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24 Cards in this Set
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What is the highest wartime award given by the Army? |
The Medal of Honor |
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Who is the approving authority for an Army Achievement Medal (AAM)? |
Battalion Commander |
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Who awards the Medal of Honor? |
The President of the United States |
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Who is the approving authority for the Medal of Honor? |
The United States Congress |
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To whom is the Purple Heart given? |
To any military personnel that are wounded or killed in action against an armed enemy. |
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What is the maximum number of oak leaf clusters authorized to wear on a single ribbon? |
Four |
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What is the time limit for recommending an award? |
2 years |
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What are the three Basic Marksmanship qualification badges? |
Marksman, Sharpshooter, and Expert. |
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What is the highest Peacetime Award for Valor? |
The Soldier's Medal |
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Whose picture is on the Purple Heart? |
George Washington |
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For what reason is a Soldier's Medal given? |
For heroism not involved in actual conflict with voluntary risk to his/her own life to save the life of another. |
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Are permanent orders required for the award of the Physical Fitness Badge? |
No |
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For what reason is the Good Conduct Medal given? |
For exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity. |
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What are the three degrees or levels in the Parachutist Badge? |
Basic, Senior, and Master. |
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How often do you receive a Good Conduct Medal? |
Every three years. |
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Can you recommend yourself for an award of a military decoration? |
No |
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Who's the approving authority for a Good Conduct Medal? |
The Company Commander |
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After successfully completing the initial entry training, what ribbon is awarded? |
The Army Service Ribbon |
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What Army regulation covers Awards and Decorations? |
AR 600-8-22 |
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What is used to denote second and subsequent awards of the Overseas Service Ribbon? |
Numbers |
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What is the DA Form 638 used for? |
Recommending / Requesting Awards. |
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Can more than one decoration be awarded to an individual for the same act? |
No |
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What is a Fourragere? |
It is a rope like device worn on the arm to signify an award of certain foreign decorations. |
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What is a Decoration? |
A distinctively designed mark of honor denoting heroism or meritorious service or achievement for an individual or unit. |
