YN1 Study Guide
Who generally retains awarding authority for all awards under the Department of the
Navy (DON) purview - answer(Page 2-21), SECNAV
The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) may delegate authority to approve awards at or
below which level - answer(Page 2-21), Legion of Merit
Which publication lists the precedence of U.S. military and non-military decorations,
medals, and ribbons authorized for personnel of the Navy and Marine Corps -
answer(Page 2-22), SECNAVINST 1650.1H
What is the "Personal Award Recommendation Form" number - answer(Page 2-22),
OPNAV 1650/3
Which publication should be reviewed for specific guidelines on the handling of files for
awards - answer(Page 2-22), SECNAV M-5210.1
How many lines of text are usually included for Meritorious Service Medals or higher
(excluding the Purple Heart) - answer(Page 2-25), 18-22
Which type of awards should be submitted directly to Navy Standard Integrated
Personnel System (NSIPS) Administrator of Personnel Support Detachment (PSD) for
inclusion into the Enlisted Service Record (ESR) - answer(Page 2-25), FLOCs
Submit award recommendations to arrive at the final awarding authority for adjudication
at least how many days prior to the desired presentation date - answer(Page 2-26), 60
Time limits are 3 years for submitting most personal military decorations and how many
years for awarding them - answer(Page 2-26), 5
Which form is used to prepare recommendations for personal decorations -
answer(Page 2-26), OPNAV 1650/3
How many parts does the body of an award citation consist of - answer(Page 2-26), 3
Which type of awards recognize entire organizations for outstanding heroism or
achievement performed during periods of war, international tension, national
emergencies, or extraordinary situations that involve national interests - answer(Page 2-
27), Unit
Which form must be used to prepare Navy unit award recommendations - answer(Page
2-27), OPNAV Form 1650/14
,Which grades must the officers be in to sign a Flag Letter of Commendation (FLOC) -
answer(Page 2-30), O-7 to O-10
What prohibits, and imposes a suitable penalty for the unauthorized wear, manufacture,
or sale of any decoration, medal, or ribbon which has been or may be authorized by the
Armed Forces of the United States, except under regulations made under law -
answer(Page 1-8), 18 U.S.C. §704
Silver stars are worn in lieu of multiples of how many gold stars - answer(Page 1-8), 5
Silver "E" (3/16 inch) is authorized for wear on the Navy "E" Ribbon for the first, second,
and third awards. One wreathed "E" centered on the ribbon bar is authorized for how
many or more awards - answer(Page 1-9), 4
What is authorized for wear on the ribbon bar of the Navy Expert Rifleman and Expert
Pistol Shot Medals - answer(Page 1-9), Silver "E" (1/4 inch block letter)
What is authorized for wear on the Navy Rifle and Pistol Marksmanship ribbon bars for
personnel who qualify as Sharpshooters - answer(Page 1-9), Bronze "S" (1/4 inch block
letter)
What is the Combat Distinguishing Device, which may only be worn if specifically
authorized in the award citation - answer(Page 1-9), Bronze "V"
Which year was the "V" authorized for wear on the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying
Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal (Individual Award), Navy and Marine Corps
Commendation Medal, and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal - answer(Page
1-9), 1991
How many sizes and colors is the oak-leaf cluster issued in - answer(Page 1-10), 2
For Navy personnel pertinent award information from the OPNAV 1650/3 is entered into
the Navy Department Awards Web Service (NDAWS) database, and transferred on
which basis into the Navy Personnel Command (NPC) Master Awards File -
answer(Page 1-10), Weekly
In most instances, only personal awards, which medals and above, are recorded in
Navy Department Awards Web Service (NDAWS) - answer(Page 1-11), Navy and
Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Medals and ribbons for official display may be procured from Service sources or
authorized commercial vendors for an attractive, dignified, and secure display. The
Medal of Honor is strictly controlled; upon approval by CNO or CMC, how many sets
may be furnished, on a no-cost basis, which will be engraved with the words "FOR
DISPLAY ONLY" - answer(Page 1-12), 1
,Which law established lapel buttons to provide an appropriate identification for next of
kin of members of the Armed Forces of the United States who lost their lives while in
active military service - answer(Page 1-13), Public Law 80-306
The Navy Department Board of Decorations and Medals (NDBDM) was established in
which year by the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) to provide assistance in all matters
of policy, procedure, and administration with regard to Navy decorations and medals -
answer(Page 1-14), 1919
The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) retains authority for all awards to officers at or
above which grade - answer(Page 1-16), O-10
Admirals (O-10) may approve the Legion of Merit for all Navy personnel in their chain of
command, and for other U.S. Armed Forces personnel (Marine Corps, Army, Air Force,
and Coast Guard), which grade and below, in their chain of command - answer(Page 1-
18), O-6
Officers in which grade and above may approve the Navy and Marine Corps
Commendation Medal and below for all O-6 and below Navy and other U.S. Armed
Forces personnel (Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard) in their chain of
command - answer(Page 1-19), O-7
Marine Corps limits the awarding authority to one Navy and Marine Corps
Commendation Medal for every how many Marines and Sailors on their T/O per
calendar year - answer(Page 1-20), 50
What must all awards submitted for Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) or ASN (M&RA)
approval be routed through for review and recommendation - answer(Page 1-20),
NDBDM
How often must the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) and Commandant of the Marine
