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What is the regulation for Army awards?
Army awards and decorations are approved according to the guidance contained in Army Regulation 600-8-22: Military Awards. Rules for the proper wear of Army awards and decorations can be found in Army Regulation 670-1: Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms.
What army regulation governs awards and decorations?
AR 600-8-22
AR 600-8-22 governs awards and decorations.
Can you refuse a military award?
When commanders have substantiated evidence of a soldier’s unfavorable character of service, they should initiate a request through channels to the award approval authority to revoke the approved award. Revocation orders will be filed in the commendatory section of a soldier’s official personnel file.
Who approves an MSM?
Foreign military personnel in the ranks of NATO OF-5 (US O-6 equivalent) and below and individuals who have displayed a level of service that warrants an award of such magnitude may also be eligible to be awarded the MSM, subject to approval by a U.S. flag officer or general officer.
What is the purpose of military awards?
Military awards and decorations are distinctions given as a mark of honor for military heroism, meritorious or outstanding service or achievement.
Can a flagged Soldier receives an award?
Awards cannot be presented during a flagged period. After the flag is removed, the Soldier may be presented with the award and have his/her records updated.
How common is the Bronze Star?
While Bronze Stars are only somewhat common, those with V devices, for combat gallantry, are much more rare. Only one in 40 Bronze Stars are awarded with a V-device, for those who did well under fire at extreme personal risk.
What does Bronze Star Meritorious mean?
The Bronze Star Medal recognizes service members who show acts of heroism in the field, or who are meritorious in their work. To qualify, service members must perform these acts during an armed conflict against an enemy of the United States.
What army ribbons are worth promotion points?
Awards and Medals
| Soldier’s Medal or higher award/decoration | 40 |
|---|---|
| Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device | 35 |
| Bronze Star Medal | 30 |
| Purple Heart | 30 |
| Defense Meritorious Service Medal | 25 |
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