The Somalia medal recognizes the participation of CF members that have
taken part in the coalition mission in Somalia to help stabilize the country
from civil war, and to help deliver humanitarian aid. A person enrolled in,
attached to or working with the Canadian Forces may be awarded this medal
if the person served a minimum of 90 cumulative days of honourable service
in the theatre of operations during the period beginning on November 16,
1992 and ending on June 30,1993 provided that this service has not been
recognized by another medal.