AAP 170: Awards (Davis)

Question 1

Intent of military awards

Answer 1

To foster mission accomplishment by RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE of both military and civilian members of the force and MOTIVATING them to high levels of performance and service

Question 2

Reasons awards can be given

Answer 2

• acts of valor
• acts of heroism
• special skills or qualifications
• exceptional service or achievement

Question 3

Awards must be given within what time period

Answer 3

Within 2 years of act, achievement, or service being honored

Question 4

Interim awards

Answer 4

• given when awaiting final approval on recommendation for a higher award
• revoked when higher award is approved

Question 5

A DA 638 is required for what types of awards?

Answer 5

-decorations and badges

NOT REQUIRED for service medals and ribbons

Question 6

T/F: anyone can recommend someone for an award

Answer 6

T

Question 7

T/F: Army awards may be awarded to other services

Answer 7

T

Question 8

Types of awards (7)

Answer 8

• decorations
• good conduct medal
• service medal
• service ribbon
• badges and tabs
• certificates and letters
• unit awards

Question 9

What are appurtenances?

Answer 9

Worn to denote additional awards, participation in a specific act, or other distinguished characteristic

Ie. V = valor, C = combat, R = remote

Oak leaf clusters

Question 10

BSM =

Answer 10

Bronze Star Medal

Used for COMBAT conditions

• equivalent to the MSM otherwise

Question 11

MSM =

Answer 11

Meritorious Service Medal

• used for NON-combat conditions
• equivalent to the BSM otherwise

Question 12

1 silver oak leaf = how many bronze oak leaves

Answer 12

5

Question 13

Who can approve AAMs?

Answer 13

LTC and above

Question 14

Who can approve ARCOMs?

Answer 14

COL and above

Question 15

Who can approve MSMs?

Answer 15

BG and above

Question 16

Who can approve a LOM award?

Answer 16

MG and above

Question 17

Qualifying wound for a purple heart is defined as:

Answer 17

An injury to any part of the body from an outside force or agent sustained. A physical lesion is NOT required, however it must have required documented medical treatment.

Question 18

What is the civilian equivalent of the AAM?

Answer 18

Certificate of Appreciation of Public Service

Question 19

What is the civilian equivalent of the ARCOM?

Answer 19

Commander’s Award for Public Service

Question 20

What is the civilian equivalent of the MSM?

Answer 20

Outstanding Civilian Service Award

Question 21

What is the civilian equivalent of the LOM?

Answer 21

FORSCOM Commander’s Award for Volunteer Service

Question 22

How many achievements are needed for an impact award?**

Answer 22

One

Question 23

T/F: one achievement can be cited in two awards

Answer 23

FALSE - an achievement cannot be cited in more than one award