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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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What is the order of precedence for the wearing of individual awards?
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U.S. military decorations
Non-U.S. military decorations Prisoner of War medals Good Conduct Medal U.S. Army Reserve Comp. AAM U.S. Service Medal and Ribbons Merchant Marine Decorations Foreign Decorations Non-US service medals and ribbons |
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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 and rank of the awardee.
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Awards and Decorations Study Guide Awards and Decorations Army Board Study Guide Posted Sunday, June 25, 2006 What is the purpose of the D.A. Military Awards Program? The objective of the DA 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. What is the highest peacetime award for valor? The Soldiers Medal During peacetime, who is the approving authority for the Soldier's Medal? HQ Perscom What is an Award? A decoration, medal, badge, ribbon, or appurtenance bestowed on an individual or a unit What is a decoration? |
An award given to an individual for acts of gallantry or service.
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What is the DA Form 2442?
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Certificate of Acheivement
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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 was the first medal awarded in the U.S. Army?
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Purple Heart
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What Army Regulation governs Awards and Decorations?
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AR 600-8-22
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To whom is the Purple Heart awarded?
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Any individual wounded or killed in action against armed enemy.
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What is the purpose of the D.A. Military Awards Program?
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To provide tangible recognition for acts of valor, exceptional service or achievement, special skills or qualification, and acts of heroism.
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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 Soldier's Medal?
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HQ Perscom
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What is engraved on the reverse side of the Medal of Honor?
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Name, Rank, Unit of the awardee
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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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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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What is the time limit for recommending an award?
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2 years
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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 can make recommendations for an award?
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Any individual having knowledge of an outstanding act or acheivement.
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Who are the final approving authorities for the AAM, ARCOM, MSM, LM and DSM?
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AAM-LTC and above
ARCOM-COL and above MSM-Major General and above LM-Lt.General and above DSM-US Army Chief of Staff |
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What is a DA Form 4950?
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Good Conduct Medal
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