AR 600-8-22

Question 1

What publication covers Military awards?

Answer 1

AR 600-8-22

Question 2

What is a decoration?

Answer 2

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

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 the highest award for Valor during peacetime?

Answer 4

The Soldier’s Medal

Question 5

What is the time limit for recommending an award?

Answer 5

2 years

Question 6

Can a soldier receive an award when flagged?

Answer 6

Purple heart, and awards of valor with waiver; none others

Question 7

What is an award?

Answer 7

Decoration, medal, badge, or ribbon bestowed on an individual or unit.

Question 8

What are the 6 categories of individual awards?

Answer 8

Decorations, Good conduct medal, service medals, service ribbons, badges and tabs, certificates and letters.

Question 9

Who is the approving authority for the Medal of Honor?

Answer 9

Congress

Question 10

What are the four special skills tabs?

Answer 10

Ranger, Special forces, Sapper, Presidents Hundred.

Question 11

Where can you find the precedence of ribbons on the ASU?

Answer 11

DA PAM 670-1