How does one request approval to wear another branch's patch for the SSI-FWTS?

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 01:11:01 -0500

Per AR 670-1, Soldiers are not authorized to wear another branch's patch as their SSI-FWTS without written approval from DCS, G–1 or a designated representative. How is this process done? My Soldier asked me and I have not the foggiest idea and I would like to get him that answer. I've tried looking in HRC, but my internet is slower than a snail stuck in molasses in the Arctic.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Dec 19 at 2020 1:15 AM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 01:15:19 -0500

In the most recent approved case, it was the MARFOR commander in Iraq that made the request after Fallujah from my understanding. I think the intent is it is not a Joe by Joe request process

Editorial Correction: the period specified in AR670-1 is for the initial combat operations of OIF when the Marines controlled half the Avenue of Advance. Not Fallujah. It was Army Armor supporting Phantom Fury, but those soldiers would wear their Divisional SSI.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Dec 19 at 2020 7:10 AM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 07:10:11 -0500

Like LTC Jason Mackay states, is not a single Soldier’s request; more like the powers that be. He uses a great example, a GO level request.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Dec 19 at 2020 10:10 AM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 10:10:21 -0500

During the surge, my BCT was assigned to II MEF. The II MEF commander requested, to Army G1, that my BCT be authorized the II MEF SSI-FWTS. Now if there was only a II MEF patch to purchase we could wear it.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 19 at 2020 10:30 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 22:30:59 -0500

Just wanted to say, this was one of the more interesting threads I've read.