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Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:33:18 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-one-go-through-basic-training-and-tech-school-get-promoted-to-a1c-receive-three-3-service-medals-and-get-an-honorable-discharge <div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-401500"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image"> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fhow-can-one-go-through-basic-training-and-tech-school-get-promoted-to-a1c-receive-three-3-service-medals-and-get-an-honorable-discharge%3Futm_source%3DFacebook%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3DShare%20to%20facebook' target="_blank" class='social-share-button facebook-share-button'><i class="fa fa-facebook-f"></i></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=How+can+one+go+through+Basic+Training+and+Tech+School%2C+get+promoted+to+A1C%2C+receive+three+%283%29+Service+Medals%2C+and+get+an+Honorable+Discharge%3F&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fhow-can-one-go-through-basic-training-and-tech-school-get-promoted-to-a1c-receive-three-3-service-medals-and-get-an-honorable-discharge&amp;via=RallyPoint" target="_blank" class="social-share-button twitter-custom-share-button"><i class="fa fa-twitter"></i></a> <a href="mailto:?subject=Check this out on RallyPoint!&body=Hi, I thought you would find this interesting:%0D%0AHow can one go through Basic Training and Tech School, get promoted to A1C, receive three (3) Service Medals, and get an Honorable Discharge?%0D%0A %0D%0AHere is the link: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-one-go-through-basic-training-and-tech-school-get-promoted-to-a1c-receive-three-3-service-medals-and-get-an-honorable-discharge" target="_blank" class="social-share-button email-share-button"><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i></a> </div> <a class="fancybox" rel="9120491921daaffcd8e354d726a57a00" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/401/500/for_gallery_v2/253d8223.JPG"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/401/500/large_v3/253d8223.JPG" alt="253d8223" /></a></div></div>Served only a few months - with no assignment after Tech School. A1C Laurence Maddelein Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:33:18 -0500 2019-12-07T09:33:18-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-one-go-through-basic-training-and-tech-school-get-promoted-to-a1c-receive-three-3-service-medals-and-get-an-honorable-discharge?n=5317057&urlhash=5317057 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I can&#39;t answer for the honorable discharge, but I came in as an A1C and arrived at my first base with the same ribbon rack that&#39;s pictured. TSgt Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:39:49 -0500 2019-12-07T09:39:49-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-one-go-through-basic-training-and-tech-school-get-promoted-to-a1c-receive-three-3-service-medals-and-get-an-honorable-discharge?n=5317281&urlhash=5317281 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Typo? LtCol Robert Quinter Sat, 07 Dec 2019 10:57:14 -0500 2019-12-07T10:57:14-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-one-go-through-basic-training-and-tech-school-get-promoted-to-a1c-receive-three-3-service-medals-and-get-an-honorable-discharge?n=5317291&urlhash=5317291 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It might be the case that her end of service date is a typo. If not, umm... SGT Dave Tracy Sat, 07 Dec 2019 11:00:16 -0500 2019-12-07T11:00:16-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-one-go-through-basic-training-and-tech-school-get-promoted-to-a1c-receive-three-3-service-medals-and-get-an-honorable-discharge?n=5317589&urlhash=5317589 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Gosh I hope it is a typo! MAJ Karen Wall Sat, 07 Dec 2019 12:12:12 -0500 2019-12-07T12:12:12-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-one-go-through-basic-training-and-tech-school-get-promoted-to-a1c-receive-three-3-service-medals-and-get-an-honorable-discharge?n=5317906&urlhash=5317906 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Entry level separation, it&#39;s probably a medical issue such as stress fractures or an injury sustained during training. It looks like she was separated in A school or just after. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 07 Dec 2019 13:40:49 -0500 2019-12-07T13:40:49-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-one-go-through-basic-training-and-tech-school-get-promoted-to-a1c-receive-three-3-service-medals-and-get-an-honorable-discharge?n=5318785&urlhash=5318785 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>She was there for 5 months. I would gather it was a medical discharge. Why the concern? MSG Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 07 Dec 2019 18:26:01 -0500 2019-12-07T18:26:01-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-one-go-through-basic-training-and-tech-school-get-promoted-to-a1c-receive-three-3-service-medals-and-get-an-honorable-discharge?n=5318926&urlhash=5318926 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Probably medical or pregnancy. MSgt Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 07 Dec 2019 19:03:13 -0500 2019-12-07T19:03:13-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-one-go-through-basic-training-and-tech-school-get-promoted-to-a1c-receive-three-3-service-medals-and-get-an-honorable-discharge?n=5319188&urlhash=5319188 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>She got basically 3 participation awards and then either got hurt or had a medical issue and was separated for it which would be an honorable discharge. Happens all the time. MAJ Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 07 Dec 2019 20:51:52 -0500 2019-12-07T20:51:52-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-one-go-through-basic-training-and-tech-school-get-promoted-to-a1c-receive-three-3-service-medals-and-get-an-honorable-discharge?n=5320077&urlhash=5320077 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Females have around a 25% attraction rate in the first year of service so this isn&#39;t uncommon. Most likely a medical issue.<br /><br />National Defense Service Medal &amp;<br />Global War on Terrorism Service Medal are for service durring a National Emergency and I think the other one is for weapons qual or something. LTC Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 08 Dec 2019 08:21:47 -0500 2019-12-08T08:21:47-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-one-go-through-basic-training-and-tech-school-get-promoted-to-a1c-receive-three-3-service-medals-and-get-an-honorable-discharge?n=5321292&urlhash=5321292 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Typo ? Sgt Daniel Latch Sun, 08 Dec 2019 13:12:27 -0500 2019-12-08T13:12:27-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-one-go-through-basic-training-and-tech-school-get-promoted-to-a1c-receive-three-3-service-medals-and-get-an-honorable-discharge?n=5325700&urlhash=5325700 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thanks to all for the many comments and interest regarding this Tribute post.<br />TSGT Joshua Duplin gave what I believe to be the most accurate answer:<br />&quot;GWOT, National Defense, BMT graduation ribbon, came in as an A1C (E3). Completely normal.&quot;<br />Things sure have changed since I served in the early 60&#39;s.<br />The post &quot;Veteran Tributes.....Honoring Those Who Served&quot; shows she is proud. So be it.<br />THANKS AGAIN !!!!!!!! A1C Laurence Maddelein Mon, 09 Dec 2019 15:11:22 -0500 2019-12-09T15:11:22-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-one-go-through-basic-training-and-tech-school-get-promoted-to-a1c-receive-three-3-service-medals-and-get-an-honorable-discharge?n=5328598&urlhash=5328598 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Well, the ribbons are (from left to right in the photo) National Defense Service Medal (NDM), Global War on Terrorism Service (GWOT-S), and BMT Graduation Ribbon.<br />BMT Grad &amp; NDM are awarded upon graduation of BMT. Since she served during the designated time period provided for awarding of the Medal, she received it. Per AFPC&#39;s own website:<br />&quot;Personnel supporting the Global War on Terrorism in a non-deployed status, whether stationed at home or overseas are eligible for the GWOT-S. Examples of this support include: maintaining/loading weapons systems for combat missions, securing installations against terrorism, augmenting command posts or crisis action teams, and processing personnel for deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism.&quot;<br /><br />I have a friend in my unit that came back from BMT with 4 ribbons: NDM, Marksman, BMT Honor Grad, &amp; BMT Graduation. SSgt Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:42:11 -0500 2019-12-10T11:42:11-05:00 2019-12-07T09:33:18-05:00