FORMATTING
WHAT FONT IS USED FOR NAM AND NCM?
TIMES NEW ROMAN
TRUE OR FALSE: ABBREVIATIONS CAN BE USED ON CITATION.
FALSE
How many points is a NAM worth on the Navy wide advancement exam?
2 Points
Can a service member receive two different personal awards for the exact same specific act or period of time?
No. Duplication of awards for the same action or period is strictly prohibited.
MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF RIBBONS AUTHORIZED TO WEAR IN A SINGLE ROW?
THREE
WHAT FONT IS USED FOR LOC'S, FLOC'S, MSM'S AND LOM?
COURIER NEW
ON THE BOTTOM LEFT OF THE NAM, HOW IS THE DATE WRITTEN?
A.DAY MONTH YEAR
B.MONTH DAY YEAR
C.MONTH YEAR DATE
D.YEAR DAY MONTH
A. DAY MONTH YEAR
GIVEN THIS "6TH" OF OCTOBER 2025
How many points is a NCM Worth on the Navy wide Advancement exam?
3 Points
WHAT IS THE AWARDS MANUAL?
SECNAV M 1650.1J
According to SECNAVINST 1650.1J, how many months should be allowed for the administrative processing of award recommendations?
2 Months
NCM AND NAM ARE LIMITED TO HOW MANY TYPEWRITTEN LINES?
8
WHEN IS A SILVER STAR AUTHORIZED TO WEAR
A. IN LIEW OF 4TH AWARD
B. IN LIEU OF 3RD AWARD
C. IN LIEU OF 5TH AWARD
D. IN LIEU OF 6TH AWARD
D. IN LIEU OF 6TH AWARD
How many points is a FLOC?
1 point
TRUE OR FALSE: A LOC DOES NOT REQUIRE A 1650.
TRUE
What are the types of award recommendations?
End of Tour (EOT)
Specific Achievement
Retirement
ON A NCM AND NAM, WHAT FONT SIZE IS THE "FOR THE"?
SIZE 8
What device is authorized on specific awards (like the Navy Commendation Medal) to denote hands-on heroic action in combat?
The "V" (Valor) device.
What is the maximum award points a E5 can receive?
10 Points
FORM USED FOR SERVICE MEMBER AWARD RECOMMENDATIONS
WHAT IS OPNAV 1650/3
What is difference between Meritorious Achievement and Meritorious Service?
Achievement = Specific Accomplishments or Event
Service = Sustained superior performance over a period of time
ON THE NCM AND NAM, WHAT IS THE FONT AND SIZE OF THE "RATE(WARFARE QUAL) NAME"?
TIMES NEW ROMAN SIZE 14
What is the exact, word-for-word mandatory opening phrase for a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (NCM) given for meritorious service?
Meritorious service while serving as
What is the maximum award points a E6 can receive?
12
If a Commanding Officer (O-5) approves and presents a Navy Achievement Medal (NAM) to a Sailor, but later discovers the Sailor committed a serious offense during that tour, can that CO revoke the presented award?
No. Prior to actual presentation, an award can be revoked by the approving official. However, once a Personal Military Decoration has been physically presented to the member, the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) is the sole authority permitted to revoke it.
According to SECNAVINST 1650.1J, what is the standard time limit within which a personal military decoration recommendation must be formally entered into official channels?
A. Within 1 year of the date of act, achievement, or period of service
B. Within 3 year of the date of act, achievement, or period of service
C. Within 5 year of the date of act, achievement, or period of service
D. Within 6 months of the date of act, achievement, or period of service
B. Within 3 year of the date of act, achievement, or period of service