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NavyBMR.com (SECNAVINST 1650.1) Flashcards

1
Q

What are important symbols of public recognition for rewarding extraordinary heroism,
exceptionally meritorious service, or outstanding achievement and other acts or services which
are beyond that normally expected and which distinguish an individual or unit among those
performing similar acts or services?

A

Awards

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What are intended to recognize exceptional performance and valor?

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Awards

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3
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When is it appropriate to recommend a retirement award?

A

There is no retirement award

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4
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Who approves and awards the Medal of Honor?

A

President in the name of Congress

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Q

Who approves and awards the Defense Distinguished Service Medal and Defense Superior
Service Medal?

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SECDEF in the name of the President

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6
Q

Who approves and awards the Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, and Silver Star
Medal?

A

SECNAV in the name of the President

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7
Q

Who approves and awards the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and Navy and
Marine Corps Achievement Medal?

A

SECNAV in his own name

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8
Q

Upon receipt of a copy of the certificate received under subsection (c) of section 561, of this
title, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay each person whose name has been entered on the
Medal of Honor Roll a special pension at the rate of how much per month beginning on the date
of application therefore under section 560 of this title?

A

$400

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What are used in lieu of multiples of five gold stars?

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Silver Stars

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What is authorized for wear on the Navy “E” Ribbon for first, second and third awards?

A

Silver “E” (3/16 inch)

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What is authorized for wear on the Navy “E” Ribbon for four or more awards?

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One wreathed “E” centered on the ribbon bar

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Q

What is authorized wear on the ribbon bar of the Expert Rifleman and Expert Pistol Shot Medals?

A

Silver “E” (1/4 inch block letter)

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Q

What is authorized for wear on the Navy Rifle/Pistol Marksmanship ribbon bar for those who quality as sharpshooter?

A

Bronze “S” (1/4 inch block letter)

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14
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What is authorized for wear if the award is for acts or services involving direct participation in combat operations?

A

The”V”

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15
Q

In what year did the SECNAV establish the Navy Department Board of Decorations and
Medals (NDBDM) to provide assistance in all matters of policy, procedures and administration
with regard to Navy decorations and medals?

A

1919

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16
Q

Which form is used for Personal Awards Recommendations?

A

OPNAV 1650/3

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17
Q

Who may submit a recommendation for an award, having knowledge of any act, achievement
or service which may warrant such award?

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Any commissioned officer, senior to the individual being recommended

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18
Q

Which award citation starts with “For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his/her life above and beyond the call of duty … “?

A

Medal of Honor

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19
Q

Which award citation starts with “For extraordinary heroism … “?

A

Navy Cross

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20
Q

Which award citation starts with “For exceptionally meritorious service to the Government of the United States in a duty of great responsibility … “?

A

Distinguished Service Medal

21
Q

Which award citation starts with “For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action …”?

A

Silver Star

22
Q

Which award citation starts with “For professional achievement in the superior performance
of his/her duties while serving as … “?

A

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal

23
Q

At least how many months should be allowed for the administrative Processing of award
recommendations?

A

3 months

24
Q

After the individual is declared dead you should make every effort to present posthumous awards to the next of kin within how many days?

A

90

25
Q

Who usually presents the Medal of Honor to living recipients?

A

President

26
Q

In the act of presentation of an award, where should you attach the decoration on the uniform?

A

Left breast pocket

27
Q

Which medal is awarded by the President in the name of Congress to members of the naval
service who conspicuously distinguish themselves by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their
lives above and beyond the call of duty?

A

Medal of Honor

28
Q

What is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguishes himself/herself by extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of the Medal of Honor?

A

Navy Cross

29
Q

Which medal is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps distinguishes himself/herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the United
States in a duty of great responsibility?

A

Distinguished Service Medal

30
Q

What is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, is cited for gallantry in action that does not warrant a Medal of Honor or Navy Cross?

A

Silver Star

31
Q

Which Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the U.S. Navy or the U.S. Marine Corps, distinguishes himself/herself by heroism not involving actual conflict with the enemy?

A

Navy and Marine Corps Medal

32
Q

Which medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States, distinguishes himself/herself on or after 7 December 1941 by heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight?

A

Bronze Star Medal

33
Q

What is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with an Armed Force of the United States after 5 April 1917, has been killed or wounded?

A

Purple Heart

34
Q

Which unit award requires the same degree of heroism as that which would be required for award of a Navy Cross to an individual?

A

Presidential Unit Citation

35
Q

What is awarded by the SECNAV to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps which has distinguished itself by outstanding heroism in action against the enemy, but not sufficient to justify the award of the Presidential Unit Citation?

A

Navy Unit Commendation

36
Q

What is awarded by the SECNAV, CNO, or CMC to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps which has distinguished itself, under combat or non-combat conditions, by either valorous or meritorious achievement which renders the unit outstanding compared to other units performing similar service, but not sufficient to justify the award of the Navy Unit Commendation?

A

Meritorious Unit Commendation

37
Q

The Navy “E” Ribbon denotes permanent duty on ships or in squadrons that won the Battle
Efficiency competitions after what date?

A

1 July 1974

38
Q

The Prisoner of War Medal (POW) is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States, was taken prisoner and held captive after what date?

A

5 April 1917

39
Q

The Navy Good Conduct Medal was established by SECNAV in what year to recognize the “all-around” good Navy enlisted person, well qualified in all phases of conduct and performance?

A

1869

40
Q

The qualifying period of eligibility for the Navy Good Conduct Medal per NAV ADMIN 305/95 after 1 January 1996 is how many years?

A

3 years

41
Q

What is awarded to U.S. Navy service members who have actually landed on foreign territory
and engaged in operations against armed opposition, or operated under circumstances deemed to merit special recognition and for which no service or campaign medal was awarded?

A

Navy Expeditionary Medal

42
Q

What is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States serving at anytime
between 4Jul65 and 28Mar73 in the area defined under the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
for Vietnam?

A

Vietnam Service Medal (VSM)

43
Q

Which medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States and their Reserve components who, subsequent to 1 Aprill975, distinguished themselves as individuals or as members of U.S. Military Units or ships by meritorious, direct, nonroutine participation in a
significant military act or operation of a humanitarian nature?

A

Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM)

44
Q

Which medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States and their
Reserve Components who, after December 31, 1992, perform outstanding volunteer community
service of a sustained, direct and consequential nature?

A

Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM)

45
Q

For Navy and Marine Corps personnel assigned to U.S. home ported ships/deploying units or Fleet Marine Force (FMF) commands, how many months of accumulated sea duty or duty with FMF which includes at least one how many consecutive day deployment will the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon be awarded?

A

12 months/ 90 days

46
Q

In what year was the Navy Recruiting Service Ribbon established by SECNAV?

A

1989

47
Q

In what year was the Navy Recruit Training Service Ribbon established by SECNAV?

A

1998

48
Q

What is the maximum amount of award points that someone can go into the advancement exam with for E-5 and E-6?

A

10/12

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