Australian Cadet Forces Service Medal | |
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Obverse of medal (with bar) and ribbon
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Awarded by Australia | |
Type | Long Service Medal |
Eligibility | officers and instructors in the Australian Defence Force Cadets |
Awarded for | 15 years service |
Status | Currently awarded |
Clasps | every 5 years additional service |
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Established | 15 December 1999 |
First awarded | 1999 |
Total awarded | 1,700 |
Order of Wear | |
Next (higher) | Australian Defence Medal |
Next (lower) | Champion Shots Medal |
Related | Cadet Forces Medal (Commonwealth) |
- 15 years Ribbon with Rosette(s) (top four), Ribbon with Federation Star (bottom) |
- 15 years
- 20 years
- 25 years
- 30 years
- 35 years
The Australian Cadet Forces Service Medal is awarded to recognise long and efficient service by officers and instructors in the Australian Defence Force Cadets. It is awarded for 15 years service. Additional clasps are issued for every 5 years additional service.
The medal is the successor to the Cadet Forces Medal which is awarded by the United Kingdom and New Zealand and ceased to be awarded by Australia in 1974.