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What is the purpose of the D.A. Military Awards Program?
The objective of the DA Military 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 combat.
What is the highest peacetime award for valor?
The Soldiers Medal
During peacetime, who is the approving authority for the Soldier's Medal?
HQ Perscom
What is an Award?
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What is a decoration?
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What is DA Form 7013?
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What are the six groups that individual awards can be categorized into?
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What is the highest award given by the Army in time of war?
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What is engraved on the reverse side of the Medal of Honor?
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What is engraved on the reverse side of every Decoration or Good Conduct Medal other than the Medal of Honor?
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How many stars are on the blue silk shield that the Army Medal of Honor is suspended from?
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Who is the approving authority for the Medal of Honor?
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Who awards the Medal of Honor?
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What is the word inscribed on the suspension bar of the Medal of Honor?
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Whose profile is on the Medal of Honor?
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What is the order of precedence for the wearing of individual awards?
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Name the ribbon awarded to members of the US Army for successful completion of the Basic and AIT?
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What is the DA Form 2442?
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What is the time limit for recommending an award?
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How many 'V' devices may be worn on a ribbon?
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The 'V' Device is authorized for wear on what decorations?
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How many different weapons are authorized component bars?
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For what is the Good Conduct Medal given?
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What three words are inscribed on the front of the Good Conduct Medal?
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Who is the approving authority for the Good Conduct Medal?
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How often can you get the Good Conduct Medal?
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Who are the final approving authorities for the AAM, ARCOM, MSM, LM, and DSM?
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Who can make recommendations for an award?
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To whom is the Purple Heart awarded?
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Study Notes
Purpose of the DA Military Awards Program
- Recognizes acts of valor, exceptional service, special skills, and acts of heroism not involving combat.
Overview of Awards
- The highest peacetime award for valor is the Soldier's Medal.
- The Soldier's Medal is approved by HQ Perscom during peacetime.
- An award consists of a decoration, medal, badge, ribbon, or appurtenance given to individuals or units.
Types of Awards
- Awards are categorized into six groups:
- Decorations
- Good Conduct Medal
- Service Medals
- Service Ribbons
- Badges and Tabs
- Certificates and Letters
Notable Awards
- The Medal of Honor is the highest award given by the Army in wartime.
- The reverse side of the Medal of Honor features the awardee's grade, name, and organization.
- Other decorations and Good Conduct Medals only have the awardee's name engraved on the reverse side.
Design Details of the Medal of Honor
- The Army Medal of Honor is suspended from a blue silk shield adorned with 13 stars.
- "Valor" is inscribed on the suspension bar of the Medal of Honor.
- The profile depicted on the Medal of Honor is Minerva, the Roman goddess.
Authority and Approval
- The U.S. Congress holds the authority to approve the Medal of Honor.
- The President of the United States awards the Medal of Honor.
- The Company Commander is the approving authority for the Good Conduct Medal.
Award Precedence
- Order of precedence for wearing individual awards includes:
- U.S. Military Decorations
- U.S. Non-Military Decorations
- Prisoner of War Medal
- Good Conduct Medal
- U.S. Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal
- U.S. Service Medals and Ribbons
- U.S. Merchant Marine Decorations
- Foreign Decorations
- Non-U.S. Service Medals and Ribbons
Specific Medals and Their Criteria
- The Army Service Ribbon is awarded for successful completion of Basic and AIT.
- DA Form 7013 represents the Certificate of Appreciation, and DA Form 2442 is the Certificate of Achievement.
- Awards can be recommended within a time limit of two years from the act of achievement.
- Only one "V" device may be worn on a ribbon and is authorized for specific decorations.
Conduct and Behavior Awards
- The Good Conduct Medal is awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity.
- The front of the Good Conduct Medal inscribes "Honor, Efficiency, and Fidelity."
- The Good Conduct Medal can be awarded every three years.
Approval Authorities for Various Awards
- Final approving authorities are:
- AAM (Army Achievement Medal): Lieutenant Colonel and above
- ARCOM (Army Commendation Medal): Colonel and above
- MSM (Meritorious Service Medal): Major General and above
- LM (Legion of Merit): Lieutenant General and above
- DSM (Distinguished Service Medal): U.S. Army Chief of Staff
Recommendations for Awards
- Any individual knowledgeable about an outstanding act or achievement can recommend someone for an award.
- The Purple Heart is awarded to anyone wounded or killed in action, regardless of military or civilian status.
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Explore the purpose and details of the DA Military Awards Program. This quiz covers the types of awards, notable decorations, and the significance of awards such as the Soldier's Medal and the Medal of Honor. Test your knowledge on military valor and recognition.