AR 600-8-22, Awards and Decorations

Question 1

What publication covers Military awards?

Answer 1

AR 600-8-22

Question 2

What is a decoration?

Answer 2

An award to an individual for a specific act of gallantry or service

Question 3

A ribbon can have how many “V” devices?

Answer 3

Only 1

Question 4

An award can be recommended by whom?

Answer 4

Any person having knowledge of an outstanding act or achievement.

Question 5

What form is used to recommend an award?

Answer 5

DA 638

Question 6

What is the highest award for Valor during peacetime?

Answer 6

The Soldier’s Medal

Question 7

When was the Medal of Honor established?

Answer 7

1862

Question 8

Whose profile is on the Purple Heart?

Answer 8

George Washington

Question 9

What is the time limit for recommending an award?

Answer 9

2 years

Question 10

What is the second highest award for Valor?

Answer 10

The Distinguished Service Cross

Question 11

What is the purpose of the D.A. Military Awards Program?

Answer 11

To provide tangible recognition for acts of valor, exceptional service, special skills, and acts of heroism.

Question 12

What is an award?

Answer 12

Decoration, medal, badge, or ribbon bestowed on an individual or unit.

Question 13

What are the 6 categories of individual awards?

Answer 13

Decorations, Good conduct medal, service medals, service ribbons, badges and tabs, certificates and letters.

Question 14

How many stars are on the Medal of Honor?

Answer 14

13

Question 15

Who is the approving authority for the Medal of Honor?

Answer 15

congress

Question 16

Whose profile is on the Medal of Honor?

Answer 16

Minerva, goddess of wisdom and war

Question 17

What are the four special skills tabs?

Answer 17

Ranger, Special forces, Sapper, Presidents Hundred.

Question 18

What is an impact award?

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Where does the burden of proof lie for foreign awards?

Answer 19

With the Soldier

Question 20

What decorations cannot be awarded to general officers?

Answer 20

ARCOM and AAM

Question 21

Can a soldier receive an award when flagged?

Answer 21

Purple heart, and awards of valor with waiver; none others

Question 22

What civilian medal is equivalent to the purple heart?

Answer 22

Defense of Freedom Medal

Question 23

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

Answer 23

DA PAM 670-1

Question 24

What appurtenance is used on the Army Good Conduct Medal?

Answer 24

knot