AFP Awards and Decorations Manual

RESTRICTED
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Letter of Promulgation i
Foreword ii
Preface iii
Table of Contents iv
Section Page
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
1-1 Introduction 1-1
1-2 The Authorized Awards of 1-4
the Armed Forces of the Philippines
CHAPTER 2 AWARDS AND

DECORATIONS PROCEDURES ANDTHE
DIFFERENT BOARD COMPOSITIONS
2-1 The Process Flow 2-1
2-2 The Different Awards and Decorations Board 2-14
CHAPTER 3 OTHER GUIDELINES AND

PROVISIONS
3-1 Governing Policies 3-1
3-2 Manner of Wearing 3-5
3-3 Miscellaneous Provisions 3-8
CHAPTER 4 DETAILS, SPECIFICATIONS

AND ILLUSTRATIONS
4-1 Charts, Communication Templates and 4-1
Formats
ANNEX
A Glossary A-1
B References B-1
C Recommendations For Changes C-1
D Record of Changes D-1
E Decorations E-1
F Service Medals and Ribbons F-1
G Badges G-1
H Streamers H-1
I Appurtenances I-1
RESTRICTED iv
RESTRICTED
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. For the Filipino people who regard the Armed Forces of the Philippines as
the defender and shield of the nation, unprodded performance and excellent
service is called and expected. Such privilege has always been safeguarded
by the AFP workforce and deemed an honor worthy to become a part of. This
mindset is evident in the numerous men and women entering the military
service given the nature and demands of the job, apart from the quality of
work they put across in defending the Constitution and the Republic of the
Philippines.
2. This commitment is also captured by each award and decoration that

soldiers and units received, and for as long as awards and decorations are
conferred and created, trust from the Filipino people and excellence from the
AFP persist.
Section 1-1 Introduction
1. Background
a. The acts of awarding and honoring have long been practiced, adopted
and have continuously weaved with the evolving systems, organizations and
settings throughout history. This can only attest to their role and value which
remain imperative and enduring.
b. The Republic of the Philippines acknowledges the merits of recognizing

the distinguished achievements and services of its citizens and of friendly
foreign nations in the attainment of national security and development. Such
is manifested in the establishment of Executive Order 236, otherwise known
as the “Honors Code of the Philippines”.
c. The Armed Forces of the Philippines likewise recognizes the benefits

and importance of these practices as exemplified in the core characteristics
and guiding principles to which this Awards and Decorations Manual is
anchored to, as cited on the proceeding paragraphs.
1) Core Characteristics
a) Fair – Fairness is being free from bias or treating all sides alike,
justly, equitably, and in conformity with existing rules and standards. The AFP
Awards and Decorations System adheres to a common standard and
guidelines and ensures that recipients are worthy and have demonstrated
exceptional heroism, achievement or service based on the criteria of the
awards. The process in itself starts with an apolitical and biased-free
recommendation by the Commanding Officer of a unit or a competent
personality who has knowledge of the deed or act, achievement or service.
RESTRICTED 1-1
RESTRICTED
b) Acceptable –Acceptability happens when the system gains

approval of all stakeholders in the aspect of resource availability and
attainment of the desired objectives/effects. In the AFP Awards and
Decoration System, the synergistic effect of complying with all the other core
characteristics, as applied in the selection of Board composition and
processing the awards inclusive of all the implementing policies of the system.
Equally important in this value is the intrinsic appreciation of the recipient of
an award in the right time and place/occasion.
c) Simple – Simplicity is being understandable, clear and straight

to the point. It manifests straightforward, clear, and uncomplicated criteria,
process and procedures to ensure thorough understanding and
implementation. The AFP’s procedures on giving awards and decorations are
clearly stated and explained. The objectives and policies are stated in such a
way that it goes directly to the point.
d) Timely – Timeliness is being at the right time and condition, or in

the case of awards, conferring the honors at the opportune or appropriate
time–time in this sense is falling within a prescribed or reasonable time.
e) Enduring– It is to undergo, experience and sustain without

giving way or yielding. The Armed Forces of the Philippines’Awards and
Decorations System will be applicable to all kinds of medals, ribbons and
badges to recognize the exceptional acts, achievements and services of AFP
personnel. The system shall always be responsive even with the emerging
changes that come with time.
f) Responsive – It addresses the need/objective. The Armed

Forces of the Philippines’ Awards and Decorations criteria, policies and
instructions before granting Awards and Decorations are mentioned clearly
and specifically.
2) Guiding Principles
a) Do not Demotivate People. Essentially, soldiers want to perform

well. They are intrinsically motivated to seek and attain positive results. This
zeal for achievement compels most, if not all, soldiers to perform their duties
ever to the extent of sacrificing their lives. Thus, the basic rule is “Don’t
demotivate them”. It is with this premise that the AFP awards being conferred
aim to push soldiers or units to perform well or even better.
b) Work for an Integrated and Balance Response. The essence of

structuring is to unify and synergize organizational capacity into a single entity
working together to provide responsive services to emerging requirement of
soldiers and AFP units, where inter-unit coordination and cooperation are
highly encouraged between and among commanders, staff and
committees/boards.
c) Develop a Culture of Preparedness. The certainty of occurrence

relative to the AFP Awards and Decorations is a reality, though the time and
1-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
place of triggering events are still unpredictable. As such, the AFP pushes for
a culture of preparedness that emphasizes on the core characteristics of the
system to attain set goals and objectives.
d) Take Advantage of Emerging Technologies. Innovations and

development in technology are regular themes of almost all organizations.
The usefulness of new products, processes and services emerging from such
technologies, when rightfully utilized, simplifies complex settings while
providing friendly, clear and fast solutions/actions. The AFP Awards and
Decorations System has everything to gain in continually adopting needed
technologies.
e) Be Flexible. Challenges, preparedness and responses will

always be dependent on diverse needs emanating from the changes in the
environment. The AFP will always be creative yet focused on implementing
the Awards and Decorations System in anticipation of future changes that
could affect the impact of the system to the individual soldiers and concerned
AFP units.
f) Ensure Real-time Accomplishment/Achievement of Desired End

State. The AFP ensures that acts of heroism, achievements and services of
deserving personnel are timely recognized to boost morale and motivate the
concerned individual and unit to internally strive for excellence.
g) Ensure Responsibilities and Accountabilities. Institutionalizing

accountability as a functioning part of a personnel management system is
essential to the AFP. It is in this effort that ownership, motivational recognition
is firmly in place, which consequently promotes mutual respect and teamwork
among involved stakeholders.
2. Significance
a. Recognition is a human need. It is an innate desire of every person to

be acknowledged and recognized for an act/deed notably done, and such
public conferring of awards and decorations only precedes a strengthened
self worth. Further, it becomes a justification that one’s part or purpose is of
great significance.
b. Recognition is a driving force/motivation in the attainment of greater

individual and, subsequently, organizational goals. In the AFP, where men
and women are committed to support and defend the Constitution of the
Republic of the Philippines and where unbounded service and risk of lives are
great and demanding, prompt and appropriate recognition of meritorious and
outstanding performance and deeds become a driving force that harness
innate qualities and potentials for the attainment of an assigned mission.
c. Recognition is an embodiment of competence and excellence. Awards

and decorations conferred are no mere proofs and memorabilia of exemplary
acts, more significantly, these are embodiments of selfless intents, reflections
of efficiency and effectiveness displayed, and are enduring models and
RESTRICTED 1-3
RESTRICTED
inspirations of competence and excellence in a given task or an assigned

mission.
d. In the same way, recognizing personnel strengthens the morale and

value system of the whole organization. The practice of conferring awards in
the AFP only validates that its objectives run alongside boosting the morale of
troops and personnel.
3. Purpose. This manual prescribes the policies, criteria and administrative

instructions relative to granting of awards and decorations in the AFP in order
to recognize exceptional acts of heroism and exemplary achievements/service
of deserving persons/units/organizations.
4. Applicability. The policies stipulated herein apply to any personnel, unit,

organization, military or civilian, local or foreign, who distinguished
himself/itself in outstanding achievement, heroism or service in activities
relevant to the national security and development objectives of the AFP.
Section 1-2 The Authorized Awards of the Armed Forces

of the Philippines
1. Types of Awards. All decorations, medals, badges, streamers, plaques,

trophies, letters and certificates for the purpose of this manual shall be
collectively referred to as “award”.
a. Types according to the nature of the act.
1) Service – Awards intended to merit the exemplary

performance/execution of duties/responsibilities over a specific period of time.
Relief from duties/position is a requirement to earn this award.
2) Achievement – Awards conferred to recognize exceptional

accomplishments with easily discernible beginning and end carried through
completion, the length of time involved is not a consideration but speed and
impact of accomplishment are factors in themselves. Relief from
duties/position is not a requirement to earn an achievement award.
3) Heroism – Awards made purposely to merit outstanding acts of

bravery or courage, or a closely related series of heroic acts performed with a
short period of time. It may be a combat- or non-combat related act. Relief
from position/designation is not a requirement to earn this award.
b. Types according to the recipient.
1) Individual – Awards granted to recognize exemplary

service/achievement/heroism sustained or performed by an individual.
2) Unit – Awards granted to a unit to recognize exemplary

service/achievement/heroism as a result of a group or unit effort.
1-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
3) Civilian - Awards intended for civilian personnel/organization to

recognize outstanding service/achievement/heroism, which are in support of
the AFP’s objectives for security, peace and development.
2. Classification of Awards
a. Decorations – These are medals and badges awarded to individuals to
recognize their exceptional accomplishments in line or outside their call of
duty, or their outstanding services to the AFP or the Nation as a whole. The
following are the authorized decorations of the AFP in their order of
precedence where the primacy follows; the ranking of the approving authority,
and combat-related heroism/achievement over other types of awards.
1) Medal for Valor (MFV)

2) Philippine Legion of Honor (PLOH)
a) Degree of Chief Commander
b) Degree of Commander
c) Degree of Officer
d) Degree of Legionnaire
3) Outstanding Achievement Medal (OAM)
4) Distinguished Conduct Star (DCS)
5) Distinguished Service Star (DSS)
6) Gawad Sa Kapayapaan (GSKp)
7) Gold Cross (GC)
8) Distinguished Aviation Cross (DAC)
9) Distinguished Navy Cross (DNC)
10) Silver Cross (SC)
11) Meritorious Achievement Medal (MAM)
12) Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
13) Chief of Staff, AFP Commendation Medal and Ribbon (CSCMR)
14) Gawad Sa Kaunlaran (GSK)
15) Bronze Cross (BC)
16) Silver Wing Medal (SWM)
17) Wounded Personnel Medal (WPM)
18) Military Merit Medal (MMM)
2 types
(MMM) Combat – Spearhead
(MMM) Achivement/Service - Anahaw
19) Sagisag ng UlirangKawal (SUK)
20) Military Civic Action Medal (MCAM)
21) Parangal sa Kapanalig ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas
(PKSLP)
22) Military Commendation Medal (MCM)
23) Armed Forces Conduct Medal (AFCM)
24) PA, PN (M), PAF & AFP Command Reservist (Volunteer) Officer
and (Volunteer) Enlisted Personnel of the Year Medal and Ribbon
25) Kagitingan Sa Barangay (KSB)
a) Category of Lakan
b) Category of Datu
c) Category of Maginoo
RESTRICTED 1-5
RESTRICTED
26) Civilian Employee’s Honorary and Incentive Award

a) Distinguished Honor Medal
b) Superior Honor Medal
27) Civilian Merit Medal
28) Annual Efficiency “E” Award for Naval Vessels
b. Service Medals and Ribbons - Service medals and ribbons are

awarded to individuals who render military service in war, in campaign, or in
the Armed Forces under certain conditions within a definite period of time.
More specifically, ribbons are usually flat or tubular, narrow closely woven
fabrics (as of silk or rayon) that are generally issued for wear in place of
medals.The service ribbon for a specific medal is usually identical to the
suspension ribbon on the medal. The service medals and ribbonsare
arranged alphabetically and follow no hierarchy or precedence.
1) American Defense Medal and Ribbon

2) Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal and Ribbon
a) Luzon Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal and Ribbon
b) Visayan Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal and Ribbon
c) Mindanao Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal and Ribbon
3) Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and Ribbon
4) Disaster Relief & Rehabilitation Operation Ribbon
5) Kalayaan Island Group Campaign Medal and Ribbon
6) Korean Campaign Medal and Ribbon
7) Long Service Medal
8) People Power II Ribbon
9) Philippine Defense Medal and Ribbon
10) Philippine Independence Ribbon
11) Philippine Liberation Medal and Ribbon
12) Presidential Security Service Ribbon
13) Presidential Unit Citation
14) Resistance Movement Medal
15) United Nations Service Medal and Ribbon
16) Vietnam Service Medal and Ribbon
17) World War II Victory Medal and Ribbon
c. Badges –Awards that signify rating, qualification, or accomplishment in

several career fields, and also serve as identification devices for personnel
occupying certain assignments in the AFP. Badges are usually made from
metal, plastic, leather, textile and rubber. Moreover, specialty badges are
awarded to those graduates of specialty and career courses who had satisfied
course requirements. The badges are arranged alphabetically and follow no
hierarchy or precedence.
1) Adjutant General’s Service (AGS) Badge

2) AFP Civilian Personnel of the Year Badge
3) AFP Enlisted Personnel of the Year Badge
4) AFP Home Defense Badge
5) AFP Parachutist Badge
6) AFP ROTC Cadet of the Year Badge
1-6 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
7) Barangay Presidential Unit Citation Badge (BPUCB)

8) Election Duty Badge
9) Enlisted Personnel Administrative Assistant Course(EPAAC)
Badge
10) Inspector General’s Service (IGS) Badge
11) Laang Kawal Logo, Patch and Badge
12) Major Service Commander’s Badges
a) Combat Commander’s (Kagitingan) Badge (CC (K)B)
b) Command at Sea Badge
c) Command Badge (Philippine Marines)
d) Naval Aviation Badges
(1) Naval Aviation Badge
(2) Naval Aircrew Badge
(3) Honorary Aviation Badge
e) PAF Aeronautical Badges
(1) PAF Gold Wings Badge
(2) Pilot Badge
(3) RATSG Aeronautical Badge
(4) PAF Service Pilot Badge
13) Major Service Specialty Badges
a) Aerial Photogrammetry and Reconnaissance Badge
b) Avionics/Aircraft Maintenance Officer Specialty Badge
c) Flight Nurse Badge
d) Flight Surgeon Badge
e) Navigator Badge
f) Philippine Navy Surface Warfare Operations Badge
g) Scout Ranger Badge
h) Special Forces Badge
i) UOG/SEAL Team Badge
j) UOG/SCUBA Diver’s Badge
k) Weather Reconnaissance Badge
14) Markmanship Badge
15) Martial Law Citation Badge
16) Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge (PRPUCB)
17) Provost Marshal (PM) Badge
18) Reservist KatapatanLapu-Lapu Badge
19) Tanglaw Badge
20) AFPCGSC Badge
21) Comptrollership Badge
22) Intelligence Badge
23) Sergeant Major Eligibilty Badge
24) Quartermaster Service Badge
25) Finance Service Badge
26) Infantry Badge
27) Cavalry Badge
28) Field Artillery Badge
29) Signal Corps Badge
30) Corps of Engineer’s Badge
31) Ordnance Service Badge
32) AFP Coordinating Staff Badge
RESTRICTED 1-7
RESTRICTED
33) AFP Logistics Badge

34) Technical and Administrative Service Badges
a) Medical Corps Badge
b) Dental Service Badge
c) Medical and Administrative Service Badge
d) Nurse Corps Badge
e) Veterinary Corps
f) Corps of Professor Badge
g) Judge Advocate General Service Badge
h) Chaplain Service Badge
i ) WAC
35) CMO Badge
36) ISA Badge
37) Military Free Fall Jump Master Badge
d. Streamers – These are unit awards conferred to units in the AFP to

merit their outstanding and notable accomplishments and services.
1) Presidential Unit Streamers with Ribbon (PUSR)

2) Secretary of National Defense Streamer
3) Chief of Staff, AFP Streamer
4) Major Service Commander’s Streamer
a) Commanding General, PA Streamer
b) Commanding General, PAF Streamer
c) Flag-Officer-in-Command, PN Streamer
3. Other Forms of Awards
a. Letters and Plaques
1) Letter of Commendation – It is a written expression of

acknowledgement of a Commanding Officer or head of office given to military
and civilian personnel of the AFP for meritorious achievement that do not
meet the criteria for decorations.
2) Letter of Appreciation – It is a written expression of gratification of a

Commanding Officer or head of office given to military and civilian personnel
of the AFP to recognize acts or services that do not meet the criteria for
decorations.
3) Plaque of Appreciation
a) It is an award given by any unit commander to military or civilian

personnel or private persons, corporation or entity in grateful
acknowledgement of their contribution and support to the accomplishments of
the AFP mission.
b) Likewise, this is an award of gratitude given to wives/husbands

of Generals/Flag Officers in the AFP, Major Services, and TAS to recognize
1-8 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
their unselfish, faithful, and devoted support to their respective military

spouses.
4) Command Plaque - An award given/presented by the CSAFP to

retiring Major Service/Unified Commander or any Commander with TO of O-7
to military or civilian personnel or private person, Corporations or entity to
recognize their important role and remarkable service.
5) Plaque of Honorable Service – An award given/presented by the

CSAFP to retiring Major Service/TAS Officers with rank of O-7 and above to
merit their unwavering dedication and service to the Armed Forces of the
Philippines.
6) Plaque of Recognition – An award given to recognize outstanding

achievements and services of any military or civilian personnel, corporation or
entity in the realization and attainment of the AFP’s organizational and
national objectives.
b. Certificates
1) Special/Certificate of Appreciation
a) It is a written expression of gratitude to recognize the

performance or achievement during a period of conflict. This is awarded by
the Chief of Staff, AFP and Secretary of National Defense to widows, parents
and next of kin of the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines for loss
of lives in line of duty during any war or period of armed conflicts in defense of
the state.
b) Also, this is a written expression of gratitude to recognize the

unselfish, faithful, and devoted support of the wives/husbands of AFP, Major
Services and TAS officers with rank of COL and below, Enlisted Personnel,
and Civilian Employees who compulsory retire from the service.
2) Certificate of Honorable Service – This is awarded by The Adjutant

General, AFP and the Major Service Adjutants to all military officers with a
rank of O-6 and below, enlisted personnel and civilian employees of the AFP
who are honorably separated from the service, in recognition of their faithful
and honorable service with the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
3) Peace and Order Campaign Certificate – This is awarded by

Commanders, Major Service/Area Commands Division/Brigade or their
equivalent in the PAF and in the PN to the AFP military personnel/units for
exceptionally meritorious service rendered in the successful accomplishment
of their mission with distinction.
4) Peace and Order Campaign Certificate of Merit – It is an award

conferred by the Chief of Staff, AFP to military personnel/unit and Integrated
Civilian Home Defense Forces (ICHDFs) for exceptionally meritorious service
RESTRICTED 1-9
RESTRICTED
rendered in the defense of the state, particularly in the operations against

outlaws, insurgents, etc.
c. Trophies
1) Chief of Staff Trophy – It is an award given by the Chief of Staff,

AFP to winning military athletes/competitors assigned with GHQ & HSG,
AFPWSSUs, United Commands and Major Service Commands to recognize
the victory obtained in military athletics, social function and civic action
activities.
2) Major Service Commanders’ Trophy – It is an award given by

Military Service Commanders to military athletes assigned with Major
Subordinate Units to recognize the victory obtained in military athletics, social
functions and civic action activities.
3) Staff Trophy – It is an award given by the Chief of Staff, AFP,

TDCS, AFP and Joint Staffs to AFP athletes assigned to subordinate units
and offices, AFPWSSUs, Unified Commands and at offices of the Major
Services, who are winners of military athletics, social functions and civic
action activities.
4. Appurtenance – A device added or attached to a basic decoration to

distinguish each deed and succeeding deeds of achievements falling under
the same category. Instead of awarding the same decoration and service
medal, an appurtenance is substituted for the medal. It is important to note as
well that one appurtenance will be awarded for every tour of duty. The
different types of appurtenance are as follows:
a. Anahaw Leaf
1) Bronze
2) Silver
3) Gold
4) Platinum
b. Equilateral Triangle
1) Bronze
2) Silver
3) Gold
4) Platinum
c. Service Star
1) Bronze
2) Silver
3) Gold
4) Platinum
1-10 RESTRICTED
CLICK HERE TO BACK AT TABLE OF CONTENT

RESTRICTED
d. Spearhead Device
1) Bronze
2) Silver
3) Gold
4) Platinum
5. Guidelines in Wearing Awards and Decorations
It is imperative to note that the guidelines with regards to the wearing of

awards and decorations will be in accordance with the AFP Uniform Code.
RESTRICTED 1-11
RESTRICTED
CHAPTER 2
AWARDS AND DECORATIONS PROCEDURES AND
THE DIFFERENT BOARD COMPOSITIONS
The AFP, as a general policy, publicly and timely recognizes the acts of
heroism, exceptional services and achievements of every AFP personnel.
This chapter provides the process guidelines and policies governing the AFP
Awards and Decorations to ensure the uniform and standardized
implementation in all AFP levels of command.
Section 2-1Process Flow
1. Awards and Decorations Process Flow - This process provides the

step-by-step procedures in a given period following the Recommend-Process-
Approve-Confer-Record flow where triggering events start the process to roll
until decisions are made and records are kept.
Figure 2.1 Process Flow for all Awards (except Medal For Valor)
RESTRICTED 2-1
RESTRICTED
a. Recommending Phase
1) When to recommend
a) A recommendation for an appropriate award is triggered by

exceptional achievements, acts of heroism or exemplary service
accomplished by military or any civilian personalities in their performance or
participation in all military operations, events, highlights and activities.
However, successful accomplishments which are normally expected to be
attained,are not in itself sufficient justifications for awards to be approved.
Rather, achievements/services/acts of heroism must be superior in nature
where the following general conditions are at play:
(1) Acts in combat with armed threat forces against the

Republic of the Philippines or the Filipino People;
(2) Acts in declared emergency situations;
(3) Acts under extraordinary circumstances affecting national
security or interests; and,
(4) Acts or services contributing to transformational changes of
national implication.
b) The recommendation shall be timely prepared and forwarded to

the concerned processing staff/officer one (1) week upon the occurrence,
completion or satisfaction of an act of heroism/achievement/service with
exceptions on the following:
(1) For awards based on a period of meritorious service in a

given assignment, a recommendation shall not be made while the individual
being recommended is still performing and/or has not yet been relieved from
such assignment unless the recommendee has been performing his/her duty
for at least three (3) years.
(2) On anticipated occasions like retirement, relief, unit

anniversaries, and the like, recommendations for awards should have
reached General Headquarters (Attn: OTAG) 45 days before the actual date
of presentation.
(3) On occasion of sudden relief from positions without cause

such as those in the key positions (CSAFP, VCSAFP, TDCS, Major Service
Commanders, and others), awards to be accorded shall be in the form of
“Interim Awards” unless there is sufficient time for the processing of the
recommended award until its approval. On occasion of retirement, the award
to be accorded shall also be in the form of “Interim Award” unless the
responsible officers of the unit or office concerned have complied with the 45
days requirement wherein the recommendation must have reached the
General Headquarters. No award will be presented without the approval of
concerned approving authorities.
c) A prescription period of three (3) years shall apply for all

recommendations. Any act/deed recommended exceeding the three-year
2-2 RESTRICTED

RESTRICTED
grace period shall not be processed and shall be returned to the

recommending unit or authorities concerned.
2) Who can recommend
a) The Commanding Officer, Immediate Chief of the personnel

involved or his personnel staff upon instruction or members of the Armed
Forces of the Philippines who were present and participated at the time or
who have knowledge of the act, service or achievement may initiate the
recommendation for a specific award.
b) The Commander/Chief of a unit/office shall be the signatory for

the recommendation.
c) Deputy/Next in line for the Commander or Chief of Office.
d) Recommending authorities who sign the recommendations

should have the knowledge of the service or act for which the recommended
award is based. In case of combat awards, sworn statements of at least two
incontestable witnesses are necessary. The eyewitnesses, in the official
records, should be known to have been present in the engagement where the
service or act took place. Written testimonies shall be in the form of
certifications and affidavits.
e) In isolated cases where the lone survivor cannot possibly

present eyewitnesses to the act in question, the testimonies of his
Commanding Officer and/or other officers and men of his unit to whom the
incident was reported can be admissible as evidence. These cases should be
treated more as an exception.
3) How to recommend:
a) The recommendations of awards follow the communication flow

through the Chain of Command. The process starts with the basic letter of
recommendation prepared by the recommending unit Commander/Head of
Office and transmitted to higher authorities who have jurisdiction to approve
specific awards or endorse to the next level of command that has authority to
approve over the recommended award.
b) The unit or office concerned forwards the recommendations to

higher authorities (through channels) as timely as possible up to the level of
the corresponding approving authority. If circumstances preclude submission
of a completely documented recommendation, it is best to submit it
immediately with the information that is required and additional documents
shall be provided later.
c) In case of delayed recommendations of awards, initiating unit

Commanders or office Heads shall include in their recommendation reasons
for the delay and other additional requirement necessary for inquiry and
justification purposes on the delay of the recommendation.
RESTRICTED 2-3
RESTRICTED
d) Recommendations of Awards that need the approval of the

Major Service Commanders shall pass through their respective Service
Adjutants for the processing by the concerned Major Service Awards and
Decorations Board Secretary. Recommendations of awards coming from
Unified Commands and AFPWSSUs shall pass through the AFP Adjutant
General for processing by th GHQ Awards and Decorations Board.
e) Recommendations of awards that need the approval of the

VCSAFP, CSAFP, SND, or the President of the Philippines shall pass through
the AFP Adjutant General for processing by the AFP Awards and Decorations
Board Secretary assigned for the purpose.
f) Recommendations shall be submitted with the following

attachments:
(1) Recommendation Letter– (Prescribed format on page 4-2)

It must be simple and in narrative form, including minimal related and relevant
information as follows:
(a) Name and location of person, unit and activity

(b) Inclusive dates for the award (which clearly captures the
incidents/acts/events relevant to the narrative statements)
(c) The narrative description of the accomplishment/s or
service containing specific and factual data in support to the recommended
award to include, but not limited to, the following:
• How the event/act happened;

