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Exam Questions
100
What is the personal award recommendation form?

OPNAV 1650/3

100

If a member is wearing a silver star on their NAM, how many NAM's do they have?

6

100

Which ribbon is ranked higher: Medal of Honor or Navy Cross?

Medal of Honor

100

MH is the abbreviation of

Medal of Honor

100

Which awards must be forwarded via Chief of Naval Operation or Commandant of the Marine Corps to Secretary of the Navy for final concurrence?

Recommendations for Silver Star Medals

200

What publication/manual governs awards?

Secnavinst 1650.1 J

200

Stars on miniature medals should be what size?

1/8 inch

200

Which ribbon is ranked higher: Presidental Unit Citation or Distinguished Flying Cross

Distinguised Flying Cross

200

NX is the Abbreviation for 

Navy Cross

200

What is a miniature bronze Marine Corps emblem that may be authorized for wear by Navy personnel attached to and operating with units of the Marine Corps operating force?

Fleet Marine Force Combat Operation Insignia

300

Who can approve wear of the Medal of Honor?

The President, in the name of congress

300

What size star is worn for a unit, campaign, service, and engangment award?

3/16

300

Which ribbon is ranked higher: Air Medal or Joint Service Commendation Medal

Air Medal

300

DM is the abbreviation for 

Distinguished Service Medal

300

Who has the authority delegated to awards for all combat and terrorist incident related awards,Legion of Merit and below, to all grades O-6 and below?

Authority Delegated to theChief of Naval Operations and the Commandant of the Marine Corps

400

Who can approve the wear of the Navy Cross

SECNAV, in the name of the President

400

What color star is used for 2nd through 5th, 7th through 10th?

Gold

400

Which ribbon is ranked higher: Combat Action Ribbon or China Service Medal

Combat Action Ribbon

400

XX is the abbreviation of

LOC Letter of Commendation

400

What are act(s) of heroism worthy of special recognition, but not to the degree required for the Bronze Star Medal when combat is involved, or the Navy and Marine Corps Medal when combat is not involved?

Heroic Achievement or Service

500

What is the form number for the Navy and Marine Corp achievment medal certificate?

NAVSO 1650/12

500

Bronze letter V may only be worn if authorized by whom?

SECNAV

500

Which ribbon is ranked higher: Silver Star or Bronze Star

Silver Star

500

LV is the abbreviation for 

Legion of Merit w/ V

500

What must the conduct of a prisoner of war be in accord with to be eligible for the Prisoner of War Medal?

Code of Conduct

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