Posted on Dec 7, 2016
MILPER Message 16-303 mentions an Afghanistan Commemorative Service Medal. What the heck is that?
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http://cjmmilitarycertificates.com/commemorative-medals.html
Looks like there are a lot more out there. Not sure if this is really the same one that the MILPER mentions.
Looks like there are a lot more out there. Not sure if this is really the same one that the MILPER mentions.
US Commemorative Medals Images and Descriptions
View the Images of US Commemorative Medals. Description of who they honor or what they commemorate are listed.
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Is that like a 10 year pin at a civilian job?. MAJ (Join to see) any chance you can post the MILPER message for those of no longer in the circle of CAC trust?
Hope they are not buying into that Military Medals of America fakey bullshit medals they sell.
Hope they are not buying into that Military Medals of America fakey bullshit medals they sell.
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LTC Jason Mackay
It is a Foriegn Award authorized for permanent wear, to be assimilated into 600-8-22, here is a bootleg copy of the MILPER. Copy and paste the link. This is a GIROA issued medal. Not a US award. Unclear who is authorized this award, if anyone. http://www.ncosupport.com/files/foreign-military-awards-milper.pdf
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SFC (Join to see)
LTC Jason Mackay - From what I see it clearly states "See note 1 (Token acceptance only)".
"Note 1: Honorary. Unless otherwise specified, this foreign badge or decoration may only be accepted and retained; it is not allowed for wear on the U.S. Army uniform".
"Note 1: Honorary. Unless otherwise specified, this foreign badge or decoration may only be accepted and retained; it is not allowed for wear on the U.S. Army uniform".
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It's a foreign award from Afghanistan.
Honorary. Unless otherwise specified, this award may only be accepted and retained; not allowed for wear on the U.S. Army uniform. Many decorations may or may not be authorized for wear and are only honorary. Accompanying documents must be read very carefully.
Honorary. Unless otherwise specified, this award may only be accepted and retained; not allowed for wear on the U.S. Army uniform. Many decorations may or may not be authorized for wear and are only honorary. Accompanying documents must be read very carefully.
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MAJ (Join to see)
Section three of them Oprah's message reads in accordance with reference to paragraph 9 - 26 b and9-27b, Commander serving in the rank of brigadier general or above and Colonel level commanders who exercise General court-martial convening Authority or delegated authority to approve the acceptance retention and or permanent wear foreign badges and decorations listed in appendices D and E respectivly. Commander's delegated this Authority must ensure the badges and decorations are offered by Foreign government without solicitation or encouragement from US Army personnel. Additionally in order to qualify for acceptance, retention and or where on the army uniform the axe and achievements must have been overseen by an official of the issuing nation and performed in an official military capacity active duty and active duty for training or annual training etc.
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MAJ (Join to see)
According to the MILPER message, it doesn't limit it to acceptance only. Maybe they'll correct that.
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SSG Robert Webster
MAJ (Join to see) - I think that you are misreading the message. Go to the MILPER webpage at this location - https://www.hrc.army.mil/TAGD/What%20is%20New%20on%20Awards%20and%20Decorations
Updated Guidance for Approving the Acceptance, Retention, and/or Wear of Foreign Badges and Decorations
On 20 October 2016, guidance and procedures for approving or requesting approval for acceptance, retention, and/or wear of foreign badges and decorations listed in AR 600-8-22, Appendices D and E was clarified. Additionally, an updated and expanded list of foreign badges and decorations approved for acceptance, retention, and/or wear in accordance with AR 600-8-22, paragraphs 9-26 and 9-27 was released. Please check MILPER MSG 16-303 for additional information and guidance. A consolidated list of foreign badges approved for acceptance, retention, and/or wear can be found here. A consolidated list of foreign decorations approved for acceptance, retention, and/or wear can be found here.
And then navigate to - https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/17283 Which is a PDF, that contains the information.
Appendix E (as of 18 October 2016) Foreign Decorations
NOTE: This is a consolidated list of all foreign decorations approved for acceptance, retention, and/or wear IAW the current AR 600-8-22 and the recent MILPER Message on Foreign Awards. Additions since the publication of the regulation are highlighted in yellow.
Check under Afghanistan and see that it references Note 1 (Which I posted above).
Updated Guidance for Approving the Acceptance, Retention, and/or Wear of Foreign Badges and Decorations
On 20 October 2016, guidance and procedures for approving or requesting approval for acceptance, retention, and/or wear of foreign badges and decorations listed in AR 600-8-22, Appendices D and E was clarified. Additionally, an updated and expanded list of foreign badges and decorations approved for acceptance, retention, and/or wear in accordance with AR 600-8-22, paragraphs 9-26 and 9-27 was released. Please check MILPER MSG 16-303 for additional information and guidance. A consolidated list of foreign badges approved for acceptance, retention, and/or wear can be found here. A consolidated list of foreign decorations approved for acceptance, retention, and/or wear can be found here.
And then navigate to - https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/17283 Which is a PDF, that contains the information.
Appendix E (as of 18 October 2016) Foreign Decorations
NOTE: This is a consolidated list of all foreign decorations approved for acceptance, retention, and/or wear IAW the current AR 600-8-22 and the recent MILPER Message on Foreign Awards. Additions since the publication of the regulation are highlighted in yellow.
Check under Afghanistan and see that it references Note 1 (Which I posted above).
Toll-Free: 1-888-ARMY-HRC (1-888-276-9472) DSN: 983-9500 askhrc.army@us.army.mil
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MAJ (Join to see)
Nope, read it a couple of times. If it doesn't note a limitation for acceptance only, then it is authorized for acceptance and wear, just like the awards manual, Appendix E of AR 600-8-22. This quote is from the very HRC link that you provided. "Additionally, an updated and expanded list of foreign badges and decorations approved for acceptance, retention, and/or wear in accordance with AR 600-8-22, paragraphs 9-26 and 9-27 was released. Please check MILPER MSG 16-303 for additional information and guidance."
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he Afghanistan Commemorative Medal is awarded to military personnel who served in the War in Afghanistan or in Operation Enduring Freedom, beginning in 2001 and extending to an undetermined date. The Afghanistan Commemorative Medal is distinct from the Afghanistan Campaign Medal as the award was instituted by legislation from Congress rather than by the Department of Defense
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