TheInternational Force East Timor (INTERFET) Medalrecognises members of theAustralian Defence
Forcewho served for 30 days (or 30 sorties) inEast Timorduring theINTERFETcampaign (16 September 1999 – 10 April 2000). The qualifying area comprises East Timor and the sea adjacent to East Timor out to a distance of 12 nautical miles
(22 km) from the low water mark.[2]
Australian Defence Force personnel are also recognised by the 'East Timor' clasp to theAustralian Active Service
Medal. Australia has also offered this medal to theother 16 nationswho participated in the INTERFET operation.