Awards and Decorations

Question 1

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

Answer 1

The objective of the DA Military Awards Program is to provide tangible recognition for acts of valor, exceptional service or achievement, special skills or qualifications, and acts of heroism not involving actual combat

Question 2

What is the highest peacetime award for valor?

Answer 2

The Soldiers Medal

Question 3

What is an Award?

Answer 3

A decoration, medal, badge, ribbon, or appurtenance bestowed on an individual or a unit

Question 4

What is a decoration?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What is the highest award given by the Army in time of war?

Answer 5

The Medal of Honor

Question 6

What is engraved on the reverse side of the Medal of Honor?

Answer 6

The grade, name, and organization of the awardee are engraved on the reverse of the Medal of Honor

Question 7

How often can you get the Good Conduct Medal

Answer 7

Every 3 years

Question 8

What is the second highest award for valor

Answer 8

The Distinguished Service Cross

Question 9

What was the first medal awarded in the U.S. Army?

Answer 9

The Purple Heart

Question 10

What Army Regulation governs Awards and Decorations?

Answer 10

AR 600-8-22

Question 11

What is a Fourragere?

Answer 11

A rope like device worn to signify the award of a foreign decoration

Question 12

Name three appurtenances

Answer 12

Oak leaf clusters, “V” devices, Numerals, Clasps, Service Stars, Arrowhead, Berlin Airlift Device, Ten-Year Device, “M” Device