COLUMN 1
When is it appropriate to recommend a retirement award?
There is no retirement award
What is authorized for wear on the ribbon bar of the Expert Rifleman and Expert Pistol Shot Medals?
Silver "E" (1/4 inch block letter)
True or False: A routine End of Tour (EOT) is not part of an integral part of the awards system?
True
Who may submit a recommendation for an award, having knowledge of any act, achievement or service which may warrant such award?
Any commissioned Officer, senior to the individual being recommended who has knowledge of any act, achievement, or service that may warrant such award.
What is authorized for wear on the Navy Rifle and Pistol Marksmanship ribbon bars for personnel who qualify as Sharpshooters?
Bronze "S" (1/4 inch block letter)
Who approves and awards the Navy Cross ,Distinguished Service Medal, and Silver Star Medal?
SECNAV In the name of the President
At least how many months should be allowed for the administrative processing of award recommendations?
60 days
Which form is used for Personal Awards Recommendations?
OPNAV 1650/3
Which award citation starts with "For professional achievement in the superior performance of his/her duties while serving as..."
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
What form is used for Unit Awards?
OPNAV 1650/14
After the individual is declared dead you should make every effort to present posthumous awards to the next of kin within how many days?
90 days
Which award citation starts with "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action...."
Silver Star
How many awards can be awarded for the same act, achievement, or period of meritorious service for any individual or unit?
Only one award.
What is worn in lieu of the sixth award?
Silver Star
Who approves and awards the Medal of Honor?
The President in the name of Congress
Who approves and awards the Defense Distinguished Service Medal and Defense Superior Service Medal?
SECDEF in the name of the President
Who approves and awards the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal?
The Commanding Officer.
What is the qualifying period of time to be eligible for the Good Conduct Medal?
3 years
What is the maximum number of award points someone can receive towards the advancement exam for E-5 and E-6?
10/12
Which award citation starts with “For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his/her life above and beyond the call of duty…”?
Medal of Honor
What is authorized for wear on the Navy "E" ribbon for first, second and third awards?
Silver "E" (3/16 inch)
Who can approve the Legion of Merit?
Only Admirals O-10 and Vice Admirals O-9 can approve the LM
Who can approved the Navy Commendation Medal?
O-6
What is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguishes himself/herself by extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of the Medal of Honor?
Navy Cross
What is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the U.S. who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with an Armed Force of the U.S. after 5 April 1917, has been killed or wounded?
Purple Heart