Does an award code of ACMR mean ARCOM with R device?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 22:04:03 -0500

I've researched and found ACMR means ARCOM with R device for Remote. It would make sense for my last deployment to El Salvador since it was in some outskirt city. But I've since pcs'd and the award jacket came with no orders. I'm in the process of trying to track down someone from that S1(unit disbanded), but if anyone can confirm this for me I would appreciate it. I'm trying to iron out my file for the 7 board. Thanks in advanced

- Danny

Response by MSG David Johnson made Mar 6 at 2018 10:26 PM

MSG David Johnson — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 22:26:05 -0500

The R is for Remote control I believe. They were talking about these devices for those who were flying Drones.

https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2017/04/09/soldiers-may-be-eligible-for-the-new-c-or-r-devices-on-12-awards-here-s-how-to-apply/

Soldiers may be eligible for the new 'C' or 'R' devices on 12 awards. Here's how to apply.

Commanders can recommend troops for the devices retroactive to January 2016.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2018 10:38 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 22:38:12 -0500

Thanks for the question! This one made me have to go learn about these new ARCOM devices.

This HRC page describes the ACMR as a ARCOM Commendation Medal w/R device:
https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Data%20Codes%20Listing

This HRC page says the R device is intended only to recognize achievements which directly impact combat operations:
https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/C%20and%20R%20devices

The C and R devices are fairly new, implemented on devices on March 15, 2017 and only retroactive to January 7, 2016. They were designed to honor drone operators, cyber warfare specialists and others using technology that has an impact on the battlefield. MSG David Johnson's Army Times article below does a great job of describing the new accoutrements.

HRC Homepage

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Response by MAJ Tom Hutton made Mar 6 at 2018 11:52 PM

MAJ Tom Hutton — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 23:52:34 -0500

What unit is the orders issuing authority? Is that unit the one that disbanded? You might try the higher HQs then.

Response by 1LT Peter Duston made Mar 7 at 2018 12:37 PM

1LT Peter Duston — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 12:37:11 -0500

Sure helps to have a copy of the orders! I missed several awards due to missing orders.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 2 at 2018 10:08 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 22:08:49 -0400

I'm looking into the same situation. I was awarded the Arcom, Jsam, and AAM in theatre in Afghanistan but was wondering how this new "C" & "R" criteria worked.