• What were the benefits or results;
• Why or how the act, achievement or service exceeded
normal expectations/performance
For a recommended award involving individual personnel,

details to include the rank, full name, serial number, specialization, branch of
service, unit of assignment at the time of the initiating act/event/activity for the
award must be clearly stated.
For group awards, the level of participation of individuals

must be specified and must be properly supported by documents.
(2) Citation – The citation as an attachment shall be of Arial

font, 12 fontsize, single spaced and shall not exceed two (2) pages of an A4
sized paper.
(3) Evaluation Matrix – (Prescribed format on page 4-3). It
shall be accomplished as an additional supporting document for the
recommendation for service awards such as the DSS, PLOH, OAM, DSM,
MAM and MMM.
2-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
g) The following guidelines shall apply in the writing of narrative

descriptions and citations.
(1) Major accomplishments/events shall be cited in
sequential/chronological order.
(2) Descriptions shall be concise and simple while capturing
the significant intent of the act/deed. This shall also mean avoiding the use of
too rhetorical forms or descriptions.
(3) Avoid the use of incriminatory words considering their legal
presumptions or implications.
h) Hard copy and electronic copy of attachments shall be

appropriately packaged and shall be submitted to the concerned
board/committee. The number of hard copies to be submitted shall
correspond to the members of the deliberating board/committee.
i) The recommending commander/office/head chief concerned is

responsible in ensuring that recommendations are transmitted to
approving/deliberating authorities and that higher awards are endorsed
appropriately to higher authorities.
b. Processing/Deliberating Phase
1) When to process/deliberate
a) Deliberation of awards shall take two (2) weeks utmost from the
receipt of the recommendation.
b) In cases of conflicting schedules, the headquarter’s/unit’s

mandated activities shall be prioritized, however, minimal delay must be
observed so as to maintain the prompt objective of the whole awarding
process.
2) Who must process/deliberate. The concerned board/committee

shall be responsible for the prompt and fair deliberation of recommended
awards.
3) How to process/deliberate
a) Upon receipt of the recommendation, the different board

secretariat; Chief of the Morale Division/Branch, OTAG, AFP, Chief of the
Morale Branch, PMC, PA/PAF/PN, and the Adjutants, shall:
(1) Ensure the completeness of the submitted documents and

take into consideration that non-conformity to the standard templates, forms
and guidelines for the documentary requirements may subject the
recommendation for return without action.
(2) Undertake the initial processing of the recommendations
and have them calendared for board deliberations, prepare immediate
minutes of board deliberations and complete staff work on the Board’s actions
for approval by higher or appropriate authorities.
RESTRICTED 2-5
RESTRICTED
(3) Relatively, the Chairman of the concerned Board or any of

its members, upon instruction, shall calendar/schedule the deliberation of the
award. Or in some isolated cases, the Chairman may call a special board
meeting to deliberate awards that require immediate action.
b) The Secretary shall then recommend to the Chairman the

schedules of deliberations for approval and subsequently inform the board
members of the approved schedules. The Secretary shall also provide each
member a complete copy of the recommendations for their advance review
and perusal.
c) The Secretariat shall inspect and confirm the recommendation

of awards (under their jurisdiction) in compliance to the following rules:
(1) One award shall be made for the same act of heroism,
extraordinary achievement, or period of meritorious achievement.
(2) Duplicating awards shall not be made for outstanding
achievement and inclusive meritorious service within the same period of time.
Continuation of the same or similar type of duty previously recognized by an
award shall not be the basis for a second decoration.
(3) If appropriate, an award maybe made to incorporate the
extended period of services by superseding or amending the earlier award.
(Illustration: MMM as service award issued to personnel who is presently in
his position for more than three years. Upon his relief, that issued MMM shall
be amended to include the extended service).
(4) For the service awards (i.e, DSS, MMM-service), relief from
position is a mandatory requirement. Except for MMM in which case the
award can be bestowed to one who is still in his duty assignment provided he
has served in said assignment for a continuous minimum period of three
years.
(5) In the determination of whether or not relief is required for
MMM award, distinction should be made, thus the MMM award for
achievement or heroism does not require relief from duty or position.
d) The Board shall scrutinize the submitted reports and validate the
attachments by the unit commanders or through conduct of interview on the
involved personnel when possible.
e) Likewise, the Board may require additional documents/reports, if

necessary, to justify further the act of heroism/service/achievement, and
deliberate the contents of the recommendation vis-a-vis the criteria and
qualifications of the Award being recommended.
f) The Board may also invite witnesses in case there are

questions/doubts on the accomplishment specified.
g) The Secretariat shall coordinate with the Maj Svc Inspector

General, Provost Marshall General and G2/A2/N2/J2 member representatives
or their equivalent in the GHQ, AFPWSSUs and Area Commands to check
2-6 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
records or to determine if the recommendee has no derogatory/pending or on-

going case that may affect the decision of the board/committee.
h) The Board shall then recommend approval, downgrading, or

rejection of an award to proper approving authority, wherein board decisions
are founded on the majority vote. The majority vote shall be based from the
number of members of the Board and not on the number of attendees present
during a meeting/deliberation.
c. Deciding/Approving Phase
1) When to decide/approve. The approving authority shall pass a

resolution/decision two (2) weeks utmost from the receipt of the board’s
recommendation.
2) Who can decide/approve
a) Recommendation of awards for approval by the President, The

Secretary of National Defense and the Chief of Staff, AFP are coursed as
follows:
(1) For awards requiring Presidential approval – CSAFP

(2) For awards requiring SND approval – CSAFP
(3) Recommendations for DCS – CSAFP

(4) For DSS, GC, GSK and other awards higher than MMM
which do not require Presidential/ SND approval –CSAFP
(5) Recommendations for awards lower than MMM – J1
Also refer to the table of awards (4-14) to determine what

particular award or decoration an office, unit (by levels) is authorized to
approve.
3) Approval/ Disapproval of Awards
a) Major Service Adjutants, Major Service One’s, CAS/CS/CNS

review board actions and recommend approval to Major Service Commander.
For higher awards, recommendations of Maj Svc Commanders are forwarded
to CSAFP, passing through OTAG, (MDD-Awards Secretariat) to initially
process recommendations.
b) TAG, J1, TDCS in their order review the AFP Awards and
Decorations Board’s recommended actions and recommends approval and or
endorsement to CSAFP (through VCSAFP).
c) The CSAFP approves recommended awards within his

authority. For awards that are approved by the President, the CSAFP further
transmits recommendations to the President through SND. Awards approved
by the Secretary of National Defense are endorsed by the CSAFP.
RESTRICTED 2-7
RESTRICTED
d) Recommended awards that are disapproved in the process by

any of the deliberating and approving authority are returned to the
recommending or initiating authorities for possible downgrading or review and
may only be resubmitted if new, substantive and essential information is
provided within the prescribed time limit. The information forming the basis
must have been previously unknown and not considered by the
recommending and disapproving officials.
e) Approved awards are forwarded to the Major Service

Adjutants/TAG (through J1) for issuance, publication of orders, and recording
of the documents.
d. Conferring Phase
1) When to confer. Awards shall be conferred to the eligible recipient

one (1) month utmost after its approval. For retiring officers, the date of
conferring shall be set and done as appropriate.
2) Who must confer.All unit commanders and heads of offices are

responsible for the scheduling of presentations of awards forwarded to their
units and offices in order to fully give due recognition to the awardees’
achievements and performance.
3) How to confer
a) The presentation of a decoration to the awardee shall be made

with formal and impressive ceremony including, when practicable, the
attendance of troops.
b) In the absence of orders to the contrary, the arrangement

therefore, and the presentation shall be made by the troop commander.
c) In the presentation, a decoration may be pinned on the clothes

of the awardee, whether in uniform or civilian clothing, or the next of kin, in the
case of presentation following the recipient’s death; however, this shall not be
construed as authority for a person other than the individual honored by the
decoration, to wear it. As an alternative to pinning the decoration, especially to
next of kin, it may be handed to the recipient in an open decoration container.
d) The presentation to an individual who is no longer in service or

to the next of kin shall, as a rule, be made at the military post, base, camp or
station nearest the home of the recipient.
e) Whenever the Bronze Anahaw Leaf is presented posthumously,

it shall be appended to the appropriate medal and the complete decoration
consisting of the medal and Bronze. Anahaw Leaf shall be presented to the
next of kin rather than the Bronze Anahaw Leaf alone.
f) During Turnovers/Awarding Ceremonies, strict adherence to the

responsibilities and guidelines outline hereunder is called for.
2-8 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
(1) In the level of the General Headquarters (GHQ), if the

guest of honor will be:
(a) The President of the Philippines: CSAFP and DCS for

Personnel, J1 to assist the President in giving the awards, and TAG, AFP to
read the citation of the awards.
(b) The CSAFP: the DCS for Personnel, J1 to assist in
giving the awards. TAG, AFP to read the citation for the awards.
(c) Representative of the President: CSAFP and DCS for
Personnel, J1 to assist in giving the awards, and TAG AFP to read the citation
for the awards.
(d) Representative of the CSAFP: DCS for Personnel J1 to
assist in giving the awards, and TAG, AFP to read the citation for the awards.
(2) In the level of the Major Service/Area Commands/

AFPWSSUs, if the guest of honor will be:
(a) The President of the Philippines: CSAFP/Comdrs,

Major Services/Area Comdrs/AFPWSSUs and their Ones to assist in giving
the awards, the CSAFP and Ones, Major Services/Area Comdrs/AFPWSSUs
to assist in giving the awards if the Commander, Major Services, Area
Commands/AFPWSSUs himself is the one being awarded, and TAG AFP of
Adjutant General of the concerned Major Service/Area Command/
AFPWSSUs to read the citation for the awards.
(b) The CSAFP: DCS for Personnel, J1 and Major
ServiceComdrs to assist in giving the awards and the Adjutant General of the
concerned unit to read the citation of the awards.
(c) Representative of the President: CSAFP, Major
ServiceComdr and DCS for Personnel, J1 to assist in giving the awards and
TAG, AFP or Adjutant General of the concerned Major Service to read the
citation for the awards.
(d) Representative of the CSAFP: DCS for Personnel, J1
to assist in giving the awards and Adjutant General of the concerned unit to
read the citation.
(3) The designated reader shall read the entire citation as a

gesture of publicly recognizing the exemplary achievement/heroism/service of
the awardee/s. However, the citation may be shortened as directed by higher
authority.
(4) In each case, the fact, date and place of presentation shall
be reported to the adjutant of the unit concerned.
e. Recording Phase
1) The Adjutant/Admin Officer/Designated recorder of the approving

authority shall be responsible for maintaining and keeping records for all the
published orders and all awards conferred.
RESTRICTED 2-9
RESTRICTED
2) Recording and maintaining of records shall also be a responsibility

of the recommending unit for all approved awards emanating from them.
f. Revocation of Award
1) When to revoke an award
a) Any award may be revoked if facts and circumstances warrant

so such that the conferred award was found to have a margin of error or doubt
and that the wearing of such award by the recipient would be misdemeanor
on his part.
b) A recommendation/award may be revoked on the following

grounds:
(1) Involvement in a disreputable activity or a pending case for

a service award considering that “honorable service” is a criteria for such
type/category. The same involvement shall have no bearing against
achievement/heroism award since the consideration for these types of award
is the “single act/deed”.
(2) Forged documents implicating a void information or
ineligible recipient including duo reports or the same information/evidences
used in previous recommendations.
2) Who can revoke an award.The same unit/office that issued the

order for the award shall have the authority to revoke the award given a
written request from the unit where the recommendation originated or as
directed by the higher headquarters.
3) How to revoke an award
a) The recommending unit/higher headquarter shall first forward a

revocation request bearing the ground/s of revocation to the office that issued
the award.
b) The unit/office that issued the order for the award, upon re-
validation of the given cause/s, cancels the award. The action taken shall then
be recorded prior furnishing a copy to the directing/requesting unit.
2. Supplementary Process Flow for Awards approved by the SND and

the President – The process flow shall be the course for awards approved by
the President and the Secretary of National Defense, which includes the
Medal ForValor (MFV), Philippine Legion of Honor (PLOH) and Outstanding
Achievement Medal (OAM).
2-10 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
AFP A&D Brd/

MFV Brd
Figure 2.2 Process Flow for Awards Approved by the President and SND
a. Processing Higher Awards
1) The AFP Awards and Decorations Board process the

recommendations for higher awards approved by the President and the SND
in lieu of the processing/deliberation procedures in Figure 2.2.
2) For all higher awards, the AFP Adjutant General, Deputy Chief of
Staff for Personnel, J1, the AFP Deputy Chief of Staff, in that order, review the
AFP Awards and Decorations Board’s recommendations and communicate
such recommendations to the CSAFP for his approval and or endorsement
and where the CSAFP approves awards within his authority.
3) The AFP Awards and Decorations Board shall likewise deliberate

recommendations of Medal for Valor in the same way as that of any other
awards to ascertain appropriateness and completeness of the
recommendation. Subsequently, MFV recommendations are further endorsed
by the AFP Awards and Decorations Board to the MFV Board for the next
level of deliberation in order to ensure the propriety, fitness and attainment of
the well-meaning intent of the Valor award. The AFP Awards and Decorations
RESTRICTED 2-11
RESTRICTED
Board may require the presence of witnesses and resource persons, including
the MFV recipients, to testify during the deliberations.
4) The following parameters are considered in the deliberation by the

MFV Board:
a) There must be a singular act of valor that is above and beyond

the call of duty from lesser forms of bravery.
b) The deed of the person recommended for the award must be

proven by incontestable evidence of at least two eyewitnesses whose
depositions shall be duly notarized.
c) It must be so outstanding that it clearly distinguishes the act of

gallantry beyond the call of duty from lesser forms of bravery.
d) It must involve the risk of life. A complete and utter disregard for
the personal safety of the recommendee must be proven. It must be
understood that no one among the personnel of the unit engaged in the battle
would have normally done the singular act of valor for which the
recommendee has been cited. Moreover, the recommendee acted on his own
volition or initiative and that no one gave him any specific orders to do the
acts of bravery that he did.
e) It must be the type of deed, which, if he had not done, it would

subject him to any justified criticism and that his singular act of valor directly
affected the outcome of the armed engagement.
f) Narrative of the recommendation must contain the following

elements:
(1) Terrain and weather of the area in which the action took
place.
(2) Enemy conditions, to include the morale, proximity,
firepower, casualties and situation prior to, during and after the act on the
enemy.
(3) The action of comrades in the immediate vicinity of the act
and the degree of their participation in the act.
g) It must also be made clear that even if the act of supreme valor
was not made, the personnel in the unit or at least the recommendee have
done all that the honor of war requires such that whatever happens
afterwards, even if the members of the unit surrendered or retreated without
orders, the overwhelming odds against them has made such action
acceptable within the parameters of honorable combat.
b. Endorsing Higher Awards
1) For awards that are approved by the President, the CSAFP

transmits such recommendations to the President through SND. Awards that
2-12 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
are approved by the Secretary of National Defense are endorsed by the

VCSAFP through the CSAFP.
2) For the MFV Award, the MFV Board further transmits its own
recommendation to the Board of Generals (BOG) after deliberation. The BOG
then reviews the MFV Board’s recommendations. The purpose is to present
before the members of the BOG the recommendation of the valor award in
order to obtain their approval as to the nobility and dignity of the deeds and
confirm the MFV Board’s recommendation.
3) Moreover, there must be no margin of doubt or any possibility of

error. Hence, the recommendation of MFV Award must receive no other than
unanimous approval by the MOV Board members and unanimous recognition
by the BOG members. The recommended award should manifest and exact
incontestable proof of the performance and that such deed sets in the
standard and description of valor.
4) The BOG Secretary then transmits the Board’s actions to the DCS
for Personnel, J1 for the preparation and packaging of the recommendation
for endorsement to the President through SND. The (BOG) shall provide the
approved minutes of the BOG meeting to the DCS for Personnel, J1 as part of
the documents in the processing of MFV recommendation to the CSAFP
through channels.
5) The CSAFP (who also sits as the Chairman of the BOG) then
approves the recommendation of endorsement of the award to the President
through the SND. The SND shall establish within the Defense Department
their own procedures and requirement in the processing of the MFV Award
which shall be in accordance with the criteria and parameters of the award set
forth in this manual.
c. Approval of Higher Awards
1) Recommendations of awards that are approved shall be received

by DCS for Personnel, J1 who shall direct the Adjutant General to issue
orders, publish such awards and provide copies thereof to the three Major
Services Adjutants for filing in the concerned personnel’s MPF.
2) Recommendations that are disapproved (by the CSAFP) shall be

sent back to the concerned board/committee for re-deliberation or possible
downgrading.
3) Recommendations for the MFV Award that are disapproved in the

process by the deliberating authority from the AFP Awards and Decorations
Board up to the Department of National Defense shall be returned to the
initiating unit or office and may only be resubmitted if new, substantive and
material information is provided within the limits as maybe prescribed. The
information forming the basis must have been previously unknown and not
considered by the recommending and disapproving officials.
RESTRICTED 2-13
RESTRICTED
d. Awarding ceremonies shall follow the guidelines and procedures

prescribed in this manual.
Section 2-2 The Different Awards and Decorations Board
1. Composition - The Awards and Decorations boards shall be created and

covered with appropriate orders and with membership by positions.
a. The Medal for Valor Awards and Decorations Board:
Position /Title Designation
VCSAFP - Chairperson
CHAIRMAN, AFP Awards & Decoration Board - Vice Chairperson
Two (2) MFV Awardees (Active Service) - Member
Executive Officers of J-Staff - Member
Chief, Morale and Welfare Division, OJ1 - Member
AFP Sergeant Major - Member
Chief, Morale and Discipline Division, OTAG, AFP - Member/
Secretary
b. The AFP Awards and Decorations Board:
Assistant J1 - Chairperson
Chairperson, GHQ Awards and Decorations Board -Vice Chairperson
Chairperson, PA Awards and Decorations Board - Member
Chairperson, PN Awards and Decorations Board - Member
Chairperson, PAF Awards and Decorations Board - Member
Chief, Morale and Welfare Division, OJ1 - Member
Chief, Inspection Division, OTIG - Member
Assistant AFP Sergeant Major - Member
Chief, Morale and Discipline Division, OTAG - Member/
Secretary
c. The GHQ Awards and Decorations Board:
TAG, AFP - Chairperson

EXO, OJ1 -Vice Chairperson
Chief, Admin Division, OJ2 - Member
Sergeant Major, GHQ & HSC - Member
2-14 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
Chief, Morale and Discipline Division, OTAG - Member/

Secretary
d. The Major Services Awards and Decorations Board:
CO, PMC, PA/PN/PAF - Chairperson

Deputy/Ex-O, Major Service 1s -Vice Chairperson
Deputy/Ex-O, Major Service 2s - Member
Deputy, Major Service Adjutants -Member
Deputy/Ex-O, Major Service Inspector Generals - Member
Deputy Major Services Command Sergeants Majors - Member
Chief, Morale Branch, PMC, PA/PN/PAF - Member/
Secretary
e. The Awards and Decorations Board in the Unified Commands, Division

Level and their equivalent in the PAF and PN, Battalion Level and their
equivalent in the PAF and PN. The Boards shall be chaired by their respective
Chief of Staff/Ex-O, with the Adjutants/S1 as Secretary, and the Personnel
Staff and two (2) other staffs, the Unit Sergeant Majors as members.
When the Chairperson of the board is on leave or for any reason

unable to exercise the powers of the Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson shall
do so in place of the Chairperson.
If the principal member is unable to attend the meeting, he/she may

appoint his/her deputy on his/her behalf with the same voting rights.
All Awards and decoration Board shall have a designated Vice

Chairperson
Moreover, the Major Services may create complementary A&DB to cater to

their respective concerns.
2. Duties and Responsibilities
a. The Medal for Valor (MFV) Board: The MFV Board shall deliberate
recommendations of MFV awards as endorsed by the AFP Awards and
Decorations Board to ensure propriety, fitness and attain the well-meaning
intent of the Valor award. The Board in the execution of its responsibility, shall
preserve the true significance and highlight the value of the MFV award.
RESTRICTED 2-15
RESTRICTED
The Secretary, MFV Board: The MFV Board Secretary shall undertake
the initial screening and processing of recommendations and shall schedule
board deliberations thereof. Specifically, the secretary ensures the
completeness of the documents and appropriateness of the recommendation,
prepares the minutes of board deliberations and resolutions for the Board
members’ approval, collate all pertinent documents and upon
recommendation of the Chairman, MFV Board, transmits the recommendation
to the AFP Board of Generals for final deliberation through the Deputy Chief
of Staff for Personnel, J1.
b. The AFP Awards and Decorations Board: The AFP Awards and
Decorations Board shall deliberate recommendations for higher awards,
usually those awards that need the approval of the Chief of Staff, AFP
(CSAFP) Secretary of National Defense (SND), or the President.
The Secretary, AFP Awards and Decorations Board: The Secretary,

AFP Awards and Decorations Board shall undertake the initial screening and
processing of recommendations and shall schedule board deliberations
thereof. Specifically, the board secretary ensures the completeness of the
documents and appropriateness of the submitted recommendations, collates
all pertinent documents and, upon recommendation of the Chairman, AFP
Awards and Decorations Board, transmits through the Deputy Chief of Staff
for Personnel, J1 the recommendation to the CSAFP for approval or
endorsement of recommendations to the SND or the President. Likewise, the
Secretary is responsible for transmitting the complete documents of MFV
recommendations to the MFV Board Secretary.
c. The GHQ Awards and Decorations Board: The GHQ Awards and
Decorations Board shall deliberate recommendations of awards coming from
GHQ Offices, AFP Wide Support and Separate Units, and Unified
Commands. The GHQ Awards and Decorations Board shall transmit its
recommendations through channels to the Commander, GHQ and HSC who
approves awards within his authority and endorses higher awards that need
the approval of the CSAFP, SND, or the President to the CSAFP through the
DCS for Personnel, J1.
The Secretary, GHQ Awards and Decorations Board: The Secretary,

GHQ Awards and Decorations Board shall undertake the initial screening and
processing of recommendations and shall schedule board deliberations
thereof. Specifically, the Secretary checks the completeness of the
documents and appropriateness of the recommendations, collates all
pertinent documents and upon, recommendation of the Chairman, GHQ
Awards and Decorations Board transmits, the Board’s recommendations to
the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, J1 through the Chairman, AFP
Awards and Decorations Board for approval or endorsement of
recommendations.
d. Major Services, AFP Commands/Units Awards and Decorations Board:

shall deliberate awards within their jurisdiction and endorses higher awards to
the CSAFP through OTAG (MDD, Awards Secretariat).
2-16 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
The Secretary, Major Services/AFP Commands/Unit Awards and

Decorations Board: The Secretary, Major Services Awards and Decorations
Board shall undertake the initial screening and processing of
recommendations and shall schedule board deliberations thereof. Specifically,
the Secretary checks the completeness of the documents and
appropriateness of the recommendations and collates all pertinent
documents.
e. Unit Commanders and Heads of Offices: Unit Commanders and Heads

of Offices as the initiating and recommending authorities, shall promptly
recommend their deserving personnel for appropriate awards to proper offices
through channels. They shall make sure that their recommendations follow
the standard format of communication for awards with the required
endorsement, citations and pertinent documents. Concerned Administrative
Personnel shall be responsible in preparing such recommendations for the
approval of their respective Heads or Commanders.
f. Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, J1: The Deputy Chief of Staff for
Personnel, J1 shall endorse recommendations of all deliberated awards to
approving authorities while ensuring compliance to recommendation
procedures. J1 shall direct issuance of order of all approved awards to the
Adjutant General.
g. The Adjutant General, AFP: The AFP Adjutant General initiates

communications on all deliberated awards and decorations to approving
authorities through the DCS for Personnel, J1. The Adjutant General shall
also maintain a file of all approved and issued awards, which contain the
awardee’s name, serial number, rank, unit, recommending authority,
approving authority, brief citation and beneficiaries, in case of posthumous
awards. Futher, they shall inform the awardees of the approved awards.
RESTRICTED 2-17
RESTRICTED
2-18 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
CHAPTER 3
OTHER GUIDELINES AND PROVISIONS
Section 3-1 Governing Policies
1. Limitations
a. Only one award shall be made for the same act of heroism,
extraordinary achievement, or period of meritorious service. It shall mean that
the cited act can only be recommended once (individual or group), thus, the
same act cannot be used as a basis in another recommendation. Such is
tantamount to justifying the grounds for revocation as specified in the previous
paragraph (2-1, f) of this manual.
b. Duplicating awards shall not be made for outstanding achievement and

inclusive meritorious service within the same period of time. Continuation of
the same or similar type of duty previously recognized by an award shall not
be the basis for a second decoration.
c. If appropriate, an award may be made to include the extended period

of a service by superseding the earlier award, or the award previously made
may be amended to incorporate the extended period of services.
2. Interim Awards of Lesser Categories– To ensure that the deserving act,

achievement or service receives recognition, the appropriate authority shall
promptly award a suitable lesser military decoration pending final action on a
recommendation for a higher award. The DSS and MMM can be awarded as
interim awards. And shall be cancelled once the higher award is approved.
3. Succeeding Awards– Instead of awarding the same decoration or

service medal, an appurtenance as a substitute thereof shall be granted in the
following manner:
a. Bronze Anahaw Leaf – Shall be awarded for the first, second, third and
fourth succeeding deeds instead of the Medal for Valor, Philippine Legion of
Honor, Outstanding Achievement Medal,Distinguished Conduct Star,
Distinguished Service Star, GawadsaKapayapaan, Gold Cross, Distinguished
Navy Cross, Distinguished Aviation Cross, Silver Cross, Meritorious
Achievement Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, Chief of Staff
Commendation Medal and Ribbon, GawadsaKaunlaran, Bronze Cross, Silver
Wing Medal, Military Merit Medal(Service),SagisagngUlirangKawal, Military
Civic Action Medal, Armed Forces Conduct Medal, PA, PN(M), PAF & AFP
Command Reservist (Volunteer) Officer and (Volunteer) Enlisted Personnel of
the Year Medal and Ribbon, Kagitingansa Barangay.
b. Silver Anahaw Leaf – Shall be awarded for every fifth succeeding

Bronze Anahaw Leaf
RESTRICTED 3-1

RESTRICTED
c. Gold Anahaw Leaf – Shall be awarded in place of the fifth Silver

Anahaw Leaf
d. Platinum Anahaw Leaf – Shall be awarded in place of the fifth Gold

Anahaw Leaf
e. Bronze Equilateral Triangle – Shall be awarded for the first, second,

third and fourth succeeding deeds instead of the Military Commendation
Medal
f. Silver Equilateral Triangle – Shall be awarded for every fifth

succeeding Bronze Equilateral Triangle instead of the Military Commendation
Medal
g. Gold Equilateral Triangle – Shall be awarded in place of the fifth Silver

Equilateral Triangle
h. Platinum Equilateral Triangle – Shall be awarded in place of the fifth

Gold Equilateral Triangle
i. Bronze Service Star – Shall be awarded and affixed on the service

(campaign) ribbon and badge for the first, second, third and fourth succeeding
campaign/major battle engagement/participation in unit massive
operations.However, it shall not include the Luzon-Dissidence Campaign
Medal and Ribbon, Visayan-Dissidence Campaign Medal and Ribbon, and
Mindanao-Dissidence Campaign Medal and Ribbon.
j. Silver Service Star – Shall be awarded and affixed for every fifth
succeeding Bronze Service Star
k. Gold Service Star – Shall be awarded and affixed in place of the fifth
Silver Service Star
l. Platinum Service Star – Shall be awarded in place of the fifth Gold

Service Star
m. Bronze Spearhead Device – Shall be awarded for the first, second,

third and fourth succeeding deeds instead of the Military Merit Medal for
heroic achievement
n. Silver Spearhead Device – Shall be awarded for every fifth succeeding

deed in lieu of the fifth Bronze Spearhead Device
o. Gold Spearhead Device – Shall be awarded in place of the fifth Silver

Spearhead Device
p. Platinum Spearhead Device – Shall be awarded in place of the fifth

Gold Spearhead Device
q. Appurtenance to be affixed according to frequency in earning medals.
3-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
4. Conversion of Awards – This provision shall be applicable to Military

Commendation Medal (MCM) where five (5) Letters of Commendation
received under one or the same Commander/Chief of Office is convertible to
an MCM award. MCM or Awards of certain decoration on the basis of existing
letters, certificates, citations and/or orders, as hereinafter authorized shall be
made only upon letter of application of the individual concerned or upon
recommendation of his unit commander to the Adjutant General, AFP. If
possible, the applicant for the conversion of an award should enclose the
original copy of the document, which he wishes to be considered, or furnish all
possible details as to time, place and deed or service to assist in locating any
copy from which it may have been recorded.
5. Posthumous Awards – Awards or medal(s) maybe granted following the

death of the person being honored in the same manner that they are made for
a living person, except that the orders and citation shall indicate that the
award is being made posthumously. In case the individual who distinguished
himself dies before may nevertheless be made and presented to such
representative of the deceased as the Chief of Staff, AFP, may designate.
Eligible classes of surviving next of kin are, on order of precedence, widow or
widower, eldest son, eldest daughter, father, mother, eldest brother, eldest
sister, grandparents or eldest grandchild.
6. Foreign Awards and Decorations and Campaign Medals
Medals and badges which have been awarded by a foreign sovereign

government are also authorized for members of the Armed Forces of the
Philippines.
a. In the case of units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, which may
be a recipient of a foreign award for invaluable services rendered, the
Commander of such unit shall seek authority from the Chief of Staff, AFP to
receive such award and shall become the authority to award it to the
individual members thereof.
b. In the case of individual officer, employee or member of the Armed

Forces of the Philippines, an individual may accept any decoration or medal,
to include honors or titles of a religious, academic or scientific nature, and
shall inform the CSAFP thereof.
c. The relative equivalence and precedence of individual decorations of

the Armed Forces of the Philippines vis-à-vis those of other countries shall be
determined by the AFP Awards and Decorations Board on a case-by-case
basis, as necessary and recommended to the SND for approval.
7. Miniature – Replicas of decorations, service medals and ribbons in

miniature, which are authorized for wear on mess jacket, Barong Filipino
Filipino and/or evening clothes, shall be one-half (1/2)of the actual prescribed
medals and ribbons. The wearing of miniature on civilian clothes shall be
limited for ceremonial occasions only.
RESTRICTED 3-3

RESTRICTED
8. Announcement and Publication
a. Awards and decorations granted by the President, SND and CSAFP

shall be announced and published in General Orders by command of the
CSAFP.
b. All other awards and decorations granted by Commanders of Major

Services, AFPWSSUs, Unified Commands, Division, Separate Brigade or
their equivalent in the PAF and PN shall be announced and published in
General Orders by their respective commands and copies of which shall be
furnished to the Office of the Chief of Staff, AFP. (Attn: TAG, AFP)
9. Proposing a New Award
a. A proposed new award shall likewise follow a recommend-deliberate-

decide- record flow.
b. Any Unit/ Office/Personnel in the Armed Forces of the Philippines may

initiate a proposal for a new award given that the proposed new award is not
redundant in any intent and form with any existing awards and decorations of
the AFP.
c. The proposing unit/office/personnel shall forward their

proposal/recommendation letter to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, J1
(Attn: Morale Division) with the following attachments:
1) A brief background of the proposal

2) Description of the proposed award to include:
a) Name
b) To whom awarded
c) By Whom Awarded
d) Requirements
e) Order of Precedence (vis-a-vis the existing decorations)
f) Appurtenance (if applicable)
g) Description (to include dimensions of the medal); and
h) Illustration/Drawing
3) Hard copy and e-copy of 1 and 2 shall also be submitted for record
and reference purposes.
d. The MowelDiv, OJ1 shall endorse the proposed award to the AFP
Awards and Decorations Board for deliberation.
e. The AFP Awards and Decorations Board Secretariat shall ensure the
completeness and appropriateness of the submitted documents, schedules
for board deliberation, prepares minutes and board resolution and
subsequently endorses the same to the AFP Regulations Board for further
deliberation.
3-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
f. The Chairperson, AFP Regulations Board endorses through the

Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, J1 the recommendation to the CSAFP for
approval and endorsement to the SND.
g. Approved proposals/recommendations are sent back to the AFP

Awards and Decorations Board Secretariat for recording and incorporation in
this manual.
h. Disapproved proposals/recommendations are sent back to the

proposing/endorsing unit/office/personnel.
10. Sanctions. The disciplinary powers of the commanding officers under the
present Article of War 105 shall apply for any transgressions committed by
members of the Armed Forces in lieu of the implementation of the provisions
stated herein.
Section 3-2 Manner of Wearing
1. When Worn – Medals, decorations, badges, emblems and/or service

ribbons may be worn on the formal military attire or the service uniform.
Decorations, service medals and badges shall not be worn on the uniform
together with their corresponding ribbons. Wearing shall conform with the
following:
a. General – May be worn on the uniform on the following occasions,

unless otherwise prescribed:
1) On state occasions, local or abroad.

