Which of the following is an effective status for a Military Decoration award on a Member's Person Profile?

• A. Active
• B. Inactive
• C. Pending
• D. Archived

Answer: (A)

In a member’s profile, the status of an award shows whether it’s currently active and visible as part of the member’s record. An active status means the Military Decoration is officially earned and should be displayed on the profile as part of the member’s current qualifications and history. Inactive would imply it’s not currently in effect or not being shown, which isn’t appropriate for a valid, ongoing decoration. Pending is used for items waiting processing or approval, and Archived is reserved for records that are preserved but no longer displayed as active. Therefore, Active is the correct status for a Military Decoration that is currently awarded and should remain visible on the profile.