Posted on Mar 22, 2014
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Hello all,<div>I had some questions regarding the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal. &nbsp;I'm promotable in June and I'm looking for points anywhere I can get them. &nbsp;The way I understand the ARCAM is it is awarded upon completion of 3 years of service with no disciplinary action being taken. &nbsp;Is that 3 years of service or 3 years with my current unit? &nbsp;I enlisted in November of 2010 but won't have served 3 years with my unit until January. &nbsp;Also, if I meet the eligibility requirements, is it still up to the commander's discretion to award it? &nbsp;Thanks for your help.</div>
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CSM Michael Poll
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<P>1.&nbsp; <STRONG>Between 3 March 1972 and 28 March 1995</STRONG>, the ARCAM was authorized on <STRONG>completion of 4 years </STRONG>of service with a Reserve Component unit.&nbsp; A qualifying year of service is one in which a Reserve Soldier earns a minimum of 50 retirement points during his/her retirement year.&nbsp; Qualifying service for computation purposes is based only by retirement ending year dates.</P>
<P>2.&nbsp; <STRONG>Effective 28 March 1995</STRONG>, the period of qualifying service for award of the ARCAM was <STRONG>reduced from 4 years to 3 years</STRONG>.&nbsp; That is, Soldiers completing 3 years of qualified service on or after 28 March 1995 are eligible for ARCAM consideration.&nbsp; This change is not retroactive</P>
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<P>Your profile on HRC or your 2-1 will give you your eligibility date</P>
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SSG Raymond Tobin
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SPC Miller,

It is awarded for 3 years of service, non-unit specific. use AR 600-8-22 for further info.
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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth
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That's years of service.
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