Posted on Oct 1, 2024
How can I find out if I am qualified for a Kosovo deployment patch?
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We had a deployment to Kosovo where we got Gold spurs for hazard pay and imminent danger pay, along with being exempt from taxes. People are saying that qualifies us for a combat patch. Where do I find the definitive answer on wether this is true or false?
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Combat Patch (SSI-FWTS)
Combat Patch (SSI-FWTS)
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Short answer - you're not eligible (AR 670-1* is your definitive source).
Eligibility for the wear of a SSI-MOHC isn't solely determined by your receiving hostile fire pay (HFP)/imminent danger pay (IDP) and a combat zone tax exclusion (although those are two of the requirements). There are many locations where you'll receive HFP/IDP and a tax exclusion, but will not meet the eligibility for a SSI-MOHC.
The wear of a SSI is also determined if you participated in a designated campaign (AR 670-1, 21-18c), and service in Kosovo hasn't been designated as one of those campaign locations.
... and yes, many service members gripe about not being able to wear a SSI-MOHC for their Kosovo deployment.
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* AR 670-1 (Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia) - https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN30302-AR_670-1-000-WEB-1.pdf
Eligibility for the wear of a SSI-MOHC isn't solely determined by your receiving hostile fire pay (HFP)/imminent danger pay (IDP) and a combat zone tax exclusion (although those are two of the requirements). There are many locations where you'll receive HFP/IDP and a tax exclusion, but will not meet the eligibility for a SSI-MOHC.
The wear of a SSI is also determined if you participated in a designated campaign (AR 670-1, 21-18c), and service in Kosovo hasn't been designated as one of those campaign locations.
... and yes, many service members gripe about not being able to wear a SSI-MOHC for their Kosovo deployment.
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* AR 670-1 (Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia) - https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN30302-AR_670-1-000-WEB-1.pdf
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SGT (Join to see)
What would be the deference with being on the DMZ Korea, in 1972/73. We were able to wear a combat patch. Just curious.
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COL Randall C.
SGT (Join to see) - Service at the Korean DMZ in 72/73 is part of a designated campaign (AR 670-1, 21-18c(2)).
The SSI-MOHC would be authorized as long as the additional criteria listed are met (awarded the Purple Heart, combat infantryman badge, combat medical badge, or who qualified for at least one month of hostile fire pay for service in a hostile fire area in Korea).
The SSI-MOHC would be authorized as long as the additional criteria listed are met (awarded the Purple Heart, combat infantryman badge, combat medical badge, or who qualified for at least one month of hostile fire pay for service in a hostile fire area in Korea).
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SGT (Join to see)
COL Randall C. - Thank you Sir, we weren't authorized the CIB, but we did receive Hostile fire pay, as long as you were on the DMZ.
Anyone south of the DMZ, didn't receive Hostile Pay.
Anyone south of the DMZ, didn't receive Hostile Pay.
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