Personnel of ICCS member nations served in various locations throughout Vietnam investigating compliance and monitoring enforcement of the peace accords.

The commission also oversaw the return of military prisoners of war and civilian political detainees.

[1] The International Commission of Control and Supervision Medal was awarded for 90 days of cumulative service between 28 January 1973 to 30 April 1975.

[2] The medal hangs from a ring suspension that is attached to a thin metal bar with a laurel pattern.

The civilian version was of a higher quality with a thicker planchet and a solid straight bar suspender with claw attachment.