On uniform day, males must have their hair not exceed past the ears lengthwise, and female cadets must have their hair off the collar. The program also offers field trips, summer camps, military balls, and other group-sponsored activities. There are a large number of awards which cadets can earn for participation and achievement in the program. Some are given by the unit, but others can be awarded by local military organizations such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Military Order of Purple Heart, and the Daughters of the American Revolution. These are just a few of the organizations that give awards.
All awards have certain criteria, but are open to all who achieve that criteria.
Involvement, good leadership traits, and being an active participant of the program are the main requirements. The curriculum teaches all aspects of being a good follower and being a good leader. Cadets must learn the 14 leadership traits of a good leader. If you want to be in the program it is as simple as signing the course sheet for that program. Testing the proper wrapping and display of lines.