WHO CAN APPROVE/SUBMIT
Who approves and awards the Medal of Honor?
The President in the name of Congress
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
In what year was the Navy Recruiting Service Ribbon established by SECNAV?
1989
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)
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
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.
At least how many months should be allowed for the administrative processing of award recommendations?
3 months
The Combat Distinguishing Device was reauthorized for service subsequent to?
17 JAN 1991
Which form is used for Personal Awards Recommendations?
OPNAV 1650/3
Which award citation starts with "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action...."
Silver Star
Who approves and awards the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal?
SECNAV In his own name
Award recommendations should be submitted to arrive at the final awarding authority for adjudication at least __ days prior to the desired presentation date, to allow sufficient time for administrative processing?
60
In what year did the SECNAV established the Navy Department Board of Decorations and Medals (NDBDM) to provide assistance in all matters of policy, procedures and administration with regard to Navy Decorations and Medals?
1919
What is authorized for wear on the Navy "E" ribbon for first, second and third awards?
Silver "E" (3/16 inch)
Which unit award requires the same degree of heroism as that which would be required for award of a Navy Cross to an individual?
Presidential Unit Citation
Who approves and awards the Defense Distinguished Service Medal and Defense Superior Service Medal?
SECDEF in the name of the President
A specific achievement (or impact) award may be authorized for exceptional performance over a period of short duration, which is generally no longer than ___ months?
12
The Navy "E" Ribbon denotes permanent duty on ships or in squadrons that won the Battle Efficiency competition after what date?
1 July 1974
What is the maximum number of award points can someone go into the advancement exam for E-5 and E-6?
10/12
Who usually presents the Medal of Honor to living recipients?
President
Who approves and awards the Navy Cross ,Distinguished Service Medal, and Silver Star Medal?
SECNAV In the name of the President
Service members are authorized to wear the Global War on Terrorism Medal, but must be assigned, attached, or mobilized in CONUS or overseas, to a unit participating in or serving in support of (including indirect support) specified operations for __ consecutive or __ non-consecutive days.
30 consecutive
60 non-consecutive
In what year was the Navy Recruit Training Service Ribbon established by SECNAV
1998
TRUE or FALSE? A routine end of tour (EOT) award is an integral part of the awards system.
FALSE
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