SM is being recommended for an ARCOM which he currently has 5 x ARCOMS. Do you place w/ 5OLC or 1SLC? This came up today as a question.

Thanks Top!

SFC (Join to see) - No problem. Remember AAM, ARCOM the ribbon always counts as 1.

You're not understanding the question though, which is my fault, it's but the wording on the DA 638 for the award.

SFC (Join to see) - I realized that after I read it again. I commented further down once I figured out what you meant.

Do you all not understand scope of responsibility? How did that SSG's actions impact the brigade level or higher? SSG is usually in charge of what, 12 soldiers max? It's not the rank but the scope of responsibility and the impact to the higher level commands.

SFC (Join to see) -
I understand your point, however rank does come to play in many awards. This is very unfortunate because the regs don't have any criteria for the award based on rank. I have seen many of SFCs get an MSM primarily due to their rank, the overall impact on the organization had little to do with the award.

...and I've also see Company Commanders leave with ARCOMs. I'm not saying there aren't some like that however, that's on the individual Leadership (or lack there of).

He isn’t a senior nco or an officer

New Army..