ROTC Medal for Heroism
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The ROTC Medal for Heroism is the highest Department of the Army medal awarded exclusively to Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps
cadets. This award is presented to cadets who perform acts of heroism. As with other Department of the Army decorations
, the award consists of a medal and ribbon, accompanied by DA Form 638. In the Army, this award is also known as the Medal of Heroism.
The Soldier's Medal
is an authorized award in place of the Medal for Heroism for acts of heroism performed at CTLT.
cadets are also eligible for this award.
Reserve Officers' Training Corps
The Reserve Officers' Training Corps is a college-based, officer commissioning program, predominantly in the United States. It is designed as a college elective that focuses on leadership development, problem solving, strategic planning, and professional ethics.The U.S...
cadets. This award is presented to cadets who perform acts of heroism. As with other Department of the Army decorations
Awards and decorations of the United States Army
Awards and decorations of the United States Army are those military decorations which are issued to members of the United States Army under the authority of the Secretary of the Army. Together with military badges such awards provide an outward display of a service member's accomplishments.The...
, the award consists of a medal and ribbon, accompanied by DA Form 638. In the Army, this award is also known as the Medal of Heroism.
Criteria for award
To be awarded this decoration, cadets must distinguish themselves by acts of heroism. The act must:- Result in an accomplishment so exceptional/outstanding as to set a cadet apart
- Involve acceptance of danger or extraordinary responsibilities
The Soldier's Medal
Soldier's Medal
The Soldier's Medal is a military award of the United States Army. It was introduced as Section 11 of the Air Corps Act, passed by the Congress of the United States on July 2, 1926...
is an authorized award in place of the Medal for Heroism for acts of heroism performed at CTLT.
Other persons eligible
Junior Reserve Officers' Training CorpsJunior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
The Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps is a Federal program sponsored by the United States Armed Forces in high schools across the United States...
cadets are also eligible for this award.
See also
- Awards and decorations of the United States armyAwards and decorations of the United States ArmyAwards and decorations of the United States Army are those military decorations which are issued to members of the United States Army under the authority of the Secretary of the Army. Together with military badges such awards provide an outward display of a service member's accomplishments.The...
- Awards and decorations of the United States militaryAwards and decorations of the United States militaryAwards and decorations of the United States Military are military decorations which recognize service and personal accomplishments while a member of the United States armed forces...
- List of military decorations