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Military Awards
AR 600-8-22
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Other
Not Applicable
11/05/2015

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Term
What Army regulation governs Awards and Decorations?
Definition
AR 600-8-22
Term
What is an Award?
Definition
A decoration, medal, badge, ribbon, or appearance bestowed on an individual or a unit.
Term
What is the DA Form 2442?
Definition
Certificate of Achievement
Term
Name the four Special skills tab?
Definition

ranger

Special Forces

Presidents Hundred

Sapper

Term
What is a decoration?
Definition
An award to an individual for a specific act of gallantry or service
Term
What is the highest award given by the Army in the time of war?
Definition
The medal of Honor
Term
What is the order of precedence for the wearing of individual awards?
Definition

1. U.S. Military decoration

2. U.S. Non Military decorations

3. Prisoner of War Medal

4. Good Conduct Medal

5. U.S. Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal

6. U.S. Service Medals and Service Ribbons

7. U.S. Merchant Marine decorations

8. Foreign Decorations(does not include service medals and ribbons)

9. Non-U.S. Service medals and ribbons

Term
For what is the Good Conduct Medal given?
Definition
For exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity
Term
To whom is the Purple Heart awarded?
Definition
To anyone, military or cicilian, wounded or killed in action against an armed enemy
Term
What are the six groups that individual awards can be categorized into?
Definition
  1. Decorations
  2. Good Conduct Medals
  3. Service Medals
  4. Service Ribbons
  5. Badges and Tabs
  6. Certificates and Letters 
Term
What DA Form is used to recommend/request an award?
Definition
DA Form 638
Term
What is the purpose of the D.A. Military Awards Program?
Definition
The objective of the DA Militart Awards Program is to provide tangible recognition for acts of valor, exceptional service or achievement, special skills or qualifications, and acts of heroism not involving actual comabt.
Term
Name the ribbon awarded to members of the US Army for successful completion of Basic and AIT?
Definition
The Army Service Ribbon
Term
What is a DA form 4950?
Definition
Good Conduct Medal Certificate
Term
What is time limit for recommending an award?
Definition
Two years
Term
What is DA form 7013
Definition
Certificate of Appreciation
Term
How often can you get the Good Conduct Medal?
Definition
Every three years
Term
Can the Combat Action Badge be awarded to members of the other U.S. Armed Forces and foreign Soldier?
Definition
Yes, provided they were assigned to a U.S. Army unit and meet the four specific eligibility requirements for the award of the CAB.
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