HMS vs HUD

[THmom]

For getting an AJROTC nom for USAFA, does the "honor military school" mean the JROTC unit must be at least an honor unit or must it be an honor unit with distinction in order to request nom in this category? Can an applicant (deemed competitive) request said nom once the prelim app is done or must s/he wait until July (or later) until portal is open?

 

[MMShape]

Following...it's too late for this year but I'm helping some new kids apply to SAs next year so I'd love to know this answer.