What I was pointing out IS what Kerry is counting, and that he isn't adding and stretching. NAVY was also pointing this out to you. Maybe a lil more info would be helpful here - Cruise(Navy)/Tour(Army ...
Maybe this has been brought up before - On Kerry's Offical Naval Records page under the link for - Military Service Awards - If you scroll down to the "Suitable For Framing" awards for the 2nd & 3 ...
Lord of The Rings ... Kerry is counting his west pac cruise as 1 tour of duty in VN and his SB duty as tour of duty #2. Not adding 7 & 4 and stretching.