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Service Medals

Services Medals recognise a long-term consistent dedication to UNITAF, either through combat deployments, time in service or grade, or dedication to training over a sustained period of time.

Awards in this group: 16
On the active force: 340

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UNITAF Medal of Freedom

(MOF)

As a physically delivered award, the UNITAF Medal of Freedom highest award for contributions to UNITAF. It is bestowed for especially meritorious contributions to the interests of United Task Force over a sustained period of time, that in the eyes of the Commanding Officer and the Headquarters, are above and beyond the call of duty.

Nobody serving holds this award.

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UNITAF Medal of Merit

(MOM)

The second highest award for contributions to UNITAF, for meritorious contributions to the interests of United Task Force over a sustained period of time.

Nobody serving holds this award.

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Joint Service Achievement Medal

(JSAM)

The Joint Service Achievement Medal is awarded to members who have demonstrated exceptional skill and proficiency by achieving and concurrently maintaining the respective Tier requirements across all combat areas. This prestigious medal acknowledges the extraordinary dedication, versatility, and tactical acumen required to excel simultaneously across a broad spectrum of combat disciplines. The JSAM is testament to the recipient's comprehensive understanding of diverse combat roles and their ability to adapt and excel under varied and challenging circumstances. It honors those who not only meet but exceed the rigorous standards of excellence in each tier, showcasing their commitment to operational excellence and the unit's overall success. For and having achieved Tier I in all active combat areas.

with Silver Star For having achieved Tier II in all active combat areas.
with Two Silver Stars For having achieved Tier III in all active combat areas.
with Three Silver Stars For having achieved Tier IV in all active combat areas.
Superior For having achieved Tier V in all active combat areas.

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Professional Development Ribbon

(PDR)

Awarded for being in membership of the organisational Chain of Command, for more than a year in any consecutive term or commission.

with Silver Star For more than a 2 years in any consecutive term or commission.
with Two Silver Stars For more than a 3 years in any consecutive term or commission.
with Three Silver Stars For more than a 4 years in any consecutive term or commission.
with Four Silver Stars For more than a 5 years in any consecutive term or commission.
with Five Silver Stars For more than a 6 years in any consecutive term or commission.

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Outstanding Combat Intelligence Medal

(OCIM)

Sustained intelligence and high-impact mission support achievements in a lead capacity should demonstrate the individual's effectiveness in advancing the units goals. For having presided as both the Lead Game Master and Intelligence Officer of a combat deployment at least 25 times.

with Silver Star presided as both the IO and LGM of a combat deployment 50 times.
with Gold Star presided as both the IO and LGM of a combat deployment 100 times.
with Two Silver Stars presided as both the IO and LGM of a combat deployment 150 times.
with Two Gold Stars presided as both the IO and LGM of a combat deployment 250 times.

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Outstanding Combat Leadership Medal

(OPLM)

Sustained leadership and exceptionally high-impact leadership achievements should demonstrate the individual's effectiveness in advancing the units goals. For having presided as the Field Leader of a combat deployment at least 25 times.

with Silver Star presided as the Field Leader of a combat deployment 50 times.
with Gold Star presided as the Field Leader of a combat deployment 100 times.
with Two Silver Stars presided as the Field Leader of a combat deployment 150 times.
with Two Gold Stars presided as the Field Leader of a combat deployment 250 times.

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Exceptional Technology Achievement Medal

(ETAM)

Early technology development significantly contributing to the UNITAF mission, exemplary collaborative effort in achieving significant technology transfer or exceptional utilization of a UNITAF-developed technology resulting in a significant application

Nobody serving holds this award.

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Volunteer Service Award

(VSA)

Awarded to contributors of the unit that provide outstanding service to non combat departments in the dedication of the execution of the aims and objectives of the unit.

Distinguished For having distinguished service to non combat departments.

