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The Military Awards System is corrupted and overwhelmingly favors officers. Can someone explain what is going on here. As you can see in the main picture, as a BGen this officer does not have the Combat Action Ribbon (CAR). Then top right as a 3 star, he doesn't have the CAR either. Then bottom as a 4 star, he has the CAR....how did this happen? The CAR is for Colonels and below "who have actively participated in ground or surface combat." The ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps with a rank no higher than captain and colonel, respectively. So how does a 4 star end up with the CAR all of a sudden? Also see my Podcast on the Broken Military Awards System. https://lnkd.in/duZYvm4z
Maybe he chose not to wear it earlier in his career?
Wow, I did not know that!! Thank you for sharing.
No way that can be Gen John K.?
Retired Mustang Marine Corps Officer but not retired. MBA/Certified Human Resources, Project Management, Personnel Misconduct Investigator, and Six Sigma.
3moIt’s been that way for as long as I can remember and that’s a long time. Unless the CAR was for previous actions and this was awarded retroactively, he doesn’t rate it. The CAR is a personal award is for Privates - Colonels but also Sailors and Coastguardsmen under the control of the Navy "who have actively participated in ground or surface combat engagement." The guidelines have changed over the years especially with IEDs, mines, scatterable munitions, and other direct actions. I saw this at the end of Viet Nam with the desire and endless urge to have a Bronze Star with combat V …. Some were disciplined as a result. The reality is, the services treat awards differently and it’s much easier to receive an award when your under the direct supervision of leadership who can witness and annotate the action. As Marines, we pride ourselves on taking the initiative, next man up, and doing what is necessary to accomplish the mission. Unfortunately, that’s not always documented with a medal, ribbon, or badge. Honestly, and in my opinion, unless the award is for valor, it’s simply one more thing to make your uniform or your “I love me” display case look pretty upon discharge or retirement. DI, SNCO, Colonel 1974 -2011