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Originally Posted by Audacus
I have heard that some groups or detachments won't allow you to have your long tab on your uniform if you do not stay in group for six years or later which is the only reason why I would even consider to suggest that the band of brothers that special forces is would even feel the way described in the above question.
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You probably heard something along the lines of this....
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Originally Posted by AR 600-8-22 Military Awards, Chapter 1, para 1-31
(9) Special Forces Tab. Special Forces Tab may be revoked by the awarding authority (Commander, U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center) if the recipient-
(a) Has his or her Parachutist Badge revoked.
(b) Initiates action which results in termination or withdrawal of the Special Forces specialty or branch code prior to completing 36 months of Special Forces duty. Requests for advanced schooling which may lead to another specialty or branch code being awarded instead of Special Forces will not be used as a basis for revocation of the tab.
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What I find interesting about this is, the 15 Sep 2011 rapid revision to the reg includes "his or her" in para (a) regarding the SF Tab...
