What type of ribbon is the Cadet Achievement Ribbon considered?

The Cadet Achievement Ribbon is classified as an achievement ribbon, which is specifically designed to recognize individual accomplishments and significant milestones within a program. This type of ribbon serves to foster motivation and encourage cadets to strive for personal improvement and excellence.

Achievement ribbons are awarded based on specific criteria rather than performance measures or collective accomplishments of a unit. Thus, the Cadet Achievement Ribbon represents a personal accolade for the cadet, highlighting their individual efforts and achievements in training or other activities. This classification helps distinguish it from other types of ribbons, such as performance ribbons, which focus more on group achievements or results.