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Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Service Medal

Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Service Medal
SAF Overseas Service Medal medal.png SAF Overseas Service Medal (with Bronze Star) medal.png

Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Service Medal ribbon (from 1999).png Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Service Medal ribbon with Bronze Star (from 1999).png
Medal and ribbon without (left) and with (right) Bronze Star
Awarded by Singapore
Type Medal
Eligibility Members of the Singapore Armed Forces
Awarded for service outside of Singapore
Status Currently issued
Statistics
Established 1973
Precedence
Next (higher) Pingat Berkebolehan (Tentera)
Next (lower) Long Service Medal (Military)
Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Medal (Operational) ribbon (1973–1999).png Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Medal (Non-operational) ribbon (1973–1999).png
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.



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