Infobox Military Award name Vietnam ArmedForcesHonorMedal image caption awarded by flag South Vietnam type Two grade award eligibility Military personnel of South Vietnam and foreign entities for campaign actively contributing to the formation and organization of the Vietnamese military and actively participating in cadre training of Vietnamese units status No longer awarded description clasps established 1953 first award last award total posthumous recipients individual higher same lower related image2 File Vietnam ArmedForcesHonorMedal Ribbon.png 80px caption2 Ribbon of the Vietnam ArmedForcesHonorMedal 1st class The Vietnam ArmedForcesHonorMedal was a decoration of South Vietnam that was first created in 1953. The medal was issued in two grades and reached its height of bestowals during the years of the Vietnam War . The Vietnam ArmedForcesHonorMedal was also one of the more commonly award medals to members of foreign militaries, and was frequently bestowed to members of the United States armedforces . The Vietnam ArmedForcesHonorMedal was awarded to any member of the military who actively contributed to the formation and organization of the Vietnamese military and who actively participating in cadre training of Vietnamese units. The Vietnam ArmedForces was awarded for non combat service only and was comparable to the Awards and decorations of the United States military United States decoration of the Commendation Medal . The two grades of the Vietnam ArmedForcesHonorMedal were annotated on the medal by the coloring of the medal s ribbon. The first ... the stripes of the second class were greenish. The first class medal was issued to commissioned officers ..., the medal s medallion for the first class grade was gold while the second class was of a silver coloring. In the modern age, the Vietnam ArmedForcesHonorMedal is considered obsolete since the issuing government, that of South Vietnam, no longer exists. The medal is today only available through private ... more details
Infobox Military Award name Turkish ArmedForcesMedal of Honor image File TURKISH ARMEDFORCESMEDAL OF HONOUR.jpg 150px caption awarded by Turkish ArmedForces the Turkish ArmedForces type Medal eligibility Civilian or soldier, of any nationality for Great valor status Currently awarded first award 1967 last award total posthumous recipients individual image2 caption2 Turkish ArmedForcesMedal of Honor lang tr T rk Silahl Kuvvetleri eref Madalyas is the highest medal that can be bestowed upon an individual by the Turkish ArmedForces Turkish ArmedForces TAF and was first created on July 27, 1967. Technical specifications General Five large and five small gold stars on dark blue background circling an insignia of a crescent moon and a star on red background, the symbol of the Flag of Turkey Turkish flag , pointing upwards. Decoration regular size Made of eight pieces Metal Bronze Minting 0.2 micrometre polished gold plating Weight 54 grams Diameter 6 cm Decoration miniature size Made of three pieces Metal Bronze Minting 0.2 micrometre polished gold plating Weight 14 grams Diameter 1 cm Ribbon Color Red Criteria During war time, it is bestowed on individuals who, even though having prepared the conditions of, or having contributed to, success in battle thanks to their actions and behaviour, but whose valor might not be compensated simply by the Devlet Sava Madalyas State War Medal . During peace time, it is bestowed upon the Commanders of the Turkish Army , the Turkish Navy , the Turkish Air Force and the Turkish Gendarmerie who have successfully completed at least a year in their posts. The medal can be given to civilians or soldiers, regardless of nationality. Its bestowment is proposed and approved by any of the four Commanders mentioned above. See also Medal of Independence Turkey Turkish ArmedForcesMedal of Distinguished Service Turkish ArmedForcesMedal of Distinguished Courage and Self Sacrifice References http www.tsk.mil.tr eng genel konular serefmadalyasi.htm ... more details
Infobox Military Award name ArmedForces Service Medal image File ArmedForces Service Medal.jpg 100px caption ArmedForces Service Medal awarded by All Branches of the United States Military type Service medal eligibility All personnel for Presented to those service members who engage in significant activity for which no other campaign or service medal is authorized. status first award 1996 last award total posthumous recipients individual higher Korea Defense Service Medal lower Humanitarian Service Medal same image2 Image ArmedForces Service Medal ribbon.svg caption2 Ribbon for the ArmedForces Service Medal The ArmedForces Service Medal is a Awards and decorations of the United States military .... The ArmedForces Service Medal was originally intended to be a replacement for the ArmedForces Expeditionary .... The primary difference between the two is that the ArmedForces Service Medal is awarded for actions ... . This definition separates the two medals in that the ArmedForces Expeditionary Medal is normally ... of the operation. Additional awards of the ArmedForces Service Medal are denoted by service stars ... the ArmedForces Expeditionary Medal , and the ArmedForces Service Medal may be awarded concurrently ... http www.history.navy.mil medals afsm.htm ArmedForces Service Medal http www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil Awards armedforces service.aspx Institute of Heraldry ArmedForces Service Medal http edocket.access.gpo.gov cfr 2008 julqtr 32cfr578.34.htm 578.34 ArmedForces Service Medal commons category ArmedForces Service Medal United States ArmedForces Service Medal US interservice decorations Category United States campaign medals Category Awards established in 1996 de ArmedForces Service Medal uk ... Operation Joint Endeavor 20 November 1995 19 December 1998 This medal was also awarded to U.S. Forces ... President Bill Clinton under ExecutiveOrder 12985 . The medal is a theater service award which ... or service medal is authorized. The term significant activity is determined by theater commanders ... more details
