Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Service Medal | |
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Medal and ribbon without (left) and with (right) Bronze Star
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Awarded by Singapore | |
Type | Medal |
Eligibility | Members of the Singapore Armed Forces |
Awarded for | service outside of Singapore |
Status | Currently issued |
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Established | 1973 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Pingat Berkebolehan (Tentera) |
Next (lower) | Long Service Medal (Military) |
Ribbons prior to 1999 for operational service (left), and non-operational service (right) |
The Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Service Medal is awarded to a member of the SAF who was engaged in service in an area outside Singapore after 9 August 1970 which satisfies one or more of the following conditions:
A bronze star is awarded if the service involves hostile action or considerable personal risk.
Prior to 1999, separate ribbons indicated service on Operational or Non-operational service.