.T. HATCH, LCDR, NSCC
Commanding Officer

_________________________
(Unit Name)

Approved:

_______________________
J.P. Jones
Executive Director
U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps

(SAMPLE CITATION)

UNITED STATES NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS

(UNIT NAME)Recommendation For

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE RIBBON

In the Case of

Cadet John Doe, NSCC

          On 10 July 1989, during a fire-drill competition onboard the USS NEVERSAIL, DLG-1, a high-pressure fire hose broke loose at a connection and commenced whipping about in such a manner as to inflict severe injury to the cadets participating in the drill if struck. Recognizing the danger to his shipmates, Cadet DOE fell upon the hose, covered it with his body, and held it until the pressure was reduced. By his initiative, quick action, and complete disregard for personal safety, Cadet DOE prevented possible serious injury to his shipmates. Through this heroic act, Cadet DOE distinguished himself and reflected credit upon the Naval Sea Cadet Corps. Cadet DOE conducted himself in the highest traditions of the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Naval Sea Cadet Corps, and ________________ (Unit).

_________________________
W.T. DOOR, LCDR, NSCC
Commanding Officer

_________________________
(Unit Name)

Approved:

_______________________
J.P. Jones
Executive Director
U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps

(SAMPLE CITATION)

UNITED STATES NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS

(UNIT NAME)Recommendation For

MERITORIOUS RECOGNITION RIBBON

In the Case of

Cadet Tom Tar, NSCC

For Services as Set Forth in the Following

CITATION

          For exceptionally meritorious performance during the period June 1986 to June 1989 while attached to ______________ (unit) and serving as Leading Petty Officer. Cadet TAR's performance, initiative, and motivation were, in all respects, outstanding as reflected in his training and advancement record. During this period he maintained one hundred percent drill attendance, and successfully completed NSCC recruit training and special training aboard USS ORLOP, DLG-2. He completed all required Navy correspondence courses with an overall average of 3.7. Cadet TAR has an overall Navy Standard Examination average of 3.5, which includes a 3.7 on the E-5 Military Requirements examination. Each examination was taken at the earliest allowable time. Cadet Tar also demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities as indicated by his appointment as Leading Petty Officer. In February 1989, Cadet TAR was honored by selection as "Outstanding Cadet of the Year," an honor unanimously concurred in by officers and instructors of this command and the members of the NSCC Committee. Cadet TAR is an excellent student and a splendid athlete. Cadet TAR's outstanding performance is in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Naval Sea Cadet Corps, and ______________ (unit).

_________________________
S.W. TAFFY, LCDR, NSCC
Commanding Officer

_________________________
(Unit Name)

Approved:

_______________________
J.P. Jones
Executive Director
U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps

(SAMPLE CITATION)

UNITED STATES NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS

(UNIT NAME)Recommendation For

CADET CITATION RIBBON

In the Case of

Cadet Vincent B. Venado, NSCC

          During the past year, Cadet VENADO has excelled in the normal path of advancement in that he has successfully completed (NRCC NAVEDTRA) with a grade of ____________ and/or completed two-week training at/in/aboard (Ship/Location/Activity) with a final evaluation of _____________. He habitually wears his uniform in a manner which reflects his pride in both self and Corps; his attitude and behavior are always in the highest traditions of the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps.

______________________________
M. AL DE MEER, LCDR, NSCC
Commanding Officer

_________________________
(Unit Name)

Approved:

_______________________
C.F. Nimitz, FADM, USN (Ret)
Executive Director
U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps

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