Infobox Military Award name ArmedForces Expeditionary Medal image Image ARMEDFORCESEXPEDITIONARYMEDAL.JPG ... Image AFEMRib.svg 100px BR BR Image Streamer AFE.PNG 250px The ArmedForces Expeditionary Medal ... Institute of Heraldry ArmedForces Expeditionary Medal ref History Since its original conception over forty years ago, the ArmedForces Expeditionary Medal has been awarded for United States ... Center ArmedForces Expeditionary Medal ref During the early years of the Vietnam War , the ArmedForces ... Credit of the United States Navy,ArmedForces Expeditionary Medal ref In 1965, with the creation of the Vietnam ... the option to exchange the ArmedForces Expeditionary Medal for the Vietnam Service Medal. In 1968 ... the ArmedForces Expeditionary Medal & the Vietnam Service Medal. After the close of the Vietnam War, the ArmedForces Expeditionary Medal was issued for various military operations in Panama, Grenada ... missions against Iraq, the ArmedForces Expeditionary Medal was issued again for several operations ... 2003, some personnel became eligible for the ArmedForces Expeditionary Medal, as well as the Global ... Service Medal . To date, however, the ArmedForces Expeditionary Medal is still listed on official ... listing of approved operations for the ArmedForces Expeditionary Medal is as follows ref http edocket.access.gpo.gov cfr 2008 julqtr 32cfr578.25.htm 578.25 ArmedForces Expeditionary Medal ref ... 1996 20 June 1998 also entitled to ArmedForces Service Medal for above same timeframe as an exception ... 20 November 1995 19 December 1998 also entitled to ArmedForces Service Medal for same timeframe ... and the Afghanistan Campaign Medal for Operations directly in Afghanistan. The ArmedForces Expeditionary ... receipt of the ArmedForces Expeditionary Medal or the service specific expeditionary medal. The AFEM ... in 1961 pl ArmedForces Expeditionary Medal uk ... personnel only for Awarded to members of the United States ArmedForces who, after July 1, 1958 ... more details
Infobox Military Award name ArmedForces Reserve Medal image Image AFRMedal.gif 125px caption ArmedForces Reserve Medal awarded by United States ArmedForces established s Executive Order 10163 EO 10163 , September 25, 1950, as amended ref Amended by s Executive Order 10439 EO 10439 , March 19, 1953, and s Executive Order 13013 EO 13013 , August 6, 1996. Additional details and descriptions at http ... bottom right . The ArmedForces Reserve Medal is a Awards and decorations of the United States military military award of the United States ArmedForces that has existed since 1950. The medal recognizes service performed by members of the reserve components and is presented to both officer armedforces ... within the ten years of service. In addition, unlike the Reserve Good Conduct Medal , a service member s disciplinary history is not a factor when awarding the ArmedForces Reserve Medal. In the United ... accessdate 3 January 2012 ref Prior to 1995, the initial award of the ArmedForces Reserve Medal ... emblems . After 1995, the medal was presented with a bronze hourglass device upon its initial issuance for ten years of reserve service. Subsequent awards of the ArmedForces Reserve Medal are annotated ... and Bronze 40 For mobilization The ArmedForces Reserve Medal is also awarded to any member of the Reserve ... Sources http www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil Awards armedforces reserve.aspx Department of The Army Institute of Heraldry website http www.foxfall.com gcrm dod afrm.htm ArmedForces Reserve Medal References ... type Medal eligibility status Active first award last award total posthumous recipients individual ... Reserve Medal and the Marine Corps Reserve Ribbon , which were discontinued in 1958 and 1967 respectively ... Guard , a service member may receive the medal after completing a total of ten years service ... to receive the medal after 10 years of service. ref cite web title United States Navy Personnel Command .... In such cases, the medal is presented with an M Device , or mobilization device, and is conferred ... more details
General Staff Chief of the General Staff . See also Medal of Independence Turkey Turkish ArmedForcesMedal of Honor Turkish ArmedForcesMedal of Distinguished Courage and Self Sacrifice References http ...Infobox Military Award name Turkish ArmedForcesMedal of Distinguished Service image2 Image st n Hizmet Madalyas 2.jpg 150px image caption awarded by Turkish ArmedForces the Turkish ArmedForces type Medal eligibility Civilian or soldier, of any nationality for Extraordinary service to the TAF status Currently awarded first award 1967, since 1983 in its current form last award total posthumous recipients individual image3 caption2 Turkish ArmedForcesMedal of Distinguished Service lang tr T rk Silahl Kuvvetleri st n Hizmet Madalyas was first created on July 27, 1967 and took its current form on July 29, 1983. Technical specifications General Five large and five small stars on dark blue background circling an insignia of a crescent moon and a star on red background, the symbol of the Flag of Turkey Turkish flag , pointing upwards. Decoration regular size Made of eight pieces Metal Bronze Minting 5 micrometre polished silver plating Weight 54 grams Diameter 6 cm Decoration miniature size Made of three pieces Metal Bronze Minting 5 micrometre polished silver plating Weight 14 grams Diameter 1 cm Ribbon Color Red Criteria During war or peace, it is bestowed upon individuals whose contributions to the strengthening of the Turkish ArmedForces TAF have been extraordinarily high. In other words, it is awarded to any individual that has served national interests with exemplary determination and has contributed greatly to the prestige and strength of the TAF. This encompasses any military, scientific, material or administrative contribution, in or outside the territory of the Republic of Turkey , that has been greater than any of that person s predecessors thanks to his her great courage and self sacrifice. The medal can be given to civilians or soldiers, regardless of nationality ... more details
