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340 Griffin Squadron - Port Elgin

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National Awards

These are Nationally recognized awards that are commonly presented at the Squadron, but have nomination or selection bodies outside of the Squadron:

Title Picture Description
Lord Strathcona Medal Lord Strathcona Medal Lord Strathcona Medal Medal awarded to a Cadet based on criteria stated in Sp Gp Order 5027-4.
Royal Canadian Legion Medal of Excellence Legion Medal of Excellence Legion Medal of Excellence Medal awarded to a Cadet based on criteria stated in CATO 13-16. Presented by a representative of the Legion.
Air Cadet Service Medal Air Cadet Service Medal Air Cadet Service Medal Medal awarded to cadets who have completed four (4) continuous years of service with the Royal Canadian Air Cadets.

Aside from these annually awarded medals, other National Awards are available - see the complete list in CATO 13-16 for more details:

CATO 13-16 - National Cadet Honours and Awards (main document) - modified 09-2011
     Annex A - Terms of Reference CCO National Honours and Awards Committee - modified 09-2011
     Annex B - Cadet Award for Bravery - modified 09-2011
     Annex C - Cadet Certificate of Commendation - modified 02-2008
     Annex E - Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence - modified 02-2008
     Annex F - Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans - Cadet Medal of Merit - modified 09-2010
     Annex G - The Colonel Robert Perron Award - modified 01-2011

Effective October 1, 2020, the Support Group Order 5027-4 was released, detailing the procedures and processes related to the Lord Strathcona Medal including the selection process, criteria, requirements and procedures.

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Local Awards for 340 Sqn

A list of Sqn awards will be posted here soon!

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