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1
Q

Intent of military awards

A

To foster mission accomplishment by RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE of both military and civilian members of the force and MOTIVATING them to high levels of performance and service

2
Q

Reasons awards can be given

A
  • acts of valor
  • acts of heroism
  • special skills or qualifications
  • exceptional service or achievement
3
Q

Awards must be given within what time period

A

Within 2 years of act, achievement, or service being honored

4
Q

Interim awards

A
  • given when awaiting final approval on recommendation for a higher award
  • revoked when higher award is approved
5
Q

A DA 638 is required for what types of awards?

A

-decorations and badges

NOT REQUIRED for service medals and ribbons

6
Q

T/F: anyone can recommend someone for an award

A

T

7
Q

T/F: Army awards may be awarded to other services

A

T

8
Q

Types of awards (7)

A
  • decorations
  • good conduct medal
  • service medal
  • service ribbon
  • badges and tabs
  • certificates and letters
  • unit awards
9
Q

What are appurtenances?

A

Worn to denote additional awards, participation in a specific act, or other distinguished characteristic

Ie. V = valor, C = combat, R = remote

Oak leaf clusters

10
Q

BSM =

A

Bronze Star Medal

Used for COMBAT conditions

  • equivalent to the MSM otherwise
11
Q

MSM =

A

Meritorious Service Medal

  • used for NON-combat conditions
  • equivalent to the BSM otherwise
12
Q

1 silver oak leaf = how many bronze oak leaves

A

5

13
Q

Who can approve AAMs?

A

LTC and above

14
Q

Who can approve ARCOMs?

A

COL and above

15
Q

Who can approve MSMs?

A

BG and above

16
Q

Who can approve a LOM award?

A

MG and above

17
Q

Qualifying wound for a purple heart is defined as:

A

An injury to any part of the body from an outside force or agent sustained. A physical lesion is NOT required, however it must have required documented medical treatment.

18
Q

What is the civilian equivalent of the AAM?

A

Certificate of Appreciation of Public Service

19
Q

What is the civilian equivalent of the ARCOM?

A

Commander’s Award for Public Service

20
Q

What is the civilian equivalent of the MSM?

A

Outstanding Civilian Service Award

21
Q

What is the civilian equivalent of the LOM?

A

FORSCOM Commander’s Award for Volunteer Service

22
Q

How many achievements are needed for an impact award?**

A

One

23
Q

T/F: one achievement can be cited in two awards

A

FALSE - an achievement cannot be cited in more than one award