AFP Awards and Decorations

Scope of Presentation
• Definition of Terms
• Different Awards and Decorations
 Reference
• AFP Regulations G 131-053
 Definition of Terms

• Awards- anything tangible granted an individual or unit

recognition of acts of gallantry or heroism, meritorious
service or skill and proficiency.
• Appurtenance- device added or attached to the
basic decoration to signify and distinguished each
deed as succeeding deeds or requirements falling
under the same category of the decoration.
• Conspicuous- clearly distinguishable above others
in the performance of one’s unit.
 Definition of Terms

• Eminently- high in merit characterized by a

high degree of performance of one’s duty
• Exemplary- a commendable deed act or
service which sets example or illustration.
• Meritorious Service- a praiseworthy execution
of duties over a period of time.
• Honorable-a praiseworthy accomplishment of
duties or service showing a sense of what is
right proper and noble.
 Definition of Terms

• Meritorious Achievement- a praiseworthy

accomplishment with easily discernible beginning and
end.
• Outstanding- a performance of duty or service that
exceed normal expectation.

• Major Responsibility- duty of such character or position of

such nature as to significantly influence the
accomplishment of the primary mission of a major
command or military contributory to the realization of
major objectives of the AFP and the government.
 Definition of Terms

• Position of Major responsibility- the office

or position duly created at the Major Services,
AFPWSSUS, Unified Command, GHQ or at
higher levels with T/O rank requires O6 and
above.
• Service Medal- an award generally given in
recognition of honorable performance of duty
during a specified campaign or conflict.
 Definition of Terms

• Service Ribbon- a ribbon identical in color with

the suspension ribbon of the service medal it
represents , attached to a bar equipped with a
suitable attaching device. It is issued with each
service medal.
 Definition of Terms

• Military Decoration – an award given on a

restricted individual basis in recognition of and
as a reward for heroic, extraordinary, outstanding
and meritorious acts, achievements and services.

• Wound- an injury on any part of the body

inflicted by an outside force, elements or agent
as the result of a hostile act of the enemy or
while in action in the face of an armed enemy.
 Definition of Terms

• Enemy- a person or a group of persons

opposed to duly constituted authority through
violence and who seeks to injure or destroy
lives and properties.
• Citation- a written narrative of an act, deed or
meritorious performance of duty or service
for which an award is made.
 Definition of Terms

• Medals- the distinctive physical device of metal

and ribbon which constitute the tangible
evidence of an award.
• Founding Day Awards- it shall include the Offr,
EP, CE and Supervisors of the Year.
• Valuable- a performance of duty or service
having estimable importance.
• Decoration- a piece of metal/ material
representing an award.
 Policies and Procedures
Character of Awards
• Should be timely
• A recommendation based on a period of
meritorious service in a given assignment if:
a. Individual was relieved
b. Active but performing the duty for the last 3
years
 Limitations
• Only 1 award shall be made for the same act,
achievement or service
• Duplicating awards shall not be made for
outstanding achievement and inclusive
meritorious service within the same period of
time.
 Manner of wearing
• Medals
- above the left breast pocket in rows of 3
- line of medals is about 4 inches below the
middle point on the top of the shoulder
- the highest award shall be to the right in the
upper row
- the lowest in the lower row to the wearer’s
left
• Badges
- must not exceed 3
- may be worn at all times
- worn above the line of medals on the left
breast pocket and right breast pocket
respectively
• Ribbons
- worn in lieu of an authorized decoration and
service medal
- 1 ribbon per decoration or medal only
 Occasions for Wearing
• On formal military attire or the service
uniform during:
- state occasions, local or abroad
- when receiving or calling or acting as escort or
aide to the PRP
- in all official and social functions at Malacaňang
- as escort of the colors
Cos may prescribe wearing on ff occasions:

• Parades, review, inspection and funerals

• Ceremonial and social occasions
• SGOU
 When not to wear
• When equipped for combat
• Officers while suspended from command or
rank or facing court martial or ESB
• EP while serving sentence of confinement
• When wearing civ clothing, except for civ
decorations
 DIFFERENT AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

• Medal for Valor

• Distinguished Conduct Star
• Distinguished Service Star
• Gold Cross
• Philippine Legion of Honor
• Outstanding Achievements Medal
 DIFFERENT AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

• Gawad sa Kaunlaran
• Distinguished Aviation Cross
• Distinguished Navy Cross Bronze Cross
• Kagitingan sa Barangay
• Military Merit Medal
• Silver Wing Medal
 DIFFERENT AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

• Military Commendation Medal

• Wounded Personnel Medal
• Military Civic Action Medal
• AFP Conduct Medal
• Sagisag ng Ulirang Kawal
• Civilian Merit Medal
 Service Medals and Ribbons
• Long Service Medal
• United Nations Service Medal and Ribbon
• Anti- Dissidence Campaign Medal and Ribbon
• Luzon Anti- Dissidence Campaign Medal and Ribbon
• Visayan Anti- Dissidence Campaign Medal and Ribbon
• Mindanao Anti- Dissidence Campaign Medal and
Ribbon
• Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Operation Ribbon
 Awarding Authority
• The President of the Republic of the
Philippines
 Philippine Medal for Valor

