01FILO
First In, Last Out
For taking initiative during a cyber crisis, assembling the team, carrying the pressure and staying with the incident through closure.
Community / Ribbon Program
Earned through action.
Respect made visible
Recognition begins with contribution.
The Cyber Struggle Ribbon Program recognizes graduates who continue to develop their technical capability, attitude and contribution to the people around them.
Ribbons are earned through reference and recommendation. Graduates do not nominate themselves; managers or team leads submit a short, evidence-based case, and every ribbon requires at least three supporting recommendations before it can be issued.
03Supporting recommendations required
Functional. Resilient. Primed.
Acts worth remembering.
Each ribbon makes a specific behavior visible: initiative, endurance, discipline, service or courage.
- 02INOF
I’m Never Out of the Fight
For sustaining productive, reliable performance through a prolonged incident despite pressure, uncertainty and fatigue.
- 03DEF
Discipline Equals Freedom
For creating meaningful impact through discipline, extreme ownership and consistent performance regardless of circumstances.
- 04NMB
No Man Behind
For servant leadership, team integrity and the continuous technical and mental development of the people around them.
- 05BOMM
Braver for One More Minute
For life-saving action and courage during a natural disaster, accident or other life-threatening situation.
Reference, review, recognition
A case—not a self-nomination.
- 01
Prepare the case
Present a clear, concise justification based on observable action. No sensitive information is required.
- 02
Community review
The Cyber Struggle team reviews the case and may request clarification or supporting validation.
- 03
Issue the ribbon
Once the recommendations and case are validated, the ribbon is prepared, issued and recognized within the community.