Who do I talk to about making Unit Award Orders corrections?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 12:32:22 -0400

From 11 December 2008 - 12 Aug 2009 C Btry 4-133 FA was attached to the 56th IBCT under 3-133 FA for a deployment to Iraq. After the deployment the units that were assigned under 3-133 FA were awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation. The issue is C Btry 4-133 FA deployed as C Btry 4-133 FA. The permanent orders list C Btry 3-133 FA as the unit to receive the award instead. There was no C Btry 3-133 that deployed with this BN at this time. Only C Btry 4-133 FA. Who do I need to reach out to to make a correction to These orders so that the actual Soldiers that served during this mission actually receive the award that they earned?

Response by SGT Edward Wilcox made Aug 22 at 2018 12:44 PM

SGT Edward Wilcox — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 12:44:18 -0400

You need to clarify all of this with your S1. They will have all the proper deployment orders and will be able to tell you if this is correct, or not. And, if not, they will be able to get the corrections made.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Aug 22 at 2018 1:07 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 13:07:19 -0400

You have to send it back to the unit that issued the award.

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Aug 22 at 2018 1:58 PM

CSM Richard StCyr — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 13:58:07 -0400

Long response but this should head you down the rite path.
AR 600–8–22 • 11 December 2006
1–29. Amendment of orders
a. Commanders are authorized to correct minor errors (incorrect spelling of names, initials, social security numbers,
erroneously numbered oak leaf clusters, and so forth) appearing on awards orders published by other commanders by
issuing an amendment to the orders. Amendment of orders will be prepared according to AR 600–8–105, paragraph
2–23. Copies of such orders should be distributed as specified in that regulation.
b. When an error cannot be corrected by an amendment to the orders, it will be returned to the command which
issued the erroneous order or, in the event that the command no longer exists, to Commander, AHRC, ATTN:
AHRC–PDO–PA, Alexandria, VA 22332–0471, for corrective action.
c. Requests for amendment that are forwarded to HQDA must be accompanied by all of the following documents:
(1) Copies of general or permanent orders and citations announcing all previous awards of the same decoration.
(2) Copies of general or permanent orders and citations announcing all individual U.S. military decorations for dates
of action or service which overlap in time with the award to be corrected.
(3) Statement of concurrence or non-concurrence (with comments) of the individual concerned when requesting
AR 600–8–22 • 11 December 2006 7
revocation of general or permanent orders announcing an award. Such statement is also required when requesting
amendment of general or permanent orders announcing an award when such an amendment reduces the number of
awards to the individual (for example, amend Second Oak Leaf Cluster to read First Oak Leaf Cluster).
d. Award orders issued/announced on the DA Form 638 will be amended or revoked using a separate permanent
orders in accordance with AR 600–8–105.

7–15. Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army)
a. The Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) (Army) (previously called the Meritorious Service Unit Plaque) is
awarded to units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services for at least 6
continuous months during the period of military operations against an armed enemy occurring on or after 1 January
1944. Service in a combat zone is not required, but must be directly related to the combat effort. Units based in the
continental United States are excluded from this award, as are other units outside the area of operation. The unit must
display such outstanding devotion and superior performance of exceptionally difficult tasks as to set it apart and above
other units with similar missions. The degree of achievement required is the same as that which would warrant award
of the Legion of Merit to an individual. Only on rare occasions will a unit larger than a battalion qualify for award of
this decoration. For services performed during World War II, awards will be made only to service units and only for
services performed between 1 January 1944 and 15 September 1946.
b. Effective 1 March 1961, the MUC was authorized for units and/or detachments of the Armed Forces of the
United States for exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding services for at least 6 continuous
82 AR 600–8–22 • 11 December 2006
months in support of military operations. Service(s), as used in this paragraph, is interpreted to relate to combat service
support type activities and not to the type of activities performed by senior headquarters, combat, or combat support
units.
c. Recommendations for award of the MUC to Army units will be submitted on a DA Form 7594 and processed
through normal military command channels to USA HRC, ATTN: AHRC–PDO–PA, Alexandria, VA 22332–0471.
Recommendations will be initiated by a senior parent headquarters to the unit recommended for the award. Each
recommendation will be submitted as promptly as practicable, supported by the following data:
(1) List of tasks performed during the period.
(2) Record of absence without leave.
(3) Convictions by court-martial.
(4) Punishments under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
(5) A statement from the commander certifying that more than 65 percent of each unit’s MTOE strength participated.
If less than 65 percent participated, a detachment of the unit may be cited.
(6) A list of all units assigned and attached, actually present and the inclusive dates of the period of service for each
unit.
(7) The complete official unit designation and Unit Identification Code (UIC) must be included for each unit.
Include designations and derivative UICs for subordinate elements of parent units and for all elements comprising task
force organizations. When less than the entire unit is involved, but more than 65 percent of the MTOE strength, it
should be indicated by a minus sign (-) next to the unit designation. When the percentage involved is less than 65
percent of a unit’s MTOE strength, the unit should be listed as a detachment of the parent unit.
(8) Any other pertinent information.
(9) A proposed citation, naming all participating units, and the specific date and location of the service being
recognized.
d. Each recommendation for the MUC (Army) must be formally entered into official channels within 2 years from
the date of the services performed.
e. Recommendations for award of the MUC (Army) to a unit of the Armed Forces of the United States or a
cobelligerent nation serving in a joint command will be submitted through command channels to the commander or
military department having authority to make the award. When a recommendation covers services, all or a portion of
which were performed while the unit was operating under a joint commander, comments or recommendation concerning
the valorous actions of that unit will be obtained from the joint commander concerned.
f. Intermediate level commanders will recommend approval or disapproval for each recommendation and forward it
to the next higher headquarters. If disapproval is recommended, the reasons for disapproval will be cited.
g. The DCS, G-1 is approval authority for the MUC.
h. The award elements for the MUC are as follows: MUC Streamer; MUC Emblem; certificate and citation; and