Awards for Singapore National Serviceman
Singapore Police Force
Singapore Police Service Good Service Medal
The Singapore Police Service Good Service Medal is awarded to an officer in recognition of his good, efficient and faithful service in the Singapore Police Service. An officer may receive the Medal if he has at least 5 years of qualifying service in the Singapore Police Service.
Singapore Police Service Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
The Singapore Police Service Long Service and Good Conduct Medal is awarded to officers in recognition of his long and exemplary service and good conduct in the Singapore Police Force. An officer may receive the Medal if he has completed 10 years of continuous qualifying service.
1st Clasp to the Singapore Police Service Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
A 1st Clasp to the Medal is awarded to an officer on completing 15 years of qualifying service in recognition of his long and exemplary service and good conduct in the Singapore Police Force.
2nd Clasp to the Singapore Police Service Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
A 2nd Clasp to the Medal is awarded to an officer on completing 20 years of qualifying service in recognition of his long and exemplary service and good conduct in the Singapore Police Force.
Singapore Police Service Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (30 Years)
The Singapore Police Service Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (30 Years) is awarded to officers in recognition of his long and exemplary service and good conduct in the Singapore Police Force. An officer may receive the Medal if he has completed 30 years of continuous qualifying service.
Singapore Police Service Overseas Service Medal
The Singapore Police Service Overseas Service Medal is awarded to an officer who has rendered a service in an area outside Singapore. The service may be operations involving threat to life or limb, or operations involving the keeping of peace, restoring of law and order, provision of humanitarian air or rescue.
The Medal of Valour
The Medal of Valour is awarded to any Police officer who has performed an act or a series of acts displaying personal courage or constituting distinguished and gallant conduct in circumstances dangerous to himself or other persons.
Singapore Civil Defence Force
The SCDF Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
- Clasp to the SCDF Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
- 2nd Clasp to the SCDF Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
Instituted: 1994, Amended: 2004
Medal Description: The Medal consist of an 8-armed star shape medal in 925 sterling silver and measures 42 mm in diameter and 3 mm in thickness. The obverse side of the Medal bears the Singapore Coat-of-Arms. The reverse side of the Medal bears the Singapore Civil Defence Crest within a laurel wreath and with a scroll underneath the laurel wreath. The Crest on the reverse side of the Medal is encircled by the inscription, ”LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT”
Eligibility : The Medal is awarded to any SCDF officer in recognition of his long and exemplary service and good conduct for a continuous period of 12 years. A Clasp is awarded to a recipient of the Medal on his completion of 20 years of qualifying service and a second Clasp on his completion of 30 years of qualifying service.
The SCDF Overseas Service Medal
Instituted: 1993, Amended: 2004 & 2005
Medal Description: The Medal consist of a triangle upon a circular medal in 925 sterling silver. The circular medal measures 34 mm in diameter and 3 mm in thickness. The triangle on the circular medal measures 36 mm in diameter. The obverse side of the Medal bears the Singapore Coat-of-Arms encircled by the inscription” CIVIL DEFENCE FORCE” above the Coat-of-Arms and “ SINGAPORE” beneath the Coat-of-Arms. The reverse side of the Medal bears a map of Southeast Asia and Australia with the inscription” OVERSEAS SERVICE”.
Eligibility: The Medal is awarded to member of the SCDF in recognition of the service which was rendered outside Singapore. For the first overseas missoion, the officer will be presented with the Medal. For subsequent missions, he will be presented with one laureated bar for each overseas mission, with the country and the year of the mission served inscribed on it.
The SCDF Good Service Medal
Instituted: 1994, Amended: 2004
Medal Description: The Medal consists of a circular medal in 925 sterling silver and measures 36 mm in diameter and 3 mm in thickness. The obverse side of the Medal bears the Singapore Coat-of-Arms encircled by the inscriptions” CIVIL DEFENCE FORCE” above the Coat-of-Arms and “SINGAPORE” beneath the Coat-of-Arms. The reverse side of the Medal bears the inscription “GOOD SERVICE” encircled by a laurel wreath.
Eligibility: The Medal is awarded to any SCDF officer in recognition of his good, efficient and faithful service in the SCDF for s continuous period of 5 years.
