Does anyone get deployment patches anymore?

2016-01-06T19:52:49-05:00

With OIF, OND, and combat operations "over" in Afghanistan does anyone worldwide get deployment patches anymore? I know they took them away from Kuwait, but how about Afghanistan and Iraq?

Response by 1SG Justin Little made Jan 6 at 2016 8:11 PM

2016-01-06T20:11:57-05:00

As of now they are still being given for both Iraq and Afghanistan.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 6 at 2016 8:18 PM

2016-01-06T20:18:38-05:00

I was in Jordan last year and we got them there. It is a combat zone but we were not conducting combat operations. We still got the pay.

Response by PO3 Michael James made Jan 6 at 2016 8:25 PM

2016-01-06T20:25:53-05:00

CPT Maurelli, Sir; I don't know, been over 40 years.. but I sure wish that they did, and I wish that they would make the patches readily available to the Veterans who are looking for ones from 40 years ago.. Thanks

Response by COL Jon Thompson made Jan 6 at 2016 8:30 PM

2016-01-06T20:30:28-05:00

I am sure that those theaters are still considered hazardous duty and they get their patches, especially since Afghanistan has been in the news lately.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Jan 6 at 2016 8:44 PM

2016-01-06T20:44:27-05:00

Yes for Iraq, Jordan and Afghanistan. No for Kuwait and the associated gulf states.

Response by CW4 Angel C. made Jan 6 at 2016 9:28 PM

2016-01-06T21:28:07-05:00

Sir, AR670-1, Apr2015,para 21-17,pg 33-34. You should read it because it has lots of dates and details. BLUF, it depends on whether you were supporting OEF/CENTCOM and receiving Immenent Danger Pay. And yes even Kuwait!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 6 at 2016 10:03 PM

2016-01-06T22:03:18-05:00

Iraq, Afghanistan, Horn of Africa, certain "other" corners of the world, and Syria, off the top of my head.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 6 at 2016 11:40 PM

2016-01-06T23:40:02-05:00

They have not taken away the CSIB from Kuwait at all. There are still units both in Kuwait and Qatar who are eligible for the CSIB. I am currently deployed to Afghanistan and we definitely awarded the SSIFWS.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2016 1:51 AM

2016-01-07T01:51:42-05:00

The CSIB, or SSI-FWTS is awarded by a few standards:
1. Serving in an area with imminent danger pay or HDIP
2. Combat Zone Tax Exclusion
3. Supporting a designated mission

There is also no time in theatre requirement. Although most units hold a ceremony 30 days in, you're eligible for it with just one day in theatre.

Currently, Afghanistan, Iraq, some parts of Africa (although I believe Egypt is being removed), and some other countries have these two items. Kuwait, after being removed two years ago, no longer qualifies. I know tons of people going to Kuwait though in support of OIR & OFS, and very few people going to Afghanistan/Iraq.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2016 7:47 AM

2016-01-07T07:47:17-05:00

The unit I am currently in just recently got back from Kuwait and some how are wearing combat patches. Makes no sense to me on how that worked out.

Response by SFC Miguel Lopez made Jan 7 at 2016 7:51 PM

2016-01-07T19:51:38-05:00

If never deployed or redeployed with orders from same/different unit, attachment orders, etc., upon returning others to wear cbt patch are cut at the unit's bde level.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2016 6:21 PM

2016-01-15T18:21:56-05:00

The official name for them is the Former Wartime Service - Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, FWS-SSI. Yes, they are still given. I know a unit that was just recently awarded one last month.

Response by SSG Dan Willmont made Jan 23 at 2016 1:48 AM

2016-01-23T01:48:32-05:00

Sir, I am currently deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Shoulder Sleeve Insignia for Former Wartime Service is authorized for this location.

Response by CPT William Jones made Jan 12 at 2020 4:09 PM

2020-01-12T16:09:41-05:00

Nobody ever got deployment patches. A soldier that is assigned a duty station outside the United States is deployed. Sometimes they are deployed to a area that has been deemed as a hostile fire zone and you can get shot at. If you go to one of those lots of things happen, you get income tax breaks, chances to get Valor awards etc. But being deployed just means assigned outside CONUS.

Response by CPT William Jones made Jan 12 at 2020 4:49 PM

2020-01-12T16:49:49-05:00

No such thing as a patch for being deployed. Being deployed means being assigned outside the United States. You mean a CSID (“combat” patch) troops sent to places like Germany are deployed.