How many points is a medal of honor worth Navy?
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10 Points = Medal of Honor. 5 Points = Navy Cross. 4 Points = Distinguished Service Medal or Cross, Silver Star Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross.
How many service members have been awarded the Medal of Honor?
The Medal of Honor (MOH) is our nation’s highest military award for valor. First authorized in 1861, in the 159 years since, 3,525 Medals of Honor have been bestowed upon American servicemen.
What do Medal of Honor recipients receive?
A special Medal of Honor pension of $1,406.73 (effective date: December 1, 2020) per month above and beyond any other benefits including pensions. A special supplemental clothing allowance of $841.36. Free lifelong travel on DoD military aircraft as a priority “Space-A” traveler.
What Navy awards are worth points?
Navy Award Points Flashcards Preview
- Medal of Honor. -10pts.
- Navy Cross. -5pts.
- Distinguished Service Medal or Cross. -5pts.
- Silver Star Medal. -4pts.
- Legion of Merit. -4pts.
- Distinguished Flying Cross. -4pts.
- Navy and Marine Corps Medal. -3pts.
- Bronze Star Medal. -3pts.
How many sailors have received the Medal of Honor?
Since 1862, 297 Marines have been awarded the Medal of Honor. The first recipient was Corporal John F.
How many Medals of Honor were awarded in Vietnam?
During the Vietnam War and in the following twelve months, 235 Medals of Honor were awarded and since 1978 a further 26 awards have been presented. Of the total of 261 awards, 174 were to the US Army, 15 to the US Navy, 58 to the USMC and 14 to the USAF.
How many points is an Army commendation Medal worth?
20
Awards and Medals
| Soldier’s Medal or higher award/decoration | 40 |
|---|---|
| Joint Service Commendation Medal | 20 |
| Army Commendation Medal | 20 |
| Joint Service Achievement Medal | 10 |
| Army Achievement Medal | 10 |
How many Army Commendation medals have been awarded?
Commendation Medal
| Commendation Medals | |
|---|---|
| Established | Navy and Marine Corps: 1943 Coast Guard: 1943 Army: 1945 Air Force: 1958 Joint Service: 1963 |
| Five Commendation ribbons are awarded by branch or service. Top row: Joint Service, Army. Bottom row: Navy & Marine Corps, Air Force & Space Force, Coast Guard. | |
| Precedence |
How many points is a JSAM?
The Joint Service Achievement medal is bronze. It is designed to resemble a star of twelve points. An eagle holding three arrows is superimposed in the center. The shape of the medal was designed to make it distinctive from all other decorations, and the eagle was taken from the Seal of the Department of Defense.