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Awards and Decorations Flashcards

1
Q

What army regulation addresses military awards?

A

AR 600-8-22

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2
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What does AR 600-8-22 address?

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Awards and Decorations

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3
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What is the difference between a decoration and an award?

A

A decoration is a distinctively designed mark of honor

An award is recognition, individuals or units.

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4
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what are some examples of individual U.S. Army decorations?

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Medal of Honor
Distinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Bronze Star
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5
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How many decorations may be awarded to an individual or unit for the same act?

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Only one

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6
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What medal is awarded only by the president of the united states?

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The Medal of Honor

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7
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What is worn instead of five bronze oak leaf clusters?

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A silver oak leaf cluster

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8
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What are the four tabs authorized to indicate skill?

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Ranger
Special Forces
Sapper
President’s Hundred

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9
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What is the highest peacetime award for valor?

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The Soldiers Medal

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10
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What is DA Form 7013?

A

Certificate of Appreciation

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What is an Award?

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

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What is a decoration?

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

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13
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What is the highest award given by the Army in time of war?

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The Medal of Honor

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14
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How many stars are on the blue silk shield that the Army Medal of Honor is suspended from?

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13

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15
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Who is the approving authority for the Medal of Honor?

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The U.S. Congress

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16
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What is the word inscribed on the suspension bar of the Medal of Honor?

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Valor

17
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Whose profile is on the Medal of Honor?

A

Minerva, the roman goddess of wisdom and righteous war

18
Q

Name the ribbon awarded to members of the US Army for successful completion of the Basic and AIT?

A

The Army Service Ribbon

19
Q

What is the DA Form 2442?

A

Certificate of Achievement

20
Q

How often can you get the Good Conduct Medal?

A

Every 3 years

21
Q

What decoration has George Washington’s picture on it?

A

The Purple Heart

22
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What is a DA Form 4950?

A

Good Conduct Medal Certificate

23
Q

Name three appurtenances.

A

Oak leaf clusters
“V” Devices
Numerals

24
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What are the three U.S. Army Combat Badges?

A

Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB)
Combat Action Badge (CAB)
Combat Medical Badge (CMB)

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