Name the ribbon awarded to members of the US Army for successful completion of Basic and AIT?

• A. Global War on Terror Ribbon
• B. Army Good Conduct Ribbon
• C. National Defense Ribbon
• D. Army Service Ribbon

Answer: (C)

The key idea is recognizing completion of initial entry training. The Army Service Ribbon is awarded for successfully finishing Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, marking the completion of a soldier’s primary entry into the Army. It’s the standard recognition for starting service and moving from trainee to a qualified member ready for further assignments.

The other ribbons align with different kinds of service or conduct, not the completion of basic and AIT. The Global War on Terror Ribbon is tied to participation in designated combat operations, not initial training. The Army Good Conduct Ribbon honors consistent, honorable service over a period of time, not the completion of training. The National Defense (often confused with a National Defense Service Medal) acknowledges service during specific national emergencies or periods, not the act of finishing basic and AIT.

So the correct match for finishing Basic Training and AIT is the Army Service Ribbon.