2) When receiving or calling or acting as escort or aide to the
President of the Republic of the Philippines.
3) In all official and social functions at Malacanang and when
attending other ceremonies and social functions elsewhere given for
Secretaries of different departments or ranking officers of the AFP and other
foreign friendly nations.
4) As escort of the colors.
b. Prescribed – Commanding Officers may prescribe the wearing on the

following occasions:
1) Parades, reviews, inspection and funerals.

2) Ceremonial and social occasions.
3) Regular duty, when the General duty uniform is worn.
c. Optional – Medals, badges/ribbons may be worn at the option of the

wearer on the above occasions unless not prescribed and prohibited on the
following occasions:
1) Holidays, when not on duty with troops; and

2) Social occasions of a private nature.
RESTRICTED 3-5

RESTRICTED
d. Prohibition – It shall not be worn on the following occasions:
1) On service shirt, overcoat as when equipped for combat or

simulated combat
2) By officers while suspended from command or rank or facing court

martial or Efficiency Separation Board
3) By Enlisted Personnel while serving sentence of confinement
4) When wearing civilian clothing, except for civilian decorations, and

except as provided in sentence f of this section
e. When decorations and service medals are worn, under the provisions
of para, b and c above, all those to which the wearer is entitled shall be worn
by the persons in formation; persons not in formation, including the reviewing
and inspecting officers and their staff, may omit the wearing of the same.
f. On mess jacket, Barong Filipino and evening clothes, miniature may be

worn.
g. Authorized badges may be worn on the coat or blouse of the service

uniform but not on the mess jacket, Barong Filipino or civilian clothes. Badges
of societies shall not be worn together with decorations, service medals, or
substitutes. Moreover, there shall be no limit on the number of badges to be
worn given that they are worn evenly on the left and right side and appear
appropriate on the clothing. Likewise, the badges worn shall not impede
movements.
h. Authorized medallion not exceeding one in number may be worn for a

particular affair or occasion. Nevertheless, there is no restriction or limitation
on the wearing/attaching of other medals and ribbons.
i. The wearing of miniature on civilian clothes should be limited to

ceremonial occasions only.
2. How Worn
a. Decorations, Service Medals and Ribbons – Are worn on the uniform

above the left breast pocket in rows of three. Line of medals is about four (4)
inches below the middle point of the top of the shoulder. The highest award
shall be to the right in the upper row, the lowest in the lower row to the
wearer’s left. All ribbons that are multi-colored shall be worn such that the
blue colors are placed toward the wearer’s right.
b. Badges – May be worn at all times when in uniform. These badges are
worn above the line of the medals or ribbons on the left breast pocket and on
the right breast packet, respectively. Moreover, there shall be no limit in the
number of badges to be worn given that they are worn evenly on the left and
3-6 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
right side and appear appropriate on the uniform. Likewise, the badges worn
shall not impede movements.
c. Service Ribbons – The ribbon is worn in lieu of an authorized

decoration and service (campaign) medal. One ribbon for each decoration or
medal is authorized.
1) Service ribbons may be worn on the coat, or blouse. They shall not
be worn on mess jacket, combat uniform or civilian clothes overcoat.
2) Service ribbons may either be sewed in place or attached by means

of a bar. They should be worn in the same color and precedence as
prescribed for service medals and decorations.
3) The announcement on general orders of the awards of any

decoration shall be the authority for subject individual to wear the ribbon or
the award pending the actual presentation of the decoration itself.
d. Appurtenances – Appurtenances are affixed on the basic

decoration/service medal and ribbon/badge to distinguish each deed and
succeeding deeds falling under the same category of the award.
1) Anahaw Leaf (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) – It shall be

affixed/attached in a position where the tip blade is pointed upward.
2) Equilateral Triangle (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) – It shall be

attached/affixed in a position where the vertex angle is pointed upward and
the base of the triangle as the bottom part.
3) Service Star (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) – It shall be

affixed/attached in a position where two (2) of its pointed tips are serving as
the base.
4) Spearhead Device (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) – It shall be

affixed/attached in a position where the spearhead point/tip is pointing
upwards.
e. Miniature
1) Miniature of decoration, service medals, and ribbons attached to a

bar or chains are worn on the lapel of evening clothes, military and civilian. On
Barong Filipino, the upper line of medals three (3) in a row are to be placed on
the left breast about four (4) inches below the middle point on the top of the
shoulder in the order of precedence beginning from the top.
2) Miniature anahaw leaf cluster shall be worn on the appropriate

ribbon awarded.
RESTRICTED 3-7
RESTRICTED
Section 3-3 Miscellaneous Provisions
1. Guidelines in the Preparation of Unit/Office Seals/Logos – The

following guidelines are hereby set forth and may be followed in the
preparation of unit seals/logos:
a. As provided for under Section 51, Chapter VI, Rule 8 of Republic Act
8491 Series 1998 – The Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, and as
adopted by the AFP Heraldry Board on 5 June 2009:
1) It may feature either abstract or natural emblems/visuals

representing significant aspect, or events representative or related to the
unit/office history, mandates, duties, functions, visions and thrusts for which
the unit/office can best be identified.
2) Components of seal/logo designs must feature indigenous Filipino

culture values, history, traditions, sense of nationalism and those of
universally accepted symbols.
3) Symbols in the seal/logo must be unique and distinct from other

organization’s symbol.
4) Symbols, names, initials, pictures, silhouettes or images of living

persons shall not be featured in the design of seal/logo.
5) Symbolism in the seal/logo must be appropriate and adequate to

depict or describe the whole design.
6) The name of the unit/office must be in prominent position in the

seal/logo.
7) The National Coat of Arms/AFP and Major Services Seal, when

used as the main part or as a component of the seal/logo, must occupy the
place of honor.
8) In using National Coat of Arms/AFP Major Service Seal or the Unit

logo/seal for numismatic purposes, wet or dry seals and painted or printed in
the monochrome, tincture representation shall be used.
9) The use of National Flag is prohibited except where the flag has
become part of the unit’s/office’s history.
10) The motto, title or phrase to be incorporated in the seal/logo maybe

in the national language or in any local dialect.
11) The seal/logo shall not be revised or changed more than once
every ten (10) years.
3-8 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
b. As to its dimension, the seal/logo must be proportional to the field to

which it shall be attached or emblazoned with in order to have a semblance of
aesthetic appearance, thus:
1) For use on flag/standards the seal/logo should be1/4 the size of the
fly and 1/3 the size of the hoist.
2) For use as patch, the seal/logo should be 2 inches in diameter.
3) For use as metal badge, the seal/logo should be 1 1/2 inches in

diameter.
c. As to color interpretation and symbolism, the same should abide by the

generally accepted meaning or symbolism ofcolors, such as:
1) Red – For excitement, energy, passion, desire, speed, strength,

power, heat, love, aggression, danger, fire, blood, war, and all things intense
and passionate.
2) Yellow – for joy, happiness, optimism, idealism, imagination, hope,

sunshine, summer, gold, and philosophy
3) Blue – For peace, tranquillity, calmness, stability, harmony, unity,

trust, truth, confidence, conservatism, security, cleanliness, order, loyalty, sky,
water, cold and technology
4) Orange – For energy, balance, warmth, enthusiasm, vibrancy,

expansiveness, flamboyance and demand of attention
5) Green – For nature, environment, health, good luck, renewal, youth,

vigor, spring, generosity and fertility
6) Purple – Royalty, spirituality, nobility, ceremony, mysteriousness,

transportation, wisdom and enlightenment
7) Gray – For security, reliability, intelligence, staid, modesty, dignity,

maturity, solid, conservatism and practicality
8) Brown – For earth, heart, home, outdoor, reliability, comfort,

endurance, stability and simplicity
9) White – For reverence, purity, simplicity, cleanliness, peace,

humility, precession, innocence, youth, birth, winter, good, sterility.
10) Black – for power, sophistication, formality, elegance, wealth,

mystery, fear and anonymity
11) Gold – For feeling of prestige, illumination, wisdom, wealth and

high quality.
RESTRICTED 3-9
RESTRICTED
12) Bronze – hard
13) Silver – Associated with eloquence persuasiveness, gentleness and

peacefulness
14) Dark Red – Associated with vigor, will power, leadership and
courage
15) Maroon – Associated with harvest
16) Dark Green – Associated with ambition
17) Olive Green – The traditional color of peace
18) Aqua Green – Associated with emotional healing and protection
19) Light Yellow – Associated with intellect, freshness and joy
20) Light Blue –Associated with health, healing, tranquillity and

understanding.
21) Dark Blue – Represents knowledge, power, integrity and

seriousness
d. Other signs and symbols that may be incorporated in the seal/logo

includes the following:
1) Geographical: Natural aspects/features such as locations,

boundaries and territories.
2) Historical/Tourist spots:
a) Man-made – such as towers, parks, monuments, or landmarks

b) Natural – such as mountains, springs, caves, or beaches
c) Events – such as battles or uprising
3) Economic:
a) Agriculture – such as rice fields, main or secondary products

b) Industrial – such as factories or mills
c) Aquatic Resources – such as crustaceans, fishes, gastropod or
anemone
d) Homemade products – such as amenities, necessities or
contingencies
e) Natural resources – such as forests, quarries or mineral
4) Cultural:
a) Tradition – such as festivals, rituals, rites, or ceremony/ies

b) Personages – such as those who are/were legendary or eminent
3-10 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
5) Ethnological origin – such as races, characters, influence, or ethnic

groups
6) Biological – such as flora and fauna
e. Unit Commanders/Office Chiefs are responsible in ensuring that their

units’/offices’ seals/logos are prepared in accordance with the policy
guidelines herein enunciated.
f. These unit/office seals/logos to include the accompanying

symbolisms/descriptions shall then be submitted to the Chief of Staff, AFP
(Attn: AFP Heraldry Board/Military History Center) in eight (8) copies each for
deliberation and approval, thereafter the approved seal/logo and its soft copy
shall be submitted to the National Historical Institute (NHI) for recording and
evaluation. A copy of the validated and recorded seal/logo shall be returned to
the unit/office of origin for file and references.
g. The office of the AFP Military History Center is designated as the

repository of all approved unit/office seals/logos. As such, no reproduction of
these heraldic items shall be made without prior clearance from the same
office.
2. Supersession. The regulations stipulated in this manual supersedes

AFPRG 131-053 dated 01 July 1986, including its changes 1-9 and all other
provisions, policies, or directives related hereto.
RESTRICTED 3-11
RESTRICTED
3-12 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
CHAPTER 4
DETAILS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ILLUSTRATIONS
Section 4 Charts, Communication Templates and Formats
The proceeding pages of this section shall be sample illustrations of

communication formats, tables, charts, letters, plaques and certificates used
in the Awards and Decorations processes.
a. Recommendation letter. See the succeeding page for the sample

format of a recommendation letter.This sample format serves as guide in the
preparation of the recommendation for an award. Instructions in the filling out
of data are shown in the underlined portions.
RESTRICTED 4-1

RESTRICTED
ARMED OF THE PHILIPPINES

HEADQUARTERS PHILIPPINE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE FLAG OFFICER IN COMMAND
Roxas Boulevard, Manila
Date ____________________
SUBJECT: Recommendation for an Award of the

Type of Award Recommended for
TO : Chief of Staff, AFP

Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo,
Quezon City
(Attn: DCS for Personnel, J1)
1. Reference: AFPR G 131-054, s-2014.
2. Pursuant to the above reference, recommend that the Name of

the award recommended be awarded to State the rank, full name, serial
number and branch of service of the recommendee, for State the
standard opening phrase corresponding to the recommended award as
State his position, unit and inclusive date/dates of service.
3. Narrative Description of Deeds: (A complete and concise

description of the act/achievement/service).
4. I have personal knowledge of the facts from which this

recommendation was based.
5. The entire service of subject personnel has been honorable

since the rendition of these deeds.
6. The basis of this recommendation has not been used in any

previous award and will not be used for any future recommendation.
7. Attached is a proposed citation.
Full Name of Recommending Authority

Rank, Branch of Service
Position
Note: When the recommendation is made by a person not an eyewitness (higher

commanders), it must be accompanied by the testimony of at least two eyewitnesses who are
known to have been present in the engagement where the service or act took place; or sworn
statement of at least two eyewitnesses present during a report made by a lone survivor to his
immediate superior officer immediately after an engagement with the enemy.
4-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
b. Evaluation Matrix. For service awards (e.g. DSS, PLOH, OAM, DSM,
MAM and MMM), recommendation shall include the accomplished Awards
Evaluation Matrix detailed hereunder:
(Awards Evaluation Matrix shall be in a landscape format)
AWARDS EVALUATION MATRIX
Name of Nominee: _________________ Recommended Award:__________

Position: _________________________
Activity, Event, Participation, role Results of Effects of the

Tasking, Mission and or involvement of the Activity
other endeavors the Activity
undertaken or Recommendee
implemented
(Use additional sheets if necessary)
RESTRICTED 4-3
RESTRICTED
c. Letters and Plaques
1) Letter of Commendation
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE
ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF
Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City
SUBJECT: Commendation
TO: Name/s of personnel being commended
1. Allow me to express my great satisfaction to the very

commendable and successful commemoration/conduct
ofevent/occasion/activity.
2. Let me therefore commend personnel and convey my

congratulations to name of office/unit where the personnel being
commended belongs(if applicable) for the significant contribution in the
successful conduct of event/occasion/activity. Out of this/these activity/ies,
we were able to project a good image as well as the sincerity of the Armed
Forces of the Philippines in assisting recipient group/institution in providing
basic services to the Filipino people.
3. Indeed, the success of the event/occasion/activity bespeak well

of the competence, efficiency and diligence of the personnel involved in the
planning, supervision, and implementation of plans and programs relative
thereto.
4. Again, congratulations for a job well done and keep up the good
work.
5. This commendation will form part of your Personnel/Military

Personnel File.
EMMANUEL T BAUTISTA
General AFP
4-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
2) Letter of Appreciation

SUBJECT: Appreciation/Acknowledgement
TO: Name/s of personnel being acknowledged
1. Allow me to express my deepest appreciation to the significant

and remarkable support of (the) personnel/office/unit in the conduct of
event/occasion/activity.
2. Such kind gesture contributed much in the success and

accomplishment of the goals and intents of the aforesaid activity.
3. Again, thank you for your involvement and unwavering support

to the Armed Forces in its pursuit of sustaining excellent service to the Filipino
people.
EMMANUEL T BAUTISTA
General AFP
RESTRICTED 4-5
RESTRICTED
3) Plaque of Appreciation
PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION
is presented to
MRS JEAN DELA CRUZ
in grateful appreciation for her whole-hearted, faithful and unselfish support to

her husband’s successful and devoted service to our Nation.
Given this __ day of _______________________, on the occasion of the

retirement of her husband, BRIGADIER GENERAL JUAN DELA CRUZ,
ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES, at Camp General Emilio
Aguinaldo, Quezon City.
GEN EMMANUEL T BAUTISTA

Chief of Staff, AFP
4-6 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
HEADQUARTERS
PHILIPPINE ARMY
Fort Andres Bonifacio, Metro Manila
1/AA 15 November 2013
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 870
COMMAND PLAQUE
Pursuant to HPA Letter Directive dated 17 August 1997, the

COMMAND Plaque is hereby awarded to
Master Sergeant Rafael C Defensor 654183

(Infantry) Philippine Army
for meritorious and invaluable service rendered to the Armed Forces of the
Philippines and the Philippine Army for 35 years, 7 months and 25 days from
15 April 1978 to 09 December 2013.
BY COMMAND OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL COBALLES:
OFFICIAL:
REY LEONARDO B GUERRERO
Brigadier General, AFP
Chief of Staff
JOEL M SERGIO
Colonel, GSC (AGS) PA
Acting Army Adjutant
RESTRICTED 4-7
RESTRICTED
HEADQUARTERS
PHILIPPINE ARMY
1/AAGPD 06 February 2014
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 76
COMMAND PLAQUE
Pursuant to HPA Letter Directive dated 17 August 1877, the

COMMAND Plaque is hereby awarded to:
74th Infantry (Unbeatable) Battalion
For having been adjudges as the “Best Infantry Battalion” of the 2nd Infantry
(Jungle Fighter) Division, Philippine Army during the conduct of the HPA
Annual Performance Evaluation of Field Units for CY 2013
OFFICIAL:
REY LEONARDO B GUERRERO
Chief of Staff
LUIS VINCENT A TACDERAS

Colonel, GSC (INF) PA
Army Adjutant
DISTRIBUTION
“E”
4-8 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
4) Command Plaque

COMMAND PLAQUE
is hereby presented to
MAJOR GENERAL JUAN DELA CRUZ O-7437

in grateful acknowledgement of his eminently meritorious and valuable service

rendered as position from _______________ to _______________.
Given this ___ day of ___________ in the Year of Our Lord, year (in words)
at Headquarters Armed Forces of the Philippines, Camp General Emilio
Aguinaldo, Quezon City.
EMMANUEL T BAUTISTA
General AFP
RESTRICTED 4-9
RESTRICTED
5) Plaque of Honorable Service

PLAQUE
OF
HONORABLE SERVICE
is presented to
MAJOR GENERAL JUAN DELA CRUZ O-7437

in recognition of his ___ years and ____ months of faithful and honorable
service rendered to the Armed Forces of the Philippines
from ________ to ________.
Given this ___ day of ___ at General Headquarters, Armed Forces of the
Philippines, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City.
EMMANUEL T BAUTISTA
General AFP
4-10 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
6) Plaque of Recognition
PLAQUE OF RECOGNITION
is presented to
MRS JEAN DELA CRUZ
in grateful acknowledgement of her achievements and unwavering support to

the genuine intents of the Armed Forces and the Nation.
GEN EMMANUEL T BAUTISTA

Chief of Staff, AFP
RESTRICTED 4-11
RESTRICTED
d. Certificates
1) Certificate of Appreciation
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
is presented to
MRS JEAN DELA CRUZ
in grateful appreciation for her wholehearted, faithful and unselfish support to

her husband’s successful and devoted service to our Nation.
Given this __ day of ______________, on the occasion of the retirement of

her husband, COLONEL JUAN DELA CRUZ, PHILIPPINE ARMY (GENERAL
STAFF CORPS), at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City.
BGEN RONALD N ALBANO AFP

The Adjutant General, AFP
4-12 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
2) Certificate of Honorable Service

CERTIFICATE
OF
HONORABLE SERVICE
is presented to
COLONEL JUAN DELA CRUZ O-7437

PHILIPPINE ARMY (GENERAL STAFF CORPS)
in recognition of his ____ years and ____ months of faithful and honorable
service rendered to the Armed Forces of the Philippines
from ___________ to ____________.
Given this ___ of _________ at General Headquarters, Armed Forces

of the Philippines, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City.
FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF:
RONALD N ALBANO
Brigadier General AFP
The Adjutant General
RESTRICTED 4-13
RESTRICTED
3) Peace and Order Campaign Certificate
_______________
_________________
________________
(Heading used by respective Commanders, Major Service/Area Commands

Division/Brigade or their equivalent in the PAF and in the PN)
CERTIFICATE FOR PEACE AND

ORDER CAMPAIGN
is presented to
CPT JUAN DELA CRUZ JR O-7437

PHILIPPINE ARMY
in recognition of his invaluable service rendered in the successful

accomplishment of the Armed Forces’ operations in its pursuit for national
peace, order and development.
Given this ___ of _________ at General Headquarters, Armed Forces of the

FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF:
____________________________________
(Respective Commander, Major Service/Area
Commands Division/Brigade or their equivalent in the PAF and in the PN)
4-14 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
4) Peace and Order Campaign Certificate of Merit

CERTIFICATE OF MERIT FOR PEACE AND

ORDER CAMPAIGN
is presented to
SGT JUAN DELA CRUZ 654321

PHILIPPINE ARMY
in recognition of his invaluable service rendered in the successful

accomplishment of
operations in the defense and protection of the peace and security
of the Nation.
EMMANUEL T BAUTISTA
General AFP
RESTRICTED 4-15
RESTRICTED
e. Table of Awards
AWARDS & AWARDED AWARDED REQUIREMENTS

DECORATIONS BY TO
I.DECORATION
Heroism
1. Medal For Valor President Military 1. Singular/personal act
(MFV) personnel of the of conspicuous courage,
AFP gallantry or heroism at
the risk of life above and
Recognized beyond the call of duty.
guerrilla forces
2. Actual conflict with
armed enemies
3. And the act, if not

done, directly and
significantly affected the
outcome of the armed
engagement.
-
After encounter
report
- Affidavit of two or
more witnesses
- Sketch of
encounter
2. Distinguished Conduct CSAFP, Military Acts of conspicuous
Star Unified personnel of the courage/heroism in the
(DCS) Command AFP and face of an armed enemy.
&Maj Svc friendly allied
Comdrs armed forces.
3. Gold Cross Medal CSAFP, Military Acts of gallantry not
(GCM) Unified personnel of the warranting the award of
Command AFP the DCS
&Maj Svc
Comdrs
4.Distinguished Aviation CSAFP, Military 1. Distinguished
Cross Unified personnel of the heroism or extraordinary
(DAC) Command AFP who are achievement
&Maj Svc serving in any while participating in
Comdrs capacity with aerial operations.
the PAF or with
the air 2. Deed must be
components of evidenced by voluntary
the Major action in the face of
Services. great danger above and
beyond the call of duty
4-16 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
5. Distinguished Navy CSAFP, Military 1. Distinguished

Cross (DNC) Unified personnel of the heroism/ extraordinary
Command AFP who are achievement while
&Maj Svc serving in any participating in naval
Comdrs capacity with operations.
the Philippine
Navy or with the 2. Heroism must be
naval evidenced by voluntary
components of action in the face of
the major
great danger above and
services beyond the call of duty.
6. Silver Cross Medal CSAFP, Military Distinguished
(SCM) Unified Personnel of the achievement/heroism in
Command AFP the conduct of
and Maj intelligence operations
SvcComdrs not involving armed
confrontations with the
enemy.
7.Bronze Cross Medal CSAFP, Military and 1. Heroism in non-
(BCM) Unified civilian combat activities
Command personnel of the
&Maj Svc AFP 2. Performance or acts
Comdrs, of heroism involving risk
AFPWSSUs, -Armed forces of life under conditions
Division/ of friendly other than those in
Separate foreign nations conflict with the enemy
Brigade or (i.e risk of life from
Equivalent in saving another individual
the PAF and from drowning, burning
PN, with a building, burning/sinking
rank of O-8 ship).
8. Silver Wing Medal CSAFP, Military Meritorious achievement

(SWM) Unified personnel of the while participating in an
Command AFP. aerial flight and single
&Maj Svc act of merit or for
Comdrs, participation in sustained
AFPWSSUs, operational activities
Div/Separat against the enemy while
e Brigade or in an aerial flight.
Equivalent in
the PAF and
PN and UCs
9. Kagitingan Sa Barangay (KSB)
Category of Lakan President Any Integrated 1. Participation in
Civilian Home action involving
Defense Forces actual conflict with an
(ICHDF) member enemy
or Civilian Official
or CAFGU 2. Distinguished
RESTRICTED 4-17
RESTRICTED
oneself
conspicuously by
gallantry and at the
risk of life beyond the
call of duty. One
must perform a deed
of personal bravery.
Category of Datu SND -do- Acts of conspicuous
courage and gallantry
in the face of an
armed enemy. He
must perform an act
or acts of heroism so
notable and involving
risk of life as to set
him apart from other
members.
Category of Maginoo CSAFP -do- Gallantry in action
not warranting the
award of the Lakan
or Datu category. It
may be awarded to
recognize a single
act of merit or
meritorious service
accomplished
withdistinction by
any civilian official
either in duty
responsibility or in
direct support of
military operations.
10. Wounded Personnel Comdrs of Military and For having been
Medal (WPM) Subordinate civilian personnel wounded in action
Units of Maj of the AFP against an enemy of
Svc down to the Philippines or as
Battalion a direct result of an
Comdrs or its act of the enemy,
equivalent in provided such wound
the PAF and necessitates
PN and UCs. treatment of a
In case of medical officer.
combat
patient
evacuated to
AFP hospitals,
the CO is
authorized to
award
4-18 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
11. Military Merit Medal CSAFP, Military Personnel 1. Heroic or

Unified of the AFP meritorious
Command achievement for
and Maj service not involving
Service participation in
Comdrs, combat, in
AFPWSSUs, connection with
Division/ military operations
Separate against an enemy of
Brigade or the Philippines
equivalent in
the PAF and 2. Single act of
PN and Major meritorious service
Subordinate either in a duty/
Unit responsibility or in
Commanders direct support of
with TO Rank military operations
of Brigadier
General or 3. The required
Higher achievement or
service for award of
MMM is less than
that required for
award for DSS;
nevertheless, should
be accomplished with
distinction
4. It may be
awarded
posthumously to
members of the AFP
who,while serving in
any capacity with the
AFP, are killed in
action by an enemy
after having
performed
meritorious service to
the AFP.
RESTRICTED 4-19
RESTRICTED
Achievement AWARDED AWARDED REQUIREMENTS

