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Yes, Marines who participated in combat operations during the United States' involvement in Somalia, particularly during Operation Restore Hope from December 1992 to May 1993, were eligible to receive the Combat Action Ribbon. This recognition was granted for direct participation in ground combat against enemy forces. The award acknowledges the risks and challenges faced by Marines during this humanitarian mission that turned into a combat situation.
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Did the 3rd Battalion 11th Marines receive the combat action ribbon for Somalia?
Yes, they did!!
Did 1st battalion 7th marines receive the combat action ribbon for Desert Storm?
No, they did not participate in surface or ground combat. Being attacked by scud missles did not count.
Did the 3rd Battalion 23rd Marines receive the combat action ribbon for Desert Storm?
I don't know if the entire battalion received the Combat Action Ribbon but I do know that H Co (redesignated L Co) did receive the CAR. Most members of the battalion also received their Combat Action Ribbon during Operation Iraqi Freedom I. They battalion has since returned to Iraq in September/October of 2007. All but a handful (those few who remained behind at Camp 15) of Marines in 3/23 received the Combat Action Ribbon for Desert Storm. Most members of the battalion also received their Combat Action Ribbon during Operation Iraqi Freedom I. They battalion has since returned to Iraq in September/October of 2007.
What army regulation state that the combat medic authorized to received a combat action badge?
Medics cannot receive CABs (Combat Action Badge). Instead, they receive the CMB (Combat Medical Badge) for treating wounded soldiers in a combat situation.
Does a corpsman treating a patient in a combat zone rate a combat action ribbon?
If he's under fire, yes. The Army has a special case: if a medic assigned to an infantry unit treats a patient under enemy action, he will receive the Combat Medical Badge rather than the Combat Action Badge. Medics in non-infantry units will receive the Combat Action Badge.
Can a civilian contractor who is also currently in the national guard receive a combat action badge if he is in combat and the unit to which he is attached qualifies to receive the award?
No.
Combat action ribbon from the marines you are in the army now and have combat action badge do you wear a star on the cab or wear the cab and the car?
Whatever badge/ribbon you are awarded, you rate to wear it, no matter what branch of service you are in.
Did Reverend Wright see combat action in the Marines?
I would guess not. I'm sure if he had it would have been brought out by those around him................
What is the first branch of service into combat?
Usually marines ground combat.
Could a Marine attached to an Army infantry unit during combat operations wear the Combat Infantryman Badge?
No. They would receive a Combat Action Ribbon. If ever they transferred to the Army, then they'd be eligible to wear the CIB or CAB in lieu of their Combat Action Ribbon.
How long do marines last in combat?
Forever.
Who is eligble for Combat Action Ribbon for Somalia?
Not sure what unit you were in..etc but here is the list of servicemen that were awarded it from the secretary of the Navy when I was there 7 years after it all took place
