Posted on May 11, 2017
Am I eligible for another Overseas Service Ribbon if my tour is shortened to attend Warrant Officer Candidate School?
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I was on a 36 month tour before HRC changed my DEROS due to being selected for WOCS. By the time I PCS to WOBC I will be at 16 months served. AR 614-30 states "Less than the normal prescribed overseas tour, curtailment is for the convenience of the Government, and through no request from or fault of the Soldier" and technically I didn't request to leave so am I eligible for a OSR?
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Really, what difference does it make if you already have one? When I was in, I was there for a job and did it well. If for some reason the man decided to award me for just doing what I was paid to do, well so be it. Although I did receive many citations, none really meant much to me. I still don't believe in participation trophys, and never will. I have witnessed acts that led to someone being awarded a citation for above and beyond the call. If you truly feel getting a second overseas medal was above the call, then pursue it through the COC, otherwise, suck it up and move on.
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Can't believe an overseas ribbon means that much to you especially since it's just ANOTHER one! Lol
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From my experience, you must complete 7/8 of your tour for osr. Some awards state in regulations some are by D.A. policy for mission.
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I thought the requirement for OSR was originally 12 months, and SSDR was 6 months. When and why were these durations ever reduced?
At any rate, it seems you have at least 12 months anyways, so whats the issue?
At any rate, it seems you have at least 12 months anyways, so whats the issue?
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Cpl Christopher Bishop
Id likely wear it anyways....(if I were not heading into a school environment where everything about you and your records will be heavily scrutinized), and pray for the day I got questioned. But as you are headed into a Warrant Officer program....walk the line.
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