AAP 170: Awards (Davis) Flashcards
Intent of military awards
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
Reasons awards can be given
- acts of valor
- acts of heroism
- special skills or qualifications
- exceptional service or achievement
Awards must be given within what time period
Within 2 years of act, achievement, or service being honored
Interim awards
- given when awaiting final approval on recommendation for a higher award
- revoked when higher award is approved
A DA 638 is required for what types of awards?
-decorations and badges
NOT REQUIRED for service medals and ribbons
T/F: anyone can recommend someone for an award
T
T/F: Army awards may be awarded to other services
T
Types of awards (7)
- decorations
- good conduct medal
- service medal
- service ribbon
- badges and tabs
- certificates and letters
- unit awards
What are appurtenances?
Worn to denote additional awards, participation in a specific act, or other distinguished characteristic
Ie. V = valor, C = combat, R = remote
Oak leaf clusters
BSM =
Bronze Star Medal
Used for COMBAT conditions
- equivalent to the MSM otherwise
MSM =
Meritorious Service Medal
- used for NON-combat conditions
- equivalent to the BSM otherwise
1 silver oak leaf = how many bronze oak leaves
5
Who can approve AAMs?
LTC and above
Who can approve ARCOMs?
COL and above
Who can approve MSMs?
BG and above
Who can approve a LOM award?
MG and above
Qualifying wound for a purple heart is defined as:
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.
What is the civilian equivalent of the AAM?
Certificate of Appreciation of Public Service
What is the civilian equivalent of the ARCOM?
Commander’s Award for Public Service
What is the civilian equivalent of the MSM?
Outstanding Civilian Service Award
What is the civilian equivalent of the LOM?
FORSCOM Commander’s Award for Volunteer Service
How many achievements are needed for an impact award?**
One
T/F: one achievement can be cited in two awards
FALSE - an achievement cannot be cited in more than one award
