NATO Medal for the Former Republic of Yugoslavia

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For NATO operations relating to the former Yugoslavia, July 1, 1992 to Oct. 12, 1998.

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How you get it

You earn this by meeting the requirements. No recommendation is needed. If it's missing from your record, current members can have their MPF add it. Veterans can request it from AFPC with a Standard Form 180 and supporting documents.

You qualify if any of these apply

Served under NATO command or operational control in direct support of NATO operations in the former Republic of Yugoslavia, July 1, 1992 to Oct. 12, 1998

Quick facts

Category: Foreign and international
Type: Service award
Authorized devices: Service Star when worn on uniform; operation clasp when on display
WAPS points: 0
Position in the AFPC listing: 82 of 91 (listed in order of precedence)

Full AFPC fact sheet text

Background

This award is authorized by the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization for specific NATO operations relating to the Republic of Yugoslavia. In accordance with Executive Order 11446, the Secretary of Defense, with concurrence of the Secretary of State, has approved acceptance and wear by U.S. service members who meet criteria specified by the Secretary General of NATO.

Acceptance of the NATO Medal has been approved for U.S. military personnel who serve under NATO command or operational control in direct support of NATO operations in the Former Republic of Yugoslavia, or as designated by Supreme Allied Commander, Europe (SACEUR), from July 1, 1992 – Oct. 12, 1998.

Criteria

Please refer to DOD 1348.33-M Chapter 7, paragraph C7.5.1.11 for specific individual eligibility requirements.

To recognize subsequent awards (if approved by the Secretary of Defense) for service in a different NATO operation, U.S. service members will affix a bronze service star to the NATO Medal suspension medal and ribbon.

Authorized device

Service Star when worn on uniform; operation clasp when on display

Source: NATO Medal for the Former Republic of Yugoslavia fact sheet, Air Force's Personnel Center