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Lieutenant-Colonel Scott Norman Clancy

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division

  • Meritorious Service Medal

    Awarded on: 2010-06-30
    Invested on: 2010-11-02
    In response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Lieutenant-Colonel Clancy was deployed as the air component commander of Joint Task Force Haiti, from January to March 2010. Optimizing the employment of all capabilities under his command, he ensured the uninterrupted aerial delivery of personnel and supplies critical to the success of the disaster relief operations. His outstanding leadership and unrelenting drive enabled Canada and its international partners to help ease the suff ering of the Haitian people, and enhanced Canada’s reputation on the world stage.
  • Meritorious Service Medal

    Awarded on: 2010-10-07
    Invested on: 2011-06-10
    From spring 2008 until summer 2009, Lieutenant-Colonel Clancy played a crucial role in the coordination, preparation and training of the initial deployments of Canadian Forces helicopters into Afghanistan. He oversaw the development of essential new aviation tactics and procedures, implemented standards for the newly acquired Chinook helicopters, and integrated aviation training with deploying land forces. His actions directly contributed to the success of Canada’s deployed aviation forces and reflected highly upon the Canadian Forces. This is the second Meritorious Service Medal for Lieutenant-Colonel Clancy.