Hello, I am currently stationed in Yongsan S. Korea, I have been here for almost 3 years :shock: I just updated my ERB today and i was told i cant wear the OSR i was "why the hell not" i served my 10 mo. 2 days in country .. i extended too but they said i can only wear the KDSM because of that. i feel i should be able to wear the OSR because the KDSM wasnt even thought of 2 years ago .. can anyone help me on this I have a class a inspection comming up and i would really like to know

Well, according to those with more weight on their collar than I, the reason that we cannot wear the OSR now is because according to AR 670-1 a Defense ribbon cannot be worn with a Overseas ribbon. Those that go to war or serve in the defense of a country cannot wear an overseas ribbon in conjunction with that countries defense ribbon. I hate it to. Ive been at Humphreys for 11 mos now, and I was hoping to pin that bad boy on. However, there is a cut off date, I would try to do some research and see if maybe you makie the cutoff to wear it, if you do you need to get with your S-1 and get it added to your ERB

I still think it is bullshit anyway any luck on gettin the global war on terrorism medal?

seems like they are fresh out of both ribbons...EVERYWHERE that i've been. doesn't help that the closest clothing and sales is an hour away.

If you came/come home after February 3, 2004. You will not get an overseas ribbon for Korea you will ONLY get the KDSM. If you came home before Feb. 3rd 2004 then you will get both.

[quote:b3282a100a="SGT_P"]If you came/come home after February 3, 2004. You will not get an overseas ribbon for Korea you will ONLY get the KDSM. If you came home before Feb. 3rd 2004 then you will get both.[/quote:b3282a100a]

I have one question what is the KDSM?

Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM)

If you have ever served more than 30 days (Consecutive) in Korea then you are authorized to wear the KDSM.

[quote:6dfa4a7019="SGT_P"]Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM)[/quote:6dfa4a7019]

You have the reg for that on the top of your head or brief me a little about it! If you can't i'll look it up on the reg. Thanks...

I was in Korea from 2000-2003

EDIT: nvm you answered it!

You can wear both. Here's the ALARACT msg.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/SITE/ACTIVE/tagd/awards/Messag...der__126-150/149.pdf

Good information and link, climbtoglory. Although you provided the correct current information, the above Soldiers were correct 4 years ago when this thread originated.