How do I determine if I qualify for a second Overseas Service Ribbon?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 01 May 2018 06:55:36 -0400

On February 9, 2010 I reported to Germany. A year later, 2011, I deployed to Afghanistan. After a 12 month deployment I returned to Germany, 2012, until PCSing on June 2, 2012. So, my total time in Germany would equal 16 months and my total time in Afghanistan is 12 months. Does this mean that I would qualify for 2 OSRs or just 1. Got into a debate with a couple S1 clerks while I was cleaning up my ERB about whether or not I should have a second OSR. Anybody have an answer to a question that I'm sure has been asked more than too many times on here?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 1 at 2018 7:26 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 01 May 2018 07:26:21 -0400

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 1 at 2018 7:45 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 01 May 2018 07:45:08 -0400

The actual answer will be whether you have earned tour credit for the time in Germany, considering the break in the middle to go to Afghanistan. 9 months consecutive is enough for short tour credit in the 'stan.
My read of AR 614-30 would be no, since you did not have enough time in Germany (non-consecutive) in order to get a tour credit there.
You should have one OSR.