Does a mobilization to Kuwait for 400 days count as a deployment?

2017-08-15T15:15:50-04:00

Will I receive a deployment patch and a bar on my ASU’s?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 15 at 2017 3:21 PM

2017-08-15T15:21:02-04:00

If you are talking about a combat patch, no Kuwait by itself does not count any more, heck I was there in 2014 it was like being on base back home to a point. Are you Active or Reserve, that will control how many days your deployment is. The reserves started doing 9 month tours in 2014 for some missions.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 15 at 2017 3:21 PM

2017-08-15T15:21:24-04:00

Kuwait is no longer considered an area to get a deployment patch. I have heard if you do rotate into an area that is considered a combat zone for a very short time, you can get one.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 15 at 2017 3:24 PM

2017-08-15T15:24:14-04:00

negative its like when I deployed to Bosnia back in 01. got nothing for but a NATO award.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 15 at 2017 3:26 PM

2017-08-15T15:26:55-04:00

Strictly speaking, "deployment" refers to activities required to move military personnel and materials from a home installation to a specified destination. For all practical purposes it is a deployment. Does it meet all the criteria for a patch is another matter.

Response by LTC John Mohor made Aug 15 at 2017 3:31 PM

2017-08-15T15:31:45-04:00

Although you don't get a deplorable Kent patch I believe you still get a GWOT Expeditionary Medal afterward. I consider any overseas assignments as being " deployed" just not a Combat one unless you get sent further while assigned there.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 15 at 2017 3:37 PM

2017-08-15T15:37:26-04:00

The first thing you need to worry about is.........................DOING YOUR DAMN JOB TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY. Worry about that other needless shit after you get back.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 15 at 2017 7:38 PM

2017-08-15T19:38:44-04:00

You've likely heard that some people did get them years ago. True, it used to be that way.

As of now, no, you will not. It's not a combat zone.

Response by SGT Lee Jamison made Aug 15 at 2017 9:02 PM

2017-08-15T21:02:52-04:00

It counts as a deployment on your dd214 as well as your erb. You will not receive a patch though since as of fy14 Kuwait is an active duty PCS location for 1 year rotations, guard and reserve will complete 9 month missions there, and it is not a combat zone. You will receive the GWOT as well as the GWOT Expeditionary medal among several others when you return stateside. I just returned home from arifjan a little over a year ago.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 15 at 2017 11:10 PM

2017-08-15T23:10:11-04:00

It's not considered a combat deployment, so you won't receive a combat patch.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 16 at 2017 1:55 AM

2017-08-16T01:55:20-04:00

Yes. A "Mobilization" is being either activated from Compo 2 or Compo 3 and being placed on active duty. This can happen where the Service Member is stationed CONUS or OCONUS.

A "Deployment" is when the Service Member is mobilized and then stationed OCONUS. They are "Deployed".

Here are two regulations which will answer your question about the SSI-FWTS and stripes/bars:
DA Pam 670-1
AR 670-1

Worry about that when you get home. You are paid to do a job. Do the job to the best of your ability and learn to do it better than you have done before.

Do a little reading. It will help you at your next board.

Response by LTC Chuck Dietrick made Aug 17 at 2017 12:47 AM

2017-08-17T00:47:22-04:00

Was deployed to Kuwait in 2002-2003 pre Iraq and was forward deployed yp Afghanistan. Got the combat patch for Afghanistan deployment but not Kuwait. I was there when doha was standing down and arifjon was being stood up.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2017 9:32 AM

2017-08-17T09:32:24-04:00

I would think so. It's a continuous time and I take it you "extended" from your first deployment or mobilization?

Response by SFC Harry (Billy) Tison made Aug 17 at 2017 4:04 PM

2017-08-17T16:04:48-04:00

You should. It is, or least was, consider being in combat zone

Response by PO3 John Miles made Mar 30 at 2018 11:20 AM

2018-03-30T11:20:10-04:00

If you are still Active Duty, ask your unit Admin officer. BTW, never let anyone shame you for doing your duty and doing your job standing up. When you put your uniform on, be proud and stand up straight and if a service ribbon or campaign badge is missing, Mister "Your out of Uniform". Fix it on the double.