Operational Service Medal (OSM) – Op Shader with Iraq/Syria Clasp

Operational Service medal in Iraq and Syria The Operational Service Medal (OSM) Iraq and Syria is awarded to personnel who completed operational service in or over the landmass of Iraq and Syria, or provided a significant and direct contribution outside of Iraq and Syria, to Operation SHADER since 9 August 2014.

To qualify for this Operational Service Medal without clasp Iraq and Syria you must have either:

• 30 days continuous or 45 days cumulative operational service in the international boundaries of Iraq and Syria
• 10 operational sorties over Iraq and/or 6 operational sorties over Syria with the RAF

The Iraq and Syria clasp is to be worn on the ribbon of this medal, denoting the risk and rigour of the task. The colours of the ribbon represent the large number of airframes used in the operation, and the 3 services.