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vCAF Founders Medal |
Awarded to vCAF personnel who made significant contributions to the founding of the vCAF.
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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vCAF Distinguished Service Medal |
Awarded to vCAF personnel who have made significant and continuous contributions to the vCAF. A leaf will indicate second and subsequent awards.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander; Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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vCAF Meritorious Service Medal |
Awarded to vCAF personnel who make a significant single contribution to the vCAF. A leaf will indicate second and subsequent awards.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander; Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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NATO Meritorious Service Medal |
Awarded to vCAF personnel who are involved in the organization, implementation and coordination of a cooperative exercise or mission with NATO forces. A number will indicate second and subsequent awards.
Award Submission: Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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Meritorious Joint Service Medal |
Awarded to vCAF personnel who are involved in the organization, implementation and coordination of a cooperative exercise or mission with U. S. Military Forces. A leaf will indicate second and subsequent awards.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander; Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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Meritorious Commendation Medal |
Awarded to vCAF personnel are involved in the organization, implementation and coordination of a sustained vCAF exercise or mission. A leaf will indicate second and subsequent awards.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander; Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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vCAF Meritorious Achievement Medal |
Awarded to vCAF personnel who are involved in the organization, implementation and coordination of a sustained single-platform overseas detachment. A leaf will indicate second and subsequent awards.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander; Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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vCAF Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal |
Awarded to vCAF squadrons for sustained superior unit performance. A leaf will indicate second and subsequent awards.
Award Submission: Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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vCAF Expeditionary Medal |
Awarded to vCAF members who have landed on foreign territory and participated in various operations. A leaf will indicate second and subsequent awards.
Award Submission: Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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vCAF Commendation Medal |
Awarded to vCAF personnel who have made an exceptional and sustained contribution to their Wing. A leaf will indicate second and subsequent awards.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander; Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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vCAF Recruiter Medal |
Awarded to vCAF personnel that recruit 2 members to vCAF in any 12-month period. Recruit must indicate the name of the member that recruited them in the comments section of the Enlistment Application. Recruit must successfully complete Pilot Training and meet minimum activity hours for 6 months. Credit for a recruit may only be granted to one member. A number will be added for each additional 2 members recruited in the same 12-month period.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander or Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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vCAF Phase I Training Award |
Awarded to pilots who have successful passed Phase I Basic Flight Training course.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander; Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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vCAF Phase II Training Award |
Awarded to pilots who have successful passed Phase II Multi-engine, Helicopters or Jets courses. Gold text will signify pilots who have completed more than one type.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander; Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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vCAF Phase III Training Award |
Awarded to pilots who have successfully completed squadron aircraft specific training. Gold text will signify pilots who have completed more than one squadron aircraft training course.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander; Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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vCAF Phase IV Training Award |
Awarded to pilots who have successfully completed squadron aircraft specific training. Gold text will signify pilots who have completed more than one squadron aircraft training course.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander; Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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National Defense Medal |
Awarded to vCAF personnel for successful graduated vCAF Flight Training.
Award Submission: Directorate of Air Production and Development
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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Good Conduct Medal |
Awarded to vCAF personnel for 1 year of continuous service to the vCAF. A rosette will indicate second and subsequent awards.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander or Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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Humanitarian Service Award |
Awarded for Humanitarian service flights as directed by Chief of Staff. A number will indicate second and subsequent awards.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander or Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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vCAF Achievement Medal |
Awarded to vCAF personnel who have made an exceptional and sustained contribution to their Squadron. A star will indicate second and subsequent awards.
Award Submission: Squadron CO
Award Authority: Wing Commander; Chief of Staff |
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vCAF Website Administrator Award |
Awarded to vCAF personnel who have made significant contributions to the website.
Award Submission: Chief of Staff
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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Basic Instructor Pilot Medal |
Awarded to vCAF Instructor Pilots who are Qualified Instructor Pilots. Award Criteria will be discussed as per Chief of Staff.
Award Submission: Directorate of Air Production and Development
Award Authority: Chief Staff |
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Instructor Pilot (Operational Training) Medal |
Awarded to vCAF Instructor Pilots who are Qualified Instructor Pilots in Operational Training Squadrons. Award Criteria will be discussed as per Chief of Staff.
