Posted on Jun 1, 2015
My new unit says I don't qualify for the Overseas Service Ribbon awarded to me by my previous unit. Are they right?
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I deployed to Afghanistan in 2012 with Temporary Change of Station (TCS) orders that said my tour would be no longer than 270 days (about 9 months). My tour ended up being 8 months and 1 day, as my unit redeployed a few weeks early. The unit I deployed with awarded me the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) for having completed a tour. I arrived at my current unit a few months ago, and prior to my recent appearance at the promotion board, S1 reviewed my records and removed the OSR from my ERB, stating that I didn't serve overseas long enough to qualify for the OSR. My Platoon Sergeant is the one who made me aware of S1's decision to remove my OSR, and he hasn't disagreed with S1's decision or made any moves to investigate the situation, so I did the research on my own.
AR 600-8-22 says that the OSR is awarded to Soldiers who are credited with a normal overseas tour completion according to AR 614-30. AR 614-30 says that a Soldier has completed a tour if he serves to within 60 days of the prescribed tour. I was deployed to within 21 days of my prescribed tour, and my early return wasn't under my control or by my request; my whole unit redeployed a few weeks early. According to my research, I should be able to keep my OSR.
I'm going to print my TCS deployment orders and take them to S1 to show that my prescribed tour was only 9 months, but beyond that, I haven't decided what to do. Has anyone else been in this situation, or can anyone explain where I went wrong in my evaluation? What would you do in my situation?
AR 600-8-22 says that the OSR is awarded to Soldiers who are credited with a normal overseas tour completion according to AR 614-30. AR 614-30 says that a Soldier has completed a tour if he serves to within 60 days of the prescribed tour. I was deployed to within 21 days of my prescribed tour, and my early return wasn't under my control or by my request; my whole unit redeployed a few weeks early. According to my research, I should be able to keep my OSR.
I'm going to print my TCS deployment orders and take them to S1 to show that my prescribed tour was only 9 months, but beyond that, I haven't decided what to do. Has anyone else been in this situation, or can anyone explain where I went wrong in my evaluation? What would you do in my situation?
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Thought you got it after 6 months but I m old and retired and it may have changed.
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What gives him the right to take anything away from you? If you stepped one foot over there you deserve it!
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Sounds to me like you already know your answer. I bet someone above that dumbass will put it back on your ERB . Pisses me of you platoon Sgt. Kept his head up his ass for this one. Id go above to the next rung with your squad leader on that one.
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Show them the regs, tell them they are wrong. If in doubt, go to the platoon sgt and tell him you want to talk to First sgt and CO about it. If they dont stand behind you, before leaving the office, request to address the issue with SGTMAJ and Batt CO.....MAKE SURE YOU'RE RIGHT.
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I have my overseas ribbon for 9 months also your unit is fucking trash take it up higher they are doing you wrong
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It’s rear echelon bullshit. You completed your deployment. You earned the ribbon.
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I don't know if you qualify or not by the book but they gave it to you. They fucked up not you and you busted your ass you deserve the medal. Fuck the regs. It's about what's fair and right.
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As a serve I volunteer for a tour to Iraq I'm 2006 to 2007. I was recommended for a Bronze Star but never received it. I tried all way possible to find out the whereabouts with no avail. I was also awarded the CAB and my reserve command was able to award it. At least I have the CAB.
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