History /Army Competition - AR 600-8-22 Military Awards
What publication covers Military awards?
AR 600-8-22
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What publication covers Military awards?
AR 600-8-22
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What is a decoration?
An award to an individual for a specific act of gallantry or service
A ribbon can have how many “V” devices?
Only 1
An award can be recommended by whom?
Any person having knowledge of an outstanding act or achievement.
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What form is used to recommend an award?
DA 638
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What is the highest award for Valor during peacetime?
The Soldier’s Medal
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What publication covers Military awards? | AR 600-8-22 |
What is a decoration? | An award to an individual for a specific act of gallantry or service |
A ribbon can have how many “V” devices? | Only 1 |
An award can be recommended by whom? | Any person having knowledge of an outstanding act or achievement. |
What form is used to recommend an award? | DA 638 |
What is the highest award for Valor during peacetime? | The Soldier’s Medal |
When was the Medal of Honor established? | 1862 |
Whose profile is on the Purple Heart? | George Washington |
What is the time limit for recommending an award? | 2 years |
What is the second highest award for Valor? | The Distinguished Service Cross |
What is the purpose of the D.A. Military Awards Program? | To provide tangible recognition for acts of valor, exceptional service, special skills, and acts of heroism. |
What is an award? | Decoration, medal, badge, or ribbon bestowed on an individual or unit. |
What are the 6 categories of individual awards? | Decorations, Good conduct medal, service medals, service ribbons, badges and tabs, certificates and letters. |
How many stars are on the Medal of Honor? | 13 |
Who is the approving authority for the Medal of Honor? | Congress |
Whose profile is on the Medal of Honor? | Minerva, goddess of wisdom and war |
What are the four special skills tabs? | Ranger, Special forces, Sapper, Presidents Hundred. |
What is an impact award? | Recognize a single specific act or accomplishment, separate from regularly assigned duties. |
Where does the burden of proof lie for foreign awards? | With the Soldier |
What decorations cannot be awarded to general officers? | ARCOM and AAM |
Can a soldier receive an award when flagged? | Purple heart, and awards of valor with waiver; none others |
What civilian medal is equivalent to the purple heart? | Defense of Freedom Medal |
Where can you find the precedence of ribbons on the ASU? | DA PAM 670-1 |
What appurtenance is used on the Army Good Conduct Medal? | Knot |
What do the C and R devices represent on awards? | C - Combat Environment | R - Remote combat operations |