Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal
The Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal is a United States Department of Defense service award and campaign medal. The medal was established by Executive Order on 30 March 2016 by U.S. President Barack Obama. The medal may be awarded to members of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard, for service in Iraq, Syria, or contiguous waters or airspace retroactively from 15 June 2014 to a date yet to be determined. Service members who were awarded the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal for service that is now covered by the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal may make application to be awarded the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal in lieu of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. No service member will be entitled to the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal for the same action, time period, or service.
| Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal | |
|---|---|
Obverse and reverse | |
| Type | Campaign medal |
| Awarded for | Service in Iraq or Syria after 15 June 2014 |
| Presented by | the U.S. Department of Defense |
| Eligibility | United States military personnel |
| Status | Active |
| Established | 30 March 2016 |
| First awarded | April 2016 (retroactive to 15 June 2014) |
Service ribbon and campaign streamer | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Iraq Campaign Medal |
| Next (lower) | Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal |