Am I authorized to wear a deployment patch?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:54:12 -0500

Am I authorized to wear a deployment patch having been there 30+ days and received imminent danger pay and hostile fire pay though my unit was not on orders, but on TDY with a 1610? I have been told yes and no by different people and would like more insight before wearing something I am not authorized. However it would be nice to have something to show for my time there since my unit did not get anything once we returned

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2021 12:38 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 12:38:18 -0500

Authority to do... comes from a memo, directive, or AR. Ask for one of the above from the CoC and you're GtG. People will cite AR 670-1 till they are blue in the face but the "authority" needs to be memorialized in some document. Unfortunately, from my interpretation, you need all of the following not some: military orders plus CZTE, HFP and/or IDP

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2021 12:50 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 12:50:09 -0500

Where were you? The policy is no longer 30+ days, it’s boots on ground in a country designated as a hostile pay area with an ongoing mission

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2021 1:50 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 13:50:13 -0500

Depends on where you were while on orders (or what happened).

Per ARCENT....
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia-Former Wartime Service (SSI-FWTS) is authorized for Soldiers who
received CZTE AND HFP/IDP AND were either deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq, Jordan, or Syria between 15 June, 2014 and a date TBD; or were deployed in support of Operations Freedom’s Sentinel in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, or Djibouti between Jan. 1, 2015 and a date TBD. Soldiers who deployed in the CENTCOM area of operations (AO) on training exercises or in support of operations other than OFS/OIR are not authorized the SSI-FWTS, unless those exercises or operations became combat or support missions to OIR/OFS.

As LTC Giwa emphasized, you might want to check in with your CoC on this if you feel you meet the requirements.You will need this documented and put in iPerms.

Response by SSG Bill McCoy made Dec 13 at 2021 2:04 PM

SSG Bill McCoy — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 14:04:37 -0500

What does your 1SG say about it? He/she would certainly know.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2021 4:58 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:58:15 -0500

This is going to depend on where you were BOG and what operation you support(ed). 1610s are the start of the authorization process, but you'll need supporting documentation. For example, the Memo stating you are authorized a patch based on your location and operation.