How can I get my last unit to send me my PCS award that they never gave/sent me?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 19:27:12 -0400

Last unit won't return my emails or messages in regards to my PCS award that I never received before leaving. I've contacted my previous PSG and 1SG, both of which seem to be ignoring me completely. It's been 7 months since it was submitted, and the last I heard from them, it was repeatedly sent back for revisions, more than 4 times. What can I do, if anything, to tactfully nudge them in the direction of helping me out?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2018 8:06 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 20:06:40 -0400

Hell, contact your old Battalion S1 and see if they can hook you up.

Response by SGT Jerrold Pesz made Jul 23 at 2018 8:19 PM

SGT Jerrold Pesz — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 20:19:25 -0400

Not trying to be a smart ass but are you sure that they plan to give you one? Could be that someone in your old chain of command decided that you didn't deserve an award.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2018 9:34 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 21:34:19 -0400

You're one of many who's been failed by the current (shitty) awards system.

You don't have any reliable POCs back at that unit? If not, maybe try and get someone in your current COC to contact them.

If those two things don't work, drive on. You'll get more awards, and more disappointment.

Response by PO1 Barbara Matthews made Jul 23 at 2018 11:57 PM

PO1 Barbara Matthews — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 23:57:07 -0400

I'm sorry that happened to you. I was at one command where they didn't even know I had orders even though I informed them in the whole process. I was a lowly E3 at the time and one of many. I didn't get so much as a card. I left and no one cared. It soured my first year in the Navy.

I went on and got more recognition later in my career and grew to actually like being in the Navy.

Some commands are better at supporting the troops than others. Never take it personal.

Response by SPC Casey Ashfield made Jul 24 at 2018 10:48 AM

SPC Casey Ashfield — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 10:48:43 -0400

You may have to do some legwork yourself. I found a DOA memo on Facebook for a unit award I qualified for posted by someone in my old unit. I gave a copy to my new unit and they gave me the medal and ceremony. It is always nice to have at least 1 friend in the S1 shop, usually a lower enlisted or of similar rank to do some light legwork for you when you need a favor.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 26 at 2018 8:43 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 20:43:14 -0400

If I am correct, Fort Riley post clearing papers have a signature spot for PCS awards. You never should’ve left without receiving one.

Response by SFC Christopher Taggart made Jul 26 at 2018 8:53 PM

SFC Christopher Taggart — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 20:53:37 -0400

From what I'm reading, you've been at your current unit for seven months and still stressing about a PCS award. It sucks not to have gotten it on the way out; "out of site, out of mind." I wouldn't worry about it anymore...it just shows how much they really took care of their soldiers. Keep moving forward.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2019 3:59 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 15:59:41 -0400

Where did you PCS from? My last two duty stations wouldn’t even do my final out unless I had an OER and award in hand. I thought this was SOP now.