Military Awards

Question 1

Regulation for Military Awards?

Answer 1

AR 600-8-22

Question 2

4 Special Skill Tab?

Answer 2

Ranger
Sapper
Special Forces
Presidents Hundred

Question 3

Highest peacetime award of valor?

Answer 3

Soldiers Medal

Question 4

2nd highest award of valor?

Answer 4

Distinguished Service Cross

Question 5

Highest wartime award?

Answer 5

Medal of Honor

Question 6

Form used to submit, approve, etc Awards?

Answer 6

DA form 638

Question 7

Form used to submit, approve, etc Certificate of Achievement?

Answer 7

DA form 2442

Question 8

What is the time limit for recommending an award?

Answer 8

2 years

Question 9

Describe the Good Conduct Medal?

Answer 9

(DA 4950)
For exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity (engraved on front)
Approved by Company Commander
Every 3 years

Question 10

Award approving authorities:

Answer 10

AAM  =  LTC  +  /  BN  CO 
ARCOM  =  COL +  /  BG  
CO MSM  =  MG  +  / DIV 
LM = LG + 
DSM  = Army  Chief  of  Staff

Question 11

Describe the Purple Heart:

Answer 11

Civilian or military killed/wounded in action against armed enemy
Originally for valor in revolutionary war
Pic of George Washington
Not recommended, entitled

Question 12

Examples of Appurtenances?

Answer 12

Oak  leaf  clusters;  
V  device;  
Numerals;  
Clasps;  
Service  Stars;  
Arrowhead;  
Berlin Airlift  Device;  
Ten-Year  Device;  
M  Device

Question 13

What are the 3 Combat Badges?

Answer 13

Combat Infantryman
Badge Combat Action
Badge Combat Medical Badge

Question 14

Are two of the same ribbons ever authorized for wear at one time?

Answer 14

Yes, When the ribbon exceed 4 Oak Clusters.

Question 15

If a Soldier was awarded six ARCOMs, what device would be worn on the ribbon?

Answer 15

A silver Oak Leaf Cluster is worn instead of five bronze Oak Leaf Clusters.

Question 16

What is the form used to recommend a Unit for an award?

Answer 16

DA Form 7594