Awards computed in the E4/5/6 Final Multiple Score (FMS) must be approved or earned prior to the day of the regularly scheduled examination. Awards with only a month/year date are presumed to have an ending date on the last day of the respective month.
The maximum award points E4/5 candidates can earn is 10 points. There is a maximum of 12 points for E6 candidates. Candidates who have served greater than 90 consecutive days in the Congressionally Designated Combat Zones and Approved Contingency Operations Areas mentioned below are authorized a two point increase to maximum award points authorized.
Always make sure your award points are correct on your exam worksheet AND your exam answer sheet.
Current list of awards and their values:
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
3 Points = Navy and Marine Corps Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal (Strike/Flight), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
2 Points = Executive Letter of Commendation (max 1), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Gold Life Saving Medal, Greater than 90 consecutive days of service In Iraq, Afghanistan or the Horn of Africa, (Kuwait, Guantanamo (GTMO), Joint Task Force, 515 (USPACOM) or the Joint Force Special Task Force-Philippines (USPACOM) (Service after 24 October 2001)) (max 1)
1 Point = Letter of Commendation (Flag/Senior Executive Service) (max 2)