NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Medal

Criteria: Awarded to all U.S. Armed Forces’ personnel having served with the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan as members of units or staffs in the Joint Operations Area in the country.

     The area of eligibility is delineated by the political boundaries of the International Security Assistance Force.

     The service must be 30 days – either continuous or accumulated – from July 31, 2006, to a future date yet-to-be determined.

     Only the basic NATO Medal is authorized to be worn on the U.S. Army uniform. Soldiers authorized subsequent awards will add a bronze service star to the basic NATO Medal or ribbon.