Posted on Nov 6, 2014
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With the 1ABCT 2ID rolling up their colors and other BCTs rotating in on their respective tours for 9 months, will the Korean Natl Defense Ribbon be issued to those personnel even though its only 9 months vs 12? What say ye?
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SGT 94 E Radio Comsec Repairer
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Good question, SSG.

Since the criteria for awarding the Korea Defense Service Medal is only 30 consecutive (or 60 non-consecutive) days in country, I'd be willing to bet those personnel on 9-month rotations will still be awarded the KDSM. They will have earned it, after all.

Source: AR 600-8-22 para 2-20
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CSM Mike Maynard
CSM Mike Maynard
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Annnnnnnnd roger SGT (Join to see) - you are correct.
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SFC Michael Hasbun
SFC Michael Hasbun
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Nailed it in one!
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SGT Thomas Lucken
SGT Thomas Lucken
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Quite right!!!!!
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MSG John Duchesneau
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The award you are thinking of is the Korea Defense Service Medal. It is awarded after 30 days of service in Korea. You don't have to be there a whole year to get one.
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They will be awarded the KDSM.
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