2025 SECNAV M-1650.1, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS

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*2025* SECNAV M-1650.1, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS

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Question 1: What is the purpose of the "R" device in PMD nominations?

• To indicate meritorious service in a combat zone
• To distinguish between valor and non-combat heroism
• To recognize participation in rescue operations
• To signify personal achievement

Answer:

• To recognize participation in rescue operations

Question 2: Who can officially originate a nomination for a Personal Military Decoration (PMD)?

• Any Service Member
• A commanding officer (CO) only
• A commissioned officer or a GS-11 or above DoD civilian
• The awardee or their family members

Answer:

• A commissioned officer or a GS-11 or above DoD civilian

Question 3: How many pages can the summary of action (SOA) for a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal nomination be?

• Up to four pages
• Up to two pages
• There is no page limit.
• One page only.

Answer:

• Up to four pages

Question 4: Which format is used for the Air Medal and above citations?

• Single paragraph
• Three paragraphs
• Bullet points
• Multiple pages

Answer:

• Single paragraph

Question 5: What does the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Combat Operations Insignia signify, and who can wear it?

• It signifies combat leadership and can be worn by all service members.
• It signifies participation in combat actions with the Marine Corps and can be worn by Navy

personnel attached to and operating with Marine Corps units.

• It signifies excellence in marksmanship and can be worn by Marine Corps personnel.
• It signifies overseas deployment and can be worn by all service members.

Answer:

• It signifies participation in combat actions with the Marine Corps and can be worn by Navy personnel

attached to and operating with Marine Corps units.

Question 6: Which type of awards recognize ships and other military units for collective demonstration of Extraordinary Heroism (EH) in combat or exceptional achievement?

• Personal Military Decorations (PMD)
• Campaign, Expeditionary, and Service (CE&S) medals and ribbons
• Unit decorations
• Combat Action Ribbon (CAR)

Answer:

• Unit decorations

Question 7: What should be the format of the opening sentence for a Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) for combat heroism?

• "For extraordinary heroism against enemy forces from (date) to (date)."
• "For exceptionally meritorious service during assigned missions from (date) to (date)."
• "For outstanding heroism in action against enemy forces from (date) to (date)."
• "For valorous achievement from (date) to (date)."

Answer:

• "For extraordinary heroism against enemy forces from (date) to (date)."

Question 8: Who has the final authority for eligibility regarding the FMF Combat Operations Insignia?

• CNO (DNS-35)
• CMC (MMMA)
• SECDEF
• President of the United States

Answer:

• CMC (MMMA)

Question 9: What is the authorization for the Armed Forces Reserve Medal (AFRM)?

• E.O. 10163
• E.O. 10439
• E.O. 13013
• P.L. 86-600

Answer:

• E.O. 13013

Question 10: How many days of service are required to earn the AFSM for service members in the AOE?

• 15 consecutive days
• 30 consecutive days
• 45 consecutive days
• 60 non-consecutive days

Answer:

• 30 consecutive days

Question 11: Which of the following injuries is NOT considered a qualifying injury for the Purple Heart?

• Lacerations caused by enemy action
• Second and third-degree burns
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Injury caused by enemy-released chemical agent

Answer:

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)