PFC Private RallyPoint Member 8681046 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I had asked the nco but is being unreasonable and has not been on the mission with us for most and the LT but he is new and does not know anything about putting in the award. <br /><br />Can someone give me the right answer? 2024-02-29T10:12:25-05:00 PFC Private RallyPoint Member 8681046

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I had asked the nco but is being unreasonable and has not been on the mission with us for most and the LT but he is new and does not know anything about putting in the award. <br /><br />Can someone give me the right answer?

2024-02-29T10:12:25-05:00 2024-02-29T10:12:25-05:00 CSM Chuck Stafford 8681114

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I applaud your gumption in trying to recognize a fellow soldier. Short answer is - yes you may recommend said soldier for an award. Follow the guidance provided in AR 600-8-22 and submit IAW your local policies. That said, were your DA Form 638 to cross my desk, you had better be tight in your writing and capture the facts of the matter well. I would have questions of why someone with more experience did not see the said actions or submit an award for said actions as they should have keener insight into what truly is exceptional performance for a soldier in that position. Good Luck in your endeavor and thanks again for taking care of soldiers

2024-02-29T11:09:26-05:00 2024-02-29T11:09:26-05:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 8681165

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes, you can write/submit the award. The regulations state that the submitter should be of higher rank and/or someone with direct personal knowledge of the situation being recommended. <br /><br />If you do, you should seriously ensure your writing is up to snuff. Have those that are seasoned in award writing proof-read your stuff, regardless of your proficiency. <br /><br />Personally, I think it&#39;s a great idea you wanting to do this.

2024-02-29T11:47:40-05:00 2024-02-29T11:47:40-05:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 8681197

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There are a few criteria like being senior in grade, associated with the individual, and aware of the action, but yes! You&#39;ll want to do this via a Buddy PAR in IPPS-A, but you can fill out the DA 638 to get feedback from your FLL and possibly the orderly room clerk. If you don&#39;t meet the above criteria, &quot;ghost writing&quot; it for a leader with the 638 and providing to them is a way to have the SM acknowledged. Great initiative!

2024-02-29T12:11:03-05:00 2024-02-29T12:11:03-05:00 MAJ Private RallyPoint Member 8681283

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Under the revised AR 600-8-22 dated 20240119, para 3–5, WHO MAY RECOMMEND<br />b. The recommender must be senior in rank and associated with the recommended individual by virtue of their position within the chain of command. Additionally, the recommender must have knowledge of all the actions or service cited. That is, the recommender must have either observed the actions or been provided information by an individual who observed the actions.<br />c. If the recommender is not the commanding officer, the commander, if available, must endorse the recommendation. If it is no longer possible to route the recommendation through the commander (for example, the commander is deceased), a signed statement to the effect must be included.

2024-02-29T13:58:26-05:00 2024-02-29T13:58:26-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 8681286

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>3–5. Who may recommend<br />a. The Army does not allow self-recognition, meaning that a Soldier may not recommend themselves for award of a decoration. Recommendations by spouses and other Family member are also considered<br />self-recognition.<br />b. The recommender must be senior in rank and associated with the recommended individual by virtue of their position within the chain of command. Additionally, the recommender must have knowledge of all the actions or service cited. That is, the recommender must have either observed the actions or been provided information by an individual who observed the actions.<br />c. If the recommender is not the commanding officer, the commander, if available, must endorse the recommendation. If it is no longer possible to route the recommendation through the commander (for example, the commander is deceased), a signed statement to the effect must be included. In this case, another officer who has knowledge of the actions and who was senior in the chain of command of the individual being recommended during the period for which recognition is desired may endorse the recommendation.<br />d. Recommendations for the award of Army decorations to members of another Service branch will be submitted by Army personnel only.<br /><br />AR 600–8–22 • 19 January 2024 47<br /><br />Basically the same as what was in the 2019 version which was the last version before this one.

2024-02-29T14:03:22-05:00 2024-02-29T14:03:22-05:00 SCPO Private RallyPoint Member 8681502

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Another &quot;Wow! Really?&quot; situation for me. <br /> You&#39;ve done all that you can do at this point and you did good. You brought this matter to the attention of the appropriate personnel. Your result of your interaction with the NCO sadly doesn&#39;t surprise me however the last time I checked it was the duty of a United States military officer to find out the answer to a question like this when presented to them. Your LT for sure should be finding the right path to give you an accurate answer as to why it cannot happen or give you assistance in making it happen. He has senior enlisted to confer with and a unit admin staff to confer with if he is lost. The LT&#39;s job in the military at this point in time is to become un-lost about these kinds of things. It shouldn&#39;t be expected for an E-3 of any branch of the Armed Forces to figure out this type of situation on their own.

2024-02-29T18:52:02-05:00 2024-02-29T18:52:02-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 8681520

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What a good battle buddy. I hope you find the right answer

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