Starfighters Cadet Program
After specialty completion, service ribbons become the primary way cadets build a visible service record. Ribbons stack. Some are time-based. Others reflect contribution, community activity, and steady judgment under pressure.
Medals mark milestones. Ribbons record service. Rank reflects responsibility earned through consistent contribution. Service ribbons are designed to reward stability, volunteer effort, and positive community actions that strengthen the cadet corps.
Purpose
Recognizes successful completion of Cadet Orientation and formal entry into the Starfighters Cadet Corps.
Criteria
Completion of all Phase I Cadet Orientation requirements and acknowledgment of the Cadet Code of Conduct.
Purpose
Recognizes completion of Flight Readiness Qualification and activation into a Specialty Division.
Criteria
Successful completion of FRQ and selection of an approved Specialty Division.
Purpose
Recognizes operational activation and eligibility for Phase III Specialty missions.
Criteria
Completion of two approved Phase III missions following Specialty activation. Operational status confirmed.
Purpose
Marks consistent participation and readiness.
Criteria
Logged into the Starfighters system and engaged with training activities for at least 6 months.
Purpose
Recognizes continued commitment and reliability.
Criteria
12 months of active status (cumulative), regardless of specialty.
Purpose
Honors long-term consistency and dedication.
Criteria
24 months active participation.
Purpose
Recognizes versatility across specialties.
Criteria
Completed two different Phase III specialties.
Purpose
Signals breadth of expertise and adaptability.
Criteria
Completed three or more Phase III specialties.
These ribbons recognize service that strengthens the cadet corps and reflects Starfighters values through real contributions.
Purpose
Rewards consistent, volunteer help for other cadets.
Criteria
Actively assists new cadets in training modules or discussions for 3+ months, verified via app contribution logs.
Purpose
Recognizes contributions that improve training materials, manuals, or system logic.
Criteria
Submitted approved suggestions/updates that are integrated into official materials via the Starfighters blog.
Purpose
Honors cadets who model calm guidance and positive influence.
Criteria
Active participation in community spaces and service efforts (community service, scouts, seniors volunteer programs, and related activities).
Purpose
Recognizes support for Starfighters programs beyond core training.
Criteria
Participation in community events, workshops, outreach campaigns, or official missions — including posting to X.com, Facebook, and other social media in support of the Starfighters Cadet Program.
Purpose
Recognizes cadets who actively strengthen the Corps by referring new recruits into the Starfighters Cadet Program.
Criteria
Verified referral of one or more new cadets who successfully enroll and complete initial Cadet Orientation, confirmed through program tracking or referral logs.
Commendations are awarded for discipline and maturity. These should remain harder to earn and visibly meaningful.
Purpose
Honors maturity and discipline when challenges arise.
Criteria
Calm and effective engagement in high-pressure scenarios or challenges (timed events, conflict resolution exercises) with non-negative outcomes.
Purpose
Rewards excellence in communication and clarity.
Criteria
Documented examples of exceptional messaging that helped others avoid confusion or solve complex problems.
Purpose
Highlights superior decision quality under uncertainty.
Criteria
Recognized choices in difficult training scenarios that demonstrate discipline and clarity of thought.
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