What is the process for submitting a Soldiers Medal packet?

SSG Carlos Madden — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 22:07:28 -0400

Has anyone had experience in recommending a soldier for a Soldier's Medal? Assuming this soldier meets the criteria, what comes next?

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Apr 6 at 2016 10:13 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 22:13:37 -0400

DA Form 638 with supporting documents...

Response by LTC John Mohor made Apr 6 at 2016 11:09 PM

LTC John Mohor — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 23:09:55 -0400

Also You need to really word smith the crap outta this to make it sure it makes it thru all the layers. I believe its a two or three star level that give final approval of the award.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 7 at 2016 11:03 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 11:03:42 -0400

SSG Carlos Madden, it's good to see a post about rewarding a Soldier for something that they've earned rather than another negative post.

I'm assuming that you're submitting an award or requesting information for another Soldier, which are both signs that you're a leader! Keep that up, brother.

I've never submitted a packet for the Soldiers Medal, but I would assume that any situation where one could have earned this award would have some type of police report, etc. I would try to provide a copy of that for the submission. I'm sure that the Information from that 3rd party would only help for the awards approval.