The ROTC Medal for Heroism is the highest United States Department of the Army medal awarded exclusively to Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets.

As with other Department of the Army decorations, the award consists of a medal and ribbon, accompanied by DA Form 638.

[3] To be awarded this decoration, cadets must distinguish themselves by acts of heroism.

The act must: The Soldier's Medal is an authorized award in place of the Medal for Heroism for acts of heroism performed at Cadet Troop Leader Training.

[2] Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets are also eligible for this award.