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Education Command Medal

(ECM)

Engaged in significant training or educational activity for which no other campaign or service medal is authorized. For having instructed in excess of 50 hours.

with Bronze Star For having instructed in excess of 100 hours.
with Silver Star For having instructed in excess of 200 hours.
with Gold Star For having instructed in excess of 400 hours.

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Long Service Medal

(YSM)

Awarded on completion of each year of active service to any member of one the task force units on the anniversary of every 365th day of continuous service.

1 Year On completion of 1 Year of continuous service.
2 Year On completion of 2 Years of continuous service.
3 Year On completion of 3 Years of continuous service.
4 Year On completion of 4 Years of continuous service.
5 Year On completion of 5 Years of continuous service.
6 Year On completion of 6 Years of continuous service.

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Combat Operations Service Medal

(COSM)

Engaged in significant activity for which no other campaign or service medal is authorized. For having deployed in combat in excess of 100 hours.

with Bronze Star For having deployed in combat in excess of 200 hours.
with Silver Star For having deployed in combat in excess of 500 hours.
with Gold Star For having deployed in combat in excess of 750 hours.
with Two Bronze Stars For having deployed in combat in excess of 1000 hours.
with Two Silver Stars For having deployed in combat in excess of 1250 hours.
with Two Gold Stars For having deployed in combat in excess of 1500 hours.

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Field Exercise Service Medal

(POS)

Engaged in significant educational activity for which no other campaign or service medal is authorized. For having deployed on 50 hours of Field Training Exercises.

with Bronze Star For having deployed on 100 hours of Field Training Exercises.
with Silver Star For having deployed on 200 hours of Field Training Exercises.
with Gold Star For having deployed on 400 hours of Field Training Exercises.

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Peer Evaluation Service Medal

(PESM)

The Peer Evaluation Service Medal is awarded to individuals who exhibit exceptional commitment and proficiency in conducting peer evaluations. This medal acknowledges the crucial role the recipients play in maintaining and enhancing the standards of our unit through diligent and thorough peer-to-peer assessments. Recipients of this medal have demonstrated not just a high quantity of evaluations, but also a consistent quality in their assessment, contributing significantly to the professional development and operational readiness of their peers. The PESM is a testament to their dedication to upholding excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and mutual support within the organization. Awarded for completing 2,500 qualifing peer evaluations.

with Bronze Star Awarded for completing 5,000 qualifing peer evaluations.
with Silver Star Awarded for completing 10,000 qualifing peer evaluations.
with Gold Star Awarded for completing 25,000 qualifing peer evaluations.

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Skill Proficiency Achievement Medal

(SPAM)

The Skill Proficiency Achievement Medal is awarded to personnel who demonstrate excellence in acquiring a wide range of skills at varying proficiency levels during peer-to-peer evaluations. This medal celebrates the recipient's commitment to personal and professional development, recognizing their achievements in mastering skills to the Proficient status. It underscores the individual's ability to perform independently under typical and complex conditions, showcasing adaptability and high consistency in skill application. The SPAM honors those who not only embrace learning but also exemplify the standards within the unit. Achieved proficiency in all 150 distinct skill blocks.

with Bronze Star Achieved proficiency in 300 distinct skill blocks.
with Silver Star Achieved proficiency in 500 distinct skill blocks.
with Gold Star Achieved proficiency in all 750 distinct skill blocks.

Nobody serving holds this award.

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Support Operations Service Medal

(SOM)

Engaged in significant operational support activities for which no other campaign or service medal is authorized. For having supported operations as a GM (Intelligence Staff) in excess of 50 hours.

with Bronze Star For having supported operations as a GM (Intelligence Staff) in excess of 100 hours.
with Silver Star For having supported operations as a GM (Intelligence Staff) in excess of 200 hours.
with Gold Star For having supported operations as a GM (Intelligence Staff) in excess of 400 hours.

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Purple Heart

(PH)

The Purple Heart is posthumously bestowed to remember those who have passed.

Nobody serving holds this award.