Military Awards (AR 600-8-22)

Question 1

What is a decoration?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

A ribbon can have how many “V” devices?

Answer 2

Only 1

Question 3

An award can be recommended by whom?

Answer 3

Any person having knowledge of an outstanding act or achievement

Question 4

What is an award?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What form is used to recommend an award?

Answer 5

DA 638

Question 6

What is inscribed on the back of the Soldier’s Medal?

Answer 6

For Valor

Question 7

What is inscribed on the front of the Good Conduct Medal?

Answer 7

Honor, Efficiency, Fidelity

Question 8

What is the highest award for Valor during peacetime?

Answer 8

The Soldier’s Medal

Question 9

How many stars does the Medal of Honor have?

Answer 9

13

Question 10

Whose profile is on the Medal of Honor?

Answer 10

Miverva, The Roman goddess of wisdom and righteous war

Question 11

When was the Medal of Honor Established?

Answer 11

1862

Question 12

Whose profile is on the Purple Heart?

Answer 12

George Washington

Question 13

What is inscribed on the reverse side of the AAM?

Answer 13

For Military Achievement

Question 14

What is inscribed on the reverse side of the ARCOM?

Answer 14

For Military Merit

Question 15

What is the second highest award for Valor?

Answer 15

The Distinguished Service Cross

Question 16

What is the time limit for recommending an award?

Answer 16

2 years