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19 Cards in this Set
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1. May the POW Medal be awarded posthumously?
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YES
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2. When was the National Defense Service Medal established?
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A: The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) was established by Executive Order (EO) 10448, 22 April 1953, REF: AR 600-8-22, 2-10
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3. Can bronze service stars be worn on the Kosovo Campaign Medal?
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A: One bronze service star will be worn on the suspension and service ribbon of the Kosovo Campaign Medal for participation in each campaign (Kosovo Air Campaign and Kosovo Defense Campaign). Qualification for a second bronze service star requires meeting the criteria for both campaigns. The 30 consecutive or 60 nonconsecutive days that begin during the Air Campaign and continues into the Defense Campaign entitles a member to only one bronze service star. REF: AR 600-8-22, 2-15
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4. What is the Gold Star Lapel Button?
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A: The Gold Star Lapel Button was established by Act of Congress (Public Law 80–306) August 1, 1947, in order to provide an appropriate identification for widows, widowers, parents, and next of kin of members of the Armed Forces of the United States who lost their lives in combat REF: AR 600-8-22, 6-17
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5. If a Soldier scores 270 points on the APFT with 90 points in each event but does not meet the body fat standards, can they still be awarded the Army Physical fitness badge?
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NO
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6. Any enlisted member who is credited with extraordinary heroism in line of duty who retires after 20 or more year’s active Federal service is entitled to 10 percent increase in retired pay, what awards constitute extraordinary heroism?
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A: Any awardees’ of the Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, or Air Force Cross satisfies the requirement for extraordinary heroism REF: AR 600-8-22, 1-40 (a)
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7. What is the higher award according to AR 600-8-22 order of precedence, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal or the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal?
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A: Global war on Terrorism Expeditionary REF: AR 600-8-22, 1-42
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8. Can a service member be awarded two Prison of War medals? If so, how is it worn?
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A: No more than one POW Medal will be awarded. For subsequent award of the medal, service stars will be awarded and worn on the suspension and service ribbon of the medal. REF: AR 600-8-22, 2-9 (f)
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9. Can a drill Sergeant Badge be revoked after 18 months of service as a Drill Sergeant?
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YES
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12. Effective 18 April 2006, what must the award approval authority conduct before taking action on a posthumous valor award?
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A: Must conduct a 15-6 investigation (Para 3-19(v))
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13. Are active duty officers eligible for the Army Good Conduct Medal?
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A: No (Para 4-2)
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15. Who is authorized to revoke award of the drill sergeant badge?
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A: Commanders, US Army Training Centers who may further delegate it to COL or higher who can remove DS from DS duties
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16. Meritorious service is characterized by what?
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A: Distinguished service and performance above that normally expected, over a sustained period. Ref: Page 4 Para 1-18
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17. Award of combat and special skill badges may be revoked under what condition
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A: An award of any combat and special skill badge will be automatically revoked on dismissal, dishonorable discharge, or conviction by courts-martial for desertion in wartime. Ref: Page 8 Para 1-31 c(1)
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19. What are some badges and appurtenance issued by the department of the Army?
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Combat and special skill badges.
Basic Marksmanship Designation Badges. Distinguished marksmanship designation badges. Excellence in competition badges. Basic marksmanship qualification badges and bars. Army Staff Identification Badge. The Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge (an item of organizational equipment). Army ROTC Nurse Cadet Program Identification Badge Drill Sergeant Identification Badge. U.S. Army Recruiter Badge. Career Counselor Badge. U.S. Army Reserve Recruiter Badge. |
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21. Who is the approving authority for the Good Conduct Medal?
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A: The Company Commander (chapter 4, section I, 4-3)
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22. Can the Combat Action Badge be awarded to members of the other U.S. Armed Forces and foreign Soldiers?
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A: Yes, provided they were assigned to a U.S. Army unit and meet the four specific eligibility requirements for the award of the CAB. (chapter 8, section II)
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23. Who are the final approving authorities for the AAM, ARCOM, MSM, LM and DSM?
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AAM = Lieutenant Colonel and above
ARCOM = Colonel and above MSM = Major General and above LM = Lieutenant General and above DSM = U.S. Army Chief of Staff |
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24. How many "V" devices may be worn on a ribbon?
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A: Not more than 1
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