Infobox Military Award name German ArmedForces Service Medal image File BWEinsatzmedaillen.jpg 250px caption Service Medal, face awarded by the Federal Republic of Germany type Military Medal eligibility Soldiers of the German armedforces for Military Campaigns status Currently awarded description Comes in three classes, Gold, Silver and Bronze established 25 April 1996 image2 Image IFOR.JPG 100px caption2 Ribbon bar The German ArmedForces Service Medal German language German Einsatzmedaille der Bundeswehr is a decoration of the Bundeswehr , the armedforces of the Germany Federal Republic of Germany . The decoration is awarded for military service in a designated military campaign. It is awarded to all German soldiers regardless of rank. It is also the only type of German campaign medal awarded, the only difference is the campaign bar worn on the medal and ribbon. The decoration has three grades The grade is not awarded by the persons rank but by the time a person served in the designated campaign area. Bronze for 30 days in country. Silver is for 360 days in country. Gold for 690 days in country. In November 2010, Karl Theodor zu Guttenberg , the German minister of defense , introduced a special grade the Combat Action Medal of the Bundeswehr Gefechtsmedaille der Bundeswehr Combat Action Medal of the Bundeswehr . ref name bw cite web url http www.bundeswehr.de portal a bwde de streitkraefte auszeichnungen?yw contentURL C1256EF4002AED30 W27CGKEA378INFODE content.jsp none title ... Federal Republic Badge of Honour of the Bundeswehr Bundeswehr Crosses & Medal of Honor German ArmedForces Flood Service Medal German ArmedForces Badge for Military Proficiency German ArmedForces ... Design The medal is round, on its center is displayed the Coat of arms of Germany German eagle surrounded ... standard grades in that the medal is always golden with a black and red rim and a black eagle. ref ... earthquake Combat Action Medal of the Bundeswehr GEFECHT lang de combat awarded for valorous combat ... more details
. Service medals In the SAF National Service, the medals for service are 5 years Singapore ArmedForces Good Service Medal 10 years Singapore ArmedForces National Service Medal 15 years Singapore ArmedForces National Service Medal with 15 year clasp 20 years Singapore ArmedForces Long Service and Good Conduct 20 Years Medal 25 years Long Service Medal Military Singapore Long Service Medal Military 30 years Singapore ArmedForces Long Service and Good Conduct 20 Years Medal with 30 year clasp References ...Infobox Military Award name SAF National Service Medal image File SAF National Service Medal.png br br File SAF National Service Medal ribbon.png 90px caption Obverse left and reverse right of Medal br and ribbon bottom awarded by Singapore type Medal eligibility National Servicemen of the Singapore ArmedForces for 10 years service campaign status Currently issued description clasps Fifteen Years established first award last award total posthumous recipients individual higher Singapore ArmedForces Long Service and Good Conduct 20 Years Medal SAF Long Service and Good Conduct 20 Years Medal same lower Singapore ArmedForces Good Service Medal SAF Good Service Medal related Singapore ArmedForces Long Service and Good Conduct 10 Years Medal SAF Long Service and Good Conduct 10 Years Medal image2 File SAF National Service Medal ribbon with clasp.png 90px caption2 Ribbon with 15 year clasp The Singapore ArmedForces National Service Medal is awarded to a NSmen National Serviceman NSman of the Singapore ArmedForces SAF who has completed an equivalent 10 years of service. This is met by meeting 90 of the National Service Training System NSTS 6 High Key In Camp Trainings and 3 Low Key In Camp Trainings. Regular members of the SAF qualify for an equivalent medal, the Singapore ArmedForces Long Service and Good Conduct 10 Years Medal . A clasp is awarded for an additional equivalent 5 years of service, for a total of 15 years. This is met by the full NSTS 8 High Key In Camp Trainings ... more details
Crosses & Medal of Honor German ArmedForces Service Medal German ArmedForces Badge for Military Proficiency German ArmedForces Badge of Marksmanship German Parachutist Badge German Sports Badge ...Infobox Military Award name German Flood Service Medal 2002 image Image Einsatzmedaille Fluthilfe 2002l.JPG 100px caption Service Medal in case, face awarded by the Federal Republic of Germany type Military Medal eligibility German and foreign armed service members, rescue service members, and civilians for 2002 German Flood status description Comes in one class established 20 September 2002 image2 Image Einsatzmedalie Fluthilfe 2002 Bandschnalle.JPG 100px caption2 Flood Service Ribbon bar The German Flood Service Medal 2002 German language German Einsatzmedaille Fluthilfe 2002 is a decoration of the Germany Federal Republic of Germany . The decoration was awarded to all German military members, foreign armed service members, civilian rescue forces and civilians, who had collaborated with the 2002 European floods flood disaster relief efforts in Germany in the summer of 2002. It was approved for wear by the Federal Ministry of Defence Germany Minister of Defence , but was created by the Federal Ministry of the Interior Germany Ministry of the Interior . The medal is awarded in the same class to all German soldiers regardless of rank. It is the only type of its kind in the German awards system. Some States of Germany German federal states have created their own flood medals for its citizens, but The German Flood Service Medal 2002 is the only federally created flood decoration in Germany . Design The medal is round, on its center is displayed the German eagle with a flood wave and a half sunk house, the reverse side is plain with the words Gratitude and Recognition German language German Dank und Anerkennung . The ribbon has two black stripes on the edges, with two red stripes .... The ribbon bar has the medal clasp attached to it. gallery image Einsatzmedallie Fluthilfe in Case.JPG ... more details
