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New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (Iraq 2015)
The New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (Iraq 2015) is a New Zealand campaign medal for service in the land territory, airspace, and territorial sea of the country of Iraq since 4 November 2014. Criteria The New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (NZGSM 2002) was established by royal warrant to recognize service since 2000. The NZGSM 2002 (Iraq 2015) was authorized by regulation on 28 July 2016. The operational area for award of this medal is defined as the area within the land territory, airspace, and territorial sea of the country of Iraq. Individuals eligible for award of the medal will have served in the operational area since 4 November 2014 as part of or with New Zealand Government deployment for building build the capacity of the Iraqi Security Forces. These eligible individuals will have been members of the New Zealand Defence Force, New Zealand police employees, employees or contractors of a government department who are New Zealand citizens or residents, and any other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest island country by area, covering . New Zealand is about east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and south of the islands of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. The country's varied topography and sharp mountain peaks, including the Southern Alps, owe much to tectonic uplift and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, and its most populous city is Auckland. The islands of New Zealand were the last large habitable land to be settled by humans. Between about 1280 and 1350, Polynesians began to settle in the islands and then developed a distinctive Māori culture. In 1642, the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman became the first European to sight and record New Zealand. In 1840, representatives of the United Kingdom and Māori chiefs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Campaign Medal
A campaign medal is a military decoration which is awarded to a member of an armed force who serves in a designated military operation or performs duty in a geographical theater. Campaign medals are very similar to service medals but carry a higher status as the award usually involves deployment to a foreign region or service in a combat zone. History Campaign medals were first invented to recognize general military service in war, in contrast to meritorious decorations which were only issued on a small scale for acts of heroism and bravery. The campaign were first issued by the British military with the medal awarded for the defeat of the Invincible Armada, with the 1815 Waterloo Medal being the first awarded to all men present and the 1847 Military General Service Medal being the first "modern" campaign medal. Campaign medals by country * Australian campaign medals * British campaign medals * Canadian campaign medals * Malaysian campaign medals * NATO Medal refers to a num ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 may refer to one of the following medals of New Zealand: * New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (Solomon Islands) * New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (Afghanistan), Primary Operations Area * New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (Afghanistan), Secondary Operations Area * New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (Iraq 2003) * New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (Timor-Leste) * New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (Korea) * New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (Greater Middle East) * New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (Iraq 2015) * New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (Counter-Piracy) The New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (Counter-Piracy) is a New Zealand campaign medal for service in counter-piracy operations in an area centred on the Arabian Sea. The New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (NZGSM 2002) was established by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Zealand Campaign Medals
Prior to 1946 the New Zealand armed forces received honours of the United Kingdom, including military decorations and campaign medals. Since the end of World War 2 there have been constant moves towards an independent New Zealand honours system. This has resulted in a new system of Orders, decorations, and medals of New Zealand, New Zealand honours, New Zealand gallantry awards, gallantry and New Zealand bravery awards, bravery awards, and campaign medals. The following are a list, in order of precedence as defined in references below. Those campaign medals which have been independently issued by New Zealand to its armed forces are in bold. 19th century * New Zealand War Medal South African War * Queen's South Africa Medal * King's South Africa Medal World War I * 1914 Star * 1914–15 Star * British War Medal * Mercantile Marine War Medal * Victory Medal (UK), Victory Medal World War II * 1939–1945 Star * Atlantic Star * Air Crew Europe Star * Africa Star * Paci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF; mi, Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa, "Line of Defence of New Zealand") are the armed forces of New Zealand. The NZDF is responsible for the protection of the national security of New Zealand and her realm, promoting its interests, safeguarding peace and security, as well as supporting peacekeeping and humanitarian missions. It consists of three services: the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), the New Zealand Army and the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), as well as 'tri-service' components. The NZDF has a strength of 15,191 made up of 9,215 regular force personnel, 3,030 reserve force personnel and 2,946 civilian members. It is supported by the New Zealand Ministry of Defence (MOD) and is commanded by the Chief of Defence Force (CDF). The principal roles and tasks expected of the NZDF is to provide a combat capable force to defend New Zealand’s sovereign territory, and protect critical lines of communication. To provide civil defence supp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister Of Defence (New Zealand)
The Minister of Defence is a minister in the government of New Zealand with responsibility for the New Zealand Defence Force and the Ministry of Defence. The present Minister is Peeni Henare, a member of the Labour Party. History Initially, military affairs in New Zealand were controlled by the British-appointed Governor, without input from the New Zealand Parliament, which was only established in 1853. There was no Minister of Defence as such, as the Governor retained control over all armed forces in the colony. However, senior military officers did serve as members of the Executive Council. Three such appointments were made: Lieutenant Colonel Robert Wynyard, Major General Thomas Simson Pratt, and Lieutenant General Duncan Alexander Cameron. In 1863, under the premiership of Alfred Domett, a Minister for Colonial Defence was appointed. Reader Wood, a former militia officer, became the first Minister. This post continued to exist with only brief interruption until Edward ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chief Of Defence Force (New Zealand)
The Chief of Defence Force (CDF) is the appointment held by the professional head of the New Zealand Defence Force. The post has existed under its present name since 1991. From 1963 to 1991 the head of the New Zealand Defence Force was known as the Chief of Defence Staff. All the incumbents have held three-star rank. The current Chief of Defence Force is Air Marshal Kevin Short. Role The CDF is the professional head of the defence forces and serves as the principal military advisor to the government. They are responsible for directing the chiefs of service and ensuring morale. The CDF also serves as the chief executive of the defence force, thereby being the person with sole accountability to the government and people of New Zealand. Appointees The following list chronologically records those who have held the post of Chief of Defence Force or its preceding positions, with rank and honours as at the completion of the individual's term. , -style="text-align:center;" , colspan=7, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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