psyclopsus
07-16-09, 01:20 AM
I was hoping I could get some clarification...I believe I rate both the GWOT-Service and GWOT-Expeditionary Medals, according to the award documentation, but I only have one of them (Service Medal) on my DD-214.
The Expeditionary Medal says "awarded for approved operations in the following areas..." Guantanamo Bay, Cuba is one of those areas listed. I deployed to Gitmo for about 6 months in spring of 2002 for Enduring Freedom (I think it was.) I helped build and set-up Camp X-Ray for all the Afghanistan detainees.
The Service Medal says "awarded for service in support...Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom..etc" I deployed to Kuwait from December 2002 to June of 2003 in direct support of Iraqi Freedom.
Both awards state that "both awards (Expeditionary & Service) may NOT be issued for the same period of service." Guantanamo in 2002, Kuwait in 2003, 2 different periods of service, and 2 different operations.
So far as I can see I rate both awards, either way you slice it. I got out in 2003 and I fully understand admin not being all too concerned with awards for a Marine in the IRR.
Am I correct in the way I'm understanding this? I just want to be certain before I make an azz out of myself trying to get it squared away.
The Expeditionary Medal says "awarded for approved operations in the following areas..." Guantanamo Bay, Cuba is one of those areas listed. I deployed to Gitmo for about 6 months in spring of 2002 for Enduring Freedom (I think it was.) I helped build and set-up Camp X-Ray for all the Afghanistan detainees.
The Service Medal says "awarded for service in support...Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom..etc" I deployed to Kuwait from December 2002 to June of 2003 in direct support of Iraqi Freedom.
Both awards state that "both awards (Expeditionary & Service) may NOT be issued for the same period of service." Guantanamo in 2002, Kuwait in 2003, 2 different periods of service, and 2 different operations.
So far as I can see I rate both awards, either way you slice it. I got out in 2003 and I fully understand admin not being all too concerned with awards for a Marine in the IRR.
Am I correct in the way I'm understanding this? I just want to be certain before I make an azz out of myself trying to get it squared away.