Corps (CMC) provide a report of combat decorations awarded - answer(Page 1-20),
Quarterly
What is the correct order of precedence for the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service
Medal, Silver Star Medal, and the Navy Cross - answer(Page 1-22), Navy Cross, Silver
Star Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (NSBM)
What is an award bestowed on an individual for a specific act or acts of gallantry or
meritorious service - answer(Page 2-1), Military decoration
Which medal uses "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his/her life
above and beyond the call of duty ..." as the opening phrase in the citation -
answer(Page 2-13), Medal of Honor
, Which medal uses "For extraordinary heroism ..." as the opening phrase in the citation -
answer(Page 2-13), Navy Cross
Which medal uses "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action ..." as the
opening phrase in the citation - answer(Page 2-13), Silver Star
Award recommendations for the Air Medal and above must be submitted via the
operational chain of command, with the first endorsement beginning no lower than
which level - answer(Page 2-16), Echelon 3
How many different actions may awarding authorities take during initial review of
awards - answer(Page 2-17), 5
Which medal is awarded by the President, in the name of Congress, to members of the
Naval service who conspicuously distinguish themselves by gallantry and intrepidity at
the risk of their lives above and beyond the call of duty - answer(Page 2-21), Medal of
Honor
Which medal is awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy
or Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by extraordinary heroism, not justifying the
award of the Medal of Honor - answer(Page 2-22), Navy Cross
Which medal is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or
Marine Corps, is cited for gallantry in action that does not warrant a Medal of Honor or
Navy Cross - answer(Page 2-23), Silver Star
What is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who distinguish
themselves by exceptionally meritorious conduct in performing outstanding service -
answer(Page 2-24), Legion of Merit
What is awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the U.S. Navy or
the U.S. Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by heroism not involving actual conflict
with the enemy - answer(Page 2-25), Navy and Marine Corps Medal
Which medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who,
while serving under competent authority in any capacity with an Armed Force of the
United States after 5 April 1917, have been killed or wounded - answer(Page 2-27),
Purple Heart
Which medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States, or
members of the armed forces of a friendly foreign nation, who distinguish themselves by
outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States - answer(Page 2-
28), Meritorious Service
The award of the Air Medal on a Strike/Flight basis shall require how many points -
answer(Page 2-30), 20
Who generally retains awarding authority for all awards under the Department of the
Navy (DON) purview - answer(Page 2-21), SECNAV
The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) may delegate authority to approve awards at or
below which level - answer(Page 2-21), Legion of Merit
Which publication lists the precedence of U.S. military and non-military decorations,
medals, and ribbons authorized for personnel of the Navy and Marine Corps -
answer(Page 2-22), SECNAVINST 1650.1H
What is the "Personal Award Recommendation Form" number - answer(Page 2-22),
OPNAV 1650/3
Which publication should be reviewed for specific guidelines on the handling of files for
awards - answer(Page 2-22), SECNAV M-5210.1
How many lines of text are usually included for Meritorious Service Medals or higher
(excluding the Purple Heart) - answer(Page 2-25), 18-22
Which type of awards should be submitted directly to Navy Standard Integrated
Personnel System (NSIPS) Administrator of Personnel Support Detachment (PSD) for
inclusion into the Enlisted Service Record (ESR) - answer(Page 2-25), FLOCs
Submit award recommendations to arrive at the final awarding authority for adjudication
at least how many days prior to the desired presentation date - answer(Page 2-26), 60
Time limits are 3 years for submitting most personal military decorations and how many
years for awarding them - answer(Page 2-26), 5
Which form is used to prepare recommendations for personal decorations -
answer(Page 2-26), OPNAV 1650/3
How many parts does the body of an award citation consist of - answer(Page 2-26), 3
Which type of awards recognize entire organizations for outstanding heroism or
achievement performed during periods of war, international tension, national
emergencies, or extraordinary situations that involve national interests - answer(Page 2-
27), Unit
Which form must be used to prepare Navy unit award recommendations - answer(Page
2-27), OPNAV Form 1650/14
,Which grades must the officers be in to sign a Flag Letter of Commendation (FLOC) -
answer(Page 2-30), O-7 to O-10
What prohibits, and imposes a suitable penalty for the unauthorized wear, manufacture,
or sale of any decoration, medal, or ribbon which has been or may be authorized by the
Armed Forces of the United States, except under regulations made under law -
answer(Page 1-8), 18 U.S.C. §704
Silver stars are worn in lieu of multiples of how many gold stars - answer(Page 1-8), 5
Silver "E" (3/16 inch) is authorized for wear on the Navy "E" Ribbon for the first, second,
and third awards. One wreathed "E" centered on the ribbon bar is authorized for how
many or more awards - answer(Page 1-9), 4
What is authorized for wear on the ribbon bar of the Navy Expert Rifleman and Expert
Pistol Shot Medals - answer(Page 1-9), Silver "E" (1/4 inch block letter)
What is authorized for wear on the Navy Rifle and Pistol Marksmanship ribbon bars for
personnel who qualify as Sharpshooters - answer(Page 1-9), Bronze "S" (1/4 inch block
letter)
