
The
ribbons are arranged in descending order of precedence. When displayed on
the uniform, they are arranged in rows of three with the precedence going
from left to right and top to bottom.
Here's an
example:
Suppose
you were awarded the top two ribbons on the list. You would wear them like
this:
Then you
went to Field Training and got a Marksmanship ribbon. You'd wear it like
this:
Then you
were awarded a scholarship. Here's what you'd have:
And,
finally, you received the Warrior Spirit
(you're a high-speed cadet). Your ribbons would look like this:
And so
on.
Basically, you just order your ribbons according to the order on the list.
Then arrange them in rows of three, with higher ribbons going above and to
the left of lower ribbons.
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RIBBON PRECEDENCE CHART (AFROTCI 36-2020)

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ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
Listed from highest to lowest:
AFROTC Gold Valor Award
AFROTC Silver Valor Award
Outstanding Cadet Training Assistant Award
Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement
Society of American Military Engineers Award
Field Training Distinguished Graduate Award
Field Training Superior Performance Award
Field Training "Ironman" Award
Air Force Association Award
Daughters of the American Revolution Award
American Legion Scholastic Excellence Award
American Legion General Military Excellence Award
National Defense Industrial Association Award
National Defense Transportation Association Award
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Award
Reserve Officers Association Award
Military Officers Association of America Award
Veterans of Foreign Wars Award
Society of the War of 1812 Award
National Sojourners Award
Scottish Rite Award
Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America Award
Military Order of the Purple Heart Award
Sons of the American Revolution Award
Military Order of World Wars Award
American Veterans Award
AFROTC Meritorious Service Award
AFROTC Commendation Award
AFROTC Achievement Award
Warrior Spirit Award
Academic Honors Award
Honor Flight Award
Warrior Flight Award
College Scholarship Recipient Ribbon
Physical Fitness Award
Recruiting Ribbon
AFROTC Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Arnold Air Society Maryland Cup
Arnold Air Society Hagan Trophy
Arnold Air Society Chennault Trophy
Arnold Air Society Area Plaque
Arnold Air Society Eagle Trophy
Arnold Air Society LBJ Cup
Arnold Air Society National Award
Arnold Air Society Area Level Award
Arnold Air Society Squadron level Award
Arnold Air Society Membership Ribbon
Silver Wings Membership Ribbon
AFROTC Drill Team Ribbon
AFROTC Color/Honor Guard Ribbon
Civil Air Patrol General Carl A. Spaatz Award (wear only the
highest CAP award earned)
Civil Air Patrol Amelia Earhart Award (wear only the highest CAP
award earned)
Civil Air Patrol General Billy Mitchell Award (wear only the
highest CAP award earned)
Pershing Rifles Membership Ribbon
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