BY TO
12. Outstanding SND Members of the Extraordinary

Achievement Medal AFP and Any achievement/service
(OAM) citizen of the in the advancement
Philippines and of science or in
friendly foreign socioeconomic,
nations technical and/or
military fields related
to national defense,
or public service of
the highest order.
13. Gawad Sa CSAFP Members of the 1. Outstanding
Kapayapaan (GSKp) AFP and Any achievement or
citizen of the services in promoting
Philippines and internal peace and
friendly foreign security, societal
nations understanding and
reconciliation, or
national accord and
development.
2. Non-combat
award
3. An individual
achievement/service
14. Chief of Staff, AFP Foreign Any citizen of the 1. Must have served
Commendation Medal Awardee – Philippines and meritorious and
and Ribbon (CSCMR) CSAFP friendly foreign valuable
nations, Member contributions to
Filipino of foreign Armed socioeconomic
Awardee – Forces developmental and
CSAFP, non-combat activities
Unified/Maj
Svc Comdrs 2. Have rendered
exceptional
assistance that
contributed to the
accomplishment of
the defense and
national security
objectives of the
AFP.
15. Meritorious CSAFP, UCs/ Members of the For valuable and
Achievement Medal Major Svc AFP or Any revered
(MAM) Comdrs citizen of the achievements in the
Philippines and of advancement of
4-20 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
foreign science
friendly or
nations socioeconomic,
technical/or military
fields related to
national defense, or
public service that
merit recognition to a
lesser degree than
the OAM.
16. Gawad Sa Kaunlaran CSAFP,Unified Any Citizen of the 1. Meritorious and
(GSK) &Maj Svc Philippines valuable
Comdrs achievement in the
pursuit of
socioeconomic and
other non-combatant
activities or
conspicuously
exceptional service,
which have
contributed
immensely in
accomplishing the
peaceful objectives of
the AFP or in
improving the quality
of life of the people
within the military
establishment.
2. It shall be
awarded with regard
neither to position
held nor the duration
within which the cited
achievement or
service was
accomplished.
Severance from or
actual completion of
an enterprise is not a
consideration: rather,
the conspicuity of the
achievement is
deemed to be and in
itself deserving
recognition.
17. Military Civic Action CSAFP Military and Meritorious
Medal(MCAM) UC/Maj Svc civilian personnel achievement in the
Comdrs, of the AFP and field of civic action in
AFPWSSUs, friendly foreign a duty/responsibility
RESTRICTED 4-21
RESTRICTED
Division/ nations or in direct support of

Separate military operations.
Brigade or
Equivalent in
the PAF and
PN WITH A
TO RANK OF
0-8
18. Parangal sa CSAFP Member of the Dedicated service or
Kapanalig ng UC/Maj Svc AFP and Any exemplary
Sandataang Lakas ng Comdrs Unit citizen of the Achievement or
Pilipinas Comdrs with Republic and involunteering to
TO of O-7 friendly Foreign support the public
Nation affairs and civil
relations objectives
and activities of the
AFP.
19.SaguisagngUlirangKa CSAFP, Military Personnel Distinguished oneself
wal(SUK) UC/Maj Svc of the AFP conspicuouslyinthepe
Comdrs, rformance of non-
military activities and
community
development
programs and other
related activities
which merit public
recognition.
Service AWARDED AWARDED REQUIREMENTS

BY TO
20. Philippine Legion of

Honor (PLOH)
Degree of Chief President CSAFP, highest 1. Position of major
Commander ranking military responsibility
officers
2. Exceptional
service
Degree of Commander President VCSAFP, 1. Position of major
TDCSAFP, responsibility
Unified and Maj
Svc Comdrs, or 2. Meritorious and
their equivalent in valuable service
the armed forces rendered but in a
of friendly foreign lesser degree of
nations. category not
warranting the award
of the Degree of
Chief Commander.
4-22 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
nations.
Degree of Officer President Commissio Outstanding service but in

ned lesser degree of category
officers not warranting the award of
with a TO Degree of Commander
rank at
least O-7
and their
equivalent
in friendly
foreign
nations.
Degree of Legionnaire President All other Outstanding service but

eligible to a lesser extent not
military warranting the award of the
personnel Degree of Officer or for
of the AFP meritorious service of more
and value than that for which the
friendly DSS is usually awarded.
foreign
nations.
22. Distinguished CSAFP Officers of 1. Eminently meritorious

Service Star (DSS) the AFP and valuable service in a
position of major
responsibility.
2. The accomplishment of
duty should have been
completed prior to
submitting a
recommendation or, if the
person being recommended
has been transferred prior
to completion; the
accomplishment must have
progressed to what may
clearly be determined to be
exceptional or significant.
3. The Officer must have a
minimum of six (6) months
in the position.
RESTRICTED 4-23
RESTRICTED
4. For Command
Positions, the Officer
must belong to the
upper 25% of
commanders when
compared to other
commanders of the
unit.
5. For Staff
Positions, the Officer
must have introduced
major innovations
and systems.
6. Must be not
relievedfor cause.
21. Distinguished CSAFP, Officers of the 1. Honorable
Service Medal (DSM) Unified &Maj AFP in a position performance of duty
Svc Comdrs of major in a position of major
responsibility responsibility not
warranting the
Senior Non- criteria for the DSS
commissioned award with at least a
Officers with TO rank of 06 for
ranks E-8 to E-10 Officers and ranks E-
8 to E-10 for Senior
NCOs.
2. Must not be
relieved for cause.
23. Military TO of O-7 Military personnel 1. Demonstrated
Commendation Medal CSAFP, of the AFP exemplary efficiency,
(MCM) Unified& Maj devotion and loyalty
svc to duty assignments.
commander or 2. Five(5) Letters of
any Commendation of
commander different
with TO rank accomplishments
of O-7 and within the
command line are
convertible to one
MCM.
24. Armed Forces Maj Svc Enlisted personnel Must have earned
Conduct Medal (AFCM) Comdrs, UCs, of the AFP two(2) successive
AFPWSSUs, enlistment terms with
Regional no record of
Commands, punishment,
Div/Brigade convection or
and /or derogatory
Equivalent information
unit whatsoever.
4-24 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
25. PA, PN (M), PAF & Maj Svc AFP Reservists 1. AFP Reservists
AFP Command Comdrs and (Officer and who have
Reservist (Volunteer) the AFP Enlisted outstanding
Officer and (Volunteer) Reserve Personnel achievement and
Enlisted Personnel of the Command performance of
Year Medal and Ribbon AADT duties as
volunteer.
2. Only awarded
once a year during
Major Service and
AFP Rescom
Anniversaries,
respectively, and
only to a single
outstanding awardee,
for each category;
3) Awarded in
recognition of the
collective
achievements only
after a process of
deliberation and
review of the most
outstanding
Reservist Officer and
Personnel worthy of
said award in their
respective Major
Service or AFP
Rescom wide
evaluation.
26. Civilian Employee
Honorary and Incentive
Award
Distinguished Honor CSAFP Civilian Achievement/
Medal Employee demonstration of any
s who of the following:
resign, - outstanding
retire, or service or contribution
whose to the public
services administration in the
are form of exemplary
terminated achievement or through
due to no sustained interest and
fault of development
their own. - accomplishment
of major operations or
staff responsibilities
RESTRICTED 4-25
RESTRICTED
which are clearly

exceptional
- outstanding
courage and voluntary
risk of life or honor
under extremely
adverse condition which
result in direct benefit to
the government or the
protection of public
interest
Superior Honor Medal CSAFP -do- Achievement/
demonstration of any
of the following:
1. Superior service
contributing to the
achievement of agency
program objectives
2. Exceptional
leadership in the
fulfillment of agency
program objectives.
3. Exemplary or
courageous handling of
an emergency situation:
and superior creative
service such as the
development of a new
and highly
effective program which
contributes to the
agency benefits or
savings.
27. Civilian Merit Medal CSAFP -do- Achievement/demon
stration of any of the
following:
1. Performance of
assigned tasks
excelling normal
position requirements
or qualities of their
performance
2. Initiative in
developing a new style
of work methods
4-26 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
3. Improvements of
devices which resulted
in substantial saving of
manpower, material,
cost and time
4. Specific
accomplishment for
which an employee is
responsible for the
improvement in the
agency operation or
service, substantial
savings in government
funds and significant
technical process
5. Extraordinary
devotion to duty under
adverse conditions
6. Outstanding
scientific, technical
supervisory and
executive ability.
28. Annual Efficiency “E” FOIC, PN Commissi Operational

Award for Naval Vessels oned accomplishment and
vessels of performance of a unit,
the such as participation in
Philippine naval exercise, socio-
Navy economic mission,
calamity mission,
apprehension. As to
combat operations,
these include combat
support, combat patrol,
and combat
engagement against
lawless elements.
RESTRICTED 4-27
RESTRICTED
II. SERVICE MEDALS

AWARDED BY AWARDED TO REQUIREMENTS
AND RIBBONS
1. American Defense CSAFP Members of the Active Service in
Medal and Ribbon AFP the United States
Armed Forces in
the Far East
between 8 Sept
1939 and 7 Dec
1941
2. Anti-Dissidence CSAFP, Military personnel Participated in the
Campaign Medal and Unified of the AFP anti-dissidence
Ribbon Command/Maj campaign and
Svc Comdrs operations in any
and Major part of the
subordinate Philippines
unit between 30 June
commanders 1946 and terminal
with the rank of date to be
Major General designated later.
or higher. The recipient of
this service medal
shall
correspondingly be
awarded any or all
of the following.
a. Luzon Anti-
Dissidence Medal
and Ribbon
b. Visayan
Anti-Dissidence
Medal and Ribbon
c. Mindanao
Anti-Dissidence
Medal and Ribbon
3. Luzon CSAFP, Members of the 1. Participation in

Anti-Dissidence Unified AFP anti-
Campaign Medal and Command/Maj smuggling/piracy
Ribbon Svc Comdrs and maritime law
and Major enforcement
subordinate operations in
unit Luzon and the
commanders waters immediately
with the rank of adjacent thereto for
Major General a period of at least
or higher. six (6) months from
13 May 1948
2. Pacification
4-28 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
campaign/
operations in
Luzon of Task
Force “LAWIN”,
“SARANAY”,
“ISAROG”, and
“TALNA” and such
other similar Task
Forces for a period
of at least six (6)
months.
3. Service and
participation in law
enforcement,
military and civic-
action operations
in the islands
comprising Luzon
waters immediately
adjacent thereto for
a period of at least
six (6) months from
4 July 1946
4. Visayan Anti- CSAFP, Area Members of the 1. Participation in
Dissidence Campaign &Maj Svc AFP. anti-
Medal and Ribbon Comdrs and smuggling/piracy
Major and maritime law
subordinate enforcement
unit operations in the
commanders Visayas and the
with the rank of waters immediately
Major General adjacent thereto for
or higher. a period of at least
six (6) months from
8 November 1948.
2. Service and
enforcement,
military and civic
action operations
in the Visayas
in the islands
comprising
Visayas, waters
immediately
six (6) months from
4 July 1946.
RESTRICTED 4-29
RESTRICTED
similar Task
Forces for a period
of at least six
months
Service and
enforcement,
military and civic-
action operations
in the islands
comprising Visayas
and waters
immediately
six (6) months
from4 July 1946.
6. Asiatic-Pacific CSAFP, Maj Members of the Continuous
Campaign Medal and Svc AFP services of at least
Ribbon Comdrs. 30 days or 60 days
of broken service
in the Asiatic-
Pacific Theater
from 7 Dec 1941 to
2 Mar 1946.
7. Disaster Relief & CSAFP,Unified Members of the Participated in
Rehabilitation Command & AFP rescue/relief and
Operation Ribbon Maj Svc rehabilitation
Comdrs operations
connected with
typhoons, floods,
earthquakes,
conflagrations and
other
disaster/calamities
8. Kalayaan Island CSAFP, AFP personnel Rendered
Group Campaign Comdr, who were honorable service
Medal and Ribbon WESCOM assigned at the while deployed in
(KIGCMR) RP-held islands at any of the
the Kalayaan Kalayaan Island
Island Group Group detachment
(KIG) or in any for at least two (2)
combat or combat months
support units of
Western
Command and its
OPCON units.
9. Korean Campaign CSAFP, Maj Members of the AFP personnel
Medal and Ribbon Svc Comdrs AFP who participated in
the UN action to
4-30 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
Korea who either:
a. Rendered
service within the
territorial limits of
Korea or the
waters immediately
adjacent thereto or
in the air over
Korea or such
waters.
b. Rendered
service with the
Philippine
Expeditionary
Forces to Korea
(PEFTOK) while on
assignment to the
unit for any period
after 27 June 1950
and the terminal
date to be
announced later or
while attached to
the unit (PEFTOK)
or any other
military or quasi-
military unit of
other member
nations
participating in the
United Nations
action in Korea
during the period.
10. Long Service CSAFP,Maj Military personnel Upon completion of
Medal Svc Comdrs of the AFP twenty (20) years
of faithful and
honorable service
with the AFP, and
for each additional
five(5) years, one
bronze star shall
be affixed to the
ribbon.
Computation of
service with the
AFP shall be in
accordance with
the provisions of
Presidential
RESTRICTED 4-31
RESTRICTED
Decree 1638, as
amended
11. People Power II CSAFP,Unified Officers and EP of Military personnel
Ribbon & Maj Svc the AFP who were in active
Comdrs service on 19 and
20 January 2001
12. Philippine Defense CSAFP, & Maj Members of the 1. Participation in
Medal and Ribbon Svc Comdrs AFP and US any engagement
Armed Forces and against the enemy
recognized on Philippine
guerilla units territorial lands,
waters and air
during the period
from, 8 December
1941 to 15 June
1942.
2. If the individual
was assigned or
stationed in the
Philippine territorial
lands, waters, and
air for not less than
30 days during the
period 8 December
1941 to 15 June
1942.
13. Philippine CSAFP,& Maj Recipients of the Military personnel
Independence Ribbon Svc Comdrs. Philippine of the USA and
Defense and USAFFE who are
Philippine recipients of the
Liberation Medals Philippine Defense
and Philippine
Liberation Medals.
14. Philippine CSAFP, & Maj Members of the Service of at least

Liberation Medal and Svc Comdrs. AFP and US 30 days in the
Ribbon Armed Forces and liberation of the
recognized Philippines from 17
guerilla units October 1944 to 3
September 1945.
Servicemen are
eligible if:
a. They
participated in the
initial landing
operations in Leyte
or adjoining islands
from 17 to 20
4-32 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
October 1944.
b. They
participated in any
engagement
against the enemy
during the
liberation
campaign.
c. They served
in the Philippine
Islands for not less
than 30 days
during the period of
17 October 1944 to
3 September 1945.
15. Presidential CSAFP, Maj Military personnel The military
Security Service Svc Comdrs, of the AFP personnel must
Ribbon and have
Presidential rendered/performe
Security Group d his/her duty with
Commander fidelity to
effectively guard
and protect the
President of the
Republic of the
Philippines, for at
least 6 months
16. Presidential Unit President Units of the AFP 1. The Presidential
Citation Unit Citation is
awarded to all units
of the Armed
Forces of the
Philippines,
including the
Philippine
Merchant Marine,
and units of the
Armed Forces of
the United States
and nation allied or
associated with the
United States and
nations allied or
associated with the
United States in
the war against the
Japanese Empire
during the period
RESTRICTED 4-33
RESTRICTED
07 December 1941
to 10 May 1942
inclusive, and
during the
Philippine
Campaign of
Liberation in 1944-
1945.
2. It may also be
awarded at the
discretion of the
President to all
units of the Armed
Forces of the
Philippines,
including the
Philippine
Merchant Marine,
for campaigns
against an enemy
of the Philippines;
or participation in
unit massive
operations within a
definite period of
time.
17. Resistance CSAFP, Maj Members of the Military service in
Movement Medal Svc Comdrs AFP and US the Philippine
and other units Armed Forces and resistance
authorized to recognized Movement at any
grant awards guerrilla units. time during the
period from 16
June 42 to 16
October 45.
18. United Nations CSAFP Military personnel 1. Members of
Service Medal and of the AFP land, sea and air
Ribbon forces dispatched
for service to any
member nation on
behalf of the
United Nations
organization in
peace-keeping
operations.
2. Personnel
dispatched to any
member nation as
members of para-
military or quasi-
4-34 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
military units
designated by their
national
government for
service in support
of United Nations
action and certified
by United Nations
Commander-In-
Chief, United
Nations Command,
as having directly
supported
operations there.
18. Vietnam Service CSAFP& AFP Personnel. 1.For satisfactory
Medal and Ribbon Maj Svc Cmdr service in the
Republic of
Vietnam from July
1945 for at least
six (6) months,
except those who
were recalled for
cause.
2. For having died

in line of duty even
prior to the
expiration of six (6)
months period, and
for any member
who may have
been wounded or
contracted illness
and unable to
complete the six
(6) months period
service.
19. World War II CSAFP, Maj Philippine and For service at any
Victory Medal and Svc Comdrs American time between 7
Ribbon Veterans. Dec 1941 and 31
Dec 1946 both
dates inclusive.
RESTRICTED 4-35
RESTRICTED
III. BADGES AWARDED AWARDED REQUIREMENTS

BY TO
1. Adjutant TAG, AFP To all members of 1. Officers

General’s Service the AFP
(AGS) Badge performing AGS a. Officers
functions. who have taken
AGS training and
performing AGS
function.
b. Officers
who have not
taken AGS
training but
performing AGS
function for at
least one year.
2. Enlisted
Personnel
a. Those who
have taken
administrative
course, NCO
Course and
performing other
activities related to
administrative
functions and
performing
functions for at
least two (2)
years.
b. Those who
have no formal
training but
performed AGS
functions for at
least two (2)
years.
3. Civilian
Those who have

graduated from
formal courses
4-36 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
related to
administrative
functions and in-
service training
and seminars, and
have performed
activities in the
Adjutant’s Office
for at least two (2)
years.
2. AFP Civilian CSAFP AFP Civilian 1. Any AFP
Personnel of the Personnel Civilian personnel
Year Badge who have
rendered at least
five (5) years
continuous service
with the
nominative
agency on the
following basis:
a. Efficiency –
40 points
b.
Achievement,
resourcefulness
and creativity – 40
points
c. Length of
Service – 10
points
d. Traits and
Characteristics –
10 points
2. Selected
civilian personnel
of the year shall
never receive a
score less than 80
points.
3. The
achievement,
resourcefulness
and creativity shall
include among
others, an idea,
suggestion, or
invention for
RESTRICTED 4-37
RESTRICTED
improvement to
effect economy in
operation, to
increase
production, to
improve working
condition or
service, or
otherwise benefit
the government;
performance of
extraordinary
exceptional act;
the courageous
handling of an
emergency
situation;
outstanding
scientific,
technical and
executive abilities,
which contributed
or resulted in
efficiency and
economy in
government
operations.
3. AFP Enlisted CSAFP AFP Enlisted Man The Enlisted Man
Personnel of the and Enlisted and Enlisted
Year Badge Woman of the Woman of the
Year year must have
outstanding
achievement and
performance of
duties and must
possess good
traits and
characteristics to
be determined by
a board to be
created by GHQ
AFP.
4. AFP Home CSAFP, Maj Svc Military and 1. Military
Defense Badge Comdrs. Civilian personnel
of the AFP a. Graduates
of a Home
Defense Course
of not less than
two (2) months
duration
4-38 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
conducted at
Major Service
level or higher;
those two have
had at least one
(1) year
satisfactory
service with the
office for home
defense, Home
Defense Unit,
Office for
Community
Relations or Home
Defense Centers/
Community
relations Unit.
b. Those who
are regular
instructors in
home defense
courses.
c. Other
recommended for
meritorious or
outstanding
achievement in
home defense
activities.
2. Civilian –
participants in a
joint civic action or
Home Defense
activity with the
AFP, whose
services
contributed
substantially in the
accomplishment
of the AFP
missions.
5. AFP CSAFP, Maj Svc Military personnel 1. Basic
Parachutist Badge Comdrs of the AFP and Parachutist Badge
friendly foreign
nations. a. Have
satisfactorily
completed the
RESTRICTED 4-39
RESTRICTED
Basic Airborne
Course prescribed
by GHQ AFP and
Major Service
Training Directive.
b. Have
performed five (5)
parachutist jumps.
2. Senior
Parachutist Badge
a. Have
satisfactorily
completed an
Advanced
Airborne
(Jumpmaster)
Course as
prescribed by
GHQ AFP or
Major Service
Training
Directives.
b. Have
performed at east
thirty (30)
parachute jumps
of which five (5)
are simulated
combat (tactical)
jumps with combat
equipment and, at
least two (2) night
jumps.
3. Master
Parachutist Badge
a. Have
satisfactorily
completed the
Advanced
Airborne
(Jumpmaster)
Course as
prescribed by
GHQ AFP, or
4-40 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
Major Service
Training Directive.
b. Have
performed as
Jumpmaster at
least one (1)
combat jump.
c. Have
performed at least
sixty-five (65)
parachute jumps
of which twenty
(20) are simulated
combat (tactical)
jumps with combat
equipment, and at
least four (4) night
jumps, and at
least two(2)
combat jumps.
d.
Corresponding
honorary badges
may be awarded
to military
forces/personnel
of friendly foreign
nations.
6. AFP ROTC CSAFP, Maj Svc CMT Cadet/ 1. Outstanding
Cadet of the Year Comdrs Cadette of the achievements for
Badge Year the year as
student,
cadet/cadette or
as private citizen.
2. Outstanding
performance of
duties as
cadet/cadette.
3. High scholastic
records as
cadet/cadette for
the last three
semesters, to
include 4th year
high school.
RESTRICTED 4-41
RESTRICTED
4. Traits and
characteristics
a. Personal
appearance
b. Oral
communicative
ability
c. General
knowledge
7. Barangay President Any ICHDF unit The unit must
Presidential Unit which has have distinguished
Citation Badge rendered itself in combat
(BPUCB) exceptionally and achieved
outstanding extraordinary
service in the accomplishment
peace and order which set it apart
campaign upon from other units.
recommendation
of the Chief of
Staff, AFP
8. Election Duty CSAFP ROTC Cadets/ Meritorious
Badge Cadettes and AFP service rendered
personnel who during the conduct
were or will be of voting exercises
duly deputized by thereby greatly
COMELEC for contributing to the
election duties honest, orderly
and peaceful
elections.
9. Enlisted Chief, Intelligence Enlisted Enlisted

Personnel Service, AFP Personnel who Personnel who
Administrative graduated from have satisfactorily
Assistant Course the course completed the
(EPAAC) Badge requirements for
graduation from
the Enlisted
Personnel
Administrative
assistance Course
at Special
Intelligence
Training School,
ISAFP and have
4-42 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
been posted at
various ODAFA
offices
10. Inspector TIG, AFP IGS officers and 1. He must
General’s Service enlisted personnel belong to IGS.
(IGS) Badge of the AFP.
2. He must be
included in the
IGS Eligibility List.
3. Officers and
EP who have
taken IGS training
and performing
IGS function.
11. LaangKawal Members of the
Logo, Patch, and AFP Reserve
Badge Force
12. Major Service

Commander’s
Badges
Combat CG, PA Military personnel 1. PA Officers
Commander’s of the AFP and and Enlisted
(Kagitingan) friendly foreign Personnel who
Badge (CC (K)B) nations have commanded
combat and
combat support
units for at least
one cumulative
year
2. All other PA
military personnel
who have
rendered at least
one cumulative
year of combat
duty regardless of
their assignment,
including those
engaged in
combat service
support operations
3. Corresponding
Honorary Badges
may be awarded
RESTRICTED 4-43
RESTRICTED
to all other military

personnel from
the PNP,BJMP,
BFP, PAF, PN
and PCG who
have been
assigned in units
engaged in
combat, combat
support and
combat service
support operations
for at least one
cumulative year,
regardless of duty
assignment or
position.
4. Corresponding
Honorary Badges
may be awarded
to military
forces/personnel
of friendly foreign
nations.
Command at Sea FOIC, PN Naval officers 1. Command at
Badge Sea Badge
a. Must have
an aggregate of
365 days RFS
with at least two
(2) years of
command.
b. Must have
an accumulated
sea duty service
of not less than six
(6) years,
excluding detach
service (DS).
c. Sea duty
must be rated
“efficient” and
“honorable”. The
officer’s tour of
duty as a Unit CO
afloat may be
4-44 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
considered
efficient and
honorable under
the following
conditions:
1) The ship
under his
command has not
been grounded
nor involved in
any accident or
incident due to his
own fault,
negligence or
incompetence.
2) During
his incumbency,
the unit has
passed all Annual
General
Inspections and
Operational
Readiness
Evaluation.
3) His
integrity is
unquestionable.
4) He has
successfully
accomplished all
missions assigned
to his unit.
2. Senior
Command at Sea
Badge
a. Must be an
awardee of the
Command at Sea
Badge.
b. Must have
commanded any
of the
organizations for
RESTRICTED 4-45
RESTRICTED
an accumulated
period of not less
than six (6)
months.
3. Senior
Command at Sea
Badge with Star(s)
a. Must be an
awardee of the
Senior Command
at Sea Badge.
b. Occupying
a TO position for
which a Flag rank
is authorized.
4. Corresponding
honorary badges
may be awarded
to military
forces/personnel
of friendly foreign
nations.
Command Badge Commandant, Officers of the PN 1. Marine Basic
(Philippine Philippine Marines assigned with the Command Badge
Marines) Philippine Marines
a. Completed
a continuous tour
of six (6) months
in an operational
zone or one(1)
year in garrison
meritorious
service as
Commanding
Officers of marine
companies or
equivalent units.
b. Serve
continuous tour of
six (6) months as
such
notwithstanding
the size of the
organization at the
time.
4-46 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
2. Marine Senior
Command Badge
a. Completed
a continuous tour
of six (6) months
in an operational
zone or one (1)
year in garrison
meritorious
service as
Commanding
Officers of marine
battalion or
equivalent units.
b. May also
awarded to former
CO/Commandants
of the Philippine
Marines since 07
November1950
provided they
have served a
continuous tour of
six (6) months as
such
notwithstanding
the size of the
organization at the
time.
c. Honorary
Award of Marine
Command Badge
d.
Corresponding
honorary badges
may be awarded
to military
forces/personnel
of friendly foreign
nations.
Naval Aviation
Badges
1.Naval Aviation FOIC, PN Commissioned 1. Must be a
Badge Officers of the commissioned
Philippine Navy naval officer.
RESTRICTED 4-47
RESTRICTED
Any military 2. Must be a

personnel graduate of Basic
assigned with the Pilot Training
Naval Air Group conducted by the
Philippine Air
Military and Force Flying
civilian personnel, School or any
foreign and civilian Aviation/Flying
dignitaries School or
Academy
recognized by the
PN.
3. Must have
been checked out
in any of the type
aircraft of the PN.
4. Must be on
flying status.
5. Must have
logged at least
175 flying hours in
any fixed-wing
type aircraft or
245 hours in any
rotary-winged type
aircraft.
2. Naval Aircrew -do - -do - 1. Must be
Badge assigned with the
Naval Air Group.
2. Must be
professionally and
physically
qualified to
perform the skills
required by
appropriate and
current naval
aviation job
classifications.
3. Must be
required by orders
to participate in
regular and
frequent serial
4-48 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
flights.
3.Honorary -do - -do - 1. Individual
Aviation Badge military or civilian
personnel who
have contributed
to the
development and
training of the
Naval Air Group.
2. Foreign
dignitaries who
are known
exponents of
aerospace
science.
3. Civilian
Dignitaries who
have contributed
to the
development of
aerospace
technology.
4. Other
personages
whose
achievements
have directly or
indirectly
contributed to the
advancement of
aerospace
technology
PAF Aeronautical
Badges
1.PAF Gold CG, PAF PAF officers, Refer to Appendix
Wings Badge pilots G16 for the
Chief of States detailed
and Chief of Air requirements
Forces of friendly
foreign nations
2. Pilot Badge CG, PAF Commissioned Refer to Appendix
Officers of the G16 for the
AFP assigned to detailed
and on duty with requirements
the PAF.
3.RATSG CG, PAF Qualified and Refer to Appendix
Aeronautical accepted G16 for the
RESTRICTED 4-49
RESTRICTED
Badge members of the detailed

