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Military awards Flashcards

1
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What is the purpose of the D.A. Military Awards Program?

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Provide recognition for acts valor, exceptional service, special skills, and acts of heroism

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What is the highest peacetime award for valor?

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The soldier’s medal

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What is an award?

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A decoration, medal, badge, or ribbon given to an individual or unit

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4
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What is a decoration?

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An award given to an individual for specific act of service

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5
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What is DA Form 7013?

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Certificate of Appreciation

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6
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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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What is engraved on the reverse side of the Medal of Honor?

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The grade, name, and organization of the awardee

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What is engraved on the reverse side of every decoration (other than the medal of honor)?

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The name of the awardee

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

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13

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10
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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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What AR covers military awards?

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AR 600-8-22

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12
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Who awards the Medal of Honor?

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POTUS

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13
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What word is inscribed on the suspension bar of the medal of honor?

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valor

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14
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What is DA Form 2442?

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Certificate of Achievement

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15
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What is the time limit for recommending an award?

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Two years

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16
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How many V devices may be worn on a ribbon?

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No more than 1

17
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The V device is authorized for wear on what decorations?

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Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, ARCOM, Joint Service commendation medal

18
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How many different weapons are authorized component bars?

19
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Who can make recommendations for an award?

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Any person having knowledge of an outstanding act or achievement

20
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To whom is the purple heart awarded?

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To anyone wounded or killed in action against an armed enemy

21
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What is the second highest award for valor?

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Distinguished Service Cross

22
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What is a DA Form 4950?

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Good Conduct Medal Certificate

23
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Name the four special skills tabs

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Ranger, Special forces, President’s Hundred, Sapper

24
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Name appurtenances

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Oak leaf clusters, V devices, numerals, clasps, service stars, arrowhead, ten-year device, m device

25
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What are the three Army Combat Badges?

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Combat Infantryman Badge, Combat Action Badge, Combat medical badge

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