Posted on Feb 13, 2016
Is wearing a combat patch required? Did you feel you earned it in a support MOS?
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I didn't feel a combat patch was a big deal, since I was just doing the same thing deployed as if I was stateside. I never saw 'combat' like infantry units. I was maintenance. Am I the only one?
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15D: Aircraft Powertrain Repairer
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Combat Patch (SSI-FWTS)
15D: Aircraft Powertrain Repairer Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) Combat Patch (SSI-FWTS)
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Your out there no matter if you left the FOB or not! You earned it! Your life is important to you and others!
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Considering that the proper designation for the "patch" is Shoulder Sleeve Insignia - Former Wartime Service, it is all up to the wearer, unless otherwise directed that it will be worn by authority of higher headquarters.
Now, for the folks that are entitled to display / wear more than one for different units at different times, it becomes a question of pick and choose. I tended to stick with the first unit I ever went into bad guy land with back when I was a young SPC.
Now, for the folks that are entitled to display / wear more than one for different units at different times, it becomes a question of pick and choose. I tended to stick with the first unit I ever went into bad guy land with back when I was a young SPC.
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SP5 Peter Keane
I also wore 2, had them on my fatigues and rotated them. Now, on my Class A's there was the actual combat unit.
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After reading some of the comments it apears "Jody" deserves to wear a combat patch
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Weather or not you are a frontline infantry soldier your life is at risk in a deployed environment. Combat soldiers hands down have a more dangerous job. With that being said a combat soldier cannot complete his objectives with out a supply unit in the back keeping them supplied with needed gear or a mechanic keeping their vehicles in good running order. We are all doing our part to keep our team moving forward and winning battles. Dont look down on your deployment because you werent out engaging enemy with a rifle. Without you the infantry arent as effective at their job.
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Not a requirement. Be proud of doing your part... and be proud of your combat patch.
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I was having this same talk with my Solider it doesn't matter how you earned it everyone plays there part big or small your choose to wear it but if you don't I will tell you to look at AR 670-1
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Brother, I earned the C.A.B and purple heart... I would have died multiple times if it wasn't for you guys. I also went through the same struggle when I came back... I hate the purple heart, it makes me feel broken
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SFC Raymond Thibault
Brother can we talk. I may be able to help you [login to see] . You are a Dam Hero. YOU EARNED IT>
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Its not required i had uniforms with just my airborne wings eib and air assault wings
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Disagree. The patch signifies you went forward. You did your duties in a war zone.
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