Long Service Medal (Military) (Singapore)
The Long Service Medal (Military) is awarded to a member of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) (regardless of regular or NSmen status) who has completed 25 years of continuous service.
| Long Service Medal (Military) | |
|---|---|
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| Awarded by Singapore | |
| Type | Medal |
| Eligibility | Members of the Singapore Armed Forces |
| Awarded for | 25 years service |
| Status | Currently issued |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 9 August 2006 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Service Medal |
| Next (lower) | Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal |
| Related | Pingat Bakti Setia |
Previously, regular servicemen were eligible for the Pingat Bakti Setia (Long Service Award) in line with other government employees, however NSmen were not eligible.
Description
- The ribbon is white, with a central red stripe and two flanking thin red stripes on either side.
Service medals
In the SAF, the medals for service are:
- 5 years - Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal
- 10 years - Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal
- 15 years - Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal with 15 year clasp
- 20 years - Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal
- 25 years - Long Service Medal (Military)
- 30 years - Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal with 30 year clasp
References
- Singapore MINDEF Factsheet: Review of SAF medals
- Singaporean Army Medals Factsheet
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