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What Happens Inside Gaza’s Secret Tunnels? | Unpacked Hamas Torture Bodycam Footage: "These Monsters Filmed it All" | IDF Warfighter Doron Keidar, Ep. 225 Status: Not Logged In; Sign In United States News See other United States News Articles Title: Army rules Fort Hood shooting victims eligible for Purple Heart Source: Dallas Morning News URL Source: http://www.dallasnews.com/news/loca ... -eligible-for-purple-heart.ece Published: Feb 9, 2015 Author: Aubree Abril Post Date: 2015-02-09 14:51:44 by redleghunter Keywords: None Views: 40107 Comments: 101 WASHINGTON — The Army announced Friday that it will award the Purple Heart to victims of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, after years of resistance. Texas lawmakers welcomed news that the shooting spree, which left 13 people dead and more than 30 wounded, would no longer be classified as an act of “workplace violence,” given the shooter proclaimed himself a jihadi. “This has been a long, hard fight. The victims of this attack have struggled, suffered and been abandoned by this administration. No more,” said Rep. John Carter, the Round Rock Republican whose district includes Fort Hood, the nation’s largest military installation. “Today is a day of victory, and I am honored to have fought on their behalf.” The decision, Carter said, would “provide the victims their due benefits” and “finally give closure to the families.” Click for Full Text! Poster Comment: About time. Post Comment   Private Reply   Ignore Thread   Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest Begin Trace Mode for Comment # 6. #6. To: redleghunter (#0) This is PC BullBush! None of these people were wounded or killed in combat. They were murdered by a criminal committing a crime. If they want to create some sort of new ribbon/medal for non-combat troops to show they were injured or killed by a criminal act while in uniform,I am ok with that,but not with downgrading a PH to "I wuz a vic-tum!" award. sneakypete  posted on  2015-02-09   18:16:19 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply   Replies to Comment # 6. #12. To: sneakypete, redleghunter, TooConservative, GrandIsland (#6) This is PC BullBush! None of these people were wounded or killed in combat. They were murdered by a criminal committing a crime. I agree with your position re watering down awards but the regulations were changed to authorize the Purple Heart, After March 28, 1973, as a result of an international terrorist attack against the United States or a foreign nation friendly to the United States, recognized as such an attack for purposes of award of the Purple Heart by the Secretary of the Military Department concerned, or jointly by the Secretaries of the Military Departments concerned if members from more than one Military Department are wounded in the attack. The Secretary of the Military Department concerned shall notify the USD(P&R) prior to awarding the Purple Heart for an international terrorist attack that occurs in the United States or its territories. It would seem that being in combat is no longer required. However, it is difficult to see how this was an international terrorist attack against the United States. What other nation state attacked the United States? This was an muslim American citizen and member of the U.S. armed forces. www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/134833vol3.pdf Department of Defense Manual 1348.33, Volume 3, November 23, 2010, Incorporating Change 1, October 31, 2013 DoDM 1348.33-V3, November 23, 2010 Change 1, 10/31/2013 Pages 22-24. Manual of Military Decorations and Awards: DoD-Wide Performance and Valor Awards; Foreign Awards; Military Awards to Foreign Personnel and U.S. Public Health Service Officers; and Miscellaneous Information 5. PURPLE HEART (PH) a. Introduction. The PH is governed by E.O. 11016 (Reference (p)), which authorized the Secretary of a Military Department to award the PH to any member of an armed force under the jurisdiction of that department who meets eligibility requirements. After May 17, 1998, award of the PH was limited to members of the Armed Forces by Section 1131 of Reference (f). The PH differs from other personal performance awards in that an individual is eligible for the decoration upon the awarding authority determining that the specified award criteria have been met. b. Award Category. U.S. Military Personal Performance Award. c. Eligibility Requirements (1) Eligibility Criteria (a) In accordance with Reference (p) the PH is awarded to any member of the U.S. Armed Forces who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Forces, after April 5, 1917, has been wounded, killed, or who has died or may hereafter die of wounds received under any of the following circumstances: 1. In action against an enemy of the United States. 