Operation Spartan Shield (OSS) is a USCENTCOM (United States Central Command) operation in the Middle East. OSS is commanded by United States Army Central and includes units from all service branches.

The following ribbon devices are authorized for wear on the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal: Campaign stars (all branches) Arrowhead device (Army, Air Force, and Space Force)

Note 6: Operation ENDURING FREEDOM encompasses suboperations JUNIPER SHIELD, OCTAVE SHIELD, and SPARTAN SHIELD.

Jun 15, 2014 · The color combination in the ribbon was inspired by The Ishtar Gate and the color of sand. A separate bronze campaign star is worn on the IRCM suspension and campaign ribbon to recognize each designated campaign phase in …

Sep 18, 2020 · If you are wondering if you will be getting the OIR medal/ribbon, no you will not unless you have met the criteria set forth in the regulations. Look in AR 600-8-22, in section 2–19. Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal.

Sep 10, 2019 · Army Overseas Service Ribbons (OSR) are awarded to Soldiers credited with a normal overseas tour completion. Tours lengths for Iraq and Afghanistan have not been established, but Soldiers who...

Note: Enduring Freedom name is still in operational use today for deployments to the Middle East, OEF encompasses Operation JUNIPER SHIELD, OCTAVE SHIELD and SPARTAN SHIELD. [9] Examples of campaign stars worn on the Global War on …

May 7, 2024 · Operations JUNIPER SHIELD, OCTAVE SHIELD, and SPARTAN SHIELD are deemed to be suboperations of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM for award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-EM). https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/24-166.

Effective 30 April 2005, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) is no longer authorized to be awarded for service in Afghanistan and Iraq. The GWOTEM is authorized for service in...

: OEF encompasses suboperations JUNIPER SHIELD, OCTAVE SHIELD, and SPARTAN SHIELD.