AR 600-8-22 Flashcards
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What is the purpose of the D.A. Military Awards Program?
To provide recognition for acts of valor, heroism, exceptional service or achievement, and special skills or qualifications
What is an award?
A decoration, medal, badge, ribbon, or appurtenance bestowed on an individual or a unit
What is a decoration?
An award to an individual for a specific act of gallantry or service
Who can make a recommendation for an award?
Any person having knowledge of an outstanding act or achievement
What is the time limit for recommending an award?
Within two years of the act, achievement, or service
What are the six groups that individual awards can be categorized into?
Decorations Good Conduct Medal Service Medals Service Ribbons Badges and Tabs Certificates and Letters
What is an appurtenance?
Devices worn on ribbons to denote additional awards and participation in a specific event
List kinds of appurtenances
Oak leaf clusters "V" devices Clasps(rope knots) Numerals Service stars Arrowhead
What ribbon is awarded upon completion of basic training?
The Army Service Ribbon
What is a fourragere?
A rope life device worn to signify the award of a foreign decoration
When are you authorized to wear the NCO professional development ribbon?
After completion of NCOES schools (BLC, ALC, SLC)
What is the maximum number of foreign badges that can be worn on the ASU at any one time?
One
When can a unit award be worn?
When serving with a unit that received an award or if you were assigned to the unit when the award was assigned
List the five categories of unit awards
Presidential unit citation Joint meritorious unit award Valorous unit award Meritorious unit commendation Army superior unit award
Name the four special skills tabs
Ranger
Special forces
President’s hundred/honored
Sapper
What are the three US Army combat badges?
Combat Infantryman Badge
Combat Action Badge
Combat Medical Badge
Can the combat action badge be awarded to any soldier, regardless of MOS?
Yes
What is the highest award given by the Army in time of war?
Medal of Honor
When was the Medal of Honor established?
1862
Who is the approving authority for the Medal of Honor?
US Congress
Who awards the Medal of Honor?
The President
What is engraved on the reverse side of the medal?
Grade, Name, and Organization of the awardee
What is the word inscribed on the suspension bar of the Medal of Honor?
“Valor”
Whose profile is on the Medal of Honor?
Minerva: the Roman goddess of wisdom and righteous war