2. In action with an opposing armed force of a foreign country in which the U.S. Armed Forces are or have been engaged. 3. While serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party. 4. As a result of an act of any such enemy or opposing armed forces. 5. As the result of an act of any hostile foreign force. 6. After March 28, 1973, as a result of an international terrorist attack against the United States or a foreign nation friendly to the United States, recognized as such an attack for purposes of award of the Purple Heart by the Secretary of the Military Department concerned, or jointly by the Secretaries of the Military Departments concerned if members from more than one Military Department are wounded in the attack. The Secretary of the Military Department concerned shall notify the USD(P&R) prior to awarding the Purple Heart for an international terrorist attack that occurs in the United States or its territories. 7. After March 28, 1973, as a result of military operations while serving outside the territory of the United States as part of a peacekeeping force. 8. A Service member who is killed or wounded in action as the result of action by friendly weapon fire while directly engaged in armed conflict, other than as a result of an act of an enemy of the United States, unless (in the case of a wound) the wound is the result of willful misconduct of the member (in accordance with section 1129 of Reference (f)). 9. Before April 25, 1962, while held as a prisoner of war (or while being taken captive) in the same manner as a former prisoner of war who is wounded on or after that date while held as a prisoner of war (in accordance with section 521 of Public Law (P.L.) 104-106 (Reference (q))). (b) A wound for which the award is made must have required treatment, not merely examination, by a medical officer. Additionally, treatment of the wound shall be documented in the Service member’s medical and/or health record. Award of the PH may be made for wounds treated by a medical professional other than a medical officer provided a medical officer includes a statement in the Service member’s medical record that the extent of the wounds were such that they would have required treatment by a medical officer if one had been available to treat them. (c) After December 7, 1941, to a Service member who is killed or dies while in captivity as a prisoner of war (POW) under circumstances establishing eligibility for the POW medal pursuant to section 1128 of Reference (f), and section 15, Enclosure 3, Volume 2 of this Manual, unless compelling evidence is presented that shows that the member’s death was not the result of enemy action. (d) The PH may be awarded posthumously and, when so directed, may be presented to such representatives of the deceased as the Secretary concerned considers appropriate. (2) Definitions. See Glossary. d. Foreign Military Personnel. The PH may not be awarded to foreign personnel. e. Procedures (1) Each Military Department shall prescribe appropriate regulations for administrative processing, awarding, and wearing of the PH medal, ribbon, and appurtenances. (2) The statutory time limits pertaining to award of military decorations does not apply to the PH. Award of the PH may be consummated at any time after submission of documented proof that criteria have been met. f. Approval Authority (1) Army. See Reference (i). (2) Navy and Marine Corps. See Reference (j). (3) Air Force. See Reference (k). g. Order of Precedence. The PH is worn after the BSM and before the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM). Section 1127 of Reference (f) requires the Secretary concerned to accord the PH a position of precedence not lower than immediately following the BSM. h. Subsequent Awards (1) Individuals are only presented a PH upon initial award. (2) Subsequent awards are denoted by wearing the appropriate device on the suspension and service ribbon of the medal. i. Authorized Devices. Refer to the applicable Military Department regulation (References (i), (j), or (k)) for specific guidance on wear of authorized devices. Authorized devices are: (1) Oak-Leaf Cluster (bronze and/or silver). (2) 5/16 Inch Star (gold and/or silver). j. Illustration and Description. Refer to Volume 1, Appendix 3 to Enclosure 3, to this Manual. nolu chan  posted on  2015-02-09 21:58:55 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply   #14. To: sneakypete (#6) The PH was extended to service members wounded and killed at the Pentagon during the 9/11 attacks. Hasan had the same terrorist motivations. I understand your position but the Jihadists brought the war to our soil. redleghunter  posted on  2015-02-09 23:45:23 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply   End Trace Mode for Comment # 6. Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest

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