Reserve Airlift requirements
Tactical Support
Group (RATSG).
Qualified AFP
personnel
assigned/ duty
with the RATSG
Associate and
honorary
members may be
awarded honorary
rating upon
recommendation
of the
Commander, Air
Reserve
Command
Non-qualified AFP
Officer assigned/
duty with RATSG
may also be
awarded honorary
rating provided
he/she should
have served at
least five (5) years
with RATSG
4. PAF Service CG, PAF Officers of the Refer to
Pilot Badge AFP Appendix G16 for
the detailed
requirements
13. Major Service
Specialty Badges
Aerial CG, PAF Any officer and Refer to
Photogrammetry enlisted personnel Appendix G17 for
and who possesses an the detailed
Reconnaissance Air Force specialty requirements
Badge of Intelligence
Precision
Photography
(AFSC 2064) for
officers and
Target Intelligence
(AFSC 201X1) for
enlisted
personnel.
4-50 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
Avionics/ Aircraft CG, PAF PAF Officers Refer to

Maintenance Appendix G18 for
Officer Specialty the detailed
Badge requirements
Flight Nurse CG, PAF Basic Flight Nurse Refer to
Badge Badge -To Appendix G19 for
qualified NC the detailed
Officer who had requirements
comprehensive
training in the
specialty of flight
nursing at a
school recognized
by the PAF.
Senior Flight
Nurse Badge –
Qualified NC
Officer who had
been designated
flight nurse of the
PAF for at least
ten (10) years.
Command Flight
Nurse Badge –
Qualified NC
Officer who had
been designated
senior flight nurse
of the PAF
Flight Surgeon CG, PAF Basic Flight Refer to

Badge Surgeon Badge - Appendix G20 for
Any Medical the detailed
Officer in the PAF requirements
who has had
comprehensive
training in the
specialty of
Aviation Medicine
in a recognized
school.
Senior Flight
Surgeon Badge –
Any Medical
Officer in the PAF
who has had
comprehensive
RESTRICTED 4-51
RESTRICTED
training in the
specialty of
Aviation Medicine
in a recognized
school and who
has fulfilled all the
requirements for
Senior Flight
Surgeon.
Command Flight
Surgeon Badge -
Any Medical
Officer in the PAF
who has had
comprehensive
training in the
specialty of
Aviation Medicine
in a recognized
school and who
has fulfilled all the
requirements for
Command Flight
Surgeon.
Navigator CG, PAF Qualified pilots Refer to Appendix
Specialty Badge assigned to and G21-1 for the
on duty with the detailed
PAF who are requirements
utilized as
navigator.
Commissioned
Officers of the
AFP other than
pilots, assigned to
and on duty with
the PAF who are
graduates of
Undergraduate
Navigator Training
Course (UNTC),
Navigator-
Bombardier
Training Radar
Intercept Officer
Training,
Electronic Warfare
Officer Training.
4-52 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
Philippine Navy Commander, All Commissioned 1. Surface

Surface Warfare Philippine Fleet . Officers and Warfare
Operations Badge Enlisted Operations for
Personnel of the Officers:
AFP who have
performed the a. Must have
Naval Surface served sea duty
Warfare aboard a
Operations aboard commissioned
Combatant vessel of the
Commissioned Philippine Navy
Vessels of the with at least 365
Philippine Navy days minimum of
level II (Mission
- The Honorary Ready)
PN Surface Operational
Warfare Status.
Operations Badge
maybe awarded to b. Must have
any satisfied a
Commissioned minimum of 1,095
Officers of hours Total
Enlisted Steaming Time
Personnel of the (TST) or Total
regular force of Miles Covered
the AFP who had (TMC) of 13,140
accomplished NM for Patrol
extraordinary or Ships or 8,760 NM
very exceptional for service and
accomplishment in Auxiliary Ships,
the fields of whichever is
doctrine satisfied earlier.
development and Photocopy of the
platform Philippine Navy
acquisitions and Sea going Officers
design which had Logbook should
contributed in one be submitted to
way or the other to validate all the
the betterment of data presented.
the Surface
Warfare c. Must have
Operations of the completed the
Philippine Navy minimum
provided as such requirements for
that his/her Surface Warfare
accomplishment Officer Task Book
was properly for minimum skill
recognized by the and experience on
Philippine Fleet. Naval Surface
Warfare
RESTRICTED 4-53
RESTRICTED
Operations.
d. Must be a
qualified watch
stander (OOD in
port and OOW
underway)
e. Must be
recommended by
his/her ship’s
Commanding
Officer.
2. Surface
Warfare
Operations for
Enlisted
Personnel:
a. Must have
served a
cumulated sea
duty of at least
eight (8) years
aboard a
commissioned
vessel of the
Philippine Navy,
with at least 365
days minimum of
level II (Mission
Ready)
Operational
Status.
b. Must have
satisfied a
minimum or 1,095
hours Total
Steaming Time
(TST) of Total
Miles Covered
(TMC) of 13,140
NM for Patrol
Ships or 8,760 NM
for Service and
Auxiliary Ships.
c. Must be a
4-54 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
qualified watch
stander (on
respective rating,
in port and
underway)
d. Must have
passed
Specialization
Course (on
respective rating)
e. Must have
complied with the
minimum
requirements for
Surface Warfare
Enlisted
Personnel Task
Book for minimum
skill and
experience on
Naval Surface
Warfare
Operations.
f. Must be
recommended by
his/her ship’s
Commanding
Officer
Scout Ranger Uniformed Graduates of
Badge Personnel of the the Scout Ranger
Philippines and Training
friendly Nations
Special Forces Regiment Uniformed Must be a
Badge Commander, SFR Personnel of the graduate of the
(A) Philippines and Special Forces
friendly Nations Operations
Course
UOG/ SEAL Team FOIC, PN Military or civilian 1. Must be a
Badge personnel of the regular member of
AFP the PN.
2. Must complete
and graduate from
the prescribed
Basic Underwater
Operations/ Seal
RESTRICTED 4-55
RESTRICTED
Course.
3. Must be
physically,
psychologically
and professionally
fit to perform
diving skills and
combat duties.
UOG/SCUBA FOIC, PN Officers and 1. Must be a
Diver’s Badge enlisted personnel qualified Scuba
of the Philippine Diver.
Navy
2. Must have
completed and
graduated from
the prescribed
UOG Scuba
Diver’s Course
conducted by this
group.
3. Must be
physically,
psychologically
and professionally
fit to perform
Scuba diving.
Weather CG, PAF Any officer who 1. For Basic
Reconnaissance possesses an Air Weather
Badge Force specialty of Reconnaissance
Weather Badge:
Reconnaissance
Officer and Cloud a. Must have
Seeding/ taken a formal
Dispersal Officer training on
Meteorology.
A rated officer with
six (6) years b. Must
active flying in possess an Air
Weather Force specialty of
Reconnaissance, Weather Officer.
Cloud
Seeding/Dispersal 2. For Senior
and Typhoon Weather
Moderation Reconnaissance
Operations shall Badge:
be awarded the
Basic Weather a. Must have
Reconnaissance been awarded the
4-56 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
Specialty Badge. Basic Weather

However, he shall Reconnaissance
not qualify for Badge.
upgrade unless he
acquired a formal b. Must have
training on a rank of Major
Meteorology. and with a
minimum of four
(4) years
continuous
participation in
Weather Recon,
Cloud Seeding/
Dispersal and
Typhoon
Moderation
Operations.
3. For Command
Weather
Reconnaissance
Specialty Badge:
a. Must have
been awarded the
Senior Weather
Reconnaissance
Badge.
b. Must have
a rank of Lt.
Colonel and with a
minimum of eight
(8) years
continuous
participation in
Weather Recon,
Cloud Seeding/
Dispersal and
Typhoon
Moderation
Operations
14.Markmanship Maj Svc Officers, Enlisted For ability and
Badge Comdrs/Unified Personnel, trainee proficiency in the
Commands, and cadets of the handling of arms.
AFPWSSUs, AFP Initially, the badge
Divisions/Brigades and the additional
and equivalent bar shall be
units in the PAF awarded to
and PN military personnel
RESTRICTED 4-57
RESTRICTED
who may acquire

any qualification in
the marksmanship
training. And for
each qualification,
an additional bar
shall be attached
to the badge. The
bar shall denote
the weapon and
corresponding
degree of
qualification which
may either be as
marksman,
sharpshooter or
an expert.
15. Martial Law CSAFP, Maj Svc Officers and 1. Officers and
Citation Badge Comdrs enlisted personnel Enlisted
of the AFP Personnel who
were in the
service of the AFP
at the time of the
proclamation of
Martial Law on 21
September 1972
and those who
entered the
service
subsequent
thereto; provided
that they have
rendered
honorable and
satisfactory
service in any unit
of the AFP for a
period of at least
six(6) months
excluding training
period during the
crisis government
from 21
September 1972
to 17 January
1981.
2. Officers and
Enlisted
4-58 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
Personnel who
have rendered
honorable service
during the
implementation of
Presidential
Proclamation Nr.
1946, putting the
provinces of
Maguindanao and
Sultan Kudarat
under the “State of
Emergency” and
eventually,
Proclamation Nr.
1959, placing
Maguindanao
under the “State of
Martial Law” from
04 to 12
December 2009.
3. Officers and
Enlisted
Personnel who
shall render
honorable service
to any
part/province of
the Philippines
duly declared
under the state of
Martial Law.
16. Philippine President Units of the AFP The unit must
Republic have distinguished
Presidential Unit itself with
Citation Badge exceptional loyalty
(PRPUCB) and fidelity,
extraordinary
accomplishment in
the field of law
enforcement in
maintaining the
security of the
land, participation
in relief and
rehabilitation and
for advancement
of socio-economic
and political goals.
RESTRICTED 4-59
RESTRICTED
17. Provost CSAFP PM Officers, 1. He must

Marshal (PM) Enlisted and belong to the
Badge Civilian Personnel Provost Marshal
of the AFP units.
2. He must be
included in the
Provost Marshal
Eligibility List.
3. Officers, EP
and CE who have
taken the Provost
Marshal Training
and/or performing
Provost Marshal
function for at
least six (6)
months in any
Provost Marshal
Unit or equivalent
office.
18. Reservist Maj Svc Comdrs, AFP Reservists 1. AFP
KatapatanLapu- Unified Reservists who
Lapu Badge Commanders and exemplify the spirit
Major Subordinate of voluntarism and
Unit Commanders willfully, and
(with TO rank of without solicitation
Brig Gen or Higher) or obligation
provided service
or contributed
support in
pursuance of AFP
mission.
2. AFP
Reservists who
have actively
rendered with
dedication at least
five (5) years of
uninterrupted
Annual Active
Duty Training
(AADT) waiving all
salaries and
allowances
entitled thereto.
19. Tanglaw CSAFP, Maj Svc Military and 1. Graduates
Badge Comdrs, Unified civilian personnel from TANGLAW
4-60 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
Commands, of the AFP course conducted

Divisions, under the
AFPWSSUs, auspices and
Separate Brigades supervision of the
and similar size CRS, AFP of not
units with T/O rank less than four (4)
of Brigadier weeks in
General accordance with
GHQ, approved
program of
instructions (POI).
2 Graduated
from TANGLAW
course conducted
by the Major
Service schools
and AFPHDTC of
not less than four
(4) weeks in
accordance with
GHQ, approved
program of
instructions (POI).
3. Completed
TANGLAW Mini
Course of echo
seminar under the
auspices and
supervision of the
CRS, AFP, Major
Services and
other AFPWSSUs
and further
actively
participated in
TANGLAW
activities for at
least six (6)
months.
4. Actively
participated with
competence in
policy formulation,
planning,
direction,
supervision,
RESTRICTED 4-61
RESTRICTED
and/or
implementation of
TANGLAW
activities, projects
and programs for
at least one (1)
year
20. AFPCGSC Commander, Any individual Must have
Badge AFPCGSC who completed completed the
the AFPCGSC. AFPCGSC career
course.
21. CSAFP or Chief Military Officer of Military Officers

Comptrollership AFP Finance the AFP who qualified in
Badge Center the AFP
Comptrollership
Eligibility List or
those who have
met the
requirements
stipulated in
Circular Nr 21
dated 5 November
1990 are the only
military personnel
entitled to wear
the
Comptrollership
Badge.
22. Intelligence CSAFP or DCS for To any Officer a. Personnel with
Badge Intelligence, J2 and Enlisted special
Personnel by the Intelligence
Major Services
training and
only after
completing the experience on
basic technical
requirements expertise,
prescribed by research and
Intelligence analysis,
authorities and tradecraft and
after graduating
other special
from the
Intelligence Basic skills.
Course offered in
the Major b. Completion of
Services the basic
Intelligence requirements
schools, Special prescribed by
Intelligence Intelligence
Training School authorities and
4-62 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
(SITS) of ISAFP after graduating

and other from the
Intelligence Intelligence Basic
schools abroad Course offered in
the Major Services
Intelligence
schools, Special
Intelligence
Training School
(SITS) of ISAFP
and other
Intelligence
schools abroad.
23. Sergeant CSAFP SMC Graduates a. Those who
Major Eligibility have successfully
Badge completed the AFP
Sergeant Major
Course
b. Graduates
of foreign Sergeant
Major Course or its
equivalent as
accredited by OJ8
24. Quartermaster Major Service Military Officers/EP must

Service Badge, Commanders Personnel have completed
Finance Service the basic ____
Badge, course.
25. Infantry Commander, Military Officers/EP must

Badge, Cavalry Philippine Army Personnel have completed
Badge, FA Badge, the basic ____
Signal Corps course.
Badge, Corps of
Engineer’s Badge
26. Ordnance Commander, Ordnance Officers/EP must
Service Badge Philippine Army, Service Officers have completed
Unified and EP the basic
Commanders and ordnance service
Major Subordinate course, and must
Unit Commanders have completed
(with TO rank of the time-in-grade
Brig Gen or in the tactical level
Higher). as provided in the
career
development path
of ordnance
service
RESTRICTED 4-63
RESTRICTED
officers/EP.
27. AFP AFP Chief of Staff Coordinating Military personnel

Coordinating for Joint Staff and Staffs of the AFP assigned at the
Badge Commander, Joint-Staff (GHQ)
Philippine Army for or its equivalent
Army Staff or its in the Major
equivalent in the Services and must
Major Services for have rendered
military personnel service for at least
assigned in the one (1) year.
Major Service
Headquarters
28. AFP Logistics CSAFP Military Must be included

Badge Personnel in the AFP
Logistics Eligibility
List.
29. TAS Badges CSAFP TAS Officers Commissionship

(MC, DS, MAC, (MC, DS, MAC,
NC, VC, CoP, NC, VC, CoP,
JAGS, CHS, WAC) JAGS, CHS,WAC)
30. CMO BADGE CSAFP To all members 1.Officers/EP
of AFP who have whom have taken
acquired CMO course and
schooling or preforming CMO
residency function.
occupying CMO 2. Officers/EP who
position have occupied
continuously and
serve satisfactory
the CMO position
or assignment for
a period at least
(1) one year.
3. Civilian who
have Graduated
from formal CMO
Courses.
31. ISA BADGE Commander, Civil To all Officers/Civilian
Relations Service, graduates(AFP who have taken
AFP and Non- AFP the ISOC training.
personnel) of the
strategic 16- week
Information
Support
Operations
Course (ISOC)
4-64 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
32. Military Free Chief of Staff, AFP, Military A. Military Free

Fall BADGE Commanders of personnel of the Fall Course 1)
the Major Services AFP and friendly Must be Special
Cmdrs foreign nation Forces Operations
Course (SFOC)
graduates 2) Must
be Jump Master
Course (JMC)
graduates 3) Must
have performed at
least ten (10)
static line airborne
jumps B. Military
Free Fall
Parachutist Badge
1) Must have
satisfactorily
completed the
MFF course 2)
Must have
performed at least
five (5) non-static
freefall jumps. C.
Military Free Fall
Jump Master
Badge 1) Must
have satisfactorily
completed the
MFF course. 2)
Must have
performed as
Jumpmaster for at
least five (5)
freefall jumps. 3)
Must have
performed at least
sixty-five (65)
freefall jumps.
RESTRICTED 4-65
RESTRICTED
IV. STREAMERS AWARDED AWARDED REQUIREMENTS

BY TO
1. Presidential President Division/Brigade, 1. The unit must
Unit Streamers Command/ have successfully
with Ribbon Battalion/ accomplished its
(PUSR) Company or mission with notable
equivalent in the heroism.
PAF and PN
2. The operation
shall involve risk of
lives and the
performance of the
unit should be so
extraordinary that it
is set apart from
other units
2. Secretary of SND Division/Brigade, The unit must
National Defense Regional/ have successfully
Streamer Battalion/ accomplished its
Company or mission with
equivalent in the distinction, not
PAF and PN warranting the
Presidential
Streamer
3. Chief of Staff, CSAFP Division/Brigade, 1. The unit must
AFP Streamer Regional have successfully
Command/ accomplished its
Battalion/ mission with
Company or distinction not
equivalent in the warranting the
PAF and PN Secretary of
Defense Streamer.
2. The unit must

have achieved
results beyond what
is expected.
4. Commanding CG, PA Units of the Must be awarded in
General, PA Philippine Army recognition of
Streamer accomplishment in
combat operation,
pacification
campaign,
maintenance of
peace and order,
civic action,
community relation,
infrastructure
projects and other
4-66 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
activities as directed
by CG, PA.
5. Commanding CG, PAF Units of the 1. Combat/Combat
General, PAF Philippine Air Support Streamer –
Streamer Force The unit should
have performed
outstandingly in all
activities involving
combat or combat
support operations.
2. Service Support
Streamer – The unit
should have
performed
outstandingly in all
activities involving
service support
operations.
3. Civil Military
Operations
Streamer –
Entitlement should
include the
outstanding
accomplishment of
a unit in activities
aimed to
achieve/insure
national security
and development.
6. Flag-Officer-in- FOIC, PN Units of the 1. The unit must
Command, PN Philippine Navy have rendered
Streamer outstanding
operational or
administrative
services
contributing to the
successful
accomplishment of
the unit command
missions.
2. The unit’s
accomplishment
must be beyond
what is normally
expected.
RESTRICTED 4-67
RESTRICTED
f. Guide in Citing Appropriate Paragraph as Reference for the Citation of a

Decoration
Section 2, Chapter I, Armed Forces of the Philippines Regulations G 131-054,
this Headquarters dated 26 June 2014.
Para 1-6 Classification of Awards. Decorations – The authorized decorations of
the Armed Forces of the Philippines in their order of precedence:
1-6 Classification of Awards
Decorations
1) Medal for Valor (MFV)

2) Philippine Legion of Honor (PLOH)
3) Outstanding Achievement Medal (OAM)
4) Distinguished Conduct Star (DCS)
5) Distinguished Service Star (DSS)
6) Gawad Sa Kapayapaan(GSKp)
7) Gold Cross (GC)
8) Distinguished Aviation Cross (DAC)
9) Distinguished Navy Cross (DNC)
10) Silver Cross (SC)
11) Meritorious Achievement Medal (MAM)
12) Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
13) Chief of Staff Commendation Medal and Ribbon (CSCMR)
14) Gawad Sa Kaunlaran (GSK)
15) Bronze Cross (BC)
16) Silver Wing Medal (SWM)
17) Wounded Personnel Medal (WPM)
18) Military Merit Medal (MMM)
19) Sagisag ng UlirangKawal (SUK)
20) Military Civic Action Medal (MCAM)
21) Parangal sa Kapanalig ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas
(PKSLP)
22) Military Commendation Medal (MCM)
23) Armed Forces Conduct Medal (AFCM)
24) PA, PN (M), PAF & AFP Command Reservist (Volunteer)
Officer and (Volunteer) Enlisted Personnel of the Year Medal and Ribbon
25) Kagitingan Sa Barangay (KSB)
a) Category of Lakan
b)Category of Datu
c) Category of Maginoo
26) Civilian Employee’s Honorary and Incentive Award
a) Distinguished Honor Medal
b) Superior Honor Medal
27) Civilian Merit Medal
28) Annual Efficiency “E” Award for Naval Vessels
4-68 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
ANNEX A
GLOSSARY
The following terms, as used in this manual, shall be defined as follows:
Award - Anything tangible granted to an individual or unit in recognition

of acts of gallantry or heroism, meritorious service, achievement, skill and
proficiency.
All decorations, medals, badges, streamers, plaques, trophies, letters

and certificates or the purpose of this manual shall be collectively referred to
as “award”.
Decoration – A piece of metal/material representing an award.
Appurtenance – A device added or attached to the basic decoration to

signify and distinguish each deed and succeeding deeds or requirements
falling under the same category of the decoration.
Conspicuous – clearly distinguished above others in the performance

of one’s duty.
Eminently – High in merit. characterized by a high degree of

performance of one’s duty.
Exemplary – A commendable deed, act or service which sets

example.
Honorable – A praiseworthy accomplishment of duties or service

showing a sense of what is right, proper and noble.
Meritorious Service – A praiseworthy execution of duties over a

period of time. Service differs from achievement in the sense that service
concerns a period of time, whereas achievement concerns an enterprise
having a definite beginning and end not necessarily connected with a specific
period of time.
Meritorious Achievement – A praiseworthy accomplishment with

easily discernible beginning and end, carried through to completion. The
length of time involved is not a consideration but speed of accomplishment
and impact of such accomplishment may be factors in determining the worth
of the endeavor.
Heroism – Specific acts of bravery or outstanding courage, or a closely

related series of heroic acts performed within a short period of time.
Outstanding – A performance of duty or service having estimable

importance.
Valuable – A performance of duty or service having desirable or

esteemed characteristic or qualities of importance.
RESTRICTED A-1

RESTRICTED
Major Responsibility – Duty of such character or position of such

nature as to significantly influence the accomplishment of the primary mission
of a major command, or military activity contributory to the realization of the
major objectives of the AFP and the government.
Position of Major Responsibility – The office or position duly created

at the Major Services, AFPWSSUs, Unified Command, GHQ or at higher
levels with TO rank required Colonel and above in given responsibility of
initiating or involving major plans, activities, programs or projects in the pursuit
of the AFP mission and objective. Definitely, such office or position has the
inherent authority and capability to accomplish such major plans, activities,
programs or projects.
Medal – The distinctive physical device of metal and ribbon, which

constitutes the tangible evidence of an award.
Service Medal – An award generally given in recognition of an

honorable performance of duty during a specified campaign or conflict.
Service Ribbon – A ribbon identical in color with the suspension

ribbon of the service medal it represents, attached to a bar equipped with a
suitable attaching device. A service ribbon is issued with each service medal.
Badges – Are awards that signify rating, qualification, or

accomplishment in several career fields, and also serve as identification
devices for personnel occupying certain assignments in the AFP. Badges are
usually made from metal, plastic, leather, textile, and rubber
Military Decoration – An award given on a restricted individual basis

in recognition of and as a reward, for heroic, extraordinary, outstanding, and
meritorious acts, achievement and services.
Wound – An injury on any part of the body inflicted by an outside force,

elements, or agent as a result of a hostile act of the enemy or while in action
in the face of an armed enemy.
Enemy – A person or a group of persons opposed to duly constituted

authority through violence and who seeks to injure or destroy lives and
properties.
Citation – A written narrative of an act, deed or meritorious

performance of duty or service for which an award is made.
Streamer – A narrow free floating special strap of cloth usually with

tassels. It is attached to organizational colors flying the unit’s bravery or
meritorious service either during peacetime or wartime.
Above and beyond the call of duty – Exercise of a voluntary course

of action, a mission which would not justify subject individual to censure for
A-2 RESTRICTED

RESTRICTED
failure in the performance of duty. It usually includes the acceptance of

existing danger or extraordinary responsibilities with praiseworthy fortitude
and exemplary courage. In its highest degree, it includes the voluntary
acceptance of danger and risk of life.
Distinguished himself/herself by – A person to be distinguished

must, by praiseworthy accomplishments, be set apart from other persons in
the same or similar circumstances. Determination of this distinction requires
careful consideration of exactly what is or was expected as ordinary, routine,
or customary behavior and accomplishment of individuals of like rank and
experience for the circumstance.
Outstanding service – An act or deed that is given and rendered in an

excellent or exceptional manner giving a positive and useful result.
Internal peace and security – The condition of state where armed

threats are reduced and that civil authorities can ensure the safety and well-
being of the people.
Valuable contribution - An act or deed that is so constructive or

useful in the attainment of the state objectives.
Societal understanding - Awareness and acceptance of the diverse

Filipino culture and respect of the differences brought by them.
Reconciliation - Openness to change, re-building relations and re-

affirming camaraderie.
Exceptional achievement - A distinct act or deed that apart from

being beneficial can serve as inspiration and motivation in attaining common
good.
National accord - Oneness or unity of the populace in establishing a

desirable state or society.
Development - A progressive change in the state or society where

human dignity and welfare is sustained.
Combat Units –Units/forces under the Western Command or its

OPCON units tasked to undertake combat missions.
Combat Support Units – Units/forces under the Western Command or

its OPCON units tasked to provide support to its combat units.
Kalayaan Island Group – Group of islands at the West Philippine Sea

where the Republic of the Philippines have established claims.
OPCON Unit – Units with Western Command tasked for operational

purposes only.
RESTRICTED A-3

RESTRICTED
Western Command – A Unified Command of the Armed Forces of the

Philippines that is tasked to secure Palawan and KIG areas.
Volunteering – it is the rendering of time and effort to cause-oriented

projects for non-monetary cost, professional fee, and any financial
renumeration.
Kapanalig – A Filipino term meaning “one in ideology” or “advocate” of

the same principle
Surface Warfare Operations – Field of naval operations concerned

with different aspects of naval shipboard such as Seaborne Internal Security
Operations, Exclusive Economic Zone Surface Naval Patrols, Interdiction
Patrols, Amphibious and Sealift Operations, Naval Blockades, Anti-piracy and
Naval Gunfire Support.
Commissioned Vessel – Any ship or craft that has been

commissioned into the service of the Philippine Navy through proper
commissioning orders.
Non-commissioned Vessels – Any craft, environmental watercraft or

muzzle boat that has been in service by any Philippine Navy Unit but not
covered by commissioning orders.
Mission Ready or Ready for Sea (RFS) – Refers to a unit that

satisfies the minimum operational readiness requirement for “Mission Ready”
for that specific type of unit as prescribed in the manual on Unit Readiness
Reporting System of the Philippine Navy. Level of readiness varies from Level
II, which is Mission Ready, Level III which is Exercise Ready and Level IV
which is Battle Ready.
Not Ready for Sea (NRFS)- Refers to the level of readiness of a ship
whereby the vessel is not ready to undertake any mission or naval operations
either due to technical, logistical, or manning constraints.
Commanding Officer – Commissioned Officer

1. Commissioned Officer of the AFP designated by the Flag Officer –
in Command, Philippine Navy through recommendation of the
Philippine Navy Command-At-Sea Selection Board to command a
Commissioned Vessel of the Philippine Navy.
2. Commanding Officer – The officer in command of military unit who
has ultimate authority over the unit within the bounds of military law.
Boat Captain – Enlisted Personnel of the Philippine Navy designated

to command any non-commissioned vessel of the Philippine Navy except
those of the Philippine Marines
Command-at-Sea Badge – Refers to the qualification badge awarded

by the AFP to Commissioned Officers who have successfully commanded a
A-4 RESTRICTED

RESTRICTED
Commissioned Vessel of the PN in accordance to the existing AFP and PN

regulations and policies governing the award of subject badge
Watchstander- A personnel who has been qualified by the

Commanding Officer in case of Officers and Executive Officer in case o
Enlisted Personnel aboard Commissioned Vessel and Boat Captain for
Enlisted Personnel aboard non-commissioned vessels
Officer of the Deck (OOD) – A commissioned Officer of the AFP

designated by the Vessels Commanding Officer as his/her representative for
a certain period and responsible for ove all safety, operation of the vessel and
in performance of the Commanding Officer’s order of the day while moored
alongside or at anchor
Officer of the Watch (OOW) – A commissioned Officer of the AFP

designated by the Vessels Commanding Officer as his/her representative for
a certain period at sea, responsible for the ships safety, operations and in
performance of the Commanding Officer’s order of the day while making
underway.
Minimum Requirements of Officer Billet (MROB) – A set of criteria

to be met by an officer for him/her to satisfy the requirements of a particular
shipboard assignment as prescribed by the Philippine Navy Regulation
Manual
Minimum Requirements for Enlisted Personnel Billet (MREP) – A

set of criteria to be met by an Enlisted Personnel for him/her to satisfy the
requirements of a particular shipboard assignment as prescribed by the
Philippine Navy Regulation Manual
Minimum Requirements for Surface Warfare Operations Task

