Posted on Jan 3, 2019
How do I determine the amount of time overseas that counts towards the Overseas Service Ribbons for Hawaii Tours?
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While the AR 614-30 is pretty cut and dry that a 24 month tour in Hawaii and Alaska constitutes an Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR), my question is how to determine the amount? It seems like a silly thing to ask for, but I know a lot of Soldiers who tend to spend multiple tours there like I did, so I'm invested in the answer.
In my particular case, I was stationed there for 5 years 4 months consecutively (Feb2012-Jun2017). It was a first term, but as it was over 24 months Table 3-1 says I'm eligible. Thanks for the help!
In my particular case, I was stationed there for 5 years 4 months consecutively (Feb2012-Jun2017). It was a first term, but as it was over 24 months Table 3-1 says I'm eligible. Thanks for the help!
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Posted >1 y ago
Wait....you get an overseas service ribbon for Hawaii? Wtf? I had to get mine when ACTUALLY over seas. Hawaii is home base man. Sheesh handing out ribbons for breathing these days.
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Are you confusing the overseas TRAINING ribbon with the overseas SERVICE ribbon?
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No, it's Overseas Service Ribbon, as according to AR 614-30, and shown in the image.
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Well if you served that much time, you should have it in the bag. Especially consecutive.
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Posted >1 y ago
If you were there consecutively for 5 years, you only had one tour.
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If you served for 5 years overseas on a tour that is designated as requiring a minimum of 24 months, then you are on the safe side. The reg is clear.
It is always a good idea to sit with the S1 and the Reg to verify that you met the criteria. Peace of mind.
I was audited once for having too many overseas ribbons when I showed up in Cairo, Egypt. In the end, I was on the safe side. The point is, audits happen.
Good luck.
It is always a good idea to sit with the S1 and the Reg to verify that you met the criteria. Peace of mind.
I was audited once for having too many overseas ribbons when I showed up in Cairo, Egypt. In the end, I was on the safe side. The point is, audits happen.
Good luck.
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