DA Military Awards Program Overview

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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?

A decoration, medal, badge, ribbon, or appurtenance bestowed on an individual or a unit. Signup and view all the answers

What is a decoration?

An award to an individual for a specific act of gallantry or service. Signup and view all the answers

What is DA Form 7013?

Certificate of Appreciation Signup and view all the answers

What are the six groups that individual awards can be categorized into?

<ol> <li>Decorations, 2. Good Conduct Medal, 3. Service Medals, 4. Service Ribbons, 5. Badges and Tabs, 6. Certificates and Letters</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest award given by the Army in time of war?

The Medal of Honor Signup and view all the answers

What is engraved on the reverse side of the Medal of Honor?

The grade, name, and organization of the awardee are engraved on the reverse. Signup and view all the answers

What is engraved on the reverse side of every Decoration or Good Conduct Medal other than the Medal of Honor?

The name of the awardee only Signup and view all the answers

How many stars are on the blue silk shield that the Army Medal of Honor is suspended from?

13 Signup and view all the answers

Who is the approving authority for the Medal of Honor?

The U.S. Congress Signup and view all the answers

Who awards the Medal of Honor?

The President of the United States Signup and view all the answers

What is the word inscribed on the suspension bar of the Medal of Honor?

Valor Signup and view all the answers

Whose profile is on the Medal of Honor?

Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and righteous war Signup and view all the answers

What is the order of precedence for the wearing of individual awards?

<ol> <li>U.S. Military Decorations, 2. U.S. Non-Military Decorations, 3. Prisoner of War Medal, 4. Good Conduct Medal, 5. U.S. Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, 6. U.S. Service Medals and Service Ribbons, 7. U.S. Merchant Marine Decorations, 8. Foreign Decorations (Does not include Service Medals and Ribbons), 9. Non-U.S. Service Medals and Ribbons</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Name the ribbon awarded to members of the US Army for successful completion of the Basic and AIT?

The Army Service Ribbon Signup and view all the answers

What is the DA Form 2442?

Certificate of Achievement Signup and view all the answers

What is the time limit for recommending an award?

Two Years Signup and view all the answers

How many 'V' devices may be worn on a ribbon?

Not more than 1 Signup and view all the answers

The 'V' Device is authorized for wear on what decorations?

Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, ARCOM, Joint Service Commendation Medal Signup and view all the answers

How many different weapons are authorized component bars?

19 Signup and view all the answers

For what is the Good Conduct Medal given?

For exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity Signup and view all the answers

What three words are inscribed on the front of the Good Conduct Medal?

Honor, Efficiency, and Fidelity Signup and view all the answers

Who is the approving authority for the Good Conduct Medal?

The Company Commander Signup and view all the answers

How often can you get the Good Conduct Medal?

Every 3 years Signup and view all the answers

Who are the final approving authorities for the AAM, ARCOM, MSM, LM, and DSM?

AAM = Lieutenant Colonel and above; ARCOM = Colonel and above; MSM = Major General and above; LM = Lieutenant General and above; DSM = U.S. Army Chief of Staff Signup and view all the answers

Who can make recommendations for an award?

Any person having knowledge of an outstanding act or achievement Signup and view all the answers

To whom is the Purple Heart awarded?

To anyone, military or civilian, wounded or killed in action Signup and view all the answers

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.