What is the Combat Distinguishing Device, which may only be worn if specifically
authorized in the award citation - answer(Page 1-9), Bronze "V"
Which year was the "V" authorized for wear on the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying
Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal (Individual Award), Navy and Marine Corps
Commendation Medal, and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal - answer(Page
1-9), 1991
How many sizes and colors is the oak-leaf cluster issued in - answer(Page 1-10), 2
For Navy personnel pertinent award information from the OPNAV 1650/3 is entered into
the Navy Department Awards Web Service (NDAWS) database, and transferred on
which basis into the Navy Personnel Command (NPC) Master Awards File -
answer(Page 1-10), Weekly
In most instances, only personal awards, which medals and above, are recorded in
Navy Department Awards Web Service (NDAWS) - answer(Page 1-11), Navy and
Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Medals and ribbons for official display may be procured from Service sources or
authorized commercial vendors for an attractive, dignified, and secure display. The
Medal of Honor is strictly controlled; upon approval by CNO or CMC, how many sets
may be furnished, on a no-cost basis, which will be engraved with the words "FOR
DISPLAY ONLY" - answer(Page 1-12), 1
,Which law established lapel buttons to provide an appropriate identification for next of
kin of members of the Armed Forces of the United States who lost their lives while in
active military service - answer(Page 1-13), Public Law 80-306
The Navy Department Board of Decorations and Medals (NDBDM) was established in
which year by the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) to provide assistance in all matters
of policy, procedure, and administration with regard to Navy decorations and medals -
answer(Page 1-14), 1919
The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) retains authority for all awards to officers at or
above which grade - answer(Page 1-16), O-10
Admirals (O-10) may approve the Legion of Merit for all Navy personnel in their chain of
command, and for other U.S. Armed Forces personnel (Marine Corps, Army, Air Force,
and Coast Guard), which grade and below, in their chain of command - answer(Page 1-
18), O-6
Officers in which grade and above may approve the Navy and Marine Corps
Commendation Medal and below for all O-6 and below Navy and other U.S. Armed
Forces personnel (Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard) in their chain of
command - answer(Page 1-19), O-7
Marine Corps limits the awarding authority to one Navy and Marine Corps
Commendation Medal for every how many Marines and Sailors on their T/O per
calendar year - answer(Page 1-20), 50
What must all awards submitted for Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) or ASN (M&RA)
approval be routed through for review and recommendation - answer(Page 1-20),
NDBDM
How often must the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) and Commandant of the Marine
Corps (CMC) provide a report of combat decorations awarded - answer(Page 1-20),
Quarterly
What is the correct order of precedence for the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service
Medal, Silver Star Medal, and the Navy Cross - answer(Page 1-22), Navy Cross, Silver
Star Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (NSBM)
What is an award bestowed on an individual for a specific act or acts of gallantry or
meritorious service - answer(Page 2-1), Military decoration
Which medal uses "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his/her life
above and beyond the call of duty ..." as the opening phrase in the citation -
answer(Page 2-13), Medal of Honor
, Which medal uses "For extraordinary heroism ..." as the opening phrase in the citation -
answer(Page 2-13), Navy Cross
Which medal uses "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action ..." as the
opening phrase in the citation - answer(Page 2-13), Silver Star
Award recommendations for the Air Medal and above must be submitted via the
operational chain of command, with the first endorsement beginning no lower than
which level - answer(Page 2-16), Echelon 3
How many different actions may awarding authorities take during initial review of
awards - answer(Page 2-17), 5
Which medal is awarded by the President, in the name of Congress, to members of the
Naval service who conspicuously distinguish themselves by gallantry and intrepidity at
the risk of their lives above and beyond the call of duty - answer(Page 2-21), Medal of
Honor
Which medal is awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy
or Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by extraordinary heroism, not justifying the
award of the Medal of Honor - answer(Page 2-22), Navy Cross
Which medal is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or
Marine Corps, is cited for gallantry in action that does not warrant a Medal of Honor or
Navy Cross - answer(Page 2-23), Silver Star
What is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who distinguish
themselves by exceptionally meritorious conduct in performing outstanding service -
answer(Page 2-24), Legion of Merit
What is awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the U.S. Navy or
the U.S. Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by heroism not involving actual conflict
with the enemy - answer(Page 2-25), Navy and Marine Corps Medal
Which medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who,
while serving under competent authority in any capacity with an Armed Force of the
United States after 5 April 1917, have been killed or wounded - answer(Page 2-27),
Purple Heart
Which medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States, or
members of the armed forces of a friendly foreign nation, who distinguish themselves by
outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States - answer(Page 2-
28), Meritorious Service
The award of the Air Medal on a Strike/Flight basis shall require how many points -
answer(Page 2-30), 20
