i was deployed to iraq in 2004. i was awarded the CAB. i am deployed again to iraq in 2007. am i eligible for the second CAB.
2007-01-30 13:21:05 · 8 answers · asked by crazeyhorse7 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It depends. How many innocent people have you killed?!
2007-01-30 13:24:47 · answer #1 · answered by Aadel 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
The way that you worded your question has me wondering what you did to earn the CAB in the first place. It is not something you earn by just deploying to Iraq. You have to actually be in combat to rightfully wear it. A CAB should not be awarded just because you deployed to a hostile zone, that's what the "combat patch" on the right shoulder is for.
As for your question... No you can not get a star for the CAB for another "tour" in Iraq. Only one CAB is authorized per conflict (and yes Afghanistan and Iraq are considered the same conflict - the "War on Terrorism").
2007-01-31 00:58:24 · answer #2 · answered by Geronimo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont think so , if you fight in Afganistan then yeah because it is in 2 different countries. I was in the Marines and did 2 tours and only was eligable for 1 Combat Action Ribbon. The CAB however im not sure but you can always ask the higher ups.
2007-01-30 21:37:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Geronimo is correct. I myself was awarded the Combat Medic Badge, however, this was only after 6 months in country. My total first tour was 13 months.
I received no star or pat on the back when I returned for my second tour in 72.
You may also need to look at time frame, and zone or location while in Iraq. They may have by now zoned the area's and listed them as combat, safe or non-combat. This is doubtful, but it has happened in the past.
Nick
Nick@kc130.com
2007-01-31 01:15:17 · answer #4 · answered by Medic326 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep Geronimo is correct in this one the same rules apply for the CAB as it does for CIB. Must be in seperate conflicts.
2007-01-31 04:29:43 · answer #5 · answered by Dwayne M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
crazy horse, I just hope you come back in one piece.
some of my friends are leaving to. Stop the madness.
2007-01-30 21:29:15 · answer #6 · answered by Ruth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your First Sergeant, and CO
2007-01-30 21:46:59 · answer #7 · answered by John B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So then is it that cool to be there, in the middle of Hell?
2007-01-30 22:21:47 · answer #8 · answered by Исаак Озимов 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