The Non Article 5 ISAF Medal is awarded to service members as set out in the Joint Operations Area (JOA) Combined Joint Statement of Requirements taking part in NATO operations in Afghanistan in accordance with the qualifying conditions: Entitlement will be acquired by those forces under NATO command or control while in the JOA, and those deployed to the JOA under national command in support of the NATO operation.
The Afghanistan JOA is defined as the political boundaries and airspace of Afghanistan, according to ISAF operational plans.
The period of qualifying service in the Afghanistan JOA is 30 days continuous or accumulated service from June 1, 2003.
Price includes mounting.
Non Article 5 ISAF Ribbon
ISAF
ISAF’s role is to assist the Government in Afghanistan and the international community in maintaining security within the force’s area of operations. ISAF supports the Afghan Transitional Authority in expanding its authority to the rest of the country, and in providing a safe and secure environment conducive to free and fair elections, the spread of the rule of law, and the reconstruction of the country.
