If my son served as an Army MP at Camp Humphreys in South Korea for a year, does he receive the KDSM?

2020-12-25T22:21:17-05:00

If my son served as a US Army MP at Camp Humphreys in the ROK - South Korea for a year, does he receive the KDSM?

Response by SFC William Farrell made Dec 26 at 2020 3:15 AM

2020-12-26T03:15:50-05:00

I served up near the DMZ in 1970 and received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Years later when the Korea Defense Service Medal replace the AFEM, an exception to policy allowed bit award to be worn SGT Larry Pearson

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2020 4:44 PM

2020-12-27T16:44:47-05:00

30 days consecutive or 60 days cumulative.

Reservists can usually get it after three AT exercises over there, and most certainly 4 exercises.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Dec 28 at 2020 10:42 AM

2020-12-28T10:42:13-05:00

Yes, you're entitled to the KDSM after 30 days in country.