Is the Good conduct service medal automatic? I'm at 37 months yet I still don't see it on my ERB. How do I get S1 to award it?

2021-02-19T09:55:36-05:00

I never been in trouble in the military/flagged

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Feb 19 at 2021 12:26 PM

2021-02-19T12:26:48-05:00

AR 600-8-22, Military Awards, Chapter 4.

"The Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) was established by Executive Order 8809, 28 June 1941 and was amended by Executive Order 9323, 1943 and by Executive Order 10444, 10 April 1953. It is awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity in active Federal military service. It is awarded on a selective basis to each Soldier who distinguishes himself or herself from among his or her fellow Soldiers by their exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity throughout a specified period of continuous enlisted active Federal military service, as outlined in chapter 4, AR 600-8-22. There is no right or entitlement to the medal until the immediate commander has approved the award and the award has been announced in permanent orders."

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Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 19 at 2021 12:36 PM

2021-02-19T12:36:02-05:00

It is automatic but not automatic. For example, you could be at 35 months TIS, nothing bad until one day you get an Article 15. Boom. Clock restart. As long as you stay out of trouble, you'll get it, just as soon as the Commander signs the paperwork. Get with your NCOs to shoot this RFI up the Chain.

Response by PO3 Jon D. Petersen made Feb 19 at 2021 12:58 PM

2021-02-19T12:58:03-05:00

Once your first enlistment (4 years) is complete your personnel man will update your file. Should...

Response by CW4 Keith Dolliver made Feb 19 at 2021 1:24 PM

2021-02-19T13:24:20-05:00

Every month the commander receives a report (AAA-199) of personnel in the unit that are eligible to receive the AGCM. They circle Yes/No and sign the report then return it to the S-1. After that the S-1 or MPD will produce award orders and a certificate and return it to the unit. Give it about 2-3 months to be processed. If you still don't receive anything, then bring it up.

Response by SFC Melvin Brandenburg made Feb 19 at 2021 1:41 PM

2021-02-19T13:41:56-05:00

Use CoC

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Feb 19 at 2021 1:45 PM

2021-02-19T13:45:53-05:00

It's a AAA monthly report, so it's usually a month or two behind.

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Feb 19 at 2021 6:49 PM

2021-02-19T18:49:35-05:00

I retired without one

Response by Wayne Soares made Feb 19 at 2021 9:24 PM

2021-02-19T21:24:29-05:00

Hi for the question Thomas

Response by MSG John Duchesneau made May 19 at 2021 1:03 AM

2021-05-19T01:03:45-04:00

The Good Conduct Medal is not automatic. You have to be awarded it by your unit commander. I suggest you talk to your First Sergeant about it.