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‘Combat’ device The MILPER message said the “C” device “may be placed on designated individual awards to denote recognition of meritorious service or achievement under combat conditions.”
The U.S. Army Human Resources Command announced the implementation of the C (for combat) and the R (for remote) devices on March 15, 2017 in MILPER Message 17-095. Award of the devices is retroactive to January 7, 2016, when the Secretary of Defense signed the directive authorizing their creation.
How do I add a C device to ribbon?
Wear Policy Wear of the “V”, “C”, or “R” Device. The devices are worn centered on the ribbon or to the wearers’ right of oak leaf clusters (OLC). The devices are worn centered on the medal. Wear only one device for the first through sixth award and add a second device for seventh or more awards.
How do you wear an Army C device?
If one or more of those ARCOMs were awarded with a C device, only one C device would be worn on the inboard side of the oak leaf clusters closest to the heart, he said. In the same example, if a different ARCOM was awarded with a V or an R, only one of each device would be worn.
A6: Yes, if you are given overseas tour completion credit for each deployment then you are authorized the OSR for each overseas credited tour. Therefore, if the Soldier was awarded the OSR while a member of another service, it may be worn on the Army uniform. Rules for wear and placement are prescribed by AR 670-1.
Answer: Yes. Question: Certificates of Achievements (COA): The maximum promotion points you can receive for COAs is 20. Right now you can input more than 4 COAs on the ERB.
What is an Army C device?
A “C” device is a metal 1⁄4-inch (6.4 mm) capital letter “C” (without serifs) which, when worn on certain decorations awarded by the United States Armed Forces, distinguishes an award for meritorious service or achievement in a combat environment rather than for heroism or valor in combat.
The new "combat" and "remote" devices join the "V" device, which stands for "valor" and is given to troops who demonstrate combat heroism for a specific act of valor in a specific situation.
The new devices are the result of a two-year Pentagon review that focused on honoring drone operators, cyber warfare specialists and others using technology that has an impact on the battlefield.
The Army was the first to announce service-specific guidance about the policy, which is detailed in the March 15 Military Personnel Message 17-095. Soldiers who received certain awards dating back to Jan. 7, 2016, can be eligible for the devices, but it doesn't include awards approved prior to that date. 'Combat' device
The MILPER message said the "C" device "may be placed on designated individual awards to denote recognition of meritorious service or achievement under combat conditions."
This device will distinguish certain awards that were earned in combat, according to an Army news release. For example, a "C" device will not be worn with a Bronze Star because that medal recognizes service in a combat environment, but the device could be worn with something like the Army Commendation Medal, which can be awarded during combat or peacetime. The "C" device would show that the Army Commendation Medal was awarded during combat.
A soldier can receive a "C" device even if the soldier wasn't personally engaged in combat but the service or achievement being recognized was in a combat area, according to the release.
The "C" device can be worn with the:
'Remote' device
The "R," or "remote," device is for when a soldier contributes to a combat operation from a remote location.
This can be "hands-on employment of a weapon system or other war fighting activities ... but from a location where the Soldier was neither personally exposed to hostile action," according to the MILPER message.
An unmanned aerial system operator, for example, could qualify for the "R" device.
It can be worn with the:
How to request the devices
So far, the Awards and Decorations Branch at Army Human Resources Command has not received any formal requests for the devices, said Lt. Col. Arron Lummer, the branch's chief.
A request to have the "C" device, for example, added to an Army Commendation Medal would be considered by the soldier's brigade-level commander with authority to approve the ARCOM.
Requests for devices will be made using Department of the Army Form 4187, which includes justification for the device along with the original DA Form 683, citation and/or narrative, and other applicable supporting documents, according to the MILPER message.
Both the "C" and "R" devices are the same color, size and font as the "V" device.
Charlsy Panzino covers the Guard and Reserve, training, technology, operations and features for Army Times and Air Force Times. Email her at cpanzino@militarytimes.com.
First published on March 16, 2015
This blog is informational. See my newer blog to learn how to use your ERB (SRB) for professional development.
Leaders, fix your records. Afterwards, sit your Soldiers down, check and educate them about theirs, and get them fixed. That way, they know what “right” looks like, and when they become Leaders they can continue the trend to improve the NCO Corps. Service Members of other branches, just take note whenever applicable.
Also, don’t forget about the Promotion Point Worksheet (PPW) for Specialists (E-4) and Sergeants (E-5).
The many things that usually go uncorrected on a ERB are:
Country of Citizenship – blank when should state “US”Mailing Address – should be your physical address, not home of record. If you stay in the barracks, that’s your mailing address
There are many courses and certifications that may have an ATRRS code to input in this section. There are many resources available to help you find those codes. No, they are NOT all worth promotion points- SOLE certification for example. So what? It can help separate you from your peers during competition and promotion boards.Correspondence Course hours should NOT BE “0.” Regardless of your MOS, there is ALWAYS an online course on JKO, ATRRS, Skillport, and ALMS you can complete to improve yourself as a Professional, Leader, and person.
Level Completed for most state 4 YRS HS, HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA and the Year. If you’ve taken college, # YRS COLL.Number of Semester Hours Completed should be equivalent to your college hours on your transcript.Many certifications go in Technical Certification and NOT Military Education. COMPTIA and Microsoft certs do NOT go in Military Ed. More on this later.
COAs DO GO HERE. Certificates of Achievement DO GO HERE. Also, if you place it on or around your ASU left pocket – Driver’s badge, MARKSMANSHIP BADGE… pause… If you have weapons qualification info in Section VI, you should have a badge under Awards – e.g. MQBE-R. Translation – MQB (Marksmanship badge), E/SS/MK, -R(Rifle)/-P(Pistol).ACM-CS – Afghan Campaign Medal – Combat star. OEF = ACM-CSNDSM, GWTSM, ASR -All Soldiers should have these.OSR – (eligible after 11 months) quantity should generally match your Section I.
Ensure the two boxes to the left and right of “SECTION IX” box is correct.Be careful when requesting amendments to this section. This section can show how important your personnel files are to you. Sometimes, more data is removed from the section than requested. Keep copies of what you submit for corrections.MO – months. There should be no blank spaces in previous assignments.Organization – There should be only one of each for a single duty position.Duty Title – Leaders, ensure this matches your Evaluation Reports.
REGMT AFL is generally determined by your MOS. For Soldiers within a Combat Arms CMF, or branch, (SF, Rangers, Infantry, Artillery, Armored, Cav, Aviation), the regimental affiliation and crest are determined by personal preference and assignment history. Simply put – they have options.
All other Soldiers hold a MOS under a CMF which governs a specific regimental crest and affiliation based on your branch. But they’re also authorized to wear the RDI of a unit they’ve served in. Check out the latest AR 670-1 for more info.
And only Leaders of the rank of SSG and above may place a DA Photo on the ERB. Don’t argue. Just ask G1 or click here.
That’s only highlighting what I saw wrong with ERBs regularly, especially Soldiers straight from IET.
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