Posted on Dec 8, 2019
What do you think about getting AAM as PCS award?
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I have a question about soldier's PCS award. I understand award is not an entitlement and shouldn't be based on rank according to AR 600-8-22. What do you think about soldier only getting AAM for over 3 years of dedicated service as PCS award? The reason I question this is that, I have seen many being awarded AAM for one single field exercise, winning one board or doing one change of command. If someone has never been recognized for good performance/achievements in the past at all, will it make sense for the soldier to get ARCOM at PCS time? Or simply it is what it is?
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Edited 5 y ago
Posted 5 y ago
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Awards are nice to get but eventually your family will throw them away. Don't dwell on negative thoughts. Be happy the the AAM and your life.
I wish i had learned this 20 years ago.
I wish i had learned this 20 years ago.
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I believe an award should always be based on the actions of the soldier. If a soldier earns an AAM, they’ve earned an AAM. If they’ve earned a LOM, then they deserve the LOM. Dedicated service alone isn’t deserving of any award in my opinion. Actions while performing dedicated service are worth an award.
Without knowing actions and more information, I can’t provide any further opinion.
Without knowing actions and more information, I can’t provide any further opinion.
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Many gave far more and got much less. Be thankful for any deserved recognition.
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