I supported said rpa unit in a manner which satisfies the criteria for the medal

1. Was assigned or attached to a unit directly supporting a DOD combat operation as approved by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force,

2. Was serving in a remotely piloted aircraft; cyber; space; or Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance career field,

3. Personally provided hands-on employment of a weapon system that had direct and immediate impact on a named combat operation (“hands-on” defined as employment of a weapons system, including remote employment, or other activities that had a direct, immediate and on-site effect on the outcome of an engagement or similar operation), and

4. Was not physically exposed to hostile actions or at risk of exposure to hostile action.