NJROTC NS2 Final Exam Review
Meritorious Achievement - correct answer ✔✔Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any NJROTC cadet who
distinguishes him/herself only by outstanding meritorious achievement or performance of a meritorious
act. Excludes such things as length of participation in the NJROTC unit, or sustained superior
performance in a leadership position. Awarded on a case-by-case basis by the area manager.
Distinguished Unit - correct answer ✔✔Awarded YEARLY to cadets in good standing who were unit
members during the academic year in which the school earned the Distinguished Unit status. Awarded
to only those units that Demonstrated the very highest levels of performance.
Distinguished Cadet - correct answer ✔✔Awarded YEARLY to one cadet in each year group with the
highest combined average for overall scholastic standing and aptitude in NJROTC unit activities (includes
academics, homework, physical fitness, community service, drill, etc.)
Honor Cadet - correct answer ✔✔Awarded YEARLY to one cadet in each year group with the highest
overall academic achievement (GPA) in school, including the naval science courses.
Cadet Achievement - correct answer ✔✔Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any cadet who distinguishes
him/herself by outstanding achievement or sustained superior performance. The cadet must exhibit
exceptional military aptitude and dedication to the program as well as overall excellence in all facets of
NJROTC. Awarded on a case- by-case basis by the area manager.
Unit Achievement - correct answer ✔✔Awarded YEARLY to cadets in good standing who were unit
members during the academic year in which the school earned the Unit Achievement status as
determined by the Area Manager. Awarded only to those units that demonstrated exceptional
performance, but did not qualify for Distinguished Unit status.
Military Aptitude - correct answer ✔✔AwardedYEARLYtothoseoutstandingcadets who demonstrate an
exceptional military aptitude and dedication to the NJROTC program.
Naval Science 4 Outstanding Cadet - correct answer ✔✔AwardedYEARLYtooutstandingcadetsin Naval
Science 4 based on citizenship, academic performance, personal appearance and conduct.
, Naval Science 3 Outstanding Cadet - correct answer ✔✔AwardedYEARLYtooutstandingcadetsin Naval
Science 3
Naval Science 2 Outstanding Cadet - correct answer ✔✔Awarded YEARLY to outstanding cadets in Naval
Science 2
Naval Science 1 Outstanding Cadet - correct answer ✔✔Awarded YEARLY to outstanding cadets in Naval
Science 1
Exemplary Conduct - correct answer ✔✔Awarded YEARLY to each cadet who demonstrates exemplary
conduct for the school year.
Academic Award - correct answer ✔✔Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to each cadet who is a member in good
standing of the Academic Team and has participated in three or more academic competitions. The first
award is the ribbon with a gold torch
Exemplary Personal Appearance - correct answer ✔✔Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to each cadet who
displays exemplary personal appearance and has worn his/her uniform on all occasions required.
Physical Fitness - correct answer ✔✔Awarded, TWICE A YEAR, to any cadet who meets or exceeds the
basic physical fitness exercise requirements as outlined in the Cadet Challenge.
Participation - correct answer ✔✔Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any cadet who has participated in three
events other than routine unit activities.
Unit Service - correct answer ✔✔Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any cadet who has demonstrated
exemplary service and dedication to the unit as determined by the SNSI.
Community Service - correct answer ✔✔Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any cadet in good standing who
distinguishes him/herself by dedicated and outstanding service to the community.
Meritorious Achievement - correct answer ✔✔Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any NJROTC cadet who
distinguishes him/herself only by outstanding meritorious achievement or performance of a meritorious
act. Excludes such things as length of participation in the NJROTC unit, or sustained superior
performance in a leadership position. Awarded on a case-by-case basis by the area manager.
Distinguished Unit - correct answer ✔✔Awarded YEARLY to cadets in good standing who were unit
members during the academic year in which the school earned the Distinguished Unit status. Awarded
to only those units that Demonstrated the very highest levels of performance.
Distinguished Cadet - correct answer ✔✔Awarded YEARLY to one cadet in each year group with the
highest combined average for overall scholastic standing and aptitude in NJROTC unit activities (includes
academics, homework, physical fitness, community service, drill, etc.)
Honor Cadet - correct answer ✔✔Awarded YEARLY to one cadet in each year group with the highest
overall academic achievement (GPA) in school, including the naval science courses.
Cadet Achievement - correct answer ✔✔Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any cadet who distinguishes
him/herself by outstanding achievement or sustained superior performance. The cadet must exhibit
exceptional military aptitude and dedication to the program as well as overall excellence in all facets of
NJROTC. Awarded on a case- by-case basis by the area manager.
Unit Achievement - correct answer ✔✔Awarded YEARLY to cadets in good standing who were unit
members during the academic year in which the school earned the Unit Achievement status as
determined by the Area Manager. Awarded only to those units that demonstrated exceptional
performance, but did not qualify for Distinguished Unit status.
Military Aptitude - correct answer ✔✔AwardedYEARLYtothoseoutstandingcadets who demonstrate an
exceptional military aptitude and dedication to the NJROTC program.
Naval Science 4 Outstanding Cadet - correct answer ✔✔AwardedYEARLYtooutstandingcadetsin Naval
Science 4 based on citizenship, academic performance, personal appearance and conduct.
, Naval Science 3 Outstanding Cadet - correct answer ✔✔AwardedYEARLYtooutstandingcadetsin Naval
Science 3
Naval Science 2 Outstanding Cadet - correct answer ✔✔Awarded YEARLY to outstanding cadets in Naval
Science 2
Naval Science 1 Outstanding Cadet - correct answer ✔✔Awarded YEARLY to outstanding cadets in Naval
Science 1
Exemplary Conduct - correct answer ✔✔Awarded YEARLY to each cadet who demonstrates exemplary
conduct for the school year.
Academic Award - correct answer ✔✔Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to each cadet who is a member in good
standing of the Academic Team and has participated in three or more academic competitions. The first
award is the ribbon with a gold torch
Exemplary Personal Appearance - correct answer ✔✔Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to each cadet who
displays exemplary personal appearance and has worn his/her uniform on all occasions required.
Physical Fitness - correct answer ✔✔Awarded, TWICE A YEAR, to any cadet who meets or exceeds the
basic physical fitness exercise requirements as outlined in the Cadet Challenge.
Participation - correct answer ✔✔Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any cadet who has participated in three
events other than routine unit activities.
Unit Service - correct answer ✔✔Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any cadet who has demonstrated
exemplary service and dedication to the unit as determined by the SNSI.
Community Service - correct answer ✔✔Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any cadet in good standing who
distinguishes him/herself by dedicated and outstanding service to the community.
