What campaign does Operation Spartan Shield falls under in 2020?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 03:23:52 -0400

What campaign does Operation Spartan Shield falls under in year 2020? where is this information clearly stated?

Response by SFC(P) Jonathan P. made Sep 18 at 2020 3:50 AM

SFC(P) Jonathan P. — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 03:50:39 -0400

Do you mean TASK FORCE SPARTAN?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 18 at 2020 5:59 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 05:59:26 -0400

It is own operation. If you are wondering if you will be getting the OIR medal/ribbon, no you will not unless you have met the criteria set forth in the regulations.

Look in AR 600-8-22, in section 2–19. Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal. There you will find the exact details for what is warranted for the campaign medal and what is not.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 18 at 2020 8:53 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 08:53:13 -0400

I was there in 2014. I was deployed to Jordan. It is pretty much covered by the GWOT-E. It doesn't fall into any other campaign. I believe my orders grouped it with OEF but I think they use that term for everything in the middle east.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2020 3:09 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 03:09:56 -0400

OEF. Source, that's what my orders said.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 7 at 2020 5:49 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 05:49:20 -0400

It should show on your orders as Operation Enduring Freedom (Spartan Shield) and qualifies you for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM). You will be stationed in Kuwait more than likely, with a possibility of being sent to a few other locations, but with COVID-19 restrictions the opportunity to travel to other locations is limited and mission oriented.

Operation Spartan Shield which is lead by Task Force Spartan in the CENTCOM area of responsibility is comprised of Active, Guard, and Reserve units and provides area support and acts as a reserve force for the theater should additional troops be needed in the region.

Depending on where you are stationed you will come into contact with members of other branches, most likely Marines but also possibly Airmen and Sailors, as well as allied servicemembers from NATO nations and of course Kuwait.