NATO Multiple-tour indicator (Second Type) #2 Combo The General Service Medal (GSM)

The General Service Medal (GSM) is awarded to members of the CF and members of allied forces serving with the CF who deploy outside of Canada - but not necessarily into a theatre of operations - to provide direct support

or to Canada

Available Bars & Eligibility Criteria

a subsequent multiple-tour indicator can only be sought if a minimum qualifying period of 30 days continuous service or 60 days accumulated service has been served in the qualifying AOO for that medal

to those who die as a result of military service or are wounded by hostile action

NATO Multiple-tour indicator (Second Type) #2 Combo The General Service Medal (GSM)NATO Multiple tour indicator (Second Type) In 2011, NATO reintroduced the award of multiple tour indicators to be worn on certain Article and Non Article 5 NATO Medals for all return deployments after 1 January 2011 to the same NATO operation or activity. To be eligible for a multiple tour indicator there must be a break of at least 180 days out of theatre between qualifying periods. Any return to the Area of Operation (AOO) during this break period