Military Rewards (AR 600-8-22)

Question 1

What AR covers Military awards?

Answer 1

AR 600-8-22

AR stands for Army Regulation, which provides guidelines for military awards.

Question 2

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

Answer 2

To provide tangible recognition for acts of valor, exceptional service or achievement, special skills or qualifications, and acts of heroism not involving actual combat

This program aims to honor military personnel for their contributions and sacrifices.

Question 3

What is the highest peacetime award for valor?

Answer 3

The Soldiers Medal

Question 4

What is an Award?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

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

Answer 5

The Medal of Honor

Question 6

Who is the approving authority for the Medal of Honor?

Answer 6

The U.S. Congress

Question 7

For what is the Good Conduct Medal given?

Answer 7

For exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity

Question 8

To whom is the Purple Heart awarded?

Answer 8

To anyone, military or civilian, wounded or killed in action against an armed enemy

Question 9

Who is the approving authority for the Army Achievement Medal?

Answer 9

The battalion commander

Question 10

What are the four specific eligibility requirements for the Combat Action Badge (CAB)?

Answer 10

• May be awarded to any soldier
• Soldier must be performing assigned duties in an area where hostile fire pay or imminent danger pay is authorized
• Soldier must be personally present and actively engaging or being engaged by the enemy and performing satisfactorily in accordance with the prescribed rules of engagement
• Soldier must not be assigned/attached to a unit that would qualify the soldier for the CIB/CMB

Question 11

What is a decoration?

Answer 11

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

Question 12

What is DA form 4251?

Answer 12

Certificate of Appreciation.

Question 13

During peacetime, who is the approving authority for the Soldier’s Medal?

Answer 13

HQ Perscom.

Question 14

What are the six groups that individual awards can be categorized into?

Answer 14

• Decorations
• Good Conduct Medal
• Service Medals
• Service Ribbons
• Badges and Tabs
• Certificates and Letters

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Thirteen.

Question 16

Who awards the Medal of Honor?

Answer 16

The President of the United States.

Question 17

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

Answer 17

The Army Service Ribbon.

Question 18

What is the DA Form 2442?

Answer 18

Certificate of Achievement.

Question 19

What is the time limit for recommending an award?

Answer 19

Two Years.

Question 20

How many ‘V’ devices may be worn on a ribbon?

Answer 20

Not more than 1.

Question 21

The ‘V’ Device is authorized for wear on what decorations?

Answer 21

• Distinguished Flying Cross
• Bronze Star Medal
• Air Medal
• ARCOM
• Joint Service Commendation Medal

Question 22

For what is the Good Conduct Medal given?

Answer 22

For exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity.

Question 23

What three words are inscribed on the front of the Good Conduct Medal?

Answer 23

• Honor
• Efficiency
• Fidelity

Question 24

Who is the approving authority for the Good Conduct Medal?

Answer 24

The Company Commander.

Question 25

How often can you get the Good Conduct Medal?

Answer 25

Every 3 years.

Question 26

How often can you get the Good Conduct Medal?

Answer 26

Every 3 years.

Question 27

Who are the final approving authorities for the AAM?

Answer 27

Lieutenant Colonel and above.

Question 28

Who are the final approving authorities for the ARCOM?

Answer 28

Colonel and above.

Question 29

Who are the final approving authorities for the MSM?

Answer 29

Major General and above.

Question 30

Who are the final approving authorities for the LM?

Answer 30

Lieutenant General and above.

Question 31

Who are the final approving authorities for the DSM?

Answer 31

U.S. Army Chief of Staff.

Question 32

Define Award precondition.

Answer 32

Any eligibility criterion not specified by this regulation which must be met before awarding a decoration.

Question 33

Who can make recommendations for an award?

Answer 33

Any person having knowledge of an outstanding act or achievement.

Question 34

What is the second highest award for valor?

Answer 34

The Distinguished Service Cross.

Question 35

What is a DA Form 4950?

Answer 35

Good Conduct Medal Certificate.

Question 36

What is a DA Form 87?

Answer 36

Certificate of Training.

Question 37

When can a unit award be worn?

Answer 37

When serving with a unit that received an award or if you were assigned to the unit when the award was assigned.

Question 38

What DA Form is used to recommend/request an award?

Answer 38

DA Form 638.

Question 39

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

Answer 39

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

Question 40

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

Answer 40

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 41

Define Entitlement Award.

Answer 41

The subset of DoD-Wide decorations that Service members are entitled to based on meeting eligibility requirements.

Question 42

What are the current entitlement awards?

Answer 42

• Prisoner of War Medal
• Purple Heart

Question 43

What does NDSM stand for?

Answer 43

National Defense Service Medal.