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44 Cards in this Set
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What is the purpose of the D.A. Military Awards Program? |
is to provide tangible recognition for acts of valor, exceptional service or achievement, special skills or qualifications, and acts of heroism not involving actual combat. |
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What is the highest peacetime award for valor? |
The Soldiers Medal |
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During peacetime, who is the approving authority for the Soldier's Medal? |
HQ Perscom |
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What is an Award?
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A decoration, medal, badge, ribbon, or appurtenance bestowed on an individual or a unit |
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What is a decoration?
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An award to an individual for a specific act of gallantry or service
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What is DA Form 7013?
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Certificate of Appreciation |
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What is the highest award given by the Army in time of war?
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The Medal of Honor |
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What is engraved on the reverse side of the Medal of Honor?
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The grade, name, and organization of the awardee are engraved on the reverse of the Medal of Honor. |
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What is engraved on the reverse side of every Decoration or Good Conduct Medal other than the Medal of Honor?
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The name of the awardee only
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How many stars are on the blue silk shield that the Army Medal of Honor is suspended from?
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13
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Who is the approving authority for the Medal of Honor?
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The U.S. Congress |
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Who awards the Medal of Honor?
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The President of the United States |
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What is the word inscribed on the suspension bar of the Medal of Honor?
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"Valor"
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Whose profile is on the Medal of Honor?
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Minerva, the roman goddess of wisdom and righteous war |
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Name the ribbon awarded to members of the US Army for successful completion of the Basic and AIT?
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The Army Service Ribbon |
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What is the DA Form 2442?
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Certificate of Achievement |
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What is the time limit for recommending an award?
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Two Years
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How many "V" devices may be worn on a ribbon?
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Not more than 1 |
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How many different weapons are authorized component bars?
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19
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For what is the Good Conduct Medal given?
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For exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity
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What three words are inscribed on the front of the Good Conduct Medal?
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Honor, Efficiency, and Fidelity |
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Who is the approving authority for the Good Conduct Medal?
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The Company Commander
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How often can you get the Good Conduct Medal?
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Every 3 years |
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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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Who can make recommendations for an award?
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Any person having knowledge of an outstanding act or achievement |
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To whom is the Purple Heart awarded?
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Toanyone, military or civilian, wounded or killed in action against an armed enemy
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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 was the first medal awarded in the U.S. Army?
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The Purple Heart
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What was the Purple Heart initially awarded for?
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It was awarded for valor in the revolutionary war
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What is a DA Form 4950?
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Good Conduct Medal Certificate
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What decoration has George Washington's picture on it?
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The Purple Heart
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Who is the approving authority for the Army Achievement Medal?
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The battalion commander
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What is a DA Form 87?
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Certificate of Training
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What words are inscribed on the reverse side of the AAM?
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For Military Achievement
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What words are inscribed on the reverse side of the ARCOM?
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For Military Merit
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What is a Fourragere?
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A rope like device worn to signify the award of a foreign decoration
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When can a unit award be worn?
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When serving with a unit that received an award or if you were assigned to the unit when the award was assigned |
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Name the four Special Skills Tabs.
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1. Ranger 2. Special Forces 3. Presidents Hundred 4. Sapper |
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What Army Regulation covers the wear and appearance of the military uniform?
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AR 670-1
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What DA Form is used to recommend / request an award?
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DA Form 638
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What Army Regulation governs Awards and Decorations?
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AR 600-8-22
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When was the Medal of Honor established?
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1862 |
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Why is the Purple Heart different than all the other decorations?
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an individual is not “recommended” for the decoration; rather he or she is entitled to it upon meeting specific criteria. |
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What are the three U.S. Army Combat Badges?
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1. Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) 2. Combat Action Badge (CAB) 3. Combat Medical Badge (CMB) |
