Awarded for direct support in overseas operations: Recognizes individuals who provided essential support in designated theatres, ensuring meaningful recognition for service.
Theatre-specific ribbons: Enables tailored recognition for each operation, enhancing eligibility and motivation.
Includes both CF and allied personnel: Expands recognition to include members of the Canadian Forces, allied forces, and recognized police or civilians under contract.
Flexible eligibility criteria: Allows for additional service types to be added by the Chief of the Defence Staff, ensuring ongoing relevance.
Official medal and ribbon set: Provides a formal, recognized way to honor service in international operations.
Summarized by Shop
This general service award has been created as a means to recognize in a timelier manner those who serve in or provide support to overseas operations and for which no other medals, such as United Nations or NATO medals, are available. Rather than creating a new honour for each new Canadian Forces operation as it arises, the Operational Servic
Material
Metal
Awarded to
Canadian Forces members, allied forces, recognized Canadian police, and allied police officers
Eligibility period
Service provided in theatres of operations from October 7, 2001, or after
Ribbon
Theatre-specific, varies by operation
Civilians eligible
Public service or Canadian civilians under contract in CF or police
foreigners eligible
Only those serving under CF or Canadian police in designated theatres