Infobox Military Award name SAF Good Service Medal image File SAF Good Service Medal obverse.png 100x200px File SAF Good Service Medal reverse.png 100x200px br br File SAF Good Service Medal ribbon.png 90px caption Obverse left and reverse right of Medal br and ribbon bottom awarded by Singapore type Medal eligibility Members of the Singapore ArmedForces for 5 years service campaign status Currently issued description clasps established first award last award total posthumous recipients individual higher Singapore ArmedForces Long Service and Good Conduct 10 Years Medal same lower related image2 caption2 The Singapore ArmedForces Good Service Medal is awarded to a regular member of the Singapore ArmedForces SAF who has completed 5 years of continuous service. The medal may be awarded to NSmen who have served 2 years of full time service as National Service Full time NSF and 3 high key In Camp Training ICT served as NSmen. Eligibility is also based on an individual s attitude towards National Service, job performance and contributions to the SAF. Description The ribbon is orange, with two white stripes. Service medals In the SAF, the medals for service are 5 years Singapore ArmedForces Good Service Medal 10 years Singapore ArmedForces Long Service and Good Conduct 10 Years Medal 15 years Singapore ArmedForces Long Service and Good Conduct 10 Years Medal with 15 year clasp 20 years Singapore ArmedForces Long Service and Good Conduct 20 Years Medal 25 years Long Service Medal Military Singapore Long Service Medal Military 30 years Singapore ArmedForces Long Service and Good Conduct 20 Years Medal with 30 year clasp References http www.mindef.gov.sg imindef news and events nr 2006 Nov 22nov06 nr 22nov06 fs.html Singapore MINDEF Factsheet Review of SAF medals http www.mindef.gov.sg imindef mindef websites atozlistings army About Us Medals.html Singaporean Army Medals Factsheet See also Singaporean orders and decorations Category Military awards and decorations of Singapore ... more details
Unreferenced date November 2006 Infobox military award name Forsvarets medalje for edel d d image Image Forsvarets medalje for edel d d.jpg 150px caption awarded by Norway type Single grade medal eligibility Personnel on active service for the Norwegian Defence Force . for Heroic deeds done while on active service. campaign status Still awarded description clasps established 1982 first award last award total posthumous recipients individual higher Norwegian War Medal War Medal same lower Haakon VIIs Freedom Medal image2 File Forsvarets medalje for edel d d.svg 120px caption2 Armed Forces Medal for Heroic Deeds ribbon The Armed Forces Medal for Heroic Deeds was instituted in 1982 for heroic deeds done while on active service for the Norwegian Defence Force . The adverse of the medal features the Coat of arms of Norway Norwegian lion . The reverse has the inscription FORSVARET FOR EDEL D D The Defence For noble deed . The ribbon is red with three yellow stripes. See also Orders, decorations, and medals of Norway External links http medals.org.uk norway norway011.htm Norway Armed Forces Medal for Heroic Deeds DEFAULTSORT Norwegian Medal Of Heroism, Military Category Military awards and decorations of Norway Heroism Norway stub ODM stub no Forsvarets medalje for edel d d nn Forsvarets Medalje for Edel D d ... more details
Infobox Military Award name Singapore ArmedForces Overseas Service Medal image File SAF Overseas Service Medal medal.png File SAF Overseas Service Medal with Bronze Star medal.png br br File SAF Overseas Service Medal ribbon.png 80px File SAF Overseas Service Medal with Bronze Star ribbon.png 80px caption Medal and ribbon without left and with right Bronze Star awarded by Singapore type Medal eligibility Members of the Singapore ArmedForces for service outside of Singapore campaign status Currently issued description clasps established 1973 first award last award total posthumous recipients individual higher Pingat Berkebolehan Tentera same lower Long Service Medal Military Singapore Long Service Medal Military related image2 File SAF Overseas Medal Operational pre 1999 ribbon.png 90px File SAF Overseas Medal Non operational pre 1999 ribbon.png 90px caption2 Ribbons prior to 1999 for operational service left , and non operational service right The Singapore ArmedForces Overseas Service Medal is awarded to a member of the SAF who was engaged in service in an area outside Singapore after 9 August 1970 which satisfies one or more of the following conditions Service of 96 hours or more in operations Aggregate service of 30 days or more, in a period of 12 months when employed in support of any unit engaged in operations Service of 14 days or more when engaged in operations involving the keeping of peace, restoring of law and order, provision of humanitarian aid or rescue, or relief operations in support of any foreign government. A bronze star is awarded if the service involves hostile action or considerable personal risk. Prior to 1999, separate ribbons indicated service on Operational or Non operational service. Description The ribbon is blue, with a green stripe on a central yellow stripe. References http www.mindef.gov.sg imindef mindef websites atozlistings army About Us Medals.html Simgapore Army Medals factsheet page Category Military awards and decorations of Singapore ... more details
