Those who suggest this would be a medal for nothing miss the point. The individual has volunteered for service, undergone rigorous initial and professional training and have placed themselves in a position where they could be placed potential danger.Whether they face enemy fire or not is irrelevant, as they have been prepared to do so and should receive national recognition of their service to the country.This does not detract from the value of an Operational Service Medal, which is over and above the requirements for a National Defence Medal.