How do I determine if I have met the requirements for an Overseas Service Ribbon?

2019-02-13T15:41:45-05:00

I was stationed at Katterbach in Germany for a total of 9 months before I PCSd to Fort Rucker for WOCS. The tour was supposed to be 2 years but since I came down on orders to Rucker, my DEROS was adjusted. I’ve read AR 614-30 and the tables don’t seem to cover my situation. Any insight?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2019 4:00 PM

2019-02-13T16:00:46-05:00

When did you submit your packet for WOCS? I ask because in AR 614-30 Table 3-1, Rule # 33: Applies for officer candidate school or warrant officer appointment before being alerted for overseas duty then you are ineligible.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2019 4:02 PM

2019-02-13T16:02:40-05:00

You can check 600-8-22. Really it should have been done by your unit when you left. Most times they have the authority to give the award if you dont do the full tour due to something like a PCS for OCS/WOCS.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2019 5:49 PM

2019-02-13T17:49:24-05:00

I concur with MSG Private RallyPoint Member that you are not eligible for credit for completion of the overseas tour, so not eligible for award of the OSR.
600-8-2 5-4 a. ....It is awarded to Servicemembers of the U.S. Army for successful completion of overseas tours...
b. .... Soldiers must be credited with a normal overseas tour completion in accordance with AR 614–30.
AR 614-30, Table 3–1
Eligibility for overseas service criteria (reassignment).
Rule--33.
If a Soldier--Applies for officer candidate school or warrant officer appointment before being alerted for overseas duty.
Then the Soldier is—Ineligible
Unless—Soldier waives the commitment in
writing.
NOTE: I don't believe rule 35 applies to WOCS.
Rule--35
If a Soldier--Is selected to attend an Army Service school or a senior academy preparatory school.
And—Alerted for overseas duty after approval for school
Then the Soldier is—Ineligible
Unless—Soldier completes or is removed from the course, or can complete an overseas tour prior to the course start date.

Response by LTC James McElreath made Feb 14 at 2019 4:26 PM

2019-02-14T16:26:11-05:00

SPC,
I do not believe you were in country for even a short tour, be it long and short tours there are requirements to follow. Ask your personnel PSNCO, but I am sure I am right.