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What is required to receive this medal?

A soldier must work in the Qatar military for a long time, usually between ten and twenty years. During this entire time, the soldier must have a perfect record with no serious trouble. This shows that the person is very loyal and follows all the rules of the military.

Can officers earn it?

Yes, both officers and regular enlisted soldiers can win this award. Since the medal was started in 1992, it has been open to everyone in the Qatar Armed Forces. It treats all people in the military with respect if they stay for a long career.

Does it celebrate combat or peace time?

This medal is not just for fighting in a war. It is given for staying on the job during both peaceful times and difficult times of conflict. It rewards the people who show up every day to do their duty over many years.

Yes, a soldier can lose the right to keep this medal. If someone acts in a way that is very bad or breaks serious laws, they may lose their award. The medal represents good behavior, so it must be earned every single day.

Are devices added for extra years?

Yes, soldiers who serve even longer than the first requirement can show it on their medal. They add small items like stars or bars to the ribbon. These small marks let everyone see that the soldier has given many decades of service to the country.

What is required to receive this medal?

A soldier must work in the Qatar military for a long time, usually between ten and twenty years. During this entire time, the soldier must have a perfect record with no serious trouble. This shows that the person is very loyal and follows all the rules of the military.

Can officers earn it?

Yes, both officers and regular enlisted soldiers can win this award. Since the medal was started in 1992, it has been open to everyone in the Qatar Armed Forces. It treats all people in the military with respect if they stay for a long career.

Does it celebrate combat or peace time?

This medal is not just for fighting in a war. It is given for staying on the job during both peaceful times and difficult times of conflict. It rewards the people who show up every day to do their duty over many years.

Yes, a soldier can lose the right to keep this medal. If someone acts in a way that is very bad or breaks serious laws, they may lose their award. The medal represents good behavior, so it must be earned every single day.

Are devices added for extra years?

Yes, soldiers who serve even longer than the first requirement can show it on their medal. They add small items like stars or bars to the ribbon. These small marks let everyone see that the soldier has given many decades of service to the country.

Home Library QatarMilitary Long Service and Good Conduct Medal

Service medal

Military Long Service and Good Conduct Medal

Awarded to loyal service members who dedicate many years of honorable, well-behaved service to the military.

Qatar Established 1992 All servicesPrecedence: Worn after campaign awards in the order of precedence.

Medals & Awards

Awarded For

Awarded for completing an extended period of continuous military service with exemplary conduct.

Eligibility

Regular enlisted soldiers, non-commissioned officers, and officers with clean disciplinary records.

Branch

All services

Precedence

Worn after campaign awards in the order of precedence.

Military Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Service medal, Qatar medal

History

As the Qatar Armed Forces grew after independence in 1971, leadership realized the importance of honoring career service. The Long Service and Good Conduct Medal was codified under military decree systems to reward dependable members who stayed in uniform for long tenures.

The medal requires a spotless conduct record over periods usually ranging between ten and twenty years. It encourages discipline, loyalty, and career professionalism across all military branches.