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CHAPTER 15
GENERAL INFORMATION

15.1 Awards

Awards generally take the form of certificates, ribbons, medals, and promotions. Positive
written counseling is awarded for exceptional behavior. Decorations are awarded in recognition
of, and as a reward for, outstanding performance. Awards will be worn by authorized personnel
in the manner prescribed.

Throughout the year, cadets will receive various awards from numerous organizations, both
external and internal to the campus community. An awards assembly is held annually. A list of
those awards, medals, and certificates is provided below.

Awards for Academic Achievement and Citizenship

a. President’s List. At the end of each grading period cadets enrolled in at least 12 credit
hours of college-level coursework and who earn a 4.0 grade point average are selected.
b. Academic Dean’s List. At the end of each grading period cadets enrolled in at least 12
credit hours of college-level coursework and who earn between a 3.50 and a 3.99 grade
point average are selected.
c. Commandant of Cadets’ List. At the end of each grading period, the Commandant of
Cadets’ Office will publish a list of all cadets who have received no penalty hours or
encountered any adverse disciplinary actions. Those cadets will receive a semester rating
of “excellent” and are authorized to wear the Commandant of Cadets’ Citizenship
Ribbon.

Individual Awards

a. The President’s Award is provided by the Association of Military Colleges and Schools
and is awarded annually to the best all-around college cadet. Cadets are selected by a
vote of the staff and faculty. Criteria include: leadership, conduct, and participation in
campus activities. To be considered, a cadet must be in good academic standing and
have received no penalty hours.
b. The Carl F. Arnold Family Saber is presented at commencement to the graduate with the
highest scholastic average for the freshman and sophomore years at MMI.
c. The Arthur F. Wilkerson, III Saber is presented to the Cadet Battalion Commander
during Alumni Weekend.
d. The Douglas MacArthur Cadet of the Year Medal is awarded to an outstanding cadet who
excels in academics, military, and extra-curricular activities.
e. The Commandant of Cadets’ Medal for Best Citizenship is presented to cadets who
receive a rating of excellence for both semesters during an academic year.
f. The Commandant of Cadets’ Medal for Leadership is awarded to cadets in key leadership
positions that demonstrate exceptional performance. The award is presented to one
officer and one cadet NCO per company.
g. The Eugene C. Crawford Award is presented to the cadet who demonstrates compassion
for his/her fellow cadets and is dedicated to the improvement of MMI.

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