Posted on May 1, 2018
Can you wear a combat patch if you just joined the Army after working in Iraq as a translator (and wore many patches while working)?
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If you was translator in Iraq and work and wear almost every combat (unit) patch. And you just join to the army after you come to USA can you wear combat patch?
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The “Combat Patch” is officially called the Shoulder Sleeve Insignia for Former Wartime Service (SSI-FWTS).
The 2014 AR 670-1, Para 21-17 (5) states: “Personnel who served in a designated area as a civilian or a member of another Service, but were not a member of the U.S. Army during one of the specified periods are not authorized to wear the SSI-FWTS.”
Unfortunately, the answer is No. Your service as an interpreter was certainly invaluable, and your assistance is greatly appreciated, but does not authorize you to wear an SSI-FWTS.
The 2014 AR 670-1, Para 21-17 (5) states: “Personnel who served in a designated area as a civilian or a member of another Service, but were not a member of the U.S. Army during one of the specified periods are not authorized to wear the SSI-FWTS.”
Unfortunately, the answer is No. Your service as an interpreter was certainly invaluable, and your assistance is greatly appreciated, but does not authorize you to wear an SSI-FWTS.
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I just spoke to a retired full bird colonel active duty. He feels, it is his opinion that you will not be allowed to wear the patch because you were not in the US Military. Just be grateful that you're here in the United States. That should be your reward right there and now that you're serving, you can now serve your country and we are all proud to have you here!
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