Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: February 20, 2014
- Invested on: March 11, 2014
Rank: Command Sergeant Major
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.
