Awards and decorations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines explained

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 (AFP).

Personal Decorations

The following are the authorized decorations of the AFP in their order of precedence:^[1]

1. 1. 1. 1. Medal of Valor Philippine Legion of Honor Chief Commander (CCLH)
   2. Grand Commander (GCLH)
   3. Grand Officer (GOLH)
   4. Commander (CLH)
   5. Officer (OLH)
   6. Legionnaire (LLH)
   7. Outstanding Achievement Medal Distinguished Conduct Star
      1. 1. Distinguished Service Star Gawad Sa Kapayapaan Gold Cross Distinguished Aviation Cross
      2. Distinguished Navy Cross Silver Cross Meritorious Achievement Medal
2. Distinguished Service Medal
3. Chief of Staff of the AFP Commendation Medal and Ribbon
   1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Gawad sa Kaunlaran Bronze Cross Silver Wing Medal Wounded Personnel Medal Military Merit Medal Combat - Spearhead
   2. Achievement/Service - Anahaw
      1. 1. Sagisag ng Ulirang Kawal Military Civic Action Medal Parangal sa Kapanalig ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas Military Commendation Medal
4. Armed Forces Conduct Medal
5. Command Reservist (Volunteer) Officer and (Volunteer) Enlisted Personnel of the Year Medal and Ribbon
   1. 1. Kagitingan Sa Barangay Category of Lakan
   2. Category of Datu
   3. Category of Maginoo
      1. 1. 1. Civilian Employee's Honorary and Incentive Award Distinguished Honor Medal Superior Honor Medal
   4. Civilian Merit Medal Annual Efficiency "E" Award for Naval Vessels

Outside the order of precedence:

• ROTC Cadet Officer and Cadet of the Year Award

Service Medals and Ribbons

The following service medals and ribbons are arranged alphabetically and follow no hierarchy or precedence:

1. American Defense Service Medal (United States)
2. Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal & Ribbon
   1. Luzon Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal & Ribbon
   2. Visayan Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal & Ribbon
   3. Mindanao Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal & Ribbon
3. Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal (United States)
   1. Disaster Relief & Rehabilitation Operation Ribbon Jolo and Sulu Campaign Medal & Ribbon
4. Kalayaan Island Group Campaign Medal and Ribbon
5. Korean Campaign Medal
   1. 1. 1. 1. Long Service Medal Philippine Defense Medal & Ribbon Philippine Independence Medal Philippine Liberation Medal & Ribbon Presidential Security Service Ribbon
6. Resistance Movement Medal
7. United Nations Service Medal & Ribbon
8. Vietnam Service Medal & Ribbon
9. World War II Victory Medal (United States)

Unit Decorations

• • Presidential Unit Citation Martial Law Unit Citation
    • People Power I Unit Citation People Power II Unit Citation Barangay Presidential Unit Citation Badge (BPUCB)

Badges

• 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)
• PAF Gold Wings Badge
• Command at Sea Badge
• Command Badge (Philippine Marines)
• Marksmanship Badge
• AFP Parachutist Badge
• Inspector General's Service (IGS) Badge
• Adjutant General's Service (AGS) Badge
• Infantry's Service (Inf) Badge
• Cavalry's Service (Cav) Badge

Engineer Service (CE) BadgeSignal Service (SC) Badge

• Artillery's Service (FA) Badge
• Finance's Service Badge
• Ordnance and Chemical's Service (OS) Badge
• Military Intelligence's Service (MI) Badge
• Quartermaster's Service (QMS) Badge

Medical Corps (MC) BadgeNursing Service (NC) BadgeCorp of Professor BadgeVeterinary Service (VC) badge

• Psychological Operations (PsyOps) 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
• AFP Election Duty Badge
• Enlisted Personnel Administrative Assistant Course (EPAAC) Badge
• Scout Ranger Qualification Badge
• Special Forces Qualification Badge
• Air to Ground Operations Badge
• Naval Surface Warfare Badge
• Army Aviation Badge (Philippines)
• Army Instructor Badge
• Army Readiness Badge
• AFP Drill Master's 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

References

Citations

• Decorations and Medals of the Philippines
• Philippine Army Website - Awards & Decorations
• Armed Forces Philippines - Awards & Decorations

Bibliography

• The Adjutant General, AFP, AFP Awards and Decorations Handbook, 1995, 1997, OTAG.

Notes and References

1. Book: AFP Awards and Decorations Manual (AFPR G 131-054). Armed Forces of the Philippines. 2014.