Singapore Armed Forces
Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera)/The Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Instituted: 1981
Awarded to any member of the SAF for exceptionally distinguished service or extraordinary merit in military or staff work. In special circumstances, the command or staff work may be awarded to any person for his outstanding service, the promotion of good relations, between SAF and the military force of his country.
Pingat Gagah Perkasa (Tentera)/The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Military)
Instituted: 1981
Awarded to any member of the SAF for a heroic act of courage and sacrifice or for outstanding conduct and performance and selfless devotion over and above the call of duty.
Pingat Jasa Perwira (Tentera)/The Singapore Armed Forces Medal for Distinguished Act (Military)
Instituted: 1997
Awarded to any person who has performed an act or a series of acts of courage in hazardous circumstances without regard for personal safety.
The Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Service Medal
Instituted: 1973, Amended: 1999
Awarded to any person who, whilst being a member of the SAF, engaged in service outside Singapore after August 9, 1970. Different medal ribbons were used to differentiate between operational and non-operational service. This medal was amended and redesigned in 1998 and may be awarded for service outside Singapore with no distinction between operational and non-operational service.
The Singapore Armed Forces Tsunami Relief Operation 2004 Medal
Instituted: 2005
Awarded to any member or volunteer of the SAF who has engaged or participated in or provided direct support to the Tsunami Relief Operation between 25 December 2004 and 25 February 2005 (both dates inclusive)
Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera)/The Meritorious Service Medal (Military)
Instituted: 1981
The medal may be awarded to any member of the Singapore Armed Forces for exceptionally distinguished service or extraordinary merit in military command or staff work. In special circumstances, the medal may be awarded to any person for outstanding service in the promotion of good relations between the Singapore Armed Forces and the military forces of his/her country. Nominations for the award may be submitted to the Armed Forced Council, which shall process them and make recommendations to the Cabinet for approval.
Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (Tentera) (Emas, Perak, Gangsa) /The Public Administration Medal (Military) (Gold, Silver, Bronze)
Instituted: 1981
Awarded in three classes (Gold, Silver, Bronze) to any member of the SAF for meritorious service in military command or staff work.
Pingat Penghargaan (Tentera)/The Commendation Medal (Military)
Each of the three services used to award this medal in three classes (Gold, Silver, Bronze) for members of the respective services before the rule was amended to a single medal award in 1986.
Pingat Berkebolehan (Tentera)/The Efficiency Medal (Military)
Instituted: 1981
Awarded to any member of the SAF who has shown exceptional efficiency, devotion to duty, or work of special significance, or who has demonstrated in the course of his work initiative, thoroughness and resourcefuless.
Pingat Bakti Setia (Tentera)/The Singapore Armed Forces Long Service Medal (Military)
Instituted: 2006
Awarded to any uniformed SAF serviceman in regular service, operationally ready National Service or volunteer service who has completed 25 years of qualifying service in the Singapore Armed Forces,
The Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 years) Medal
Awarded to members of the SAF, who have completed 20 years of qualifying service in recognition of their long service and good conduct. A clasp may be awarded to a recipient of the 20 years medal on his completing a further 10 years of qualifying service.
The Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 years) Medal
Awarded to members of the SAF who have completed 10 years of qualifying service in recognition of their long service and good conduct. A clasp may be awarded to a recipient of the 10 years medal on his completing a further 5 years of qualifying service.
The Singapore Armed Forces National Service Medal – 15 Years Clasp (Military)
Awarded to an Operational Ready National Serviceman who has satisfactorily completed 10 years of operationally ready National Service. A clasp may be awarded to a recipient of the NS medal on his completing of a further 5 years of qualifying service.
The Singapore Armed Forces National Service Medal
Awarded to an Operational Ready National Serviceman who has satisfactorily completed 10 years of operationally ready National Service. A clasp may be awarded to a recipient of the NS medal on his completion of a further 5 years of qualifying service.
The Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal
Awarded to any uniformed SAF serviceman in regular service, operationally ready National Servicemen or volunteer service who has completed 5 years of qualifying service in the Singapore Armed Forces.