Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2017-10-19
Invested on: 2018-02-28
From 2015 to 2017, Lieutenant-Colonel Scharlach’s outstanding performance was critical to the successful planning and execution of an extremely complex multinational exercise involving tactical outputs and strategic political decision making. As the lead planner, he personally organized and shepherded key activities and senior-level engagements, culminating in a successful exercise that contributed significantly to national security through the enhancement of specific procedures and protocols. Lieutenant-Colonel Scharlach’s efforts and dedication have brought great credit to the Canadian Armed Forces and Canada.