Establishing the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal
Apr 1, 2016
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Mar 30, 2016
Published on: Apr 1, 2016
Apr 1, 2016
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Mar 30, 2016
Published on: Apr 1, 2016
Summary
Establishes the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal for U.S. Armed Forces members who served in Iraq, Syria, or nearby areas on or after June 15, 2014.
What problem does this solve?
Military members serving in the campaign against ISIS in Iraq and Syria needed formal recognition for their specific service. This order creates the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal to honor their contributions in that military operation.
What does this order do?
Establishes a new campaign medal
Creates the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal to recognize military service in Iraq, Syria, and nearby waters or airspace.
Defines eligibility for the medal
Awards the medal to members of the Armed Forces who served in the designated areas on or after June 15, 2014.
Prevents duplicate awards for the same service
Allows a service member to receive either this medal or the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal for the same service period, but not both.
Allows for posthumous awards
Permits the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal to be awarded to a service member after their death.
Who does this affect?
- U.S. Armed Forces members
- Veterans
- Military families
What is the real world impact?
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Recognizes service in a specific military campaign
Formally acknowledges the contributions of U.S. Armed Forces members who served in Operation Inherent Resolve against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. Provides them with a distinct honor for their service.
When does this start?
This order takes effect on March 30, 2016, and applies to military service performed on or after June 15, 2014.
Eligibility Start Date
The medal can be awarded for service that occurred on or after June 15, 2014.