I still didn't get any medals at the bankwit and this is like my 2nd year in NJROTC and still no medals WTF!? I work I polish shoes for other cadets.
And cadets that screw around get medals WTF!? Now I can understand that the senors get a medal for serving 4 years in the program,but the cadets that screw around!?

I'm confused... How are you a member of the NJROTC program, and yet you have the picture of a middle-aged Vice Admiral in your signature...

Impersonation much?

Because Vice Admiral Moran kicks ass!

Sorry to hear that, Navy boy. Well, I got a medal for Outstanding Community Service and I got the flag for first 4 years in Navy JROTC for my high school. Navy boy, I seen you dancing with the blonde chick with pink clothe. You seem so happy at the ball. Oh, I will post up a pics of me and my date and getting award soon.

Originally Posted by Fox

Sorry to hear that, Navy boy. Well, I got a medal for Outstanding Community Service and I got the flag for first 4 years in Navy JROTC for my high school. Navy boy, I seen you dancing with the blonde chick with pink clothe. You seem so happy at the ball. Oh, I will post up a pics of me and my date and getting award soon.

Dude your date sucked she never really danced with you unless a slow song came on that was what I saw.

Originally Posted by Navy Boy

I still didn't get any medals at the bankwit and this is like my 2nd year in NJROTC and still no medals WTF!? I work I polish shoes for other cadets.
And cadets that screw around get medals WTF!? Now I can understand that the senors get a medal for serving 4 years in the program,but the cadets that screw around!?

Calm down, Navy Boy, life isn't about winning shinny things. They come with time. All you should really worry about is doing your job to the best of your ability. That's all anyone really asks for, do your job the best you can and the awards will come. For example, my grades have been great for years, but it isn't until now that I've really gotten awards for it. Those awards are opportunities to put me ahead of the competition. Those are the awards you should strive for. A medal may look good on an application for an activity, but a nationally recognized activity will look a lot better on a job or college application.

Originally Posted by Navy Boy

I still didn't get any medals at the bankwit and this is like my 2nd year in NJROTC and still no medals WTF!? I work I polish shoes for other cadets.
And cadets that screw around get medals WTF!? Now I can understand that the senors get a medal for serving 4 years in the program,but the cadets that screw around!?

just because you polish shoes, doesnt mean you deserve a medal. I mean, good job, you're helping others out, but doesnt really consitute a medal.
I got a medal my freshmen year for being able to get even the most difficult cases to march properly. This year in the squad drill competition, I was given the squad of "f ups". The entire year, they had not marched properly, were never on step or anything. 10 minutes later we drilled and they were flawless, the only points we got off were my fault because i missed one command off of the sheet.

meanwhile, the platoon commander's squad he was drilling with did poorly. All he did was yell at them screaming "theres fing 6th graders in young Marines that can march better than you!"


Do you take a leading position, do the men in your platoon respect you? do they respond automatically to any command you give?

Remember, you catch more flies with honey than vinegar, but in the case of high schoolers, if you're nice, theyre probably just gonna walk all over you. You have to know when to punish them, and when to just let it slide.

Originally Posted by rotc boy

just because you polish shoes, doesnt mean you deserve a medal. I mean, good job, you're helping others out, but doesnt really consitute a medal.
I got a medal my freshmen year for being able to get even the most difficult cases to march properly. This year in the squad drill competition, I was given the squad of "f ups". The entire year, they had not marched properly, were never on step or anything. 10 minutes later we drilled and they were flawless, the only points we got off were my fault because i missed one command off of the sheet.

meanwhile, the platoon commander's squad he was drilling with did poorly. All he did was yell at them screaming "theres fing 6th graders in young Marines that can march better than you!"


Do you take a leading position, do the men in your platoon respect you? do they respond automatically to any command you give?

Im not the squad leader nor a platoon leader im just a c/2nd class that does nothing excetp help as much as I can.

w00t! VADM Moran, Commander, Naval Education and Training FTW!!!

Don't feel bad, Navy Boy. I'm sure all of our units work differently, and so it may be harder or easier for us to earn ribbons (you do mean ribbons, not medals, right?). One good rule of thumb is to always be involved. Join teams, help clean up your squadbay, get a billet (job in the unit), attend field meets and competitions (even if you aren't a team member).

Also, if you're in NJROTC (you are, right?) every ribbon has a certain requirement that you must meet. For example, to earn the Participation ribbon, you must participate in at least 3 events. You won't earn anything unless you meet the requirements for those awards!

Originally Posted by Navy Boy

Dude your date sucked she never really danced with you unless a slow song came on that was what I saw.

You shut up for the moment. Slow dance is more romantic than fast dance. Got it? One more negative word, you will get busted. My date likes the slow dance and I like it.