CONTEXT
The Command Commendation is awarded to recognize deeds or activities beyond the demand of normal duty. The Command Commendations may only be awarded by the following authorities:
- Chief of the Maritime Staff;
- Chief of the Land Staff;
- Chief of the Air Staff;
- Vice Chief of the Defence Staff;
- Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff;
- Assistant Deputy Minister (Materiel);
- Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Ressources - Military);
- Deputy Commander-in-Chief of NORAD;
Nominations shall be submitted in accordance with A-AD-200-000/AG-000, The Honours, Flags and Heritage Structure of the Canadian Forces.
ELIGIBILITY & CRITERIA
The Command Commendation may be awarded to:
- members of the Canadian Forces (CF) who perform a deed or activity beyond the demands of normal duty;
- civilian members of the Defence Team who perform a deed or activity beyond the demands of normal duty and under exceptional circumstances; and
- members of the armed forces of a country other than Canada for an achievement or for meritorious service that is of benefit to Canada or the CF.
DESCRIPTION
The insignia for Command Commendations is a silver bar bearing three maple leaves.
BAR(S)
N/A
WEARING
The insignia is worn on the uniform in accordance with A-AD-265-000/AG-001, CF Dress Instructions.
POSTNOMINALS
The use of a post-nominal is not authorized for this medal.
HISTORICAL NOTES
Command Commendations are accompanied by scrolls signed by an appropriate NDHQ group principal or a commander of a command.
Honours & Awards