•For conspicuously by
gallantry and intrepidity
•risk of life above and
beyond the call of duty
•extraordinary as to set
him apart from his
comrades
 Philippine Legion of Honor

• For eminently and

exceptionally
meritorious conduct in
the performance of
outstanding service
• Awarded to civilians for
outstanding service to
the Philippines that
merit official recognition
by the government .
 Awarding Authority
• Secretary of National Defense
Outstanding Achievement Medal
• distinguished or
extraordinary
achievement or service
• in the advancement of
science or in socio-
economic, technical or
military fields related to
national defense, or for
public service of the
highest order
 Awarding Authority
• Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the
Philippines
 Distinguished Conduct Star

•A superior performance
normal to the grade,
branch, specialty of
assignment, and
experience of an
individual is not
adequate basis for this
award
(Distinguished Service
Medal)
 Distinguished Service Star

• It is awarded for
eminently
meritorious and
valuable service
rendered while
holding a position of
great responsibility.
 Gold Cross

• for gallantry in action

not warranting the
award of
the Distinguished
Conduct Star
 KAGITINGAN SA BARANGAY
• awarded to members of
the Citizen Armed Forces
Geographical Units
(CAFGU) or civilian
officials.

•For acts of conspicuous

courage and gallantry
against armed enemies of
the state.
 CIVILIAN MERIT MEDAL

•for recognition of
accomplishments
worthy of
commendation in the
discharge tasks
excelling normal
position requirements or
quality of their
performance.
 UNITED NATIONS SERVICE MEDAL

• To military and civilian

personnel of the Armed
Forces of the Philippines.
• For service to any
member nation on behalf
of the United Nations
organization in
peacekeeping operations
or for service in support
to the United Nations
actions.
 Awarding Authority
• CSAFP
• Commanders of Major Services or Unified
Commands
 Gawad sa Kaunlaran

• For conspicuously
meritorious and
valuable achievement
socio-economic and
other non-combat
activities
• improving the quality
of life of the people
within the military
establishment.
 Distinguished Aviation Cross

• PAF mil pers or other

air components of the
AFP
• for distinguished
heroism or
extraordinary
achievement while
participating in aerial
flight.
 DISTINGUISHED NAVY CROSS

•AFP mil while serving

in any capacity with the
Philippine Navy

•For distinguished
heroism or
extraordinary
achievement while
participating in naval
operations.
 Silver Wing Medal
• meritorious
achievement while
participating in aerial
flight and a single act
of merit or for
participation in
sustained operations
activities against the
enemy while in an
aerial flight.“( Silver Wing
Medal)
 Sagisag ng Ulirang Kawal

• For conspicuous
performance of non-
military activities and
community
development
programs and other
related activities,
which merit public
recognition.
ANTI- DISSIDENCE CAMPAIGN MEDAL & RIBBON

•for participation in anti-

dissidence campaign
and operations in any
areas of the Philippines.
 Awarding Authority
•CSAFP
•Commanders of Major Services or
Unified Commands
• Division to Brigade Commanders or
their equivalent in the Air Force and
Navy.
 Bronze Cross Medal

•Heroism
involving risk of
life under
conditions other
than combat
 Military Merit Medal (Philippines)
Spearhead & Anahaw

• For heroic achievement

in combat or
meritorious
achievement for service
not involving
participation in
combat, for single act of
meritorious service
 Military Civic Action Medal

• both military and

civilian personnel of
the Armed Forces of
the Philippines
• for meritorious
achievement in the
conduct of
humanitarian civic
action in direct support
military operations
 Armed Forces Conduct Medal

• To enlisted personnel
of the AFP

• For having served two

successive terms of
enlistment with no
records of
punishment,
derogatory or
conviction record.
LUZON ANTI- DISSIDENCE CAMPAIGN MEDAL & RIBBON

• To military personnel
of the AFP

• For participation in
pacification campaign
and operations in
Luzon for at least six
months.
 VISAYAN ANTI- DISSIDENCE CAMPAIGN MEDAL &
RIBBON

• To military personnel
of the AFP

• For participation in
pacification campaign
and operations in the
Visayas for at least
six months.
 MINDANAO ANTI- DISSIDENCE CAMPAIGN
MEDAL & RIBBON

• To military personnel
of the AFP

• For participation in
pacification campaign
and operations in
Mindanao for at least
six months.
 DISASTER RELIEF AND REHABILITATION OPERATION RIBBON

•For participation in
rescue, relief and
rehabilitation
operations.
 Awarding Authority
• Commanders of Major Services or Unified
Commands
• Division to Brigade or their equivalent in
the Air Force and Navy.
 Military Commendation Medal

•for demonstrated
exemplary efficiency,
devotion and loyalty to
duty assignments
(Commendation
Ribbon)
 Wounded Personnel Medal

•To military personnel

members of the AFP
and civilians citizens
serving under the AFP

•having been wounded

in action as a direct
result of an act of the
enemy and for those
killed in action.
 Awarding Authority

CSAFP and Major Services

Commanders
 LONG SERVICE MEDAL

• To military personnel
of the AFP
• For completing 20
years of faithful and
honorable service
with the AFP.
• For each additional
five years, a star is
affixed.
 Salamat
and
God Bless!