Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2008-04-04
Invested on: 2008-06-27
Chief Warrant Officer Arcand served as regimental sergeant major of Joint Task Force Afghanistan, from July 2007 to March 2008. His sound advice to senior commanders and coalition counterparts, as well as his inspirational leadership of his troops, contributed to the effectiveness of the task force and enhanced Canada’s reputation within the international coalition.