Service time includes dates between 13 Oct 98 and a termination date to be announced later. Joint Staff Message 071948Z , Jun 00 announces the acceptance of the Kosovo NATO Medal by the Secretary of Defense. Aircrew members not qualifying under paragraph above accumulate one day of qualifying service for the 1st sortie flown on any day.
Support are tanker, airlift and surveillance aircraft.
Individuals wounded or injured and requiring subsequent evacuation from the defined area of eligibility, regardless of time in the AOE qualify. The NATO Medal will have the same precedence as the United Nations Medal, but will rank immediately below the United Nations Medal when the wearer has been awarded both decorations. Permanent orders are not required. See the Joint Staff Message for complete processing instructions.