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I'm going to conduct an experiment to see if I can make some heads at DHH explode....
After retiring from the CF in 2008, I took a job with NATO in Afghanistan. I did 2 years there and was presented the NATO ISAF medal for 'time served'.
After re-enrolling in the CF in 2010, I was given the standard 'you can't receive another medal for the same service' (I did Afghan tours with the Forces in 2004-2005 and 2006-2007) and 'you can't receive a foreign decoration when a Canadian equivalent exists' speech from the Orderly Room when I asked if the decoration was authorized for wear.
However...I wasn't in the Forces when presented the medal, and as I wasn't in the employ of the Canadian Civil Service or contracted with DND during my time overseas (I worked directly for NATO as a civilian employee), I'm not eligible from either the GSM or the OSM.
Under A-AD-200-000/AG-000 Chap 2, Sec 1, Para 34 -35...
"34. A member who was awarded an order, decoration or medal by a foreign power prior to enrolment may be granted approval to wear the insignia and ribbon while in uniform. To obtain approval the member shall submit a written request to the member's commanding officer (CO), accompanied by documentary proof of the award. The CO shall forward the request with the original or photocopy of the documentary proof, through normal channels, to NDHQ/DHH.
35. If a member is granted authority to wear a foreign award, a copy of the authority shall be filed on the Unit Personnel Record and the NDHQ personal document file."
The real question ...is NATO considered a 'Foreign Power"?
I doubt this will be approved, but it's something to do...Meh...
After retiring from the CF in 2008, I took a job with NATO in Afghanistan. I did 2 years there and was presented the NATO ISAF medal for 'time served'.
After re-enrolling in the CF in 2010, I was given the standard 'you can't receive another medal for the same service' (I did Afghan tours with the Forces in 2004-2005 and 2006-2007) and 'you can't receive a foreign decoration when a Canadian equivalent exists' speech from the Orderly Room when I asked if the decoration was authorized for wear.
However...I wasn't in the Forces when presented the medal, and as I wasn't in the employ of the Canadian Civil Service or contracted with DND during my time overseas (I worked directly for NATO as a civilian employee), I'm not eligible from either the GSM or the OSM.
Under A-AD-200-000/AG-000 Chap 2, Sec 1, Para 34 -35...
"34. A member who was awarded an order, decoration or medal by a foreign power prior to enrolment may be granted approval to wear the insignia and ribbon while in uniform. To obtain approval the member shall submit a written request to the member's commanding officer (CO), accompanied by documentary proof of the award. The CO shall forward the request with the original or photocopy of the documentary proof, through normal channels, to NDHQ/DHH.
35. If a member is granted authority to wear a foreign award, a copy of the authority shall be filed on the Unit Personnel Record and the NDHQ personal document file."
The real question ...is NATO considered a 'Foreign Power"?
I doubt this will be approved, but it's something to do...Meh...