Sgt Leprechaun
04-26-11, 02:25 AM
USA Today
April 22, 2011
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Marines Expand Rules For Purple Heart
The Marine Corps expanded its rules for the Purple Heart, providing the medal to more Marines who suffer mild traumatic brain injuries in combat. The revisions approved by Commandant James Amos take into account new scientific findings about brain injury. Any Marine who suffers a concussion from enemy action, such as a roadside bomb explosion, and who is kept out of combat longer than 48 hours by a physician because of neurological deficits has earned a Purple Heart. Before the changes, Marines could earn them for a concussion only if there is a loss of consciousness.
--Gregg Zoroya
April 22, 2011
Pg. 3
Marines Expand Rules For Purple Heart
The Marine Corps expanded its rules for the Purple Heart, providing the medal to more Marines who suffer mild traumatic brain injuries in combat. The revisions approved by Commandant James Amos take into account new scientific findings about brain injury. Any Marine who suffers a concussion from enemy action, such as a roadside bomb explosion, and who is kept out of combat longer than 48 hours by a physician because of neurological deficits has earned a Purple Heart. Before the changes, Marines could earn them for a concussion only if there is a loss of consciousness.
--Gregg Zoroya