Do I need a 638 to have a award on my ERB?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 22:00:58 -0400

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2018 10:48 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 22:48:50 -0400

Yes, you need to have the DA 638 in Iperms before it can be updated on your ERB.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2018 11:08 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 23:08:42 -0400

Yes

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2018 12:14 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:14:42 -0400

Yes, the DA 638 is a request for a federal award that, once approved and signed with an award order number, becomes a legal order showing that you are authorized to receive the award. It becomes part of your permanent record and is the document that is proof of an award. The certificate is great and all, but without the signed 638 it's a nice piece of paper.

I would look into AR 600-8-22 or try and find a smartbook on milsuite for it that specifies what is considered the 'official document'.

Hope that helps.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 2 at 2018 2:53 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 14:53:43 -0400

Now with the SRB you will need the 638 to be ipermed. That’s if they are from 2017 or newer. If you are needing to update your board file you will need to have your certificate uploaded. That’s the only document that they will see. So I suggest you upload both documents

Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Aug 2 at 2019 12:28 PM

SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 12:28:43 -0400

Yes, you must provide documentation of approved and awardance the award!