The Army has issued implementing instructions for the retroactive award of the Combat Action Badge, the new decoration for soldiers who come under fire in a combat zone.
Eligibility for the award is retroactive to Sept. 18, 2001, one week after the 9/11 terrorist attack on America.
“Retroactive awards of the CAB may be made to fully qualified individuals,” according to a June 3 Army Awards Branch message to field commanders. Requests that are not processed in the combat theater must be submitted through the first two-star general in a soldier’s chain of command to the Human Resources Command. [...]
Guidelines released for retroactive award of Combat Action Badge
Link to Full ArticleBy Jim Tice, Army Times (subscription)
The Army has issued implementing instructions for the retroactive award of the Combat Action Badge, the new decoration for soldiers who come under fire in a combat zone.
Eligibility for the award is retroactive to Sept. 18, 2001, one week after the 9/11 terrorist attack on America.
“Retroactive awards of the CAB may be made to fully qualified individuals,” according to a June 3 Army Awards Branch message to field commanders. Requests that are not processed in the combat theater must be submitted through the first two-star general in a soldier’s chain of command to the Human Resources Command. [...]