Infobox military award name Medal Veteran of the ArmedForces of the USSR image File MVeterVSA.jpg 200px caption Medal Veteran of the ArmedForces of the USSR obverse awarded by flag USSR type Service medal eligibility Citizens of the Soviet Union for 25 years service in the Soviet ArmedForces campaign ... 80px caption2 Ribbon of the Medal Veteran of the ArmedForces of the USSR Image Marshal Sergey ... of the Medal Veteran of the ArmedForces of the USSR Image General of the Army Anatoly V. Kvashnin in 1998.JPEG 150px thumb right Army General Anatoly Kvashnin , a recipient of the Medal Veteran of the ArmedForces of the USSR Image ID Sergeyev 01.jpg 150px thumb right Marshal of the Russian Federation Igor Sergeyev , a recipient of the Medal Veteran of the ArmedForces of the USSR The Medal Veteran of the ArmedForces of the USSR lang ru was a long service award of the Soviet ArmedForcesArmedForces of the Soviet Union established on May 20, 1976 by decree ... . Medal description The Medal Veteran of the ArmedForces of the USSR was a 32mm in diameter silver ... partial list The individuals below were all recipients of the Medal Veteran of the ArmedForces ... ref and lastly on January 10, 1984 ref name vetussr . Medal statute The Medal Veteran of the ArmedForces of the USSR was awarded to soldiers of the Soviet Army , of the Soviet Navy , of Soviet Border Troops Border Troops and of Internal Troops , who impeccably served in the ArmedForces of the USSR ... prior to the issuance of the Decree establishing it, who impeccably served in the ArmedForces of the USSR ... Veteran of the ArmedForces of the USSR was worn on the left side of the chest and when in the presence ... VETERAN OF THE ARMEDFORCES lang ru . The reverse was plain with a matte finish ... Veteran of the ArmedForces of the USSR compiled from en.Wikipedia publisher Wikipedia date url ... to troops of the army, navy, of internal forces and of border troops. Its statute was twice amended ... more details
infobox military award name Medal of the ArmedForces in the Service of the Fatherland br Medal Si y Zbrojne w S u bie Ojczyzny image File Medal Si y Zbrojne w S u bie Ojczyzny braz.jpg 150px caption Medal in bronze awarded by File Polish Ministry of National Defence.svg 35px Ministry of National Defence Poland Minister of National Defence country POL type Three class medal eligibility Polish military personnel for For long service in the Polish armedforces campaign status description motto clasps post nominals established 26 May 1951 first award last award 2008 total posthumous recipients precedence label individual higher Meritorious Military Pilot Decoration same lower Medal of Merit for National Defence related Long Service Medal image2 File POL Z oty Medal Si y Zbrojne w S u bie Ojczyzny BAR.svg 100px br Ribbon bar for the gold medal br File POL Srebrny Medal Si y Zbrojne w S u bie Ojczyzny BAR.svg 100px br Ribbon bar for the silver medal br File POL Br zowy Medal Si y Zbrojne w S u bie Ojczyzny BAR.svg 100px br Ribbon bar for the bronze medal caption2 The Medal of the ArmedForces in the Service of the Fatherland lang pl Medal Si y Zbrojne w S u bie Ojczyzny is a Poland Polish military decoration , awarded for long service and excellent work in the army. The medal was first established on 26 May 1951, although the detailed rules and grades were revised 1991 and 1995. Until 1968, it was a state distinction awarded by the head of state from 1968 it was a departmental award, granted by the Minister of Defence. It was discontinued as a state award in 2008 and replaced by the Long Service Medal . ref name MoW cite web last Robertson first Megan C. title Poland MedalArmed Force in the Service of the Country work Medals of the World publisher date 2 June 2009 url http www.medals.org.uk poland 3republic 3republic032.htm accessdate 2011 08 10 ref It continues to be presented ... of Poland pl Medal Si y Zbrojne w S u bie Ojczyzny ODM stub ... more details
Image ArmedForces Civilian Service Medal.JPG thumb right 125px The ArmedForces Civilian Service Medal AFCSM The ArmedForces Civilian Service Medal AFCSM is established to recognize the contributions and accomplishments of the U.S. Department of Defense Awards and decorations of the United States government civilian workforce who directly support the military forces, when those members are engaged in military operations of a prolonged peacekeeping or humanitarian nature. The AFCSM symbolizes the importance the Department of Defense attaches to civilian service and recognizes the value of civilian service in helping to accomplish the U.S. Government s objectives. This award honors those employees who support designated operations under the same or similar conditions as U.S. military members, thereby strengthening the partnership between the civilian services and uniformed services. Eligibility The award is approved for issuance to eligible civilian employees as defined in Section 2105 ... Chiefs of Staff has approved issuance of the ArmedForces Service Medal AFSM for military participation ... awards, they would also be eligible to receive the AFCSM. Criteria In order to qualify for the medal, civilians must have been involved in direct support of the ArmedForces and must meet other specific ... Guard, and Joint Forge Haiti Operations UN Mission in Haiti , US Forces Haiti, and US Support Group .... The medal was awarded for Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita support. Employees must be engaged ..., the employee would qualify for the medal by providing direct support for 60 non consecutive .... No more than one AFCSM medal may be awarded to any one civilian employee. Participation in subsequent ... to grant the medal. This authority may be redelegated. See also Awards and decorations of the United States government ArmedForces Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Civilian Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Civilian Service Medal References ... more details
Conceptdab Singapore ArmedForces Long Service and Good Conduct Medal may refer to Singapore ArmedForces Long Service and Good Conduct 20 Years Medal Singapore ArmedForces Long Service and Good Conduct 10 Years Medal disambig ... more details
