What could be awarded to a 13R for actions in a combat zone?

2020-05-18T11:54:12-04:00

This can be asked for the entire 13 series, but what awards could be justified in giving a soldier who preformed above and beyond in theater? I am trying to get a basis on this matter for future reference. Lets say though a 13R or 13B are involved if fire missions that result if the finding of a attacking enemy and then send a round over. While they dont qualify for a CAB, could they be put in for V devices or any other combat awards because they helped track a certain amount of incoming rounds, or indirectly engaged enemy by means of artillery?

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made May 18 at 2020 12:03 PM

2020-05-18T12:03:18-04:00

Not a V device. That's only for Valor. If the actions that deserve recognition are combat related, there is a C device that is specifically for that. So, an AAM or ARCOM with C device would be appropriate.

Response by SGT(P) Vincent Kuhlman made May 18 at 2020 3:46 PM

2020-05-18T15:46:14-04:00

During my time as a Bravo, and in Iraq, we NEVER DID Arty missions. We were patrols teams QRF, etc etc. So I didnt have that problem. Sadey we Qualified for our CAB's when we had 2 humm-v's blow up duiring rotations. My Command was Really Stingy on V divice's Only 1 perosn got 1 during my 3 tours of Iraq... I Heard they were working on a Artillery CAB, after I retired in 09. Dont know if anything came of it on not. Just what i heard.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2020 4:23 PM

2020-05-18T16:23:21-04:00

So a gun bunny, gets their commands from the Fire Support Officer, pulls lanyard (insert BOOM), and sends round to defeat enemy....that's called doing their job. I don't see that as award worthy.
Are there other meritorious/commendatory achievements to merit said award? What else can be said about it to merit a medal w/ corresponding C device?