Nov 6, 2023 · Hello everyone, I was recently told that because I never deployed when I was in the national guard that I am not eligible for the GWOT-SM. If I am now active duty and work indirectly with missions that would support those kinds of operations what would I need to do to get the ribbon awarded to me? My unit seemed to be confused and thinks it’s just not awardable …

Mar 5, 2016 · So from what I gather, GWOT-SM is awarded only for service in Afghanistan and Iraq, whereas the GWOT-EM is awarded for service in any other country in the GWOT theater of operations. Also after reading AR 600-8-22, I noticed that the 2 ribbons cannot be awarded for the same period of time, ie, deployment. Is this information right? I ask because I transferred to a …

Feb 28, 2014 · Team, I currently have 2 junior enlisted soldiers under me and I am trying to get more guidance on the GWOTSM. I have asked S1 personnel and they have given me dates of "end of eligibility" ranging from DEC 12 to JULY 13. However whenever I look it up on AR 600-8-22 2006 (RAR 24 June 2013) verision it still states that the date is still to be determined. What …

Jun 4, 2018 · GWOT-E: The GWOTEM was established by EO 13289, 12 March 2003. It is authorized for award to Servicemembers of the Armed Forces of the United States who are deployed abroad for service in the Global War on Terrorism operations on or after 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. Operations approved the GWOTEM are provided in …

Oct 27, 2015 · Commissioning with GWOTSM?: I am wondering if anyone here has more information regarding the eligibility for the GWOTSM. It is my understanding that to receive this award a Soldier must be on active duty for 30 consecutive days, excluding IET. I ask because I have seen some Commissionees wearing this award to their commissioning, while others ...

Dec 3, 2016 · Here is your challenge: U.S. Army regulations state that all soldiers "on active duty, including Reserve Component Soldiers mobilized, or Army National Guard Soldiers activated on or after 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined having served 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days are authorized the GWOTSM." The GWOTSM was awarded …

Apr 12, 2016 · GWOTSM Eligibility for a Reservist?: HRC says that the GWOT may not be awarded for a Reservist doing AT. What defines "Annual Training?" I have two sets of 40 day orders as a Drill Sergeant, in the same year, both of which say "Annual Training" on the orders, but this is obviously beyond two weeks. Additionally done several months of ADOS. Is the pay …

Sep 14, 2017 · Considering the GWOTSM is an automatic award given after one month in the fleet for us Marines (probably one month in your first unit as well), somebody clearly messed up. Just swing by S-1 and they'll fix it.

Aug 31, 2019 · 1. GWOTSM: The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) was established by Executive Order 13289, 12 March 2003. It is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in or served in support operations in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) operations outside of the designated areas of eligibility …

Feb 27, 2017 · WO1 (Join to see) Yes you are: GWOTSM is for your service, like the NDSM. The GWOTEM is for your deployment. 1. GWOTSM: The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) was established by Executive Order 13289, 12 March 2003. It is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in or served in …