Canadian Special Service Medal, HUMANITAS Bar Days flown by aircrew into

Days flown by aircrew into Afghanistan may not be counted since they already count for the General Campaign Star with SOUTH-WEST ASIA ribbon

The medal is typically awarded to recognize efficient service to an eligible person who performs qualifying service in each year

The General Campaign Star (GCS) is awarded to members of the Canadian Forces and members of allied forces working with the Canadian Forces who deploy into a defined theatre of operations to take part in operations in the presence of an armed enemy

The SSM recognizes approved activities underway on 11 June 1984 or subsequently established

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Canadian Special Service Medal, HUMANITAS Bar Days flown by aircrew intoAn aggregate of 30 days of honourable service performed outside Canada from 11 June 1984 to 31 July 2009 in support of any humanitarian operation, conducted in response to a disaster or human conflict, set out in the schedule, including rescue, relief and reconstruction operations, provided the service has not been acknowledged by the award of any other honour that is part of or is recognized by the Canadian Honours System.