Staff . See also Medal of Independence Turkey Turkish ArmedForcesMedal of Honor Turkish ArmedForcesMedal of Distinguished Service References http www.tsk.mil.tr eng genel konular serefmadalyasi.htm ...Infobox Military Award name Turkish ArmedForcesMedal of Distinguished Courage and Self Sacrifice image caption awarded by Turkish ArmedForces the Turkish ArmedForces type Medal eligibility Civilian or soldier, of any nationality for Great courage, self sacrifice and risk of life status Currently awarded first award 1975 last award total posthumous recipients individual image2 caption2 Turkish ArmedForcesMedal of Distinguished Courage and Self Sacrifice Citation needed date September 2010 lang tr T rk Silahl Kuvvetleri st n Cesaret ve Feragat Madalyas is one of the highest medals that can be bestowed upon an individual by the Turkish ArmedForces Turkish ArmedForces TAF and was first created on July 3, 1975. Technical specifications General Silver laurels encircling the gold medal that has an engraving of the Mehmet ik , the legendary and symbolic Turkish soldier, on top. Decoration regular size Made of three pieces Metal Bronze Minting 5 micrometre silver and 0.2 micrometre gold plating Weight 59 grams Diameter 3,5 cm Decoration miniature size Made of three pieces Metal Bronze Minting 5 micrometre silver and 0.2 micrometre gold plating Weight 15 grams Diameter 1 cm Ribbon Color Red with a golden crescent moon and a star on top Criteria During war or peace, it is bestowed on individuals or regiments who have accomplished their missions with great courage and self sacrifice while risking their lives. The medal can be given to civilians or soldiers, regardless of nationality. Its bestowment is proposed by either the Deputy Minister for National Defense or by any of the Commanders of the four branches of the TAF, namely the Turkish Army Army , the Turkish ... TAF website in English DEFAULTSORT Turkish ArmedForcesMedal Of Distinguished Courage And Self ... more details
Infobox military award name Jubilee Medal br 50 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR image File 50 years armedforces of the USSR OBVERSE.jpg 200px caption Jubilee Medal 50 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR ... Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR The Jubilee Medal 50 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR lang ... The Jubilee Medal 50 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR was awarded to marshals, generals, admirals ... for medal 50 years armedforces USSR.jpg 500px thumb center Attestation of award booklet of the Jubilee Medal 50 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR cover and inside pages The Jubilee Medal 50 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR was worn on the left side of the chest and when in the presence of other medals of the USSR, it was located immediately after the Jubilee Medal 40 Years of the Armed ... format HTML language Russian accessdate 2012 03 01 ref . Medal Description Image 50 years armedforces of the USSR REVERSE.jpg 150px thumb right Reverse of the Jubilee Medal 50 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR The Jubilee Medal 50 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR was a 37mm in diameter circular ... rows FIFTY YEARS ARMEDFORCES USSR lang ru . ref name 50yearsforces . The Jubilee Medal 50 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR was secured by a ring through ... Medal 50 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR Image Vladimir Kuroyedov.jpg 150px thumb right Admiral Kuroyedov, a recipient of the Jubilee Medal 50 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR All individuals listed below are recipients of the Jubilee Medal 50 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR ... to denote the fiftieth anniversary of the creation of the Soviet ArmedForces . Its statute was amended ... by 1mm white stripes ref name 50yearsforces . Recipients partial list Image Russian ArmedForces General ... of the ArmedForces of the USSR compiled from en.Wikipedia publisher Wikipedia date url format ... Forces Armades Sovi tiques de Medaille 50 Jahre Streitkr fte der UdSSR pl Medal 50 lecia Si Zbrojnych ... more details
Infobox military award name Jubilee Medal br 60 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR image File 60YSAF.jpg 200px caption Jubilee Medal 60 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR obverse awarded by flag USSR type Jubilee medal eligibility Citizens of the Soviet Union for Military service on February 28 ... 60 years saf rib.png 80px caption2 Ribbon of the Jubilee Medal 60 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR The Jubilee Medal 60 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR lang ru 60 ... accessdate 2012 03 02 ref Medal statute The Jubilee Medal 60 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR ... Attestation for medal 60 years armedforces USSR.jpg 500px thumb center Attestation of award booklet of the Jubilee Medal 60 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR cover and inside pages The Jubilee Medal 60 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR was worn on the left side of the chest and when in the presence ... ArmedForces of USSR revers.JPG 150px thumb right Reverse of the Jubilee Medal 60 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR The Jubilee Medal 60 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR was a 32mm in diameter ... of the Jubilee Medal 60 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR Image Wojciech Jaruzelski ... Medal 60 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR All individuals listed below are recipients of the Jubilee Medal 60 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR ref name recipients cite web authorlink Wikipedia title List of recipients of the Jubilee Medal 60 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR compiled from ... to military personnel to denote the sixtieth anniversary of the creation of the armedforces of the Soviet ... , in the Internal Troops troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs , in the armedforces of KGB ... of the ArmedForces of the USSR . ref name 60yearsforces ref name Multi amendments If worn in the presence ... Sixty Years and ArmedForces of the USSR lang ru , separated ... de les Forces Armades Sovi tiques de Medaille 60 Jahre Streitkr fte der UdSSR pl Medal 60 lecia ... more details