Book – A set of criteria on minimum shipboard evolutions, operations and
experience every candidate Officer and Enlisted Personnel must undertake in
order to qualify for the Surface Warfare Operations Badge.
Underway – A term used to describe any vessel, which is not on

anchor or moored alongside moving from one point to another making way.
Field of Specialization (FOS) – A career program of the PN which

classify all naval officers into a specific field of specialty in relation to their
educational background, training and expertise
Naval Operations (NAVOPS) – FOS concerned with the naval warfare

operations especially with respect to the different aspects of the Naval Air
Operations performed by the Naval Air Group, Naval Special Warfare
Operations of the Naval Special Warfare Group and the Naval Surface
Warfare Operations of the Philippine Fleet floating assets.
Specialization Course – Training course for Personnel a particular

rating as prescribed under the Major Service Personnel Job Classification
RESTRICTED A-5
RESTRICTED
A-6 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
ANNEX B
REFERENCES
The AFP Award and Decorations Manual was developed and formulated
through the guidance of the following references related to award and
decorations.
1. Executive Order No. 236 Establishing the Honors Code of the

Philippines to Create an Order of Precedence of Honors Conferred and
for Other Purposes (specifically the Philippine Legion of Honor)
2. Executive Order No. 236, Establishing the Honors Code of the

Philippines to create an Order of Precedence of Honors Conferred and
for Other Purposes, 14 Nov 2003
3. Republic Act No. 8491, Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, 12
Feb 1998
4. Republic Act No. 9049, An Act Granting Monthly Gratuity and

Privileges to an Awardee of Medal for Valor, Providing funds therefore
and for Other Purposes, 22 March 2001
5. Presidential Decree No. 1968 re Further Amending Article 105 of

Commonwealth Act No. 408, Otherwise known as The Aricles of War,
Armed Forces of the Philippines, As Amended by Republic Act Nos.
242 and 516
6. AFPR G 131-051 dtd 21 January 1954
7. AFPR G 131-052 dtd 24 April 1967
8. AFPR G 131-053 dtd 1 July 1986
9. AFPR G 131-053 Change-1 dtd 25 May 1989
10. AFPR G 131-053 Change-2 dtd 10 May 1990
11. AFPR G 131-053 Change-3 dtd 01 Jul 1992
12. AFPR G 131-053 Change-4
13. AFPR G 131-053 Change-5 dtd 28 Aug 1999
14. AFPR G 131-053 Change-6 dtd 19 Feb 2002
15. AFPR G 131-053 Change-7 dtd 28 Jan 2004
16. AFPR G 131-053 Change-8 dtd 28 June 2010
17. AFPR G 131-053 Change-9 dtd 12 October 2010
RESTRICTED B-1

RESTRICTED
18. Circular No. 17-2003, Medal for Valor Board, 1 July 2003.
19. Circular No. 4 dtd 30 July 2001, re Granting Monthly Gratuity and Other
Privileges to an awardee of the Medal For Valor
20. SOP No. 13 dtd 12 September 1991 Turn-Over/Awarding Ceremonies
21. Standard Operating Procedure No. 10, Officers Promotion System in

the AFP, 21 November 1994
22. SOP No. 8 dtd 8 July 1997 re, Procedure in the Processing of
Recommendation for Awards
23. SOP No. 8 dtd 29 Jul 1997 re Procedure in the Processing of

Recommendation for Awards
24. SOP No. 32 dated 26 August 2009 Granting Gratuity and Privileges to
an Awardee of the Medal For Valor, Providing Funds Therefor, and
Other Purposes dated 22 March 2001
25. Change to SOP No. 8 dtd 01 July 2003 re, Procedure in the Processing
of Recommendation for Awards
26. SOP No. 32 dated 26 August 2009
27. Letter Directive No. 11 re Laang Kawal Logo, Patch and Badge
28. Letter Directive re, Award of the Bronze Cross Medal dated 20 May
1997 (Annex “B”)
29. Letter Directive No. 47 dtd 17 December 2008 re, Retirement

Ceremony, Awards, and Mementos to be Accorded to the AFP Officers
Who Will Compulsorily Retire from the service and Giving of
Plaques/Certificates of Appreciation to their Respective
Wives/Husbands
30. Letter Directive No. 13 dtd 17 March 2009 re, Retirement Ceremony,
Awards, and Mementos to be Accorded to the AFP Officers Who Will
Compulsorily Retire from the service and Giving of Plaques/Certificates
of Appreciation to their Respective Wives/Husbands
31. Letter Directive 69-00 dtd 27 November 2000 Position of Major

Responsibilities
32. Circular No. 7 re, Philippine Navy Surface Warfare Operations Badge
dated 6 June 2003
33. Letter Directive 1-2004 re People Power II Ribbon dated 12 January

2004
B-2 RESTRICTED

RESTRICTED
34. AFP Awards and Decorations Handbook, 1997 Edition
35. A Proposed Revision of the AFP Awards and Decorations Handbook,

Second Edition, series 1997 by Ltc Rodolfo V De Juan Jr (AGS) PA
AFPCGSC Class 46
36. Philippine Air Force Aeronautical and Specialty Badges Handbook,

First Edition, 1999
37. Commandant’s Paper of Ltc Marvin L Licudine (INF) PA, March 2009
38. Staff Memo Nos. 01-89 re Delegation of Authority dated 27 March 1989
39. Approved SDF, re Proposed Circular in the Processing of

Recommendations of Awards and Decorations
40. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awards_and_decorations_of_the_Armed_
Forces_of_the_Philippines
41. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orders,_decorations,_and_medals_of_the_
Philippines
42. http://jlp-law.com/blog/proclamation-1959-martial-law-in-maguindanao/
43. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martial_law_in_the_Philippines
44. http://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/index10.php?doctype=Executive%20Ord
ers&docid=a45475a11ec72b843d74959b60fd7bd645fae1093b5c5
45. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_Legion_of_Honor
46. http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/executive-order-philippine-legion-
of-honor-964004/1/20
47. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awards_and_decorations_of_the_United_St
ates_military
48. http://crystal-cure.com/color-meanings.html
49. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_symbols
50. http://www.communitydevelopment.uiuc.edu/sp/Step6/Delphi%20Tech
nique.pdf
51. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motivation
52. http://www.laynetworks.com/Theories-of-Motivation.html
RESTRICTED B-3

RESTRICTED
53. http://www.education.com/reference/article/characteristics-intrinsic-
extrinsic/
54. http://www.ehow.com/way_5984783_intrinsic-extrinsic-employee-
motivation-techniques.html
55. http://faculty.valenciacc.edu/srusso/chapter10.htm
56. http://courses.washington.edu/inde495/lece.htm
57. http://managementstudyguide.com/importance_of_motivation.htm
58. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs
59. http://www.abrahammaslow.com/m_motivation/Hierarchy_of_Needs.ap
60. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_X_and_theory_Y
61. http://accel-team.com/human_relations/hrels_03_mcgregor.html
62. http://www.netmba.com/mgmt/ob/motivation/herzberg/
63. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_factor_theory
64. http://www.mba-tutorials.com/management/418-frederick-
herzberg%E2%80%99s-motivation-hygiene-theory.html
65. http://www.accel-team.com/motivation/hawthorne_02.html
66. http://www.accel-team.com/human_relations/hrels_01_mayo.html
67. http://www.telelavoro.rassegna.it/fad/socorg03/l4/Elton%20Mayo-
Hawthorne.htm
68. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawthorne_Effect
69. http://www.valuebasedmanagement.net/methods_vroom_expectancy_t
heory.html
70. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expectancy_theory
71. http://web.dcp.ufl.edu/hinze/Expectancy.htm
72. http://www.bola.biz/motivation/expectancy.html
73. http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/summary_0232-21621_ITM
74. http://www.people.vcu.edu/~rsleeth/Porter1.html
75. http://www.units.muohio.edu/psybersite/workplace/motivation.shtml
B-4 RESTRICTED

RESTRICTED
76. http://www.learnmanagement2.com/DavidMcClelland.htm
77. http://www.netmba.com/mgmt/ob/motivation/mcclelland/
78. http://www.businessballs.com/davidmcclelland.htm
79. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2231805/bf_skinner_his_oper
ant_conditioning.html
80. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2231805/bf_skinner_his_oper
ant_conditioning.html?cat=72
81. http://www.lotsofessays.com/viewpaper/1701696.html
82. http://wik.ed.uiuc.edu/index.php/Reinforcement_theory
83. http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newHTE_87.htm
84. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_A._Locke
85. http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dabbish/locke.pdf
86. http://www.search.com/reference/Social_cognitive_theory
87. http://www.edpsycinteractive.org/topics/cogsys/piaget.html
88. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa5427/is_200207/ai_n21313515/
89. http://www.infed.org/thinkers/et-lewin.htm
90. http://nationalforum.com/Electronic%20Journal%20Volumes%5CKritso
nis,%20Alicia%20Comparison%20of%20Change%20Theories.pdf
91. http://www2.ed.gov/pubs/CPRE/fb2sbm.html
92. http://hbr.org/2000/03/meeting-the-challenge-of-disruptive-change/ar/1
93. http://www.google.com.ph/search?q=symbols+of+peace&hl=tl&client=fi
refox-beta&hs=3MF&rls=org.mozilla:en-
US:official&channel=fflb&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&
sa=X&ei=QrevT4vuBaj_mAWp8eCtCQ&ved=0CIMBELAE&biw=1920&
bih=941
94. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurel_wreath
95. http://www.communitydevelopment.uiuc.edu/sp/Step6/Delphi%20Tech
nique.pdf
96. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_%28heraldry%29
RESTRICTED B-5

RESTRICTED
97. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motivation
98. http://www.laynetworks.com/Theories-of-Motivation.html
99. http://www.education.com/reference/article/characteristics-intrinsic-
extrinsic/
100. http://www.ehow.com/way_5984783_intrinsic-extrinsic-employee-
motivation-techniques.html
101. http://faculty.valenciacc.edu/srusso/chapter10.htm
102. http://courses.washington.edu/inde495/lece.htm
103. http://managementstudyguide.com/importance_of_motivation.htm
104. http://accel-team.com/human_relations/hrels_03_mcgregor.html
105. http://www.netmba.com/mgmt/ob/motivation/herzberg/
106. http://www.mba-tutorials.com/management/418-frederick-
herzberg%E2%80%99s-motivation-hygiene-theory.html
107. http://www.accel-team.com/motivation/hawthorne_02.html
108. http://www.accel-team.com/human_relations/hrels_01_mayo.html
109. http://www.valuebasedmanagement.net/methods_vroom_expectancy_t
heory.html
110. http://www.bola.biz/motivation/expectancy.html
111. http://www.people.vcu.edu/~rsleeth/Porter1.html
112. http://www.units.muohio.edu/psybersite/workplace/motivation.shtml
113. http://www.netmba.com/mgmt/ob/motivation/mcclelland/
114. http://www.businessballs.com/davidmcclelland.htm
115. http://www.lotsofessays.com/viewpaper/1701696.html
116. http://www.infed.org/thinkers/et-lewin.htm
117. http://nationalforum.com/Electronic%20Journal%20Volumes%5CKritso
nis,%20Alicia%20Comparison%20of%20Change%20Theories.pdf
118. http://www2.ed.gov/pubs/CPRE/fb2sbm.html
B-6 RESTRICTED

RESTRICTED
119. http://hbr.org/2000/03/meeting-the-challenge-of-disruptive-change/ar/1
120. http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/doe/benchmark/ch04.pdf
121. http://swat.gis.ksu.edu/documents/org_effectiveness.pdf
122. http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/doe/benchmark/ch01.pdf
123. http://www.lotsofessays.com/essay_search/schweiger_sapienza_1995.
html
124. http://www.babson.edu/entrep/fer/papers97/sapienza/sap4.htm
125. http://www.moyak.com/papers/learning-organization.html
126. http://www.nationaltechcenter.org/index.php/2009/09/24/conf09-
speakers/
127. http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-
management/articles/29366.aspx
128. http://www.teamtechnology.co.uk/changemanagement2.html
129. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa5427/is_200601/ai_n21402839/p
g_2/
130. http://www.tariffcommission.gov.ph/eo_230.htm
131. http://edocs.nps.edu/npspubs/scholarly/theses/2002/Dec/02Dec_Habul
an.pdf
132. http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-promotion.htm
133. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awards_and_decorations_of_the_United_St
ates_military
134. http://www.4armedforces.com/category/4xawardsdecorations/
135. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awards_and_decorations_of_the_Malaysia
n_Armed_Forces
136. http://www.veterans.gc.ca/remembers/sub.cfm?source=collections/cmd
p/mainmenu
137. http://www.jeanpaulleblanc.com/Philippines.htm
138. http://www.jeanpaulleblanc.com/Thailand.htm
RESTRICTED B-7

RESTRICTED
139. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awards_and_decorations_of_the_Vietnam_
War
140. http://medals.nzdf.mil.nz/category/e/e2.html
141. http://medals.nzdf.mil.nz/category/e/e6.html
142. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awards_and_decorations_of_the_Singapor
e_Armed_Forces
143. http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=20398&view=getlastpost
144. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_military_decorations
145. http://www.ehow.com/how_5003058_write-foreword
book.html#ixzz1uktLV8kk
146. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_foreword#ixzz1uktXLhn9
B-8 RESTRICTED

RESTRICTED
ANNEX C
RECOMMENDATION FOR CHANGES
________________________
______________________
___________________
(Originating Agency)
___________________
(Date)
SUBJECT: Recommendation for Changes
From:
To: Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, J1
Subject: Recommendations for Changes
1. The following recommendations are submitted for the

improvement of the AFPR G 131-054, Awards and Decorations Manual.
a. Unit:
b. Item:
c. Comment:
d. Recommendation:
2. For information.
_________________________
(Name, Rank, Signature)
RESTRICTED C-1

C-2
RESTRICTED
ANNEX D
RECORD OF CHANGES
Identification of Change of Date By whom entered (Signature,

Correction and Reg. No. Entered rank, grade or rate; name of
(if any) command)
RESTRICTED D-1

RESTRICTED
D-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
ANNEX E
DECORATIONS
List of Appendices for Decorations
APPENDIX E1 Medal for Valor (MFV)

APPENDIX E2 Philippine Legion of Honor (PLOH)
APPENDIX E3 Outstanding Achievement Medal (OAM)
APPENDIX E4 Distinguished Conduct Star (DCS)
APPENDIX E5 Distinguished Service Star (DSS)
APPENDIX E6 Gawad Sa Kapayapaan (GSKp)
APPENDIX E7 Gold Cross (GC)
APPENDIX E8 Distinguished Aviation Cross (DAC)
APPENDIX E9 Distinguished Navy Cross (DNC)
APPENDIX E10 Silver Cross (SC)
APPENDIX E11 Meritorious Achievement Medal (MAM
APPENDIX E12 Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
APPENDIX E13 Chief of Staff, AFP Commendation Medal and Ribbon
(CSCMR)
APPENDIX E14 Gawad Sa Kaunlaran (GSK)
APPENDIX E15 Bronze Cross (BC)
APPENDIX E16 Silver Wing Medal (SWM)
APPENDIX E17 Wounded Personnel Medal (WPM)
APPENDIX E18 Military Merit Medal (MMM)
APPENDIX E19 SagisagngUlirangKawal (SUK)
APPENDIX E20 Military Civic Action Medal
APPENDIX E21 Parangal Sa Kapanalig ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas
APPENDIX E22 Military Commendation Medal (MCM)
APPENDIX E23 Armed Forces Conduct Medal (AFCM)
APPENDIX E24 PA, PN (M), PAF & AFP Command Reservist (Volunteer)
Officer and (Volunteer) Enlisted Personnel of the Year
Medal and Ribbon
APPENDIX E25 Kagitingan Sa Barangay (KSB)
APPENDIX E26 Civilian Employee’s Honorary and Incentive Award
APPENDIX E27 Civilian Merit Medal
APPENDIX E28 Annual Efficiency “E” Award for Naval Vessels
RESTRICTED E-1
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX E1
AFP HERALDRY
DECORATIONS, MEDALS, RIBBONS AND BADGES
1. Name: Medal for Valor
2. To Whom Awarded: Military personnel of the Armed Forces of the

Philippines, including recognized guerrilla forces.
3. By Whom Awarded: President of the Republic of the Philippines.
4. Requirements: Actions involving actual conflict with an armed enemy,

distinguishing oneself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life
above and beyond the call of duty. In order to justify an award of the Medal for
Valor, an officer or enlisted man must perform in action or deed of personal bravery
of self-sacrifice above and beyond the call of duty as conspicuous as to distinguish
himself above his comrades.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture
a) Disc – It is in gold with a golden sea lion and water waves on its face.
It is resting on a cross and crossed-swords.
b) Sea lion – It is a relief in gold holding the Philippine sun and placed
symmetrically on the disc. Portions of the body and the tail are submerged in
water. The tail end is visible.
c) Water waves – It is composed of five (5) blue ripples and placed on

the center base of the disc.
d) Conventionalized cross – It is relief in red with gold borders. It

superimposes another cross with the edges extended beyond its borders. The
edges of the flanges are in arc. The flange at center chief has three (3) golden
stars arranged in a triangle pattern.
e) Crossed swords – They are in gold, placed in level with the cross and
also covered by the disc. The blades are at dexter and sinister chiefs, and the hilts
are at a dexter and sinister base. Both tangs are tanged to the sides of the cross at
dexter and sinister bases.
f) Bar – It is in gold. The top and lower sides have grooved borders.
Embossed in it is the phrase “FOR VALOR”, in bold, single stroke Gothic letters. It
connects the medal to the wreath.
RESTRICTED E1-1

RESTRICTED
g) Wreath – It consists of ten (10) white sampaguita buds and twenty-
two (22) green sampaguita leaves hinged to the bar, and serves as a link to the
neckband.
2) Dimensions:
a) Diameter of the metal – 4.5 cm

b) Diameter of disc – 2.2cm
c) Height of visible body of sea lion – 1.4 cm
d) Width of visible body of sea lion (average) – 0.8 cm
e) Height of visible tail end – 0.5 cm
f) Width of visible tail end (average) – 0.2 cm
g) Space occupied by the waves – 1/4 of the disc: width of every ripple –
0.1 cm
h) Diameter of Philippine sun – 0.5 cm
i) Diameter of bronze cross – 4.5 cm
j) Length of each sword – 4.5 cm
k) Distance between vertexes at end of each of the flanges – 1.5 cm
l) Distance between vertexes at each of the edge of the base – 1.9 cm
m) Width of the golden border of the cross – 0.2 cm
n) Length of bar – 3.65 cm
o) Width of bar (including grooved borders) – 1.0 cm
p) Length of grooved border of bar – 3.4 cm; width of each grooved
border – 1.75 cm
q) Outside diameter of wreath – 3.2 cm
r) Inside diameter of wreath – 1.5 cm
s) Diameter of each star – 0.2 cm
3) Symbolism and Significance
a) Sea lion – Represents the awarding authority
b) Philippine sun – Represents the eight (8) provinces of the Philippines

that revolted against Spain.
c) Five (5) Blue Ripples – Signify GHQ and the four (4) Services of the
AFP
d) Crossed swords – Symbolize conflict with an enemy in the defense of

the nation
e) Three (3) stars – Represent Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao
f) Wreath of sampaguita buds and leaves – Symbolizes the highest

honor for the courage and gallantry displayed in the achievement of such
meritorious act
g) Red color – Signifies bravery
h) White color – Stands for sincerity on the performance of duty
i) Green color – Represents nobility to service
E1-2 RESTRICTED

RESTRICTED
b. Reverse
a) It is in gold. It shows the outline of the conventional cross and

crossed swords. At the center of the disc is an embossed bar wherein the name of
the recipient in Modern Roman letters will be inscribed.
b) Engraved at the bar linking the medal to the wreath is the phrase
“THE PRESIDENT’” in bold single stroke Gothic letters.
c) The word “TO” is engraved at the flange of the cross at center chief.
d) The back of the wreath is in plain gold
2) Dimensions:
a) Height of letters in the phrase “THE PRESIDENT – 0.35 cm

b) Height of letters in the word “TO” – 0.3 cm
c. Other Views (cross section)
1) Thickness of disc – 0.25 cm

2) Thickness of cross – 0.4 cm
3) Thickness of bar for name of recipient – 0.075 cm
4) Thickness of bar wherein “FOR VALOR” is embossed – 0.2 cm
d. Accessories
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The medal is suspended by a crimson neckband

through a golden ring attached to the tip of the wreath. The eight (8) golden stars
are arranged in diamond formation on both the lower portions of each hand.
2) Dimensions:
a) Length of neckband – Adjusted to the size of recipient (from 50.0 cm

to 55.0 cm).
b) Width of neckband – 3.8 cm
c) Diameter of each star – 0.4 cm
d) Diagonal distance between stars – 1.2 cm
e. Service Ribbon
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The service ribbon is crimson with eight (8)
golden stars arranged horizontally and equidistant to each other forming two lines;
five (5) stars in the first line and three (3) stars in the next line.
2) Dimensions:
a) Length of ribbons – 3.8 cm
RESTRICTED E1-3

RESTRICTED
b) Width of ribbons – 1.0 cm
d) Distance between the lines of stars – 0.1 cm
f. Kinds of material used and craftsmanship
1) Medal – gold- plated bronze metal with shiny fine-finished texture.
2) Neckband – silk moiré ribbon applied texture colors
3) Stars – gold-plated bronze with shiny fine – finished texture
g. Miniature ribbon – 1/2 the size of service ribbon with same proportion of
tincture.
6. Illustration Drawing:
E1-4 RESTRICTED

RESTRICTED
MEDAL FOR VALOR
RESTRICTED E1-5
RESTRICTED

GENERAL HEADQUARTERS, ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES
AGMD2/AGPCR2
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER
AWARD OF THE MEDAL FOR VALOR
By direction of the President, pursuant to paragraph 1-6,a,1), Section II, Chapter 1,

Armed Forces of the Philippines Regulations G 131-054, this Headquarters, dated 29 June
2012, the MEDAL FOR VALOR is hereby awarded to
Rank, Full Name, Serial number, Branch of Service
for acts of conspicuous courage, gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty
while serving as State position/designation, name of unit, and branch of service, kind
of encounter and date of encounter. Narrate the incidents leading to the acts of
conspicuous courage. By this display of heroism, Rank and last name distinguished
himself in combat, in keeping with the finest traditions of Filipino soldiery.
BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE:
OFFICIAL: Full Name

Chief of Staff
Full Name
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
Note: This is a sample format that serves as guide in the preparation of the citation.
Instructions in the filling out of data are shown in the underlined portions.
E1-6 RESTRICTED

RESTRICTED
DEPARTMEN TO NATIONAL DEFENSE
OTAG/MDD 19 December 2013
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 30
AWARD OF THE MEDAL FOR VALOR

(Posthumous)
By direction of the President, pursuant to paragraphs 1-6a, Section II, Chpater 1, and 2-1f,
Section I, Chapter 2, Armed Forces of the Philippines Regulations G 131-053, this Headquarter,
dated 01 July 1986, the MEDAL OF VALOR is hereby Posthumously awarded to
Private First Class Ian O Paquit 892139 Philippine Army
For acts of conspicous courage, gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while
serving as Automatic Rifleman of the Command Group, 3rd Scout Ranger Company, 1st Scout
Ranger Battalion, First Scout Ranger Regiment, Special Operations Command, Philippine Army
during as encounter against more or less 100 armed elements of the Moro National Liberation Front
- Misuari Faction at vicinity Targets and 24, Barangay Sta Barbara, Zamboanga City on 241400H
September 2013. Despite being wounded and hospitalized brought about by his previous encounter
with the RMEs o 13 September 2013, Private First Class Paquit voulunteered to return to ground
zero to continue the fight for a one antion and one flag and bring Zamboanga City to nomalcy. His
display of intrepidity and courage during the conduct of a coordinated attack on Targets 5 and 12 in
order to neutralize enemy forces has weakened the enemy from thier location. Subsequently, heavy
exchange of fires erupted between the enemy and trapping section of 3SRC at Target 3. Due to the
massive firepower coming from the well-entrenched enemy forces and deteriorating cover, Private
First Class Paquit repositioned his squad automatic weapon in order to deliver accurate fires toward
enemy strongholds, Aminds impending danger and deep concern to the repositioning troops, Private
First Class Paquit adjusted his position to a better line of sight but more vulnerable to enemy fire, not
minding the danger that may come and continued to were able to reposition with only minimal,
resistance felt from the enemy. With his courage, dedication and unselfish attitude, further casualties
were avoide dand the neutratlization of enemy firing positions greatly contributed to the clearing and
capture of enemy strongholds on Targets 5 and 24. A a result of his selfless act, a bullte pierced his
left neck that caused his fatal dath. The operation resulted to the capture of 41 MNLF fighters, 15
enemy kille (BC), recovery of 41 assorted firearms, 44 assorted magazines, 796 rounds of
ammunitions, two (2) pcs Camera, one (1) Iphone, one (1) cellular phone and other war materiel
with high interllience value. By this display of heroism, Private First Class Paquit distinguished
himself in combat, in keeping with the finest tradition fo Filippino soldiery.
Next of Kin: Mr Eduardo V Paquit:
OFFICIAL: EMMANUEL T BAUTISTA

General, AFP
Chief of Staff
RONALD N ALBANO
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED E1-7

RESTRICTED
E1-8 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX E2
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Philippine Legion of Honor
2. To Whom Awarded:
a. Degree of Chief Commander awarded to the President of the Republic

or his/her counter parts in friendly nations; highest rankings military Officers;
Chief of staff or his counterpart civilian dignitaries including Chief of State;
Prime Minister; other person’s holding high respectable positions.
b. Degree of Commander maybe awarded to the Chief of Staff, Vice Chief

of Staff and Commanders of Major Services and Unified Commanders or
their equivalent in friendly nations
c. Degree of Officer – is awarded to military personnel with the at least

BGEN / O7 for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of
outstanding service but in a lesser degree of category not warranting the
award of the degree of the Commander and to civilians for outstanding
service to the Philippines that merits official recognition by the government
d. Degree of Legionnaire – is awarded to military personnel for

exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service
but to a lesser extent not warranting the award of the Degree of Officer or for
meritorious service of more value than that for which is usually awarded; and
to civilian for outstanding service to the Philippines that merits official
recognition by the government but to a lesser category not warranting the
award of the Degree of Officer
3. By Whom Awarded: President of the Republic of the Philippines
4. Requirements:
a. Degree of Chief Commander - Eminently meritorious and valuable

service rendered in a position of major responsibility. The performance of
duty must merit exceptional recognition. However, a superior performance of
the moral duties of a position shall not alone justify the award
b. Degree of Commander - Eminently meritorious and valuable service in

a position of major responsibility but in a lesser degree of category not
warranting the award of the Degree of Chief Commander
c. Degree of Officer - Exceptionally meritorious conduct in the
performance of outstanding service and to civilians, for outstanding service to
the Philippines that merits official recognition by the government
d. Degree of Legionnaire - Exceptionally meritorious conduct in the

performance of outstanding service but to a lesser extent not warranting the
RESTRICTED E2-1
RESTRICTED
award of the Degree of Officer or for meritorious service of more value than
that for which the MMM is usually awarded
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Sea lion - It is a relief in gold and placed on the center of a white

enamel concave octagon within the sun.
b) Conventionalized sun – It is lake red enamel resting on a

wreath.
c) Wreath – It is made of green laurel leaves which are visible

between the rays of the sun.
d) Following emblazonment on the medal identifies the degree of

the award
(1) Degree of Chief of Commander – It has a pin black medal
(2) Degree of Commander – It has a green enameled laurel

wreath at the top of one of the rays of the sun wherein suspension ring for the
neckband is attached
(3) Degree of Officer – It has a small green enameled laurel

wreath fixed with a swivel at the top of one of the rays of the sun wherein a
twin-around suspension ring is attached
(4) Degree of Legionnaire – It is suspended by a ring connected

at the top of the rays of the sun
2) Dimensions:
a) Degree of Chief of Commander
(1) Diameter of the metal – 7.5 cm

(2) Diameter of sun – 3.3 cm
(3) Diameter of rays – 7.3 cm
(4) Width of ray at near tapered tip – 1.7 cm
(5) Width of ray at the sun – 1.4 cm
(6) Outside diameter of wreath – 5.0 cm
(7) Width of wreath – 0.6 cm
(8) Width of Lake red outline – 0.1 cm
(9) Height of sea lion – 2.55 cm
(10) Lateral width of sea lion from dagger to tail – 2.7 cm
E2-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED

(8) Width of red outline – 0.1 cm
(9) Diameter of wreath attachment – 1.4 cm

(8) Width of red outline – 0.1 cm
(9) Diameter of wreath attachment – 1.4 cm
d) Degree of Legionnaire – Same dimensions as that of the Degree

of Officer, excluding the wreath attachment.
a) Sea lion – Represents the outstanding service/achievements

rendered to the Philippines and the President, as well
b) Conventionalized sun – Stands for the first eight (8) provinces

that revolted against Spain
c) Laurel wreath – Signifies the high honor for the deed well done
d) Red outline in rays – Bravery and courage in the execution of

duty
b. Reverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The plain outline of the medal is in bronze.

