Approving Authority
Ribbons and Medals
Award Recommendation
1650 Two-Letter Codes
Opening Sentence
100
The Navy Achievement Medal is approved and awarded by _____________ in the name of _____________?
What is the Command; The SECNAV
100
Silver stars are worn in lieu of ___________?
What is multiple of five gold stars (i.e. 6th, 11th, etc.)
100
How many days prior to the desired presentation date should an award recommendation arrive at the final awarding authority to allow for administrative processing?
What is 60 days.
100
XX
What is Letter of Commendation (Navy)
100
"For Professional Achievement in the Superior Performance of his/her duties while serving as...."
What is the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
200
The Joint Service Commendation Medal may be approved and awarded by the SECNAV in the name of the ____________?
What is SECDEF
200
This device is authorized for wear on the Navy Rifle and Pistol Marksmanship ribbons bars for personnel who qualify as ______________?
What is Sharpshooters
200
A specific achievement award is awarded for an achievement over a short period of time, generally __________ or less.
What is 12 months.
200
BS
What is Bronze Star Medal
200
"For outstanding meritorious achievement (or service)...."
What is the Meritorious Service Medal
300
The Navy Cross is approved and awarded by _____________ in the name of ____________?
What is the SECNAV; The President
300
A Navy member with two Army Achievement Medals is authorized to wear this device on the Army Achievement ribbon/medal?
What is the bronze oak leaf cluster
300
True or False: A Commander may approve an award of his/her personal staff (aides, executive assistants, etc.)
False. The award must be approved by the next immediate supervisor in command.
300
CR
What is Combat Action Ribbon
300
"For Meritorious Service while serving as......."
What is the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
400
The Purple Heart Medal is awarded in the name of ____________?
What is the President
400
This insignia is authorized for wear by Navy personnel attached to and operating with units of the Marine Corps operating forces
What is the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Combat Operation Insignia
400
Who has authority to revoke an award already presented to the member?
Who is SECNAV
400
DX
What is Distinguished Flying Cross
400
"For extraordinary heroism..."
What is the Navy Cross Medal
500
The Medal of Honor is approved and awarded by __________ in the name of ___________?
What is The President; Congress
500
For four or more awards, this device is worn on the Navy "E" ribbon?
What is one wreathed "E"
500
For all combat and lifesaving awards, a minimum of two ____________ shall be included in the recommendation package?
What is eye-witness statements
500
LC
What is Letter of Commendation (Marine Corps)
500
"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service ... "
What is the Legion of Merit