Awards Flashcards
What is the time limit for a recommendation of an award or decoration
Two years from the act, achievement, or service to be honored
What is the time limit for a recommendation of a Purple Heart award
Three years
What is the army’s highest for time medal
The medal of honor
Is a medal of honor recipient entitled to any money
The award he is entitled to an extra $200 per month pension from the veterans administration. Award he must have his or her name entered on the metal of honor roll to become eligible
What is the highest peacetime award given by the army
The distinguished service medal
What is the highest peacetime award for heroism
The soldiers medal
What is the definition of valor
Heroism performed under combat conditions
What is the definition of heroism
Extreme courage demonstrated in attaining a noble end
What’s the definition of a key individual
A person who is occupying a position that is indispensable to an organization,activity, or project
What AR covers awards
AR 600–8–22
Name the most decorated American soldier of World War II
Audie Murphy
Who is the only female to ever receive the medal of honor
Dr. Mary Edwards walker in 1865
