Can a prior Navy person now in the army still be awarded the right to wear a combat patch for the gulf war?

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 12:28:39 -0400

I was in the Navy for the Gulf war in 91 aboard a ship supporting the northern gulf war. I was told by numerous people that now that I am in the Army I can be authorized to wear a Combat patch due to the commanding officer of the war was an Army General. Not to sure about this but how would I go about checking into this?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2015 12:39 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 12:39:37 -0400

On the surface, that's incorrect. Although all assets were attached to centcom, your parent service was still the navy, and with very few exceptions, they do NOT issue combat patches.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2015 12:43 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 12:43:16 -0400

I to was in the navy and the only thing I know that we are authorized is the kuitii liberation medal and there are two of them but don't know which one you qualify for. No combat patch unless you were assigned to a army unit or marine on shore

Response by SGT Scott Bell made Aug 28 at 2015 2:49 PM

SGT Scott Bell — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 14:49:33 -0400

yes if you have the pappwork

Response by MAJ Ron Peery made Aug 29 at 2015 9:55 AM

MAJ Ron Peery — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 09:55:18 -0400

Short answer....no. You get your combat patch from units you deployed with, or served with in theater. And the "served with" has strings attached. But basically, if you were assigned to an Army unit during the war, and that unit's commander was the guy who gave you orders and wrote your evaluations, you earned a combat patch. In many cases, if you were "OPCON" to an Army unit, you can also receive a combat patch. In all cases, the award is published in orders. If you don't have orders from an Army unit awarding you a combat patch, you can't wear one. But look at the bright side. We are still at war, and you will have many opportunities to start your collection.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 30 at 2015 6:30 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 06:30:15 -0400

The answer is yes. But you can read the Army's AR 600-8-22

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 30 at 2015 7:10 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 07:10:55 -0400

I enlisted with an Associates Degree and came in as a E-3. At that time the Army had the "Green to Gold program" for OCS. I could have joined that program,but I want to see how I could soldier first and maybe join the Officer ranks later. But, honestly, being enlisted was the meat and potatoes that actually get things done and training young soldiers. Now I have my Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management. Before I came in the regular Army, I made decisions on my small business as a owner and it was not easy nor was it that hard. But when your an officer in the military, prepare for meetings and briefings out the waldzoo!

Response by PO1 Scott Cottrell made Sep 3 at 2015 4:36 PM

PO1 Scott Cottrell — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 16:36:36 -0400

You need to look into the Army Regs, the only thing I could see you being able to wear would be the combat action ribbon if the Army authorizes it.

Response by SPC Miguel Rosario Cruz made Sep 7 at 2015 11:41 PM

SPC Miguel Rosario Cruz — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 23:41:40 -0400

i tink you need to look in to that because since you was in the navy you goys does not have patches like the army has the pacht will idetifie you as a member of a division in order to wear a combat pacht you have to serve whit a unit that went to a theater of operation

Response by CW4 Don Kite made Sep 12 at 2015 5:32 PM

CW4 Don Kite — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 17:32:52 -0400

The answer is no. The Navy does not have any unit patches to wear that will transfer over to the Army. The Marines do.