Medals And Ribbons

MEDALS

Air Cadet Service Medal

The Air Cadet League of Canada has created an award to recognize continuous meritorious cadet service of at least four years by deserving air cadets. To qualify for this award, a serving cadet must have successfully completed four (4) years of honourable service with no serious infractions, and be recommended by the Cadet Squadron Commanding Officer. Furthermore, eligible service is portable between air cadet squadrons. Air Cadets are also eligible to receive a Bar for the Air Cadet Service Medal for each year of training completed beyond the four year qualifying period. A Rosette will also be provided for the undress ribbon (Bar and Rosette shown below).

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Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) Cadet Medal of Excellence

The Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) Cadet Medal of Excellence is awarded in recognition for individual endeavours in citizenship that meet or enhance the aims and objectives of the cadet movement. The Royal Canadian Legion sponsors the program.

Selection Criteria:

Met all the requirements of the squadrons annual mandatory and optional training programs.
Participated in a minimum of three community service events in addition to those supported by the cadet unit through its local corps / squadron program.
Regarded by peers and superiors as exemplifying the model cadet.
Enhanced the cadet squadron through:

Cooperation with peers and subordinates.
Comradeship,
Promoting goodwill and morale within the squadron.
Aiding in the development of group identity and cohesiveness.
Supporting and assisting fellow squadron members.
His/her involvement in the local community.

Lord Strathcona Trust Fund Medal

The Lord Strathcona Trust Fund Medal, most commonly referred to as the Lord Strathcona Medal is the highest award, which can be bestowed upon a cadet in recognition of exemplary performance in physical and military training. The medal, the Certificate of Merit, and the lapel pin are awarded by the Lord Strathcona Trust. Lord Strathcona’s objectives in establishing his endowment were to:

encourage the improvement of the physical and intellectual capabilities of cadets
foster patriotism in cadets through the acquisition of a good knowledge of military matters.

Selection Criteria:

Have a high level of physical fitness
Have attended at least one summer training course of three weeks in duration.
Have qualified to training level not below level 3.
Have met all the requirements of their squadron’s mandatory training program and attended at least 75% of the scheduled training parades in the year of nomination.
Have met all requirements of their squadrons optional/support training program and participated inn at least 50% of scheduled activities in the year of nomination.
Have completed three years as a cadet.
Be regarded by peers and supervisors as exemplifying the model cadet.

Army, Navy And Air Force Veterans In Canada (ANAVETS) Cadet Medal Of Merit

The Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada (ANAVETS), as a legacy to its desire to promote excellence and awareness of the Canadian Cadet Organization (CCO), have established the ANAVETS Cadet Medal of Merit). One medal will be awarded to the top cadet, male or female for each course listed below at each CSTC even if the cadet has already received the ANAVETS Cadet Medal of Merit for another course. Cadets who receive more than one ANAVETS medal are authorized to wear only one ANAVETS medal on their uniform. Air Cadets loaded on the following summer courses are eligible for the ANAVETS Cadet Medal of Merit:

Advanced Aviation Technology Course – Airport Operations
Advanced Aviation Technology Course – Aircraft Maintenance
Advanced Aerospace Course
Drill and Ceremonial Instructor Course
Fitness and Sports Instructor Course
Survival Instructor Course
Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor Course
Military Band - Advanced Musician Course
Pipe Band - Advanced Musician Course

Selection criteria for Air Cadets:

Overall achievement on the course
Leadership qualities
Instructional abilities
Dress and deportment
Motivation
Co-operation with others

Cadet Medal For Bravery

The Cadet Award of Bravery may be awarded to a cadet who performs an outstanding deed of valour involving risk of life in attempting to save the life or property of others.

Air Force Association of Canada Medal (For Air Cadets)

The Air Force Association of Canada (AFAC) has established annual awards to be presented to Air cadets for excellence demonstrated on the Glider Pilot Scholarship (GPS) and the Power Pilot Scholarship (PPS). One medal shall be awarded to the top cadet, male or female, on both the GPS and the PPS at each of the five Regional Gliding Schools; this means five medals for the GPS and five medals for the PPS for a total of ten medals each year.

RIBBON ARRANGEMENTS

Cadet Medals/Ribbons are worn on the right side of the chest, suspended immediately above, and centered with, the breast pocket of the Shirt or Tunic.

Cadet Medal/Ribbons are arranged with the award of most precedence closest to the centre of the chest.