LTC Private RallyPoint Member 2180843 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> 2016-12-22T11:41:50-05:00 LTC Private RallyPoint Member 2180843

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2016-12-22T11:41:50-05:00 2016-12-22T11:41:50-05:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 2180853

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Just the one, Sir. I came in back in &#39;93 as well, and received the NDSM at that time since there was no cut off created. Again, you have the right amount.

2016-12-22T11:43:44-05:00 2016-12-22T11:43:44-05:00 LTC Jason Mackay 2181296

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>1 Service star:<br /><br />AR 600-8-22 paragraph 2–10. National Defense Service Medal<br />a. The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) was established by Executive Order (EO) 10448, 22 April 1953, as amended by EO 11265, 11 January 1966; EO 12776, 18 October 1991, as amended by EO 13293, 28 March 2003 and Secretary of Defense Memorandum, dated 26 April 2002; and EO 13293, dated 28 March 2003.<br />b. It is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954, both dates inclusive; between 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974, both dates inclusive; between 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995; and from 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. During these periods, service members in the following categories will not be eligible for the NDSM:<br />(1) Members of the Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve on short tours of duty to fulfill training obligations under an inactive duty training program.<br />(2) Any service member on temporary duty (TDY) or temporary active duty (TAD) to serve on boards, courts, commissions, and like organizations.<br />(3) Any service member on active duty for the sole purpose of undergoing a physical examination.<br />c. Honorable service as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States for any period between 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995 and 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. Service members on active duty, members of the Selected Reserve in good standing, and members of other than the Selected Reserve who were called to active duty will also be eligible. During these periods, service members in the following categories will not be considered eligible for the NDSM:<br />(1) Any service member on active duty for the sole purpose of undergoing a physical examination.<br />(2) Any Soldier of the Individual Ready Reserve, Inactive National Guard, or the standby or retired reserve whose active duty service was for training only, or to serve on boards, courts, commissions and like organizations.<br />d. Notwithstanding these limitations, any member of the United States Coast Guard or the Reserve or Guard Forces of the Armed Forces who, between 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974, became eligible for award of either the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or the Vietnam Service Medal or between 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995, became eligible for award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal will be eligible for award of the NDSM.<br />e. To signify receipt of a second or subsequent award of the NDSM, a service star will be worn on the service ribbon by U.S. Army personnel so qualified. A second or third award of the NDSM is authorized for Soldiers who served in one or more of the four time periods listed in a above. It is not authorized for Soldiers who met the criteria in one time period, left active duty and returned during the same period of eligibility. (See chap 6 for service stars.)<br />f. Cadets of the U.S. Military Academy are eligible for the NDSM, during any of the inclusive periods listed above, upon completion of the swearing-in ceremonies as a cadet.<br />g. The NDSM may be awarded posthumously.

2016-12-22T13:37:29-05:00 2016-12-22T13:37:29-05:00 SSgt Private RallyPoint Member 2181326

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When you joined in 93 the ND was still authorized from the first Gulf War. That period ended sometime in 95. When the September 11 attacks happened the ND was again authorized and that period has not yet ended. This means you should have the medal with one bronze star.

2016-12-22T13:43:47-05:00 2016-12-22T13:43:47-05:00 SSG Mark Franzen 2182316

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>members of the military who served in more than one of the eligible time periods; such additional awards are denoted by 3⁄16-inch bronze service stars (a six award is indicated by one 3⁄16-inch silver star). look also in AR670-1.<br />SSG MARK FRANZEN<br />USA VET

2016-12-22T19:42:01-05:00 2016-12-22T19:42:01-05:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 2182527

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I came in, in &#39;93 as well. 1 star, Sir.

2016-12-22T21:02:29-05:00 2016-12-22T21:02:29-05:00 CAPT Kevin B. 2184694

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Now you&#39;re making me feel old. I had a YNCS who insisted I wear 2 stars on my NDSM when I retired in 2003. Said something about people needing to see a living fossil as I recall.

2016-12-23T20:52:27-05:00 2016-12-23T20:52:27-05:00 MSG John Duchesneau 3415680

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>One.

2018-03-05T00:33:18-05:00 2018-03-05T00:33:18-05:00 LTC Private RallyPoint Member 3729685

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So what are the qualifying years for the NDM BS ?

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