Final answer:
The statement is true; personal awards and medals are recorded in the Navy Department Awards Web Service, which is an online database for managing U.S. Navy awards.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement, "In most instances, only personal awards, which medals and above, are recorded in Navy Department Awards Web Service (NDAWS)," is TRUE. The NDAWS is an online database system used to record and manage awards and decorations for personnel in the U.S. Navy. This service primarily focuses on personal awards such as medals, and these awards are documented at a higher level due to their significance and personal nature. Team, unit, and campaign awards may not be recorded in the NDAWS to the same extent due to their collective nature.