Award Submission: Directorate of Air Production and Development
Award Authority: Chief Staff |
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Instructor Pilot (Operational) Medal |
Awarded to the most senior vCAF Instructor Pilots, who are Qualified Instructor Pilots in Operational Squadrons. Award Criteria will be discussed as per Chief of Staff.
Award Submission: Directorate of Air Production and Development
Award Authority: Chief Staff |
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ATC Instructor Medal |
Awarded to vCAF Aerospace Controlling Instructors who are qualified ATC Instructors. Award Criteria will be discussed as per Chief of Staff.
Award Submission: Directorate of Air Production and Development
Award Authority: Chief Staff |
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vCAF Fighter Ace Award |
Awarded for 5 or more “kills” in a single major exercise involving a defined opposition force. The Awards Board will determine eligible exercises. vCAF Rules of Engagement will be followed. A leaf will indicate second and subsequent awards.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander; Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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vCAF Transport Award |
Awarded for successful Transport missions on 5 or more separate logistical missions during a single major exercise. Logistical missions must be prearranged, and part of the exercise. The Awards Board will determine eligible exercises. vCAF Rules of Engagement will be followed. A leaf will indicate second and subsequent awards.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander; Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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vCAF Helicopter Award |
Awarded for successful helicopter missions on 5 or more separate missions during a single major exercise. Missions must be prearranged, part of the exercise, not independent squadron missions. The Awards Board will determine eligible exercises. vCAF Rules of Engagement will be followed. A leaf will indicate second and subsequent awards.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander; Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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vCAF Mission Award |
Awarded for successful completion of your missions on 5 or more separate missions during a single major exercise. The Awards Board will determine eligible exercises. A leaf will indicate second and subsequent awards.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander; Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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vCAF Search & Rescue Award |
Awarded for 5 or more successful participation and retrievals of downed pilots in a single major exercise. The Awards Board will determine eligible exercises. A screen shot of the rescued pilot or downed aircraft if top cover must be submitted or the rescue verified by a CO or above. A leaf will indicate second and subsequent awards.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander; Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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vCAF Combat Action Award |
Awarded for 2 or more separate missions flown during a single, scheduled vCAF operation. The Awards Board will determine eligible exercises. The 2 separate missions must occur on different days or on the same day during 2 different vulnerability periods. Two sorties in the same period do not qualify. A number will indicate second and subsequent awards.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander; Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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Tanker Centurion Medal |
Awarded to vCAF personnel for 100-logged aerial refuelings, as either tanker or other pilot. Number denotes subsequent blocks of 100.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander or Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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150 Hour Aerial Achievement Medal |
Awarded for 150 vCAF flight hours.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander or Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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250 Hour Aerial Achievement Medal |
Awarded for 250 vCAF flight hours.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander or Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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500 Hour Aerial Achievement Medal |
Awarded for 500 vCAF flight hours.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander or Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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1500 Hour Aerial Achievement Medal |
Awarded for 1500 vCAF flight hours.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander or Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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Annual Aerial Achievement Medal |
Awarded to the pilot with the most hours logged in a 365-day period. A leaf will indicate second and subsequent awards.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander or Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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Arctic Service Award |
This award will be given as outlined in pre-deployment orders.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander or Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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Overseas Service Award |
This award will be given as outlined in pre-deployment orderes.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander or Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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Wing Deployment Award |
This award is given to pilots who have been deployed and/or redeployed 3 times or more. A leaf will signify subsequent achievements.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander or Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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Operation Maple Flag Award |
This award will be given to pilots who have participated in Operation Maple Flag.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander or Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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Operation Northern Thunder Award |
This award will be given to pilots who have participated in Operation Northern Thunder.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander or Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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Operation Canuck Scramble Award |
This award will be given to pilots who have participated in Operation Canuck Scramble.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander or Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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Operation Northern Tundra |
This award will be given to pilots who have participated in Operation Northern Tundra.
Award Submission: Squadron CO via Wing Commander or Wing Commander
Award Authority: Chief of Staff |
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