Campaign Medal

Non-Article 5 Medal for NATO Logistical Support to the African Union Mission in Sudan

Context

NATO deployed troops in Sudan and certain other African countries to provide logistical support to the African Union Mission in Sudan.

Eligibility and Criteria

Awarded for 30 days continuous or 60 days cumulative service under NATO command or control in Sudan or in other African countries approved by NATO that host elements of the force providing direct support to the mission, starting 13 July 2005 and ending 31 December 2007.

Non-Article 5 NATO Medal for service with the NATO Training Implementation Mission and the NATO Training Mission in Iraq (NTM-IRAQ)

Context

Following the US-led campaign in Iraq to topple the regime of dictator Saddam Hussein, NATO undertook the task to help train the new Iraqi Armed Forces through its NATO Training Implementation Mission (NTIM-I) and NATO Training Mission (NTM-I) in Iraq.

Eligibility and Criteria

Awarded for 30 days continuous or 60 days cumulative service under NATO command or control in Iraq or in any neighbouring country of Iraq that hosts elements of the force and provide direct support to NTIM-I and NTM-I, starting 18 August 2004 and ending at 31 December 2011.

Non-Article 5 NATO Medal for Operations in the Balkans

Context

On 14 December 1995, the North Atlantic Council launched Operation JOINT ENDEAVOUR, the largest military operation ever undertaken by the Alliance. Based on UN Security Council Resolution 1031, NATO was given the mandate to implement the military aspects of the Peace Agreement. A NATO-led multinational force, called the Implementation Force (IFOR), started its mission on 20 December 1995. IFOR was given a one-year mandate.

Article 5 NATO Medal for Operation "Active Endeavour"

Context

On 12 September 2001 NATO implemented Article 5 of the Washington Treaty following the 11 September attacks against the United States. Following US requests, NATO subsequently agreed to implement 8 specific measures to expand the options available in the campaign against terrorism. These measures included the deployment of elements of NATO’s Standing Naval Forces to the Eastern Mediterranean in order to provide a NATO presence and demonstrate resolve.The NATO Operation ACTIVE ENDEAVOUR formally began on 26 October 2001, when the activation order was issued.

Article 5 NATO Medal for Operation "Eagle Assist"

Context

Operation Eagle Assist began on 12 October 2001 following the North Atlantic Council’s decision on 4 October to take measures to implement Article 5 of the Washington Treaty. This was done following the terrorist attacks against the United States on 11 September 2001 and the mission’s aim was to assist US Forces to control North American airspace. The mission was deemed complete on 16 May 2002.

NATO Medal for the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (NATO-FYROM)

Context

Insurgents agreed to the weapons collection plan and to voluntarily hand-in their weapons. Part of this plan was a list of weapons and ammunition which the insurgents committed to provide as one of their obligations as a confidence-building measure and one element of a broader peace plan proposed by President Trajkovski. TFH accepted what was passed in within the established timeframe.

NATO Medal for Kosovo (NATO-K)

Context

The conflict in the Kosovo province of the Yugoslav Federal Republic started at the beginning of 1998 with the armed incidents between the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) and the Yugoslav military and police force. The armed conflict caused a humanitarian catastrophe which had to be urgently addressed by a consorted action of the broad international community. From the very beginning NATO took an active part in the peace campaign as well as contributing to Kosovo's reconstruction process after the conflict has been terminated with the help of the international community.

NATO Medal for Former Yugoslavia (NATO-FY)

Context

On 14 December 1995 North Atlantic Council launched the largest military operation ever undertaken by the Alliance, Operation Joint Endeavour. Based on UN Security Council Resolution 1031, NATO was given the mandate to implement the military aspects of the Peace Agreement. A NATO-led multinational force, called the Implementation Force (IFOR), started its mission on 20 December 1995. IFOR was given a one-year mandate.

UN Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS)

Context

The United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan was established on 8 July 2011 by the authority of UN Security Council Resolution 1996 (2011).

United Nations - African Union Hybrid Mission in Darfur (UNAMID)

Context

The Security Council resolution 1769 of 31 July 2007 and the communiqué of the 79th meeting of the African Union Peace and security Council of June 2007 established the United Nations - African Union Hybrid Mission in DARFUR.