Translation assistance for Luxembourg March certificate?

2023-01-25T09:23:15-05:00

Attempting to locate how to translate my unit's Luxembourg March certificates or what HRC needs to process them for iPerms.

Our Soldiers are being advised by HRC they cannot iPERM the awards due to them not being in English. HRC's foreign award page states:
"Provide a copy of the certificate and/or citation for the badge and decoration in the original language and an English translation."

Can anyone assist in how I go about this? Can I Google translate and make our own or does it have to come from the host nation? Any assistance would be appreciated!

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Jan 25 at 2023 10:21 AM

2023-01-25T10:21:37-05:00

Sir,
If I was you, I would reach out to the Issuing command, let them know you need a translation. I had to have one done for a Danish march. Got the issuing command to get me a translation, was G2G.

Response by COL Randall Cudworth made Jan 25 at 2023 10:49 AM

2023-01-25T10:49:24-05:00

SGM Mikel Dawson has the 'most correct' answer. If you get a translation issued by the source, then there should be no question regarding the award.

However, HRC will accept "official translations" as well. You can contact Military OneSource* and they will provide you with with free translation services for the document. How long it will take I have no idea, but it will be certified as an official translation. Contact them to get the ball rolling.

*edit* - CPT Box contacted them and they can do a translation turnaround in 3-5 business days.

Skip the Google Translate.
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Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jan 25 at 2023 2:23 PM

2023-01-25T14:23:14-05:00

Could contact the Luxembourg embassy in DC

Response by MAJ Ronnie Reams made Jan 25 at 2023 3:15 PM

2023-01-25T15:15:57-05:00

Curiosity question, what language do Luxemburgers speak?

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jan 26 at 2023 9:30 AM

2023-01-26T09:30:53-05:00

While everyone is on track, a translation does not Guarantee being added to your official file There are many sanctioned and h sanctioned events across Europe and many are not rated for our records. Of give it the effort it deserves for your Soldiers, but don’t be disappointed if this event does not meet the requirments.

Their were a couple of events during COVID ( remotely) that could not be recognized as our Soldiers never entered the official event on the ground, this changing the environment for the competition

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2025-05-14T08:31:25-04:00

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