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600-8-22 Flashcards

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What does 600-8-22 cover?

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600-8-22 covers military awards

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What are MOH recipients entitled to?

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MOH recipients are entitled to supplemental uniform allowances, admission to U.S. service academies, invitations to presidential inaugurations, and burial honors

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What are the categories of individual awards?

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The categories of individual medals are decorations, good conduct medals, service medals, service ribbons, badges and tabs, and certifications and letters

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What form is used to submit recommended soldiers for awards?

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The form used for submitting soldiers for awards is the latest DA 638 form

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What is the Purple Heart awarded for?

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The Purple Heart, established in 1782, is awarded to individuals who have been wounded or killed in combat

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How is the Good Conduct Medal awarded?

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The unit commander awards the medal is based on exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity in active military service in cycles of 3 years

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How do you represent that you have duplicate awards?

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A bronze oak cluster is used to represent duplicate awards, and a silver oak leaf is used in lieu of 5 bronze oak leaves

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What is the purpose of military awards?

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The purpose of military awards is to recognize individuals who have gone above and beyond what is asked of them

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What is the highest award in peacetime?

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The Soldier’s Medal and it is approved by HQ Perscom

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What is an award?

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An award is a decoration, medal, badge, ribbon, or appurtenance bestowed on an individual or a unit

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What is a DA Form 7013?

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A DA Form 7013 is a certificate of appreciation

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What is a DA Form 2442?

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A DA Form 2442 is a certificate of achievement

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Who approves the Good Conduct Medal?

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The Soldier’s commander approves the good conduct medal

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What words are inscribed on the back of the AAM?

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The words inscribed on the back of the AAM are “For Military Achievement”

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What is a Fourragere?

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A Fourragere is a rope-like device to signify foreign awards

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What are the 4 special skills tabs?

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The four special skills tabs are Ranger, Sapper, Special Forces, and President’s 100

17
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When was the MOH established?

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The MOH was established by Abraham Lincoln July 12,1862

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What are the 3 combat badges?

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The three combat badges are the
CIB
CAB
CMB

19
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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

20
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A ribbon can have how many “V” devices?

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1

21
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What is honor?

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Honor can be defined as holding yourself, an individual, or an organization with a high regard of respect

22
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An award can be recommended by whom?

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Any person knowing an outstanding act or achievement.

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What is the time limit for recommending an award?

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2 years

24
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What is the second-highest award for Valor?

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The Distinguished Service Cross

25
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Whose profile is on the Medal of Honor?

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Minerva, goddess of wisdom and war

26
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What is an impact award?

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Recognize a single specific act or accomplishment, separate from regularly assigned duties.

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Where does the burden of proof lie for foreign awards?

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With the Soldier

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What decorations cannot be awarded to general officers?

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ARCOM and AAM

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Can a soldier receive an award when flagged?

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A soldier, when flagged can only receive, the Purple Heart, and awards of valor with a waiver; none others

30
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What civilian medal is equivalent to the Purple Heart?

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Defense of Freedom Medal

31
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Where can you find the precedence of ribbons on the ASU?

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DA PAM 670-1

32
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What do the C and R devices represent on awards?

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C - Combat Environment

R - Remote combat operations

33
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What is an appurtenance?

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Appurtenances are devices affixed to ribbons to denote an additional award

34
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What is valor?

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Heroism performed under combat conditions

Competition Board HHB 1-151 (9 decks)

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