600-8-22 Flashcards
What does 600-8-22 cover?
600-8-22 covers military awards
What are MOH recipients entitled to?
MOH recipients are entitled to supplemental uniform allowances, admission to U.S. service academies, invitations to presidential inaugurations, and burial honors
What are the categories of individual awards?
The categories of individual medals are decorations, good conduct medals, service medals, service ribbons, badges and tabs, and certifications and letters
What form is used to submit recommended soldiers for awards?
The form used for submitting soldiers for awards is the latest DA 638 form
What is the Purple Heart awarded for?
The Purple Heart, established in 1782, is awarded to individuals who have been wounded or killed in combat
How is the Good Conduct Medal awarded?
The unit commander awards the medal is based on exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity in active military service in cycles of 3 years
How do you represent that you have duplicate awards?
A bronze oak cluster is used to represent duplicate awards, and a silver oak leaf is used in lieu of 5 bronze oak leaves
What is the purpose of military awards?
The purpose of military awards is to recognize individuals who have gone above and beyond what is asked of them
What is the highest award in peacetime?
The Soldier’s Medal and it is approved by HQ Perscom
What is an award?
An award is a decoration, medal, badge, ribbon, or appurtenance bestowed on an individual or a unit
What is a DA Form 7013?
A DA Form 7013 is a certificate of appreciation
What is a DA Form 2442?
A DA Form 2442 is a certificate of achievement
Who approves the Good Conduct Medal?
The Soldier’s commander approves the good conduct medal
What words are inscribed on the back of the AAM?
The words inscribed on the back of the AAM are “For Military Achievement”
What is a Fourragere?
A Fourragere is a rope-like device to signify foreign awards
What are the 4 special skills tabs?
The four special skills tabs are Ranger, Sapper, Special Forces, and President’s 100
When was the MOH established?
The MOH was established by Abraham Lincoln July 12,1862
What are the 3 combat badges?
The three combat badges are the
CIB
CAB
CMB
What is a decoration?
An award to an individual for a specific act of gallantry or service
A ribbon can have how many “V” devices?
1
What is honor?
Honor can be defined as holding yourself, an individual, or an organization with a high regard of respect
An award can be recommended by whom?
Any person knowing an outstanding act or achievement.
What is the time limit for recommending an award?
2 years
What is the second-highest award for Valor?
The Distinguished Service Cross
Whose profile is on the Medal of Honor?
Minerva, goddess of wisdom and war
What is an impact award?
Recognize a single specific act or accomplishment, separate from regularly assigned duties.
Where does the burden of proof lie for foreign awards?
With the Soldier
What decorations cannot be awarded to general officers?
ARCOM and AAM
Can a soldier receive an award when flagged?
A soldier, when flagged can only receive, the Purple Heart, and awards of valor with a waiver; none others
What civilian medal is equivalent to the Purple Heart?
Defense of Freedom Medal
Where can you find the precedence of ribbons on the ASU?
DA PAM 670-1
What do the C and R devices represent on awards?
C - Combat Environment
R - Remote combat operations
What is an appurtenance?
Appurtenances are devices affixed to ribbons to denote an additional award
What is valor?
Heroism performed under combat conditions
