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General Campaign Star / General Service Medal

1.	How do I apply for these new awards?
2.	If I serve both in the area of operations and in the support area, can I be awarded both the General Campaign Star and the General Service Medal?
3.	If I served more than one rotation on the same operation, will I be awarded a numeral for a second tour?
4.	What will determine if I receive the General Campaign Star or the General Service Medal for an operation?
5.	What will the General Campaign Star and General Service Medal look like, and what is the symbolism behind the design?
6.	When will the General Campaign Star and the General Service Medal be distributed?
7.	Where will the General Campaign Star and General Service Medal be worn in the order of precedence?
8.	Why does the ALLIED FORCE bar bear the same inscription in English and French?
9.	Why is the General Campaign Star reserved for military personnel only?
10.	Why were the General Campaign Star and the General Service Medal created?
11.	Will Canadians be allowed to accept the NATO medal for the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) as well?
12.	Will non-Canadians be eligible?
13.	Will the General Campaign Star and General Service Medal be engraved with the name of the recipient?
14.	Will there be a device worn on the undress ribbon to indicate the award of additional bars?
15.	Will there be an inaugural presentation ceremony at Rideau Hall?

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General Campaign Star / General Service Medal