AR 600-8-22 Military Awards Flashcards
What regulation covers military awards?
AR 600-8-22
What do knots mean?
3 additional years added to your AGCM
What AR covers foreign badges?
AR 600-8-22
What are the 5 categories of individual awards?
Decorations AGCM Campaign and service medals Service ribbons, badges, and tabs Certificates and letters
What is an impact award?
Recognizing a single specific act or accomplishment / separate from regularly assigned duties
What is the highest award given in peacetime?
The soldiers medal
What is the highest award given in wartime?
The Medal of Honor
What badges and appurtenances can be worn?
Marksmanship
Drill sergeant
Recruiter
Combat and special skills
When was the GWOT Awarded?
(Global War on Terrorism)
11 SEP 2001 - to date TBD
What are the requirements for the MOVSM?
(Military outstanding volunteer service medal)
There is no specific time frame, but must exceed 3 years or 500 hours of service
Who is the war time approval authority?
The president
Who is the peacetime approval authority?
Awards made by the president, SECSEF, SECARMY, or delegated
When should an award be presented to HRC?
NLT 60 days prior to the presentation date
When is an ACGM given?
(Army Good Conduct Medal)
Every 3 years
What would disqualify you from receiving an AGCM?
Convicted of a court martial or the disqualification can be determined by the unit commander