Who can wear the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal?

Who can wear the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal?

The GWOTSM was established by EO 13289, 12 March 2003. It is authorized for award to Service members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in or served in support of approved GWOT operations outside of the designated AOE on or after 11 September 2001 to a future date to be determined.

Who qualifies for the Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal?

[1] To be awarded the Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, personnel must have engaged in a landing on foreign territory, participated in combat operations against an opposing force, OR must have participated in a designated operation for which no other service medal is authorized.

Is the GWOT Expeditionary Medal a campaign medal?

The GWOT-E is a Defense Department campaign medal. Award of this medal does not prevent award of other types of recognition (such as decorations) normally associated with deployment. This medal may be awarded posthumously. Since there are no service star devices authorized at this time, members may only wear the medal.

Can you wear GWOT and Gwotem?

For those participating in multiple operations, both the GWOT Service and GWOT Expeditionary Medal may be authorized, but both medals can no longer be bestowed for the same qualifying period of service. The only exception is for service personnel who served in Iraq or Afghanistan prior to 30 April 2005.

Does GWOT qualify for protected veteran?

I am pleased to inform you that the Defense Department recently announced final approval of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary and Service Medals. Receipt of the expeditionary medal is qualifying for veterans’ preference, provided the individual is otherwise eligible.

Is the Navy Expeditionary Medal an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal?

The medal was authorized through Executive Order 10977 signed by President Kennedy on 4 Dec. 1961 and amplified later by Executive Order 11231 on 08 July 1965. Originally, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal was designated to replace the Navy and Marine Corps expeditionary medals.

Is the GWOT still being awarded?

According to the U.S. Department of Defense, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal will cease being awarded when Presidential Proclamation 7463, “Declaration of National Emergency by Reason of Certain Terrorist Attacks”, delivered on 14 September 2001, is terminated by the U.S. government.

Can the GWOT Expeditionary Medal be awarded with a star?

When qualifications permit, the GWOT Expeditionary Medal may also be awarded with the Arrowhead Device, the Fleet Marine Force Combat Operation Insignia or service stars. The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is sometimes confused with the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, but they are different awards.

How do you get the global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal?

To be awarded the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal a military service member must perform duty in a deployed status and must participate in designated anti-terrorism operation for a period of either 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days of duty.

What does GWOT-SM stand for?

A similar medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOT-SM), was created under the same Presidential Order that authorized the GWOT Expeditionary Medal.

How do you qualify for the GWOTSM?

TO QUALIFY FOR THE GWOTSM, MARINES MUST HAVE PARTICIPATED IN OR SERVED IN SUPPORT OF GWOT OPERATIONS BEGINNING ON OR AFTER 11 SEP 01 TO A FUTURE DATE TO BE DETERMINED (TBD).