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How long must a regular soldier serve to receive it?

A regular soldier must complete five years of faithful and continuous service to earn this award. This medal was created in 1975 to honor the hard work of military staff. It shows that a soldier is dedicated to protecting the country over a long time.

Can reserve soldiers earn it?

Yes, reservists can earn this medal by finishing their training requirements. They must show that they have served faithfully during their time in the reserves. This helps Singapore honor the citizen-soldiers who are ready to help defend the nation whenever they are called.

What colors are on the ribbon?

The medal ribbon is made of bright orange and white stripes. These colors make the ribbon easy to spot on a soldier's uniform. It is designed to be worn after other special awards, showing that the person has served for a long time.

What does the front of the medal show?

The front of the golden medal shows an image of a brave soldier standing tall. This picture represents the strength and pride of the Singapore Armed Forces. It is a symbol of the duty every person carries out to keep the country safe.

Do bad conduct records stop you from getting it?

Yes, you must have a clean record of good conduct to receive the medal. The military looks closely at how a soldier behaves during their years of service. If a person does not follow the rules, they will not be chosen to wear this special honor.

How long must a regular soldier serve to receive it?

A regular soldier must complete five years of faithful and continuous service to earn this award. This medal was created in 1975 to honor the hard work of military staff. It shows that a soldier is dedicated to protecting the country over a long time.

Can reserve soldiers earn it?

Yes, reservists can earn this medal by finishing their training requirements. They must show that they have served faithfully during their time in the reserves. This helps Singapore honor the citizen-soldiers who are ready to help defend the nation whenever they are called.

What colors are on the ribbon?

The medal ribbon is made of bright orange and white stripes. These colors make the ribbon easy to spot on a soldier's uniform. It is designed to be worn after other special awards, showing that the person has served for a long time.

What does the front of the medal show?

The front of the golden medal shows an image of a brave soldier standing tall. This picture represents the strength and pride of the Singapore Armed Forces. It is a symbol of the duty every person carries out to keep the country safe.

Do bad conduct records stop you from getting it?

Yes, you must have a clean record of good conduct to receive the medal. The military looks closely at how a soldier behaves during their years of service. If a person does not follow the rules, they will not be chosen to wear this special honor.

Home Library SingaporeSingapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal

Service medal

Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal

Awarded to personnel who complete five years of faithful full-time military or national service.

Singapore Established 1975 All servicesPrecedence: Service medal worn after long service and campaign decorations

Medals & Awards

Awarded For

Awarded for completing five continuous years of faithful military service or meeting national reserve commitments.

Eligibility

Regular military personnel and National Servicemen with good conduct records.

Branch

All services

Precedence

Service medal worn after long service and campaign decorations

Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal, Service medal, Singapore medal

History

The Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal was established in the 1970s to honor citizen-soldiers and career military staff. Because Singapore relies on conscription to defend itself, this medal was designed to reward dedicated regular troops and operationally ready reservists.

Over the years, the criteria were codified to recognize regulars who achieve five years of honorable service and national servicemen who fulfill key operational milestones. It is one of the most widely worn and recognized ribbons in the armed forces.

Frequently Asked Questions

Used In

Cold WarHomeland Defense Operations

Veterans Who Received This Award

Realistic illustration of the military medals and badges awarded to Ng Chee Peng, including Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera), Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal, Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal, Pingat Bakti Setia (Tentera), Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal, Tsunami Relief Operation Medal, Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera), shown against a light Singapore flag background. AI-generated illustration, not an authentic photograph.

Cold War

Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera) Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal+4

Ng Chee Peng

Who Was Vice Admiral Ng Chee Peng?

A decorated naval commander who served for decades.

Singapore1980-2017

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Sources

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