When is it appropriate to recommend a retirement award?
There is no retirement award
100
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)
100
True or False: A routine End of Tour (EOT) is not part of an integral part of the awards system?
True
100
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.
100
What are used in lieu in multiples of five gold stars?
Silver Star
200
Who approves and awards the Navy Cross ,Distinguished Service Medal, and Silver Star Medal?
SECNAV In the name of the President
200
At least how many months should be allowed for the administrative processing of award recommendations?
3 months
200
Which form is used for Personal Awards Recommendations?
OPNAV 1650/3
200
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
200
What are intended to recognize exceptional performance and valor?
Awards
300
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
300
Which award citation starts with "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action...."
Silver Star
300
In the act of a presentation of an award, where should you attach the decoration on the uniform?
Left Breast Pocket
300
In what year was the Navy Recruiting Service Ribbon established by SECNAV?
1989
300
Who approves and awards the Medal of Honor?
The President in the name of Congress
400
Who approves and awards the Defense Distinguished Service Medal and Defense Superior Service Medal?
SECDEF in the name of the President
400
Who approves and awards the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal?
SECNAV In his own name
400
The Navy "E" Ribbon denotes permanent duty on ships or in squadrons that won the Battle Efficiency competition after what date?
1 July 1974
400
What is the maximum number of award points can someone go into the advancement exam for E-5 and E-6?
10/12
400
Who usually presents the Medal of Honor to living recipients?
President
500
What is authorized for wear on the Navy "E" ribbon for first, second and third awards?
Silver "E" (3/16 inch)
500
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
500
In what year was the Navy Recruit Training Service Ribbon established by SECNAV
1998
500
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
500
Which unit award requires the same degree of heroism as that which would be required for award of a Navy Cross to an individual?