To monitor the cease-fire in Cambodia, conduct naval patrols in the Gulf of Thailand approaches and major inland waterways such as the Mekong River, and provide mine awareness training.

UNTAC was established in Feb 1992, incorporating the existing mission, UNAMIC. The mandate for this mission related to human rights, the organisation and conduct of free and fair elections, military arrangements, civil administration, the maintenance of law and order, the repatriation and resettlement of the Cambodian refugees and displaced persons, and the rehabilitation of essential Cambodian infrastructures during the transitional period. After the elections, the mission was closed on 15 Nov 1993 and replaced by the United Nations Military Liaison Team (UNMLT). Consisting of 20 military observers, their task was to maintain close liaison with the Cambodian Government, to report to the Secretary-General on matters effecting security in Cambodia and to assist the Government in dealing with residual military matters related to the Paris Agreement. UNMLT was established for a single period of six months. Military Observers were also eligible to receive the UNTAC medal.

Canadian Military Involvement

Canada's participation was designated Operation MARQUIS.

Logistics, administrative and support staff
Naval Officers, and NCM's (30 members)
Engineer team (5 members)
Observers

A peak strength of 215 to 240 personnel was reached. Canada began withdrawing forces in Sep 1993 and most were gone by late Oct with the three departing in Nov 1993.

Insignia

Ninety days service with the mission from 16 Mar 1992 to 15 Nov 1993 entitled a Canadian serviceman to the UNTAC Medal. The ribbon consisted of 9 coloured stripes: dark green (9mm), dark blue (1mm), UN blue (4mm), red (1mm), white centre (3mm), red (1mm), UN blue (4mm), dark blue (1mm), and dark green (9mm).

A total of 475 awards were made to Canadians.

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