Does the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal require a bronze star device?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 11:10:13 -0400

I've recently learned that for both Afghan and Iraq Campaign Medals, the initial award should immediately be accompanied by a bronze service star. Does this hold true for the IRCM for particiPatron in a single phase? If so, could I get a reference? This is becoming a hot topic for my recently re-deployed unit.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2017 11:21 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 11:21:43 -0400

Your S1 didn't put out any guidance?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2017 11:28 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 11:28:41 -0400

Can't comment on IRCM, but it seems odd that you would be awarded the Campaign Medal for your service there but immediately add a Service Star. It feels like two awards to me.

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Oct 26 at 2017 1:04 PM

SGT Bryon Sergent — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 13:04:35 -0400

SSG John Crutcher - From Wikipedia;
To qualify for the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal, personnel must have been based in Iraq or Syria, fly missions over those countries, and/or serve in contiguous waters for 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days. Service members who were killed or were medically evacuated from those countries due to wounds or injuries immediately qualify for the award, as do members who engaged in combat.[8]

Eligible personnel will be awarded one medal upon meeting the initial criteria for the award.

Campaign phases and devices[edit]
Currently there are two designated campaign phases:[9]

Phase: From To
Abeyance: 15 June 2014 24 November 2015
Intensification: 25 November 2015 - TBD
Either of the two phases: Bronze star
Both of the phases: 2 Bronze stars
The following ribbon devices are authorized for wear on the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal:

Silver and Bronze Service Stars. PNG Campaign stars (All branches)
Arrowhead device Arrowhead device (Army and Air Force)
Fleet Marine Force Combat Insignia svg Fleet Marine Force Combat Operation Insignia (Navy personnel assigned to a Marine Corps unit in combat)

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2017 7:07 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 19:07:43 -0400

Yes, it does require a campaign star. Every operation has at least one campaign and the amount of stars reflect the amount of campaigns you served through. As of today, we have had Abeyance and Intensification. See below link to PDF document that lists dates for it.
Source: MILPER Message 16-129

Have a stellar day!

https://www.hrc.army.mil/asset/16948

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Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2017 7:20 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 19:20:06 -0400

Awesome, thank you very much SSG Lepe!! Will print that bad boy out for the powers that be. I appreciate your help.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2018 8:14 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 08:14:02 -0400

Can anyone give me a functionional working HRC link to confirm what the dates of my Iraq Campaign stars are ? I was Deployed Dec 2007 until May 2009 and appears to be 3. I want to see a HRC document that supports this before I assemble my rack. I’ve been getting conflicting information on this for many years.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2019 5:37 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Jul 2019 17:37:54 -0400

You would think that the medal would signify the initial award.