An inscription “REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES” in bold single stroke
Gothic letter is embossed in arc pattern along a ring opposite the wreath,
starting from the dexter base and terminating at sinister base. The phrase
“FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE” in single stroke Gothic letters is also
embossed in arc pattern along the edge of the sun
2) Dimensions:
RESTRICTED E2-3
RESTRICTED
(1) Length of pin – 4.5 cm

(2) Height of RP letters – 0.3 cm
(3) Height of FMS letters – 0.2 cm
(4) Inner radius where FMS is embossed – 1.55 cm



c. Other Views (cross – section)
Dimensions:
1) Degree of Chief Commander
a) Thickness of the medal – 1.2 cm

b) Thickness of sea lion – 0.1 cm
c) Thickness of the sun – 0.7 cm
d) Thickness of the tip of ray – 0.15 cm
e) Thickness of wreath – 0.3 cm
2) Degree of Commander

c) Thickness of the sun – 0.3 cm
3) Degree of Officer

E2-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
c) Thickness of the Sun – 0.25 cm

4) Degree of Legionnaire – same dimensions as the Degree of Officer
d. Accessories
1) Degree of Chief Commander
a) Blazonry and Tincture – The medal is pinned to sash in red,

white and blue stripes. It has an appropriate stainless metal fastening device.
b) Dimensions:
(1) Width of sash – 8.0 cm

(2) Length of sash –- adjusted to the size of the wearer (from 1.0
meter to 1.20 meters)
(3) Width of the red stripe – 2.6 cm
(4) Width of white stripe – 0.6 cm
(5) Width of blue stripe – 2.6 cm
(7) Width of red stripe – 2.6 cm
a) Blazonry and Tincture – The medal is suspended by a neckband

of red, white and blue stripes. It has an appropriate stainless metal fastening
device.
b) Dimensions:
(1) Width of neckband – 3.5 cm

(2) Length of neckband –- adjusted to the size of the wearer
(from 50 cm to 55 cm)
(3) Width of the red stripe – 1.0 cm
(5) Width of blue stripe – 1.0 cm
a) Blazonry and Tincture – The medal is suspended by a ribbon

with the same colors as of the neckband of the Degree of Commander.
b) Dimensions:
(1) Width of neckband – 3.5 cm
RESTRICTED E2-5
RESTRICTED
(2) Length of neckband –- adjusted to the size of the wearer

(from 50 cm to 55 cm)
(3) Stripes width are the same with the Degree of

Commander
4) Degree of Legionnaire
a) Blazonry and Tincture – same as that of the Degree of

Commander
b) Dimensions - same as that of the Degree of Commander
e. Service Ribbon
1) Degree of Chief of Commander
a) Blazonry and Tincture – A golden sunburst is placed in the

center of a rectangular golden bar, resting on a ribbon of red, white and blue
stripes. A silk rosette is placed in the center of the ribbon instead of the
sunburst and bar for civilian wear.
b) Dimensions:
(1) Sunburst diameter – 0.5 cm

(2) Width of bar – 0. 45 cm
(3) Length of bar – 2.7 cm
(4) Width of ribbon – 1.4 cm
(5) Length of ribbon – 5.0 cm
(8) Width of blue stripe -1.3 cm
a) Blazonry and Tincture – The service ribbon is the same, but the
bar is silver on which a golden sunburst rests. For civilian wear, it is a small
enameled bar with golden sunburst.
b) Dimensions – Same as the Degree of Chief Commander.
a) Blazonry and Tincture – It carries the same colors as that of the

Degree of Commander but has a small gilt sunburst in the center instead of
the bar with sunburst. For civilian wear, it is the same.
b) Dimensions:
(1) Width of ribbon – 1. 0 cm
E2-6 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
(2) Length of ribbon – 3.5 cm

(3) Diameter of Sunburst – 0.6 cm
(6) Width of blue stripe -1.0 cm
4) Degree of Legionnaire
a) Blazonry and Tincture – same tincture and size as that of the

Degree of Officer but without sunburst.
1) Medal – gold-plated bronze metal with shiny fine-finished texture

with enamel tincture
2) Sash, neckband and ribbon – silk moiré ribbon with texture colors
g. Miniature ribbon – 1/2 the size of service ribbon with same proportion
of color
6. Illustration/Drawing:
RESTRICTED E2-7
RESTRICTED
PHILIPPINE LEGION OF HONOR

Degree of Chief Commander
E2-8 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED

Degree of Commander
RESTRICTED E2-9
RESTRICTED

Degree of Officer
E2-10 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED

Degree of Legionnaire
RESTRICTED E2-11
RESTRICTED

GENERAL HEADQUARTERS ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES
AGMD2/AGPCR2
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER
AWARD OF THE PHILIPPINE LEGION OF HONOR

(Degree of Chief Commander)
By direction of the President, pursuant to paragraph 1-6,a,2), Section

II, Chapter 1, Armed Forces of the Philippines Regulations G 131-054, this
Headquarters, dated 29 June 2012, the PHILIPPINE LEGION OF HONOR in
the Degree of Chief Commander is hereby awarded to
Rank, Full Name, Serial Number, Maj Svc (Military)

Title and Full Name (Civilian)
for eminently meritorious and valuable service rendered in a position of major

responsibility as State the position and inclusive dates of service. Cite the
recommendee’s achievements/deeds which merit exceptional
recognition. By these achievements, Rank and last name, (military)/Title
and full name of the awardee, (civilian) earned the respect and admiration
of the Philippine government and the Filipino people.
OFFICIAL: Full Name

Chief of Staff
Full Name
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E2-12 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED

AGMD2/AGPCR2 19 October 1994
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 1122

(Degree of Chief Commander – Posthumous)
By direction of the President, pursuant to paragraph 1-6e, Section II, Chapter

1 and paragraph 2 – If, Section I, Chapter 2, Armed Forces of the Philippines
Regulations G 131-053, this Headquarters, dated 01 July 1986, the PHILIPPINE
LEGION OF HONOR in the Degree of Chief Commander, is hereby posthumously
awarded to
PRESIDENT SERGIO H OSMEÑA

COMMONWEALTH OF THE PHILIPPINES
for eminently meritorious and exceptional service rendered to the country and the
Filipino people as Head of the Philippine Commonwealth before and after the
liberation of the country from the Japanese Imperial Forces. Installed as successor
to President Manuel L Quezon upon the latter’s death in Washington, D.C., on 01
August 1944, PRESIDENT OSMEÑA provided continuity in state matters and
bolstered the people’s hope for freedom. In 01 October 1944, he landed in Leyte
along with the Allied Liberation Forces symbolizing the triumphant return of the
Philippine Government from exile in the United States. Immediately, he re-
established the national government in Tacloban, Leyte, where he exercised moral
leadership and persuasion over all guerrilla troops in their operations against the
enemy forces. He worked together with the American liberators n reconstructing a
war ravaged nation. On 23 October 1944, he accepted the power and functions of
government from General Douglas MacArthur with the herculean task of putting civil
affairs in order. Highly nationalistic, he led the Filipino people in gaining sovereign
status in moving forward to independence and economic development. By these
achievements, PRESIDENT OSMEÑA earned the undying respect and gratitude of
the Filipino people.
Next of Kin: Mrs Rosie S Osmeña Valencia
OFFICIAL: ARTURO T ENRILE

General, AFP
Chief of Staff
SGD:
HERCULES R GALON
Colonel, PA (GSC)
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
Note: Address should be indicated below the name of next of kin.
RESTRICTED E2-13
RESTRICTED

AGMD2/AGPCR2
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER

(Degree of Commander)
By direction of the President, pursuant to paragraph 1-6,a,2) Section II,

Chapter 1, Armed Forces of the Philippine Regulations G 131-054, this
Headquarters, dated 29 June 2012, the PHILIPPINE LEGION OF HONOR in
the Degree of Chief of Commander, is hereby awarded to
Rank, Full Name, Serial Number, Branch of Service (for military)

Full Name (for civilian)

responsibility as Commander, Name of unit, branch of service and
inclusive date (for military)/for eminently meritorious and valuable service
rendered to the Philippines as Name position, Name of office (for civilian).
Cite the accomplishment of the recommendee. By these achievements
Rank and last name (for military) Title, last name (for civilian) earned the
respect and admiration of the Philippine government and the Filipino people.
OFFICIAL: Full Name

Chief of Staff
Full Name
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
Instructions in the filling up of data are shown in the underlined portions.
E2-14 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED

AGMD2/AGPCR2 27 November 1996
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 213

(Degree of Commander – With First Bronze Anahaw Leaf)
By direction of the President, pursuant to paragraph 1-6e, Section I and

1-13b(1), Section III, Chapter 1 and paragraph 2-ld(1), Section I, Chapter 2,
Armed Forces of the Philippine Regulations G 131-053, this Headquarters,
dated 01 July 1986, the First Bronze Anahaw Leaf to the PHILIPPINE
LEGION OF HONOR in the Degree of Commander is hereby awarded to
GENERAL FIDEL V RAMOS O-2079

for eminently meritorious and valuable service rendered to the Republic of the
Philippines and the democratic ideals for which it stands, in his capacity as
Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Imbued with a
strong sense of duty to those ideals and inspired by the highest idealism,
GENERAL RAMOS, together with the Defense Minister Juan Ponce Enrile,
staked his life in a defiant stand against the dictatorship that had thwarted the
People’s Sovereign Will and thereby sparked the chains of events that led to
the February revolution. He staunchly defended democratic principle against
continuing efforts to subvert it. For his courageous and consistent defense of
our cherished democratic ideals, he has earned a permanent place in the
grateful memory of the Filipino race and of all freedom-loving people.
OFFICIAL: SALVADOR M MISON

Lieutenant General, AFP
Vice Chief of Staff
SGD:
JULIAN M MAALA
Colonel, PC (GSC)
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED E2-15
RESTRICTED

GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 1220

By direction of the President, pursuant to paragraph 1-6e, Section II,

Chapter 1, Armed Forces of the Philippines Regulations G 131-053, this
Headquarters, dated 01 July 1986, the PHILIPPINE LEGION OF HONOR in
Degree of Commander is hereby awarded to
LIEUTENANT GENERAL ARNULFO G ACEDERA JR O-4757

for eminently meritorious and valuable service rendered to the Philippine

government, particularly to the Armed Forces of the Philippines as
Commanding General, Philippine Air Force, from 28 December 1995 to 28
November 1996. LIEUTENANT GENERAL ACEDERA JR ably assisted the
Chief of Staff, AFP in formulating plans, programs, projects and doctrines
designed to guide the Philippine Air Force in its operation and modernization
efforts. He affected the Service Life Extension Program for three F-5 aircraft
and the recovery of eight types of aircraft under Inspection and Repair as
Necessary to improve operational readiness. He established the 505th Search
and Rescue Group and introduced Counter Urban Terrorist Operations
Training to Air Force personnel and upgraded PAF’S medical and dental
facilities. Likewise, he revitalized the Self-Reliance Defense Program by
successfully launching the program for trainer aircraft “Layang”. His judicious
management of scarce resources enabled the Command to successfully
pursue its mission. By these achievements, LIEUTENANT GENERAL
ACEDERA JR earned the respect and admiration of the Philippine
government and the Filipino people.

General, AFP
Chief of Staff
SGD:
EUFRECINIA C ALFONSO
Colonel, WAC (GSC)
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E2-16 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED

AGMD2/AGPCR2 17 February 1995
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 170

By direction of the President, pursuant to paragraph 1-6e, Section II, Chapter 1,

Armed Forces of the Philippines Regulations G 131-053, this Headquarters, dated 01 July
1986, the PHILIPPINE LEGION OF HONOR in Degree of Commander is hereby awarded to
LIEUTENANT GENERAL ROMULO F YAP O-4530

for eminently meritorious and valuable service rendered in a position of major responsibility as
Commanding General, Philippine Army, from 06 April 1994 to 23 February 1995.
LIEUTENANT GENERAL YAP steered the Philippine Army in counterinsurgency operations.
Under his leadership, Army units neutralized 3,138 enemy personalities, recovered 1,095
firearms, cleared 532 affected barangays and caused the return to the folds of the law of
23,056 communist terrorists. Aware of the need for readily mobilizable reservists, he caused
the training and enlistment in the reserve force of 58,672 reservists; made possible the
training of 38 reserve companies; and organized 12 ready reserve battalions. He initiated
reforms in personnel management, emphasizing on discipline , morale and welfare of Army
personnel, weeding out scalawags and misfits, and imposing punishments on other erring
personnel. He prescribed procedures and policies that ensure the promotion and the
designation to key commands and staff positions of the best qualified officers. He pursued a
year-round physical fitness and athletic program, enabling the Army to become the overall
champion in the 1994 AFP-PNP Olympics. On civil-military operations, the Army undertook
medical-dental civic action, community relations and literacy patrols. He vigorously
institutionalized the Army’s livelihood programs nationwide, benefiting Army personnel and
their dependents, particularly those separated for physical disabilities. Under his supervision,
Army engineers met timetables in their infrastructure projects, like the construction of PFVR
buildings, roads, bridges and the launching of ecology-enhancing activities. He initiated
visioning exercises to formulate the framework of the Philippine Army of the 21st century and
its 10-year modernization plan, the Army’s preparation for the Fort Bonifacio conversion plan
and the Army Base Force in the year 2000. He linked closely with the BCDA and succeeded
in getting commitments for the relocation in socialized housing units of about 7,000 families
composed of soldiers, retirees and civilians. By these achievements, LIEUTENANT
GENERAL YAP earned the respect and admiration of the Philippine government and the
Filipino people.

General, AFP
Chief of Staff
SGD:
HERCULES R GALON
Colonel, PA (GSC)
DISTRIBUTION: “A”
RESTRICTED E2-17
RESTRICTED

AGMD2/AGPCR2
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER

(Degree of Officer)
By direction of the President, pursuant to paragraph 1-6,a,2) Section II,
Chapter 1, Armed Forces of the Philippine Regulations G 131-054, this
Headquarters, dated 29 June 2012, the PHILIPPINE LEGION OF HONOR in Degree
of Officer is hereby awarded to

for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service

(military)/for outstanding service to the Philippines (civilian) rendered during Kinds
of service, name of unit/office and inclusive sate. Cite the accomplishment of
the recommendee. By these achievements Rank, last name (for military)/Title,
last name (for civilian) earned the respect and admiration of the Philippine
OFFICIAL: Full Name

Chief of Staff
Full Name
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E2-18 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED

AGMD2/AGPCR2 21 December 1992
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 981

(Degree of Officer)

1, Armed Forces of the Philippines Regulations G 131-053, this Headquarters, dated
01 July 1986, the PHILIPPINE LEGION OF HONOR in Degree of Officer is hereby
awarded to
BRIGADIER GENERAL ALFREDO L FILLER O-4602

for exceptionally meritorious and valuable service rendered in a position of major

responsibility as Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, J2, Armed Forces of the
Philippines, as Chairman of the AFP Joint Intelligence Committee, Co-Chairman of
the RP-US Mutual Defense Board Intelligence Committee, from 01 April 1990 to 28
December 1992 and as Commander, Task Force Hammerhead, from 15 October to
28 December 1992. With professional competence, BRIGADIER GENERAL FILLER
successfully steered the AFP Intelligence community resulting in the surrender and
neutralization of thousands of communists cadres and terrorists, secessionists rebels
and ultra-rightists, thereby decimating extensively the leadership structure of the
threat groups. Through his sound and timely reports to higher authorities, the AFP
Intelligence modestly modernized its information systems and technical and
electronic intelligence capabilities, enabling AFP Intelligence to provide most real-
time intelligence and information. As Co-Chairman of the RP-US Mutual Defense
Board Intelligence Committee, he contributed towards maintaining solid military-to-
military relations with US military counterparts especially during the testy period of
RP-US relations when the bases treaty talks were being engaged in kidnap-for-
ransom, robbery/holdup, gunrunning, car napping and personalities involved in these
nefarious activities. By these achievements, BRIGADIER GENERAL FILLER earned
distinct credit for himself, the AFP Intelligence Community and the Armed Forces of
the Philippines.
OFFICIAL: LISANDRO C ABADIA

General, AFP
Chief of Staff
SGD:
OCTAVIUS S DAUZ
Captain, PN (GSC)
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED E2-19
RESTRICTED

Camp General, Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City
AGMD2/AGPCR2
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER

(Degree of Legionnaire)
By direction of the President, pursuant to paragraph 1-6,a,2) Section 2,

Chapter I, Armed Forces of the Philippine Regulations G 131-054, this Headquarters,
dated 29 June 2012, the PHILIPPINE LEGION OF HONOR in the Degree of
Legionnaire is hereby awarded to

for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service

(military)/for outstanding service (civilian) to the Philippine Government from
Specific date, position/designation, name of unit/office (for military) Title/and
last name (for civilian) earned the respect and admiration of the Philippine
OFFICIAL: Full Name

Chief of Staff
Full Name
DISTRIBUTION:
‘”A”
E2-20 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED

AGMD2/AGPCR2 28 August 1995
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 833

(Degree of Legionnaire)

01 July 1986, the PHILIPPINE LEGION OF HONOR in the Degree of Legionnaire is
hereby awarded to
COLONEL LAWRENCE E SOMMERS III

UNITED STATES ARMY
for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service as

Army Attache of the United States of America to the Republic of the Philippines from
23 July 1995. As Alternate Co-Chairman, Intelligence Committee, Mutual Defense
Board, COLONEL SOMMERS III facilitated three US-RP Intelligence Exchange
Conferences and one Tactical Intelligence Exchange Conferences and one Tactical
Intelligence Exchange Conference, contributing significantly towards enhancing close
bilateral relations between the Armed Forces of the United States and the
Philippines. He painstakingly coordinated several visits of high-ranking US officials to
the Philippines, thereby contributing to the fruitful discussions and exchange of
valuable ideas among their Philippine counterparts. He coordinated and facilitated
the official trips of AFP officers and personnel to the USA. As the military escort of
President Bill Clinton during the latter’s state visit in the Philippines in November
1994 he acted as the contact person for the AFP and PNP security teams, which
paved the way for the incident-free visit of the US President. By these achievements,
COLONEL SOMMERS III contributed greatly towards maintaining strong bonds of
friendship and cooperation between our two Armed Forces.

General, AFP
Chief of Staff
SGD:
HERCULES R GALON
Colonel, PA (GSC)
DISTRIBUTION:
‘”A”
RESTRICTED E2-21
RESTRICTED
E2-22 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX E3
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Outstanding Achievement Medal

Philippines and citizens of the Republic of the Philippines, members of the
Armed Forces and civilian personages of friendly foreign nations for
distinguished or extraordinary achievement or service in the advancement of
science or in socio-economic, technical or military fields related to national
defense, or for public service of the highest order. The effort must have a long
term effect (legacy potential) and affects the department or other agencies
(inter-agency).
3. By Whom Awarded: Secretary of National Defense
4. Requirements: For distinguished or extraordinary achievement or service

in the advancement of science or in socioeconomic, technical and/or military
fields related to national defense, or public service of the highest order.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Star – It is a cold-plated conventionalized star having a ridge

between pendants. Each vertex is attached to the wreath.
b) Wreath – It is in gold and each tendril has twelve (12) pairs of

laurel leaves. It encircles the star.
2) Dimensions
a) Diameter of the medal – 5.1 cm

b) Diameter of star – 4.3 cm
c) Inside diameter of wreath – 4.2 cm
d) Outside diameter of wreath – 0.5 cm
b. Reverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture - It is a plain outline of the wreath and the

star in gold. Embossed in single stroke Gothic letters on the star is the phrase
“ OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT” in the first line; “MEDAL” in the second
line; “AWARDED BY” in the third line and in arc pattern, “SECRETARY OF” in
the fourth line; and “NATIONAL DEFENSE” in the fifth line.
2) Dimensions
RESTRICTED E3-1
RESTRICTED
b) Vertical spaces between lines of the phrase – 0.1 cm
c. Other Views and Dimensions
1) Thickness of the medal – 0.75 cm

2) Total thickness of the Star – 1.0 cm
3) Thickness of the star up to the ridge – 3.5 cm
4) Thickness of wreath – 3.0 cm
d. Accessories
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The medal is suspended by a neckband

through a decorative metal link. The neckband has a stripe in gold in the
center of the crimson background with an appropriate stainless metal
fastening device.
2) Dimensions:
a) Width of neckband - 5.0 cm

b) Length of neckband – adjusted to the recipient from 50 cm to 55
cm
c) Width of golden stripe – 1.2 cm
d) Width of each crimson stripe – 1.0 cm
e) Diameter of decorative metal link – 1.4 cm
f) Widest width of front of decorative medal link – 1.0 cm
e. Service Ribbon
1) Blazonry and Tincture – It carries the colors of the neckband and

has an appropriate stainless metal fastening device.
2) Dimensions
a) Length – 3.5 cm
b) Width of center stripe in gold – 1.2 cm
c) Width of each crimson stripe – 1.15 cm
1) Medal – made of silk gold-plated bronze. It has a shiny fine-finished

texture.
2) Neckband – made of silk moiré with textile colors.
6. Illustration/ Drawing:
E3-2 RESTRICTED

RESTRICTED
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL
RESTRICTED E3-3
RESTRICTED

AGMD2/AGPCR2
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER
AWARD OF THE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6,a,3) Section II, Chapter 1, Armed Forces of

the Philippines Regulations G 131-054, this Headquarters, dated 29 June
2012, the OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL is hereby awarded to
Rank, Full Name, Serial Number, Branch of Service

(for military)/Full Name (for civilian)
for extraordinary and distinguished service rendered as

Position/designation, name of unit/office inclusive of service. Cite the
accomplishment of the recommendee. By these achievements, Rank, last
name (for military)/Title, last name (for civilian) earned lasting honor not
only for himself but also for the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
OFFICIAL: Full Name

Chief of Staff
Full Name
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
Note: This is a sample format that serves as guide in the preparation of the
citation. Instructions in the filling out of data are shown in the underlined
portions.
E3-4 RESTRICTED

RESTRICTED

OTAG/MDD 10 April
2012
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 340
AWARD OF THE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6f, Section II, Chapter1, Armed Forces of the

Philippines Regulations G 131-053, this Headquarters, dated 01 July 1986, the
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL is hereby awarded to
LIEUTENANT JUNIOR GRADE LADY CHATTERLY I ALVARO O-14630

PHILIPPINE NAVY
for extraordinary and distinguished achievement in composing the lyrics and melody
of the song “Bayanihan” which illustrates the spirit and essence of the new AFP
Campaign Plan Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) “Bayanihan”. The song has
drawn praises from those who have initially listened to it, the AFP leadership and
those who were involved in the crafting of the new campaign plan. Deeply impressed
by the song, no other than the former AFP to work hand-in-hand to attain its main
objective of winning the peace especially the regular soldiers who will be in the
forefront of peace and development battles of the campaign. After it’s launching, the
song has significantly gained prominence not only within the AFP organization but
more importantly with the other sectors of society which will be the AFP partners in
the immense endeavor that places the Filipino people as the ultimate stakeholder
and beneficiary. Remarkably, she created the song in her own accord such a very
short period of time while participating in the IPSP Speaker’s Bureau
Seminar/Workshop conducted from 21 February to 02 March 2011. By these
achievements LIEUTENANT JUNIOR GRADE ALVARO earned lasting honor not
only for herself but also for the Armed Forces of the Philippines
OFFICIAL: JESSIE D DELLOSA

General, AFP
Chief of Staff
ROLANDO G JUNGCO
Brigadier General, FP
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED E3-5

RESTRICTED
E3-6 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX E4
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Distinguished Conduct Star

Philippines and friendly allied armed forces
3. By Whom Awarded: Chief of Staff, AFP
4. Requirements: Singular /personal acts of conspicuous courage and gallantry

in the face of an armed enemy. To warrant an award of DCS, a person must
perform an act of heroism so notable and involving risk of life so extraordinary as to
set him apart from his comrades.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Bigger disc - It is in gold and centered on a conventional star.
b) Sea lion – It is a relief in gold. It superimposes the center top portion

of the disc, holding a dagger in its dexter hand and sitting on the muzzles of two
cannons
c) Two(2) cannons – Both inrelief and in gold. Each of them is

occupying the sinister and dexter flanks
d) Two (2) bows – Both in relief and in gold, occupying the base of the
disc and resting horizontally across the arrows and the chase of the two cannons
e) Four (4) arrows – All in gold and in relief place between the cannons;
two (2) of which are inclined towards the center criss – crossing the other two (2)
which are also inclined towards the center
f) Spear – It is in gold and in relief placed vertically with head up and

superimposes the criss-crossed arrows.
g) Star – A cut-out red star with golden border is superimposed by the

disc. Two vertexes are attached to the metal link of the bar
h) Smaller discs – All gold and each one is fixed at the vertex of each
star
i) Garland – It is made of sampaguita white buds and green leaves

superimposed by the star
RESTRICTED E4-1
RESTRICTED
j) Bar – It is in gold with grooved borders on both top and lowest edges.
Embossed on it is the phrase “FOR GALLANTRY” in bold, single stroke Gothic
letters. The two (2) vertexes of the star are linked to the lowest edge with metal
rings.
k) Wreath – It is made of sampaguita white buds and green leaves and

attached to the upper edge of the bar with a metal link at the tie of the tendril
2) Dimensions:

b) Height of the Sea lion – 1.3 cm
c) Lateral width of sea lion from dagger to tail – 1.6 cm
d) Length of bow – 1.2 cm
e) Distance between cannons – 0.6 cm
f) Width of cannon of second reinforce – 0.2 cm
g) Width of cannon at chase – 0.1 cm
h) Length of each of the criss-crossed arrows – 0.8 cm
i) Length of spear – 1.2 cm
j) Diameter of bigger disc – 2.2 cm
k) Diameter of the star – 4.3 cm
l) Width of star’s border – 0.1 cm
m) Diameter of disc at vertexes – 0.3 cm
n) Inside diameter of garland – 3.9 cm; outside diameter of garland –
4.85 cm
o) Length of bar – 3.85 cm
p) Width of bar – 0.5 cm
q) Width of lower edge groove of bar – 0.2 cm
r) Inside diameter of wreath – 1.5 cm
s) Sampaguita wreath –
(1) Inside diameter between the buds – 2.3 cm

(2) Inside diameter between the leaves – 1.5 cm
(3) Outside diameter between leaves – 3.2 cm
a) Bow and arrows, cannon supporting the sea lion on a disc – Signify
the strong defense made by the awardee for the welfare of the nation
b) Red star – Symbolizes heroism and gallantry displayed in the face of

an armed enemy
c) Garland of sampaguita buds and leaves – Represents high honors for

the acts displayed
d) Wreath of sampaguita buds and leaves – Stands for glorious

victory/accomplishments conspicuously done
b. Reverse
E4-2 RESTRICTED

RESTRICTED
1) Blazonry and Tincture – It shows the golden plain outline of the medal.
Following the arc of the garland, starting from the upper dexter flank and
termination at the sinister flank, is an embossed phrase “FOR DISTINGUISHED
CONDUCT” in bold, single stroke Gothic letters.
2) Dimensions:
a) Height of letters – 0.2 cm

b) Diameter of disc – 1.6 cm
c. Other Views (cross-section)
Dimensions:
1) Total thickness of the medal – 0.7 cm

