Commander-in-Chief Unit Commendation
| Commander-in-Chief Unit Commendation | |
|---|---|
Commander-in-Chief Unit Commendation pennant | |
| Awarded for | Extraordinary deed or activity of a rare high standard in extremely hazardous circumstances |
| Description | Gold-tone bar with the vice-regal lion in full colour |
| Country | Canada |
| Presented by | Commander-in-Chief of Canada |
| Eligibility | Unit or sub-unit of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) or similar organization of a foreign armed force working with or in conjunction with the CAF |
| Established | 2002 |
| Total recipients | 8 |
The Commander-in-Chief Unit Commendation (French: Mention élogieuse du commandant en chef à l'intention des unités) is a Canadian award given to military units for "an extraordinary deed or activity of a rare high standard in extremely hazardous circumstances".
Not only Canadian military units are eligible; Commonwealth and foreign units are also eligible if the deed occurred while serving alongside Canadian forces.