11 Series Mos Question

[carlie]

I remember reading something in an old post regarding

an 11 Series MOS can help substantiate being a combat vet.

Does anyone have more information on this ?

Thanks,

carlie

[evandc]

Carlie.

Think the 11b is the one you are talking about:

11B Infantryman

Of course if you have a CIB (most 11b will have one) that is the automatic deal for PTSD. Ok, need to say, not all 11b's have CIB & some one will tell me that CIB didn't work for them. I'm sorry it's not my fault. I seem to piss someone off just stating the facts (remembering this is the VA & they have been know to break the rules) I try but no one is perfect.

Don

If you need the entire Vietnam Era MOS codes I have them

[pigdriver]

Hi Carlie,

The USMC MOS for Basic Infantryman was 0300, for Infantry 0311, for recon Marine 0321 etc. USMC MOS designations starting with 03 were typically combat related however there are some that are not. The Corps doesn't issue a CIB only the CAR or Combat Action Ribbon and it was not authorized until sometime in 1969, therefore most Marine combat vets from the Vietnam war who served in country and were discharged prior to the CAR authorization are usually unable to claim and receive the CAR; which is a crime because a lot of Marines were involved in intensive combat early on from 1965 through 1968 and if were fortunate enough to not get wounded then have a tough time proving stressors. It is a "crock"

[Philip Rogers]

pigdriver: you're right, the CAR wasn't issued until about 1969 but I believe it was awarded retroactively, all the way back to WWII. Any marine that served "in combat," in VN, Korea or WWII and wasn't authorized a CAR, needs only to apply for an upgrade and the Corps will confirm his exposure and issue one.

pr

Hi Carlie,

The USMC MOS for Basic Infantryman was 0300, for Infantry 0311, for recon Marine 0321 etc. USMC MOS designations starting with 03 were typically combat related however there are some that are not. The Corps doesn't issue a CIB only the CAR or Combat Action Ribbon and it was not authorized until sometime in 1969, therefore most Marine combat vets from the Vietnam war who served in country and were discharged prior to the CAR authorization are usually unable to claim and receive the CAR; which is a crime because a lot of Marines were involved in intensive combat early on from 1965 through 1968 and if were fortunate enough to not get wounded then have a tough time proving stressors. It is a "crock"

[Berta]

WOW thanks for that info friend-

They owe my husband a CAR!

[carlie]

pigdriver: you're right, the CAR wasn't issued until about 1969 but I believe it was awarded retroactively, all the way back to WWII. Any marine that served "in combat," in VN, Korea or WWII and wasn't authorized a CAR, needs only to apply for an upgrade and the Corps will confirm his exposure and issue one.

pr

pr,

If a soldier was not awarded a CAB, can they too apply for an upgrade

and if the Army confirm's his exposure issue one ?

Thanks,

carlie

[evandc]

Vietnam MOS's ARMY

http://www.ichiban1.org/html/history_mos.htm#two

Edited August 26, 2009 by evandc (see edit history)

[evandc]

Marine Vietnam MOS's- Music is Where Have All The Flowers Gone?

http://www.marzone.com/7thMarines/Faq0001.htm

Edited August 26, 2009 by evandc (see edit history)

[Philip Rogers]

Carlie, I don't know anything about "CAB's," as they are usually in big cities and I have a van & live in the country. ;-) As for "CIB's", I suppose they could try. They may need witness statements. As for the CAR, here's a link that should explain it all: http://armyawards.com/car.shtml

pr

pr,

If a soldier was not awarded a CAB, can they too apply for an upgrade

and if the Army confirm's his exposure issue one ?

Thanks,

carlie

[john999]

The CAB is what soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan get for being shot at who are not in the infantry. It is combat action badge. This badge did not exist during Vietnam. Just about every soldier in Vietnam would have qualified for this since all bases came under some kind of attack at some point.

[Philip Rogers]

Thanks, John!! Obviously, I didn't know anything about it. Here's a link to it: http://www.usamilitarymedals.com/combat-ac...CFVRM5Qod_HJOoQ It looks like a "feel good" badge and must have been started by Californians. This way everyone gets something. jmo

pr

The CAB is what soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan get for being shot at who are not in the infantry. It is combat action badge. This badge did not exist during Vietnam. Just about every soldier in Vietnam would have qualified for this since all bases came under some kind of attack at some point.

[carlie]

Thanks everybody for helping tweak my little brain some more.

carlie