2) Thickness of garland – 0.15 cm
3) Thickness of star – 0.15 cm
4) Thickness of disc border – 0.1 cm
5) Thickness of cannon, bow and arrow – 0.1 cm
6) Thickness of sea lion – 0.2 cm
7) Thickness of bar – 0.35 cm
d. Accessories
1) Blazonry and tincture – The medal is suspended by a red neckband with

a blue stripe at the center through a metal ring attached to the wreath as the
fastening device
2) Dimensions:
a) Length of neckband – Adjusted to the size of wearer (from 50.0 cm to

55.0 cm).
b) Width of neckband – 3.8 cm
c) Width of color stripes of neckband
(1) red – 1.4 cm

(2) blue – 1.2 cm
(3) red – 1.4 cm
d) Diameter of metal ring – 1.3 cm
e. Service Ribbon
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The ribbon is of red, blue and red vertical stripes.
2) Dimensions
a) Length of ribbons – 4.0 cm
RESTRICTED E4-3

RESTRICTED
b) Width of ribbons – 1.0 cm
c) Diameter of each stripes
(1) red – 1.4 cm
(2) blue – 1.3 cm
(3) red – 1.4 cm
3) Accessories – appropriate stainless metal fastening device shall be

provided
1) Medal – gold-plated bronze metal with shiny fine-finished texture.
2) Neckband – silk moiré ribbon with texture colors.
tincture.
E4-4 RESTRICTED

RESTRICTED
DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT STAR
RESTRICTED E4-5

RESTRICTED
GENERAL HEADQUARTERS
AGMD2/AGPCR2
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER
AWARD OF THE DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT STAR
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6,a,4), Section 2, Chapter I, Armed Forces of the

Philippines Regulations G 131-054, this Headquarters, dated 29 June 2012, the
DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT STAR is hereby awarded to
for conspicuous acts of courage and gallantry during the State the kind of
encounter and specific date. Narrate the incidents and acts of courage of the
recommendee. By this gallantry, Rank and last name distinguished himself in
combat in keeping with the finest tradition of Filipino soldiery.
BY COMMAND OF Rank. Last Name of Awarding Authority: (CSAFP)
OFFICIAL: Full Name

The Deputy Chief of Staff
Full Name
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E4-6 RESTRICTED

RESTRICTED
AGMD2/AGPCR2 20 March 1990
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 172
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6b, Section II, Chapter 1, Armed Forces of the Philippines
Regulations G 131-053, this Headquarters, dated 01 July 1986, the DISTINGUISHED
CONDUCT STAR is hereby awarded to
BRIGADIER GENERAL ARTURO T ENRILE O-4610

for acts of conspicuous courage and gallantry in the face of an armed enemy while serving
as negotiator during the siege by rebel soldiers of the Makati Commercial District on 01
December 1989. when government soldiers and the mutineers who were held up in the
high-rise buildings in Makati were gearing for a decisive confrontation, BRIGADIER
GENERAL ENRILE volunteered to ease up the tension by deciding to talk personally with
the rebel leaders. With some government interventions, he shuttled from one building to
another unmindful of his safety from rebel sniper bullets, and talked to the mutinous
leaders. With tact and diplomacy, he explained to the rebel leaders the futility of their
cause as the government was ready to attend to their grievances. With firm determination,
he proceeded to perform his mission to avoid unnecessary bloodshed. His overall effort
subsequently convinced the mutineers to give their arms struggle and walked peacefully
towards their camp. By these achievements, BRIGADIER GENERAL ENRILE contributed
immensely towards turning the tide of battle in favor of the government, thereby earning
distinct credit not only for himself but also for the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
BY COMMAND OF GENERAL DE VILLA:
OFFICIAL: RODOLFO G BIAZON

SGD:
JORGE P AGCAOILI
Colonel, PAF (GSC)
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED E4-7
RESTRICTED
OTAG/MDD 29 November 2013
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 1219
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6b, Section II, Armed Forces fo the Philippine Regulations
G 131-053, this Headquarters, dated 01 July 1986, the DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT
STAR is hereby awarded to
LIEUTENANT COLONEL REY P BARROQUILLO JUNIOR O-10914

PHILIPPINE ARMY (GENERAL STAFF CORPS
For acts of conspicous courage, gallantry in the face of an armed enenmy during the 21-
day battle against the more or less 600 members of the MNLF-Misuary Faction from 09 to
30 September 2013 while serving as Commanding Officer, 44th Infantry Battalion, 1st
Infantry Division, Philippine Army. Tasked to isolate and subsequently destroy members of
the MNLF Misuari Faction who took around 200 civilian hostages and plundred seven (7)
coastal barangays of Zamboanga City, LIEUTENANT COLONEL REY P BARROQUILLO
JUNIOR led his battalion in 27 major encounters to seize objectives in Barangay Sta
Caltalina and Sta Barbara, all of Zamboanga City. Despite heavy enemy resistance built
around concrete walls and buildings and the presence of hostages, he personnally and
gallangry led the rapid forward movement of his battalion thereby trapping hundreds of
enemies holed out in Barangays Sta Catalina and Sta Barbara. Unmindful of his safety
from enemy sniper and mortar fires, he ran from one subordinate unit to another to rally his
troops and conduct detailed leader’s reconnaissance to enhance his situational awareness
and facilitiate more accurate planning and decision making. After setting the trap, he led
his battalion in anohter rapid movement to destroy trapped enemy forces in Martha and
Ayer Villages and rescue the hostages. Through his frontline leadership, which translated
to effective planning, synchorinzation of firepower and maneuver and maintaining the
initiative, the members of the MNLF-Misuari Faction holed outh in his battalion’s sector
were literally wiped-pit. After 21 days of heavy and continuous fihgting, his battalion
overran all enemy positions in sector. His battalion accounterd for 42 enemy body counts,
37 enemy captured, 43 high powerd firearms recoverd and ight (80 hostages rescued. By
these achievements, LIEUTENANT COLONEL REY P BARROQUILLO JUNIOR
distinguished himself in combat which is in keeping the finest tradition of Filipino soldiery.
BY COMMAND OF GENERAL BAUTISTA:
OFFICIAL: VIRGILIO O DOMINGO

Major General, AFP
RONALD N ALBANO
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E4-8 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 1221
LIEUTENANT COLONEL ELPIDIO T FACTOR O-11884

PHILIPPINE NAVY (MARINES)
for acts of conspicous courage, gallantry in action as Commanding Officer, Marine

Battalion Landing Team-3,Philippine Marine Corps, Philippine Navy during the heights of
Zamboanga City Crisis perpetrawted by heavily armed elements of the Moro National
Liberation Front-Misuari Faction from 09 September to 02 October 2013 for providing
efficeint and effective command control and supervision of MBLT3 troops. Imbued with
profound sense of responsibility and dedication to duty, LIEUTENANT COLONEL ELPIDIO
T FACTOR under the Joint Task Force “ZAMPELAN” closely supervised the provision of
timely combat and service support to his troops in the frntline while courageously
subjecting himself to the threat of enemy fires and snipers. As the Commanding Officer, he
moved form on eComman Post to anohter and driectly to the fornt line blocking positions to
efficiently supervise and perform his battallions mission in the enmy occupied barangays of
Sta Catalina, Kasanyangan, Rio Hondo and Mariki, Zamboanga City. Through his effective
leadership, he led his troops in a battalion size operation through series of encounters
while keeping the troops morale high and efficiently coordinating frienly units efforts in
order to avoid friendly fire and the immediate evacuation of combat casualties as well as
the disposition of recoverd enemy body counts and firearms. Despite exhaustion from
battle, he is able to manage and continuously provide sustenance of all ground troops
operational requirements for the whole duration of the criseis that greatly contributed to the
successful surrender of 13 MNLF members, 33 Body Counts recoved along with 52
assorted HPFAs and other incrimination items recoved from the rouge MNLF elements. By
this gallantry, LIEUTENANT COLONEL ELPIDIO T FACTOR contributed immensely to the
liberation of four (4) different barangays from the hostile takeover of roque MNLF
members, therby earning distinct credit not only for himself but for the Armed Forces of the
Philippines.

Major General, AFP
RONALD N ALBANO
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED E4-9
RESTRICTED
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 1221
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6b, Section II, Armed Forces fo the Philippine

Regulations G 131-053, this Headquarters, dated 01 July 1986, the
FIRST LIEUTENANT MICHAEL ANGELO E CASTRO O-14664

PHILIPPINE ARMY
For acts of conspicuous courage and gallantry in the face of an armed enemy
during the encounter against the rouge MNLF rebels under Uztadz Habier Malik
while serving as the Executive Officer of the 2nd Scout Ranger Company, 1st Scout
Ranger Battalion, First Scout Ranger Regiment, Special Operations Command,
Philippine Army. Amidst the heavy exchanges of gun fires between the troops and
the rebels, FIRST LIEUTENANT MICHAEL ANGELO E CASTRO conspicuously
supervised the battle positions of two (2) section as he boldly make rounds of the
whereabouts of each and every soldier in the midst of heavy gun fights of the
troops and the rouge MNLF rebels on 25 0945H September 2013 till 26 0200H
September 2013. He closely coordinated to other adjacent units the direction of
their fires, be making sure that each approaches or exits of the enemy were
manned and continuously being monitored and fired upon. Realizing the adversity
of situation the rebels have gone into, he audaciously closes in into the exit holes
where the troops expected that rebels will come out as they were been captured.
As a result, the unit was able to capture 58 Rouge MNLF rebels, the rescue of four
(4) hostages and the recovery of 22 High Powered Firearms. By these
achievements, FIRST LIEUTENANT MICHAEL ANGELO E CASTRO distinguished
himself in combat which is in keeping the finest tradition of Filipino soldiery.

Major General, AFP
RONALD N ALBANO
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E4-10 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 1230
Sergeant Murphy M Pulalon 821882 Philippine Army
for acts of conspicuous courage and gallantry in the face of an armed enemy while serving
as the Section Sergeant of Section 3, 2nd Scout Ranger Company, 1st Scout Ranger
Battalion, First Scout Ranger Regiment, Special Operations Command, Philippine Army
during the encounter against the rogue Moro National Liberation Front Misuari Faction on
25 0945H September 2013. Amidst the heavy exchanges of gun fires between the troops
and the rebels, Sergeant Pulalon conspicuously took a megaphone and positioned at the
top of a three-storey building which can amplify his voice throughout the battle zone to
entice the rebels to surrender and give up their remaining hostages to the hands of the law
despite the heavy barrages of enemy fires directed towards their position. Sergeant
Pulalon speaks day and night, in Tausug dialect, ignoring his personal safety in order to
deliver an appalling effect to the enemy in the form of WORDS PSYOPS which resulted not
just the capture of 36 rebels and the recovery of 22 High Powered Firearms but also the
surrender of other rebels to other units who were in close proximity of the exits where the
rebels will come out. By their achievements, Sergeant Pulalon distinguished himself in
combat which is in keeping the finest tradition of Filipino soldiery.

Major General, AFP
RONALD N ALBANO
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED E4-11
RESTRICTED
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 1230

Corporal Michael D Binauhan 843717 (Infantry) Philippine Army
for acts of conspicuous courage and gallantry in the face of an armed enemy while
serving as members of 1st Scout Ranger Company, 1st Scout Ranger Battalion,
First Scout Ranger Regiment, Special Operation Command, Philippine Army during
the three (3) days assault against more or less 50 armed elements of the Moro
National Liberation Front Misuari Faction at vicinity Targets 11 and 12 Brgy Sta
Catalina, Zamboanga City from 230630H to 251545H September 2013. Despite
being wounded from the previous encounter, Corporal Binauhan came back and
joined the wounded from the previous Gamba deployed towards Target 12. With
limited and deterioration cover from tremendous enemy direct and indirect fires
coming from Targets 12 and 6, the assaulting courage and determination to seize
the final target and after breaching a hole on the concrete wall of Target 12,
Corporal Binauhan slung on his rifle, took two (2) hand under heavy enemy fires
from the north and west direction. Upon closing in, he quickly rolled the grenades
inside the said objective instantly killing four (4) enemies. As a result, the
assaulting team was able to move forward and further seized the target. The series
of encounter resulted to four (4) enemies killed (Body Count) and the recovery of
five (5) high powered firearms, one (1) jungle pack, four (4) assorted magazines,
five (5) bandoleers and one (1) trigger mechanism for M14. By this gallantry,
Corporal Binauhan distinguished himself in combat which is in keeping the finest
tradition of Filipino soldiery.

Major General, AFP
RONALD N ALBANO
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E4-12 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
OTAG/MDD 06 November
2013
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 1134
AWARD OF THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE STAR

(With First Bronze Anahaw Leaf Afterthe Second Silver Anahaw Leaf)
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6c, Section II, Chapter 1, Armed Forces fo the Philippine
Regulations G 131-053, this Headquarters, dated 01 July 1986, the First Bronze Anahaw
Leaf after the Second Silver Anahaw Leaf to the DISTINGUISHED SERVICE STAR is
hereby awarded to
LIEUTENET GENERAL REY C ARDO O-8280

for highly meritorious and valuable service rendered as Commander, Western Mindanao
Command, Armed Forces of the Philippines that played a vital role in resolving the
Zamboanga City crisis form 09 to 29 September 2013. With firm resolve in maintaining
internal peace and security in his area of responsibility, LIEUTENET GENERAL REY C
ARDO ably administered the conduct of operation during the height of the Zamboanga City
crisis perpetrated by numerous armed Moro National Liberation Front faction under Ustadz
Habier Malik that occupied several barangays with a number of civilian hostages used as
human shields. LIEUTENET GENERAL REY C ARDO fully supported and orchestrated
the efforts of OPCON units in repelling the armed rebels and ensured that civilians caught
between the cross fires to the opposing forces were evacuated in the safest areas away
from the periphery and volume of fires. Indeed, he has greatly contributed in
accomplishing the AFP’s mission of stabilizing the peace and order situation in
Zambaoanga City with generally minimum casualties. By this remarkable achievement,
LIEUTENET GENERAL REY C ARDO earned distinct credit not only for himself and the
Philippine Army but also for the Armed Forces to the Philippines.

Major General, AFP
RONALD N ALBANO
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED E4-13
RESTRICTED
E4-14 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX E5
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Distinguished Service Star
2. To Whom Awarded: Officers of the AFP
4. Requirements:
a. For eminently meritorious and valuable service in a

position of major responsibility. The performance of duty must be such as to
merit recognition by the service as exceptional. A superior performance of
duties normal to the grade, branch, specialty of assignment and experience of
and individual is not adequate basis for this award.
b. The accomplishment of the duty should have been

completed prior to submitting a recommendation or, if the person being
recommended has been transferred prior to completion; the accomplishment
must have progressed to what may clearly be determined to be exceptional or
significant.
c. The Officer must have a minimum of six (6) months in the

position.
d. For Command Positions, the Officer must belong to the

upper 25% of commanders when compared to other commanders of the unit.
e. For Staff Positions, the Officer must have introduced

major innovations and systems.
f. In case of involvement in a disreputable activity or a

pending case of an awardee, it shall not affect heroism/achievement incurred.
This scenario can be recognized for service awards as honorable service is a
criteria.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
(a) Seal of the Republic of the Philippines - It is

a relief in colors placed in the center of the disc.
(b) Disc – It is gold, bordered by an embossed

golden ring, and superimposes the start.
RESTRICTED E5-1
RESTRICTED
(c) Scroll – It is in gold border in relief. It

occupies the chief of the medal in arc pattern and engraved on it is the word
“MERIT” in Modern Roman letters.
(d) Star – It is in gold with border in relief. An
embossed line is drawn from the vertex of the star passing the center of the
pendant to the edge of the ring. There is a ridge at the base of the ring.
(e) Wreath – It consists of twenty-six (26) dark

green leaves and ten (10) white buds of sampaguita. The tie at the base
serves as a divider of the tendril and a link to the star through a metal ring.
(f) Spear – It is in gold and in relief placed

vertically with head up and superimposes the criss-crossed arrows.
2) Dimensions
(a) Diameter of the metal – 4.5 cm
(b) Height of the seal of the Republic of the

Philippines – 1.3 cm
(c) Width of seal of the Republic of the

Philippines – 1.1 cm
(d) Diameter of the disc – 1.8 cm
(e) Thickness of the ring – 1.0 cm
(f) Width of scroll – 0.4 cm
(g) Radius of scroll with respect to the center of

disc – 1.0 cm
(h) Width of border of scroll – 0.1 cm
(i) Height of the letters of the word “MERIT” –

0.15 cm
(j) Diameter of star – 4.4 cm
(k) Angle of ridge with respect to the face of the

ring – 15 degrees
(l) Diameter of metal ring – 0.6 cm
(m) Inside diameter of wreath – 2.4 cm
(n) Outside diameter of wreath – 1.1 cm
E5-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
(a) Ring circumscribing the seal – Symbolizes

eminently meritorious and valuable services to the Republic of the Philippines.
(b) Star – Stands for conspicuously meritorious

achievements
(c) Wreath – Signifies the glory for such an

endeavor
b. Reverse
1) Blazonry and tincture – It shows the plain outline of

the obverse in gold wherein embossed in circular pattern is the phrase “FOR
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE” in bold, single stroke Gothic letters. Also
embossed at the nombril point is a small star.
2) Dimensions:
(a) Inside diameter of inscription – 1.2 cm
(b) Height of letters of inscription – 0.1 cm
(c) Diameter of small star – 0.2 cm
2) Thickness of star vertex – 0.25 cm
d. Accessories
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The medal is suspended

by a blue neckband with a red stripe at the center through a metal ring
attached to the wreath.
2) Dimensions:
(a) Length of neckband – Adjusted to the size

of the wearer (from 50.0 cm to 55.0 cm).
(b) Width of neckband – 3.8 cm
e. Service Ribbon
Dimensions:
RESTRICTED E5-3
RESTRICTED
1) Length of ribbons – 4.0 cm
2) Width of ribbons – 1.0 cm
1) Medal – gold-plated bronze metal with shiny fine-

finished texture
2) Neckband – silk moiré ribbon with appropriate

texture colors
g. Miniature ribbon – 1/2 the size of service ribbon with

same proportion of tincture.
E5-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE STAR
RESTRICTED E5-5
RESTRICTED
Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo
Quezon City
AGMD2/AGPCR2
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER
AWARD OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE STAR
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6, a, 5), Section II, Chapter 1, Armed Forces of the
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE STAR is hereby awarded to

responsibility as State position/designation, name of unit/office and inclusive
date. Cite the accomplishment of the recommendee. By these achievements,
Rank, last name earned distinct credit not only for himself but also for the Armed
Forces of the Philippines.
BY COMMAND OF Rank, Last Name of Awarding Authority: (CSAFP)
OFFICIAL: Full Name

Full Name
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E5-6 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
Quezon City
AGMD2/AGPCR2 9 January 1997
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 30
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6c, Section II and 1-13a(1), Section III, Chapter 1,

Armed Forces of the Philippines Regulations G 131-053, this Headquarters, dated 01
July 1986, the DISTINGUISHED SERVICE STAR is hereby awarded to
LIEUTENANT COLONEL SIMEON B PAJARILLAGA JR O-104501

PHILIPPINE ARMY
for meritorious and valuable service rendered in a position of major responsibility as

Battalion Commander, 32nd Infantry Battalion, First Infantry Division, Philippine Army,
from 01 April 1993 to 22 January 1996. With professional competence, LIEUTENANT
COLONEL PAJARILLAGA JR introduced dynamic innovations and new concepts in
personnel and materiel management that greatly contributed to the unit’s dismantling
of Front Committee – “Big Beautiful Country” and Front Committee – 0 “Monterosa”.
He led the unit in 19 battalion-size, 36 company-size operations and 3,291 small-unit
patrols that resulted in 17 encounters and accounted for the killing of 20 terrorists,
capture of 14 others and recovery of 1 crew served weapon and 120 assorted
firearms. He also launched Special Operations Team activities that resulted in the
clearing of 257 barangays and the surrender of 16 members of the Communists
Party of the Philippines/New People’s Army, 3,051 subversive mass activists, 4,497
organized mass base with 162 assorted firearms. He instituted various reforms in
administration, records management and training thus boosting the morale and
welfare of his troops. Moreover, he opened 24 classes on various military courses to
enhance the professionalism of the personnel. Under his leadership, the unit earned
the distinction of being the “Best Battalion” of the 1st Infantry Division for two
consecutive years. By these achievements, LIEUTENANT COLONEL PAJARILLAGA
JR earned distinct credit not only for himself but also for the Philippine Army and the
Armed Forces of the Philippines.
BY COMMAND OF GENERAL ACEDERA JR:
OFFICIAL: JAIME V ILETO JR

Major General, AFP
SGD:
Colonel, WAC (GSC)
RESTRICTED E5-7
RESTRICTED
Quezon City
AGMD2/AGPCR2 14 June 1995
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 571

COLONEL ROMEO A BONAOBRA O-4966

PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE
(GENERAL STAFF CORPS)

responsibility as Chief of Engineers, Philippine Air Force, from 02 December 1993 to
30 April 1995. With professional competence and managerial acumen, COLONEL
BONAOBRA undertook the construction, repair and rehabilitation of PAF facilities
and pursued extensively plans and programs related to the projects undertaken by
the Bases Conversion Development Authority in Villamor Air Base and other major
PAF bases. He caused the upgrading of training facilities at the Air Force Officers’
School to meet the educational needs of the command in line with the School’s
expansion as a CGSC facility; immediate restoration of facilities damaged by typhoon
“Katring”; and improvement of medical facilities, particularly at the PAF General
Hospital Emergency Room and at the Base Hospital in Zamboanga City he initiated
the formulation of a policy on the career management program of PAF Engineer
Officers and the policy of the energy conservation program of the PAF, resulting in a
better career management among engineers and reduction of electrical and water
consumption of the Command. By these achievements, COLONEL BONAOBRA
earned distinct credit not only for himself and the Philippine Air Force but also for the
BY COMMAND OF GENERAL ENRILE:
OFFICIAL: ARNULFO G ACEDERA

Major General, AFP
SGD:
HERCULES R GALON
Colonel, PA (GSC)
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E5-8 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
Quezon City
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 984

(With First Bronze Anahaw Leaf)

COLONEL EUFRECINIA C ALFONSO O-98281

WOMEN’S AUXILIARY CORPS (GENERAL STAFF CORPS)
for meritorious and valuable service rendered in a position of major responsibility as

the Chief, Women’s Auxiliary Corps, Armed Forces of the Philippines, from 01
February 1982 to 30 September 1996. COLONEL ALFONSO ably assisted the Chief
of Staff, AFP in the formulation of policies and in the planning, coordination and in the
supervision of all matters pertaining to the Women’s Auxiliary Corps. She
implemented various WAC-related projects that resulted in the active participation of
WAC personnel in the modernization and preparation of skills and services in the
entire Armed Forces. She vigorously pursued a staff development program through
continuing education and caused the conduct of various computer training programs.
Likewise, she caused the utilization of the WAC in areas of specialization usually
dominated by males. She also implemented the proper distribution of WAC personnel
in different AFP units/offices which further maximized their efficiency and usefulness.
To promote the general welfare and camaraderie among members of the Corps, she
organized an Association of the Women’s Auxiliary Corps Inc. through her guidance
and direction, the members of the Corps proved to be capable of integration into the
mainstream of the Maj Svc as recommended by the AFP hierarchy. By these
achievements, COLONEL ALFONSO earned distinct credit not only for herself and
the Corps, but also for the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
BY COMMAND OF VICE ADMIRAL CARRANZA:

SGD:
ERNESTO CLEMENT L SACRO
Colonel, PAF (GSC)
RESTRICTED E5-9
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX E6
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Gawad Sa Kapayapaan
2. To Whom Awarded: Member of the AFP and any citizen of the

Philippines or of friendly foreign nations
3. By Whom Awarded: Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines
4. Requirements: The individual must have rendered outstanding services

to internal peace and security, must have proffered valuable contribution in
promoting societal understanding and reconciliation or must have made
exceptional achievement in pursuit of national accord and development.
5. Limitations:
a. The award shall be:
1) Given in recognition of achievements or services in non-combat

activities.
2) Conferred to merit individual achievement or service.
b. Anahaw Leaf Appurtenance is affixed to the succeeding

decoration/medal.
6. Description:
a. Obverse
a) The disc/medal is circle in form.
b) Portion of the Philippine flag including the three stars, and part
of the red and blue panel serve as the disc/medal background.
c) Superimposed in the central part of the disc/medal is an image

of a white flying dove bearing a branch of sampaguita in its beak.
2) Dimensions
a) Diameter of the medal - 4 cm

b) Philippine flag
(1) Straight sides of the equilateral triangle - 3 cm
RESTRICTED E6-1
RESTRICTED
(2) Distance between the arched points of the equilateral

triangle – 3 cm
(3) Distance from the enclosed tip of equilateral triangle to the
disc outline - 0 .5 cm
(4) Diameter/size of each star (three ) - 0.3 cm
(5) Distance between the stars – 2.2 cm
(6) Straight side of blue panel - 3 cm
(7) Straight side of red panel - 3 cm
c) Dove
(1) Height - 2.6 cm

(2) Width - 2.2 cm
d) Sampaguita
(1) height - 1.6 cm

(2) width - 0.4 cm
a) The circular frame of the medal symbolizes the unified and

incessant desire of citizens to achieve common good and peaceful existence.
b) The white flying dove is the universal emblem of peace. It

stands true with the awardee who is a co-contributor to the advocacy.
c) The branch of sampaguita signifies restoration of peace, which

is progressively realized through each and every notable deed accomplished
by an awardee.
d) The part of the Philippines flag holds significance in the

country’s state of war and peace, as well as it is symbolic of the Filipino
people and their aspirations of peace.
b. Reverse – shows the plain outline of the medal in bronze tint
1) Total thickness of the medal - 0. 4 cm

2) Thickness of the dove - 0.15 cm
3) Thickness of the sampaguita - 0.1 cm
d. Accessory
1) The ribbon is in vertical stripes, blue on the sides and white in

between.
E6-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
Dimensions:
a) Width of ribbon - 3.6 cm

b) Length of ribbon – 3.6 cm
c) Width of blue stripes – 1.2 cm
d) Width of white stripe – 1.2 cm
2) Color implications- Blue communicates peace and tranquillity,

red is for intense love and passion, white exemplifies goodness and purity,
and yellow is the color that radiates optimism and pleasant energy.
Combination and use of the colors means a strong desire to win peace like
the astute objectives and genuine intentions in every humanitarian deed.
Such is true with the Filipino citizenry and foreign nationals in service to the
Republic of the Philippines and the humanity at large.
RESTRICTED E6-3
RESTRICTED
GAWAD SA KAPAYAPAAN
E6-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
AGMD2/AGPCR2
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER
AWARD OF GAWAD SA KAPAYAPAAN
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6,a,6), Section II, Chapter 1, Armed Forces of the

GAWAD SA KAPAYAPAAN is hereby awarded to
for extraordinary and exceptional achievement as State position/designation,

name of unit/office and inclusive date. Cite the accomplishment of the
recommendee. By these achievements, Rank, last name earned distinct credit not
OFFICIAL: Full Name

Full Name
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED E6-5
RESTRICTED
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER
AWARD OF THE GAWAD SA KAPAYAPAAN MEDAL

GAWAD SA KAPAYAPAAN is hereby awarded to
BRIGADIER GENERAL ARIEL B BERNARDO O-8105

BRIGADIER GENERAL GILBERTO JOSE C ROA O-10002
COLONEL DICKSON P HERMOSO O-116363
PHILIPPINE ARMY
LIEUTENANT COLONEL D OBSIOMA O-117371
PHILIPPINE ARMY
for outstanding service rendered and valuable contribution towards internal peace
and security as members of the GRP-CCCH, Joint GRP-MILF Coordinating
Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities (CCCH) from 1998 to 2005, which was
primarily tasked to monitor and ensure the continued implementation and observance
of the GRP-MILF Agreement on the General Cessation of Hostilities on 12
September 1997. These officers actively participated, without regard to their personal
security and safety, in the conduct of coordