AR 600-8-22 – Military Awards and Decorations – Flashcards
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What AR covers Military Awards And Decorations?
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AR 600-8-22
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What is the purpose of the DA Military Awards Program?
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To provide tangible recognition for acts of valor, exceptional service or achievement, special skills or qualifications, and acts of heroism not involving combat.
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Who can recommend an individual for an award?
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Any person having knowledge of an outstanding act or achievement.
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Who can recommend an individual for an award?
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Any person having knowledge of an outstanding act or achievement.
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What is the purpose of the Oak Leaf Cluster?
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To denote award of second and
succeeding awards of decorations.
succeeding awards of decorations.
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What is the Purpose of the "V" device?
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It is worn to denote
participation in acts of heroism involving conflict with an armed enemy.
participation in acts of heroism involving conflict with an armed enemy.
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How many "V" devices may be worn on one ribbon?
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No more than 1.
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What are the 3 types of marksmanship badges?
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Marksman, Sharpshooter, and Expert.
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What are the six groups in which individual awards can be categorized?
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Decorations, Good Conduct Medal, Service Medals, Service Ribbons, Badges/Tabs, and Certificates/Letters.
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What is the time limit for recommending an award?
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Each recommendation for an award of a military decoration must be entered
administratively into military channels within 2 years of the act, achievement, or service to be honored.
administratively into military channels within 2 years of the act, achievement, or service to be honored.
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What is the highest award for Valor?
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The Medal Of Honor
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What is the second highest award for Valor?
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The Distinguished Service Cross
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What is the highest peacetime award for Valor?
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The Soldiers Medal
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During Peacetime, who is the approving authority for the Soldiers Medal?
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HQ, PERSCOM
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What is an Award?
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An Award is a medal, badge, ribbon, or appurtenance bestowed on an individual or unit.
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What is a Decoration?
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A Decoration is an award to an individual for a specific act of gallantry or service.
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What is a DA Form 7013?
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Certificate of Appreciation
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What is a DA Form 638?
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Recommendation For Award
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What is a DA Form 2442?
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Certificate of Achievement
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What AR prescribes the wear of Military Awards?
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AR 670-1
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What are the four Special Skill Tabs?
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Ranger, Sapper, Special Forces, and Presidents Hundred.
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How many Special Skill Tabs may be worn at one time in the Army Combat Uniform?
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A maximum of three tabs may be worn on the combat uniform or similar utility
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uniform.
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Name 4 Special Skill Badges.
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Airborne, Air Assault, Pathfinder, and Explosive Ordinance Disposal.
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How many Special Skill Badges may be worn at one time in the Army Combat Uniform?
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Personnel may wear up to five badges above the U.S. Army tape so long as space allows for the badges on the
individuals uniform.
individuals uniform.
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In what year was the Medal Of Honor established?
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1861
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Who is the approving authority for the Medal Of Honor?
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U.S. Congress
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What word is inscribed on the suspension bar of the Medal Of Honor?
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Valor
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For what is the Good Conduct Medal awarded?
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For exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity.
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How often can a Good Conduct Medal be awarded?
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Every three years.
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Who is the approving authority for the Good Conduct Medal?
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The first O3 in the individuals chain of command.
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To whom is the Purple Heart awarded?
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To anyone, military or civilian, wounded or killed in action against an armed enemy.
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When was the Purple Heart established?
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On 7 August, 1782, by General George Washington during the Revolutionary War.
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To whom is the Army Achievement Medal awarded?
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The AAM is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States, or of a friendly foreign nation, who distinguished themselves by meritorious service or achievement of a
lesser degree than required for award of the ARCOM.
lesser degree than required for award of the ARCOM.
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Who is the approving authority for the Army Achievement Medal?
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The first O5 in the individuals chain of command.
