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What is the highest peacetime award for valor?
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The highest peacetime award for valor is
The Soldiers Medal |
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During peacetime, who is the approving authority for the Soldier's Medal?
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During peacetime, the approving authority for the Soldier's Medal is
HQ Perscom |
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An Award is
A decoration, medal, badge, ribbon, or appurtenance bestowed on an individual or a unit |
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A decoration is
an award to an individual for a specific act of gallantry or service |
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DA Form 7013 is
a Certificate of Appreciation |
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What is the highest award given by the Army in time of war?
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The highest award given by the Army in time of war is
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 are engraved on the reverse of the Medal of Honor. |
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What is engraved on the reverse side of every Decoration or Good Conduct Medal other than the Medal of Honor?
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The name of the awardee only
is engraved on the reverse side of every Decoration or Good Conduct Medal other than the Medal of Honor
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Who is the approving authority for the Medal of Honor?
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The approving authority for the Medal of Honor is
The U.S. Congress |
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Who awards the Medal of Honor?
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The President of the United States
awards the Medal of Honor |
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What is the word inscribed on the suspension bar of the Medal of Honor?
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The word inscribed on the suspension bar of the Medal of Honor is
"Valor" |
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What is the DA Form 2442?
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Definition
DA Form 2442 is
a Certificate of Achievement |
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What is the time limit for recommending an award?
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The time limit for recommending an award is
Two Years |
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How many "V" devices may be worn on a ribbon?
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Not more than 1 "V" device may be worn on a ribbon
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For what is the Good Conduct Medal given?
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The Good Conduct Medal is given
for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity |
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What three words are inscribed on the front of the Good Conduct Medal?
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The three words inscribed on the front of the Good Conduct Medal are
Honor, Efficiency, and Fidelity |
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Who is the approving authority for the Good Conduct Medal?
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The approving authority for the Good Conduct Medal is
The Company Commander |
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Who are the final approving authorities for the AAM, ARCOM, MSM, LM and DSM?
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The final approving authorities for the AAM, ARCOM, MSM, LM and DSM are
- AAM = Lieutenant Colonel and above
- ARCOM = Colonel and above
- MSM = Major General and above
- LM = Lieutenant General and above
- DSM = U.S. Army Chief of Staff
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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 can make a recommendation for an award |
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To whom is the Purple Heart awarded?
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The Purple Heart is awarded
To anyone, military or civilian, wounded or killed in action against an armed enemy |
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What is the second highest award for valor?
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The second highest award for valor is
The Distinguished Service Cross |
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What was the first medal awarded in the U.S. Army?
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The first medal awarded in the U.S. Army was
The Purple Heart |
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What was the Purple Heart initially awarded for?
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Definition
The Purple Heart was initially awarded
for valor in the revolutionary war |
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DA Form 4950 is
a Good Conduct Medal Certificate |
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What words are inscribed on the reverse side of the AAM?
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Definition
The words inscribed on the reverse side of the AAM are
"For Military Achievement" |
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What words are inscribed on the reverse side of the ARCOM?
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The words inscribed on the reverse side of the ARCOM are
"For Military Merit" |
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A Fourragere is
a rope like device worn to signify the award of a foreign decoration |
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Name the four Special Skills Tabs.
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Definition
The four Special Skills Tabs are
- Ranger
- Special Forces
- Presidents Hundred
- Sapper
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What DA Form is used to recommend or request an award?
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Definition
The DA Form used to recommend or request an award is
DA Form 638 |
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What Army Regulation governs Awards and Decorations?
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Definition
The Army Regulation that governs Awards and Decorations is
AR 600-8-22 |
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When was the Medal of Honor established?
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The Medal of Honor was established in
1862 |
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Why is the Purple Heart different than all the other decorations?
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While clearly an individual decoration, the Purple Heart differs from all other decorations in that an individual is not “recommended” for the decoration; rather he or she is entitled to it upon meeting specific criteria. |
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What are the three U.S. Army Combat Badges?
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Definition
The three U.S. Army Combat Badges are
- Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB)
- Combat Action Badge (CAB)
- Combat Medical Badge (CMB)
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