Infobox military award name Jubilee Medal br 70 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR image File 70 years armedforces of the USSR OBVERSE.jpg 200px caption Jubilee Medal 70 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR obverse awarded by flag USSR type Jubilee medal eligibility Citizens of the Soviet Union ... of the Soviet ArmedForces . Medal Statute The Jubilee Medal 70 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR ... accessdate 2012 03 02 ref . Medal Description The Jubilee Medal 70 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR ... Union Anna Yegorova , a recipient of the Jubilee Medal 70 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR The individuals below were all recipients of the Jubilee Medal 70 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR ... Navy Navy , in the Internal Troops troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs , in the armedforces ... in the ArmedForces of the USSR, to Soviet partisans partisans of the Russian Civil War Civil ... Affairs, in the armedforces and organs of the State Security Council of Ministers of the USSR for 20 ... 70 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR was worn on the left side of the chest and when in the presence of other medals of the USSR, it was located immediately after the Jubilee Medal 60 Years of the Armed ... on five rows 70 Years of the Soviet ArmedForces above crossed laurel and oak branches. ref name 70yearsforces ... 70 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR compiled from en.Wikipedia publisher Wikipedia date url format ... same lower related image2 file 70 years saf rib.png 80px caption2 Ribbon of the Jubilee Medal 70 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR Image 70 years armedforces of the USSR REVERSE.jpg 150px thumb right Reverse of the Jubilee Medal 70 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR The Jubilee Medal 70 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR lang ru 70 was a state military commemorative medal of the Soviet Union established on January 28, 1988 ref name 70yearsforces ... , Nakhimov, For Distinction in Military Service ref name 70yearsforces . The medal was awarded ... more details
Infobox military award name Jubilee Medal br 40 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR image File 40 years armedforces of the USSR OBVERSE.jpg 200px caption Jubilee Medal 40 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR obverse awarded by flag USSR type Jubilee medal eligibility Citizens of the Soviet Union ... Russian accessdate 2012 03 01 ref . Medal Statute The Jubilee Medal 40 Years of the ArmedForces ... and institutions ref name 40yearsforces . The Jubilee Medal 40 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR ... accessdate 2012 03 01 ref . Medal Description The Jubilee Medal 40 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR ... pointed star ref name 40yearsforces . The Jubilee Medal 40 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR was secured ... 150px thumb right Army General Mikhail Malinin , a recipient of the Jubilee Medal 40 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR All individuals listed below are recipients of the Jubilee Medal 40 Years of the Armed ... of the Jubilee Medal 40 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR compiled from en.Wikipedia publisher ... ArmedForces . Its statute was later amended by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet ... and sailors who were members of the Soviet ArmedForcesArmedForces of the USSR , of the Internal ... , in the center, the relief inscription in three rows ARMEDFORCES USSR lang ru ... same lower related image2 file 40 years saf rib.png 80px caption2 Ribbon of the Jubilee Medal 40 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR File 40 years armedforces of the USSR REVERSE.jpg 150px thumb right Reverse of the Jubilee Medal 40 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR The Jubilee Medal 40 Years of the ArmedForces of the USSR lang ru 40 was a state military commemorative medal of the Soviet Union established on December 18, 1957 ref name 40yearsforces ... Union Ministry for State Security on 23 February, 1958 ref name 40yearsforces . The medal was awarded ..., it was located immediately after the Jubilee Medal 30 Years of the Soviet Army and Navy ref name 40yearsforces ... more details
Other uses armedforces disambiguation refimprove date December 2011 War The armedforces of a country are its government sponsored defense, fighting forces, and organizations. They exist to further the foreign and domestic policies of their governing body, and to defend that body and the nation it represents from external and internal aggressors. In some countries paramilitary forces are included in a nation s armedforces. Armed force is the use of armedforces to achieve political objectives. The study of the use of armedforces is called military science . Broadly speaking, this involves considering offense and defense at three levels strategy , operational art , and military tactics tactics . All three levels study the application of the use of force in order to achieve a desired objective. Organization Main Military organization In most countries the basis of the armedforces is the military , divided into basic Armed services . However, armedforces can include other paramilitary structures. For example, according to the Lithuanian law on organisation of system of national defence and military service version actual from November 11, 2004 , the Lithuanian armedforces in case of war also include border guards , public police service, parts of Lithuanian Riflemen s Union and guerrillas ... benefit to a country in maintaining armedforces is in providing protection from foreign threats and from internal conflict. In recent decades armedforces personnel have also been used as emergency ... of battles Staff military Civil military relations Armedforces of the world List of militaries by country ... by number of active troops List of countries by size of armedforces List of countries without an army List of air forces List of armies List of navies Category Military A ar an Fuerzas Armatas az Silahl Q vv l r bn be x old ca Forces armades cs Ozbrojen s ly cy Lluoedd arfog et S jav gi es Fuerzas armadas eo Armeo fa fr Forces arm es ... more details
