Awards and decorations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Encyclopedia
Awards and decorations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines are military decorations which recognize service and personal accomplishments while a member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
(Philippine Army
, Philippine Air Force
, Philippine Navy
and Philippine Marine Corps
).
Armed Forces of the Philippines
The Armed Forces of the Philippines is composed of the Philippine Army, Philippine Navy and Philippine Air Force...
(Philippine Army
Philippine Army
The Philippine Army is the ground arm of the Armed Forces of the Philippines . Its official name in Tagalog is Hukbong Katihan ng Pilipinas. On July 23, 2010, President Benigno Aquino III appointed Maj. Gen...
, Philippine Air Force
Philippine Air Force
The Philippine Air Force is the air force of the Republic of the Philippines, and one of the three main services of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Its official name in Filipino is Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas....
, Philippine Navy
Philippine Navy
The Philippine Navy is the naval arm of the Armed Forces of the Philippines . Its official name in Filipino is Hukbong Dagat ng Pilipinas, literally, "Sea Force of the Philippines"....
and Philippine Marine Corps
Philippine Marine Corps
The Philippine Marine Corps is the marine corps of the Philippines, and is part of the Philippine Navy.- History :...
).
Decorations
- Medal of ValorPhilippine Medal of ValorThe Philippine Medal of Valor is the highest military award given to members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and allied military personnel. It is awarded by the President of the Republic of the Philippines to military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, including recognized...
- Distinguished Conduct StarDistinguished Conduct StarThe Distinguished Conduct Star, is the second highest military award of the Philippines, preceded in precedence only by the Medal of Valor. The award was established in 1939, by President Manuel L. Quezon...
- Distinguished Service StarDistinguished Service StarThe Distinguished Service Star is the third highest military award of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It is awarded for eminently meritorious and valuable service rendered while holding a position of great responsibility. -Description of the award:...
- Gold Cross MedalGold Cross (Philippines)The Gold Cross is a decoration of the Armed Forces of the Philippines which recognizes gallantry in action. It is the fourth highest military award of the Philippines...
- Philippine Legion of MeritPhilippine Legion of HonorThe Philippine Legion of Honor was established by President Manuel Roxas, through Philippine Army Circular No. 60 dated July 3, 1947. The Philippine Legion of Honor was patterned after the Legion of Merit of the United States of America, and was meant to honor both civilians and members of the...
- Outstanding Achievement Medal
- Gawad sa Kaunlaran
- Distinguished Aviation Cross
- Bronze Cross Medal
- Military Merit MedalMilitary Merit MedalMilitary Merit Medal can refer to:* Medal of Military Merit * Military Merit Medal * Military Merit Medal of Philippines* Military Merit Medal * Military Merit Medal * Argentine Army Military Merit Medal...
- Silver Wing MedalSilver Wing MedalThis Silver Wing Medal is a military commendation awarded to the Armed Forces of the Philippines military personnel for service while in flight...
- Military Commendation Medal
- Wounded Personnel MedalWounded Personnel MedalThe Wounded Personnel Medal is awarded to members of and civilians employed by the Armed Forces of the Philippines who are injured or killed in combat with the enemy.- Medal :...
- Military Civic Action Medal
- Armed Forces Conduct Medal
- Sagisag ng Ulirang Kawal
- Kagitingan Sa Barangay (Category of Lakan)
- Kagitingan Sa Barangay (Category of Datu)
- Kagitingan Sa Barangay (Category of Maginoo)
- Distinguished Honor Medal
- Superior Honor Medal
- Civilian Merit Medal
- Annual Efficiency "E" Award for Naval Vessels
Service Medals and Ribbons
- Long Service Medal (20 years)
- Long Service Medal (30 years)
- United Nations Service Medal & RibbonUnited Nations Service MedalThe United Nations Service Medal for Korea is an international military decoration which was established by the United Nations on December 12, 1950...
- Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal & Ribbon
- Luzon Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal & Ribbon
- Visayan Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal & Ribbon
- Mindanao Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal & Ribbon
- Disaster Relief & Rehabilitation Operation Ribbon
- World War II Victory Medal & Ribbon
- Philippine Liberation Medal & RibbonPhilippine Liberation MedalThe Philippine Liberation Medal is a military award of the Republic of the Philippines which was created by an order of Commonwealth Army of the Philippines Headquarters on December 20, 1944...
- Philippine Defense Medal & RibbonPhilippine Defense MedalThe Philippine Defense Medal is a decoration of the Republic of the Philippines which is awarded to commemorate the initial resistance against Japanese invasion between the dates of December 1941 and June 1942.The decoration was first created as ribbon in December, 1944, and a full-sized medal was...
- American Defense Medal & Ribbon
- Vietnam Service Medal & Ribbon
- Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal & RibbonAsiatic-Pacific Campaign MedalThe Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal is a service decoration of the Second World War which was awarded to any member of the United States military who served in the Pacific Theater from 1941 to 1945 and was created on November 6, 1942 by issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The medal was...
- Philippine Independence MedalPhilippine Independence MedalThe Philippine Independence Medal is a military decoration of the Republic of the Philippines which was created by order of the Philippine Army Headquarters on July 3, 1946...
- Resistance Movement Medal
Badges
- Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge (PRPUCB)
- Barangay Presidential Unit Citation Badge (BPUCB)
- AFP Enlisted Personnel of the Year Badge
- AFP ROTC Cadet of the Year Badge
- AFP Civilian Personnel of the Year Badge
- Combat Commander's (Kagitingan) Badge (CC(K)B)
- Gold Wings Badge
- Command at Sea Badge
- Command Badge (Philippine Marines)
- Marksmanhip Badge
- AFP Parachutist Badge
- Inspector General's Service (IGS) Badge
- Adjutant General's Service (AGS) Badge
- Tanglaw Badge
- AFP Home Defense Badge
- PAF Aviation Badge
- Naval Aviation Badge
- Avionics/Aircraft Maintenance Officer Specialty Badge
- UOG/Seal Team Badge
- UOG/SCUBA Diver's Badge
- Election Duty Badge
- Enlisted Personnel Administrative Assistant Course (EPAAC) Badge
Streamers
- Presidential Streamer
- Secretary of Defense Streamer
- Chief of Staff, AFP Streamer
- Commanding General, PA Streamer
- Commanding General, PAF Streamer
- Flag Officer-In-Command, PN Streamer