Posted on Sep 20, 2017
I was deployed to Iraq for 4 months but had to come home early due to an emergency. Do I qualify for the OSR?
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I was deployed to itaq and was only there for 4 months. My wife was in the hospital and needed surgery so I came home on emergency leave. I looked at AR 614-30 but couldn't find if I qualified for the OSR or not. I know it says "Tour lengths for Iraq and Afghanistan have NOT been established" so would I for though S1 for a request for exception?
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I think the key words in the reg are "normal overseas tour completion". Four months of a twelve month tour most likely would not qualify. The regulation does allow requests for an exception to policy. Granting such an exception seems reasonable in your situation.
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Short answer: No you do not qualify.
Long answer: Check out the FAQs on the HRC website linked below.
Q3: How long do I have to serve in Iraq or Afghanistan to be awarded the OSR?
A3: IAW AR 614-30, Soldiers who serve a minimum of 11 cumulative months (within a 24 month period) or 9 continuous months in a TCS/TDY status may receive overseas tour credit for a completed short tour.
https://www.hrc.army.mil/TAGD/Overseas%20Service%20Ribbon%20OSR
Long answer: Check out the FAQs on the HRC website linked below.
Q3: How long do I have to serve in Iraq or Afghanistan to be awarded the OSR?
A3: IAW AR 614-30, Soldiers who serve a minimum of 11 cumulative months (within a 24 month period) or 9 continuous months in a TCS/TDY status may receive overseas tour credit for a completed short tour.
https://www.hrc.army.mil/TAGD/Overseas%20Service%20Ribbon%20OSR
Toll-Free: 1-888-ARMY-HRC (1-888-276-9472) DSN: 983-9500 askhrc.army@us.army.mil
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