serving in the United States armedforces have been awarded the Medal of Honor, with a majority awarded ... action although a member of one branch of the armedforces can receive the Medal of Honor from ... 7 ref Members of all branches of the armedforces are eligible to receive the medal, and there are three ... Forces veteran s idea leads to new Medal of Honor flag publisher Army News Service accessdate 2006 ... group in the U.S. armed services awarded the Medal of Honor with 22 medals are United States ... of U.S. forces from Vietnam in 1973, the Medal of Honor has been awarded twelve times, nine of them ...Other uses Infobox Military Award name Medal of Honor image File Medalsofhonor2.jpg 300px caption From ... foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United ... Medal of Honor Society url http www.cmohs.org medal statistics.php title MOH Stats accessdate ... File Medal of Honor ribbon.svg 120px File Moh rosette.gif 50px caption2 ribbon bar and Rosette decoration rosette The Medal of Honor is the highest Awards and decorations of the United States ..., in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States ArmedForces who distinguish themselves .... title A Shower of Stars The Medal of Honor and the 27th Maine publisher Stackpole Books location Mechanicsburg ... Guard . The Medal of Honor is then presented to the recipient or, for posthumous awards, to next ... The Medal of Honor is one of two military neck order awards issued by the United States and is the sole neck order awarded to members of the armedforces the Commander s Degree of the Legion of Merit ... in the name of Congress , it is sometimes erroneously called the Congressional Medal of Honor however, the official title is simply the Medal of Honor. ref name TuckerArnold2011 cite book last1 ... 978 1 85109 697 8 page 879 ref ref name CMOHS name The Congressional Medal of Honor Society is so named ... Medal of Honor Society s History work Official Site publisher Congressional Medal of Honor Society accessdate ... more details
Infobox Military Award name SAF Long Service and Good Conduct 10 Years Medal image File SAF Long Service and Good Conduct 10 Years Medal obverse.png 90px File SAF Long Service and Good Conduct 10 Years Medal reverse.png 90px br br File SAF Long Service and Good Conduct 10 Years Medal ribbon.png 90px caption Obverse left and reverse right of Medal br and ribbon bottom awarded by Singapore type Medal eligibility Members of the Singapore ArmedForces for 10 years service campaign status Currently issued description clasps Fifteen Years established first award last award total posthumous recipients individual higher Singapore ArmedForces Long Service and Good Conduct 20 Years Medal same lower Singapore ArmedForces Good Service Medal related Singapore ArmedForces National Service Medal image2 File SAF Long Service and Good Conduct 10 Years Medal ribbon with clasp.png 90px caption2 Ribbon with 15 year clasp The Singapore ArmedForces Long Service and Good Conduct 10 Years Medal is awarded to a member of the Singapore ArmedForces SAF who has completed 10 years of continuous service. NSmen are not eligible, instead qualifying for the Singapore ArmedForces National Service Medal . A clasp is awarded for an additional 5 years of service, for a total of 15 years. Description The ribbon is brown, with three central white stripes. Service medals In the SAF, the medals for service are 5 years Singapore ArmedForces Good Service Medal 10 years Singapore ArmedForces Long Service and Good Conduct 10 Years Medal 15 years Singapore ArmedForces Long Service and Good Conduct 10 Years Medal with 15 year clasp 20 years Singapore ArmedForces Long Service and Good Conduct 20 Years Medal 25 years Long Service Medal Military Singapore Long Service Medal Military 30 years Singapore ArmedForces Long Service and Good Conduct 20 Years Medal with 30 year clasp References http www.mindef.gov.sg imindef news and events nr 2006 Nov 22nov06 nr 22nov06 fs.html Singapore MINDEF Factsheet Review ... more details
Infobox Military Award name SAF Long Service and Good Conduct 20 Years Medal image File SAF Long Service and Good Conduct 20 Years Medal.png br br File SAF Long Service and Good Conduct 20 Years Medal ribbon.png 90px caption Medal and ribbon awarded by Singapore type Medal eligibility Members of the Singapore ArmedForces for 20 years service campaign status Currently issued description clasps Thirty Year established first award last award total posthumous recipients individual higher Long Service Medal Military Singapore Long Service Medal Military same lower Singapore ArmedForces Long Service and Good Conduct 10 Years Medal related image2 File SAF Long Service and Good Conduct 20 Years Medal ribbon with clasp.png 90px caption2 Ribbon with 30 year clasp The Singapore ArmedForces Long Service and Good Conduct 20 Years Medal is awarded to a member of the Singapore ArmedForces SAF regardless of regular or NSmen status who has completed 20 years of continuous service. A clasp is awarded for an additional 10 years of service, for a total of 30 years. Description The ribbon is brown, with two thick central white stripes and three sets of four thin white stripes surrounding them. Service medals In the SAF, the medals for service are 5 years Singapore ArmedForces Good Service Medal 10 years Singapore ArmedForces Long Service and Good Conduct 10 Years Medal 15 years Singapore ArmedForces Long Service and Good Conduct 10 Years Medal with 15 year clasp 20 years Singapore ArmedForces Long Service and Good Conduct 20 Years Medal 25 years Long Service Medal Military Singapore Long Service Medal Military 30 years Singapore ArmedForces Long Service and Good Conduct 20 Years Medal with 30 year clasp References http www.mindef.gov.sg imindef news and events nr 2006 Nov 22nov06 nr 22nov06 fs.html Singapore MINDEF Factsheet Review of SAF medals http www.mindef.gov.sg imindef mindef websites atozlistings army About Us Medals.html Singaporean Army Medals Factsheet See also Singaporean ... more details
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