Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2014-02-20
Invested on: 2014-03-11
From May 2011 to March 2014, Command Sergeant Major Merzahi delivered an exceptional performance as the senior non-commissioned officer at the Kabul Military Training Centre. In addition to the instrumental role he played in developing the non-commissioned officer corps, he directly facilitated Canadian readiness training, enhanced force protection for Canadian personnel and provided Canadian advisors with a better understanding of Afghan culture. Command Sergeant Major Merzahi’s accomplishments had a positive impact on Canadian operations and were critical to the rebuilding of the Afghan National Army.