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Military Awards and Decorations

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What is the main purpose of a medal according to the text?

To signify accomplishment in various career fields
To identify personnel in the military field
To relieve individuals from duties and positions
To serve as a tangible evidence of an award (correct)

What do service ribbons represent?

Accomplishments with discernible beginning and end
Honorable performance of duty during specific campaigns or conflicts (correct)
Qualifications in different career fields
Relief from duties during specific campaigns or conflicts

In which situation would a service medal be awarded?

For relief from duties over a specific period
For accomplishing tasks with speed and impact
Issued with each service ribbon
In recognition of an exemplary performance of duty during a campaign (correct)

What do badges primarily signify according to the text?

Qualifications or ratings in various career fields (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of award recognizes exceptional accomplishments with a discernible beginning and end?

Achievement awards (B) Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes the tangible evidence of an award according to the text?

Medals with metal and ribbon (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for the Medal for Valor (MFV) award?

Singular act of courage at the risk of life beyond the call of duty (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is eligible to receive the Silver Wing Medal (SWM) according to the text?

Military personnel participating in aerial flights (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which award recognizes distinguished achievement or heroism in intelligence operations?

Silver Cross Medal (SCM) (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who can award the Bronze Cross Medal (BCM) according to the text?

Military Service Commanders (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Wounded Personnel Medal (WPM) from other awards?

Recognition for being wounded in action (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which award is NOT tied to participation in aerial flights according to the text?

Medal For Valor (MFV) (B) Signup and view all the answers

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