What can I do to get the Drivers Badge after meeting the requirements at my previous unit?

2020-01-06T08:06:05-05:00

I never received a drivers badge at my previous unit even though i met the requirements what can i do now that im at my new unit? Also i never received my good-conduct medal from my previous unit any advice?

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 6 at 2020 8:18 AM

2020-01-06T08:18:23-05:00

As long as your record in GCSS army reflects that you meet the requirement then you just have to get with your battalion master driver. Also if you have a DA Form 348 or DA Form 348-1 that you brought with you from your last unit that would help.

Response by MSG Gary Eckert made Jan 6 at 2020 10:06 AM

2020-01-06T10:06:35-05:00

The Good Conduct Medal is easy, your current Commander is the approving authority using the information available in your personnel records (para 4-4, AR 600-8-2). See your S-1 to get the paperwork started.

Response by SSG Robert Webster made Jan 6 at 2020 10:56 AM

2020-01-06T10:56:47-05:00

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member Since you have posted a couple of different questions in regards to awards I have looked at your profile. A suggestion - update your profile.
And from your photo and your profile, it looks like you have a Ranger tab and a Sapper tab, if that is the case, who did you PO?
In looking at your profile, I do have to question when you hit your three (3) year mark.
Next, did you PCS shortly after graduating from the Sapper Course?

First thing in regards to your GCM, check with your current S-1/HR group, after that contact your old unit. As far as the Driver Badge is concerned, make sure that you have the documentation required and send copies off to your old unit and ask if you were put in for one and if not request that they do. This would also be a good time to ask about the possible PCS award that you feel and appears to be well deserved.

Good luck in your endeavor and please update your information. You may want to also check your personnel record (whatever it is called today) and make sure that it is up to date - that is your responsibility and no one else's.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2020 2:42 AM

2020-01-07T02:42:27-05:00

Your new unit can do the orders for your GCM, it's not really a big deal, your S1 just looks at your time