- Carlisle, USA
Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
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Meritorious Service Cross
- Awarded on: October 18, 2006
- Invested on: October 12, 2007
In 2006, Lieutenant-Colonel Hope served as the Commanding Officer of Task Force Orion, the Canadian battle group that experienced the first major land combat operations since the Korean War. Leading from the front, Lieutenant-Colonel Hope worked tirelessly under difficult conditions to achieve Canada’s strategic aims in Afghanistan. A dynamic leader, he assembled an effective combat team that was instrumental in expanding the Canadian presence throughout the region and in achieving considerable success in suppressing enemy activities. His exceptional knowledge and understanding of Afghan culture strengthened the bond between local Afghan authorities and the Canadian contingent.
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Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: February 28, 2014
- Invested on: June 25, 2018
While deployed to Afghanistan from June 2012 to June 2013, Colonel Hope distinguished himself as the commander of Collective Training, and as the senior coalition member at the Consolidated Fielding Centre. Working alongside his Afghan counterparts, he achieved considerable success in developing the capabilities of the Afghan National Army. Colonel Hope’s leadership highlighted Canada’s commitment to developing strong, capable and autonomous Afghan National Security Forces, and was essential to the Centre’s success.