Do 13R or the 14 series get Combat Action Badges for actively engaging in the shooting down mortors or rockets?

2020-02-23T22:18:16-05:00

If any of these mos's were to do their respective jobs against motor, rocket, or missile attacks, would they be eligible for a CAB due to their close proximity to said attacks and engagement to stop further attacks

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2020 10:21 PM

2020-02-23T22:21:12-05:00

Yes they would be eligible, but it would come down to the chain of command putting them in for it.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2020 10:21 PM

2020-02-23T22:21:24-05:00

Short answer: No unless there is some other circumstances that are involved. Consult with your S1 ok n your units requirements for the award

Response by SGT Robert Pryor made Feb 23 at 2020 11:48 PM

2020-02-23T23:48:55-05:00

I searched Rally Point and found a six year old answer from COL Jason Smallfield, PMP, CFM, CM which may provide some meaningful insight:
"According to ADRP 3-90 Offense and Defense (31 AUG 12), there are eight forms of contact including visual; direct; indirect; non-hostile; obstacles; aircraft; CBRN; and electronic warfare. According to AR 600-8-22 Military Awards (24 JUN 13), the Combat Action Badge may be awarded to any Soldier not eligible for the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) or Combat Medical Badge (CMB) after the date of September 18, 2001 performing duties in an area where hostile fire pay or imminent danger pay is authorized, who is personally present and actively engaging or being engaged by the enemy, and performing satisfactorily in accordance with the prescribed rules of engagement. Award of the CAB for indirect contact therefore falls within both doctrine and regulation. Commanders, however, should apply consistent criteria in awarding the CAB. Award of the CAB to a 2 mile long convoy engaged by direct fire only to the lead element, for example, would not be reasonable whereas an indirect attack where you were within the concussive wave and took cover would be reasonable in my opinion. Being in a barracks and not taking any action would not be appropriate. The keys are active engagement by the enemy and satisfactory performance IAW the regulation."

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2020 11:51 PM

2020-02-23T23:51:29-05:00

13R don't shoot down mortars or rockets. 13R is a firefinder. They conduct counter battery missions. The use a radar to determine the point of origin of the attacking mortar, rocket, or artillery. Then they relay those coordinates to the 13J who relays the angle etc to the guns. The 13R never participate in any direct combat intentionally, and they don't fire anything.

Response by CWO5 Ray Lee made Feb 26 at 2020 3:21 AM

2020-02-26T03:21:41-05:00

Marines don’t have this issue. L

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2020 1:47 PM

2020-03-13T13:47:03-04:00

Very rarely we 14p will get a cab for shooting mortars down.