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Commander-in-Chief Unit Commendation
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<p>The Commander-in-Chief Unit Commendation (French: <i>Mention élogieuse du commandant en chef à l'intention des unités)</i> is a Canadian award given to military units for "an extraordinary deed or activity of a rare high standard in extremely hazardous circumstances". </p><p>Not only Canadian military units are eligible; Commonwealth and foreign units are also eligible if the deed occurred while serving alongside Canadian forces. </p>