If a NG detachment is from a different state than its HQ, does the detachment have to change their Left SSI to the HQ’s State patch?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 19 May 2018 14:54:55 -0400

If a detachment of a national guard unit is located in a different state from the HQ, does the said detachment have to change their Left SSI to the HQ’s state patch? Or do they keep their respective state patch? I couldn’t find this within the regulations. Any help is appreciated.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2018 4:49 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 19 May 2018 16:49:41 -0400

It depends on the echelon of the state NG unit. For example, if you was assigned to the 34th BCT in Minnesota but your detachment is in another state, then you wear the 34th BCT patch. I hope that this helps but check with your unit commander.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2018 1:30 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 May 2018 13:30:46 -0400

I was in a MEDEVAC Detachment whose parent Co. and BN are based in FL. We wore our state’s default patch.

Then you have other situations where the BN is in one state, a Co sized element is in another state, a detachment of the parent Co is in the same state as the BN, and they all wear the same SSI.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2018 2:48 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 May 2018 14:48:59 -0400

Does the Detachment have a UIC?

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2018 4:19 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 May 2018 16:19:34 -0400

We have a Div Det in our state (MD) where the DIV HQ is in another state. (VA) The Det wears the Div patch. (29th ID)

Response by PFC Thomas O. Nelson made May 23 at 2018 3:04 PM

PFC Thomas O. Nelson — Wed, 23 May 2018 15:04:12 -0400

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