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Quiz about US Navy Medals and Ribbons
Quiz about US Navy Medals and Ribbons

U.S. Navy Medals and Ribbons Trivia Quiz


This is a general quiz about the ribbons/medals of the United States Navy. Good luck and have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by sono_innocente. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
182,319
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
864
Last 3 plays: Guest 207 (5/10), Guest 101 (3/10), Guest 71 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the highest ranking medal in the United States Navy? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is worn on the Air Medal to denote the number of additional awards? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. If a Sailor is found guilty through captain's mast (NJP, or Non-Judicial Punishment), when does the new 3-year period begin for him to receive a Good Conduct Medal? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What does the gold star worn on some medals signify? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who established the Purple Heart? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What color is the ribbon on the US Navy's Good Conduct Medal? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What does the Navy Expert Pistol Marksmanship Medal look like? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. When was the Korean Service Medal awarded? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which medal is higher in precedence? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of the following awards is not an actual medal, but only a ribbon? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the highest ranking medal in the United States Navy?

Answer: Medal of Honor

The Navy and Marine Corps' Medal of Honor is our country's oldest continuously awarded decoration. It was created for enlisted men by Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles on 16 December 1861.
2. What is worn on the Air Medal to denote the number of additional awards?

Answer: Strike/Flight Device

The device is simply an arabic number(1,2,3, etc.) The medal is awarded to servicemembers who show expert knowledge and ability while flying. Awards can recognize a single act or a length of service.
3. If a Sailor is found guilty through captain's mast (NJP, or Non-Judicial Punishment), when does the new 3-year period begin for him to receive a Good Conduct Medal?

Answer: The day after the offense occured

The NGCM is the Navy's 3rd oldest medal, and its requirements have changed several time since it was first awarded in 1869. The most recent change was in 1996 when the length of good conduct was lowered from 4 years to 3 years.
4. What does the gold star worn on some medals signify?

Answer: Subsequent awards of the same Navy decoration

It's commonly seen on the Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
5. Who established the Purple Heart?

Answer: George Washington

He established it in 1782. It's awarded to any person wounded in combat action while serving the United States military.
6. What color is the ribbon on the US Navy's Good Conduct Medal?

Answer: maroon

It's awarded for three years of service by an "all-around" good enlisted sailor, with no courts-martial, NJP or civilian convictions.
7. What does the Navy Expert Pistol Marksmanship Medal look like?

Answer: Navy Blue with 2 thin Green lines

An unadorned ribbon signifies "Marksman". The same ribbon with a bronze "S" signifies "Sharpshooter". After completely qualifying as an "Expert", a silver "E" is attached to the ribbon.
8. When was the Korean Service Medal awarded?

Answer: June 1950 through July 1954

President Harry S Truman created the Korean Service Medal in November 1950 to acknowledge the military members of the United States who served in operations in the Korean area.
9. Which medal is higher in precedence?

Answer: Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal

The award is given to any servicemember who distinguishes themselves through heroism, achievement, or meritorious service to the Navy or Marine Corps.
10. Which of the following awards is not an actual medal, but only a ribbon?

Answer: Navy Arctic Service

It's awarded to Sailors and Marines for 28 days of service above the Arctic Circle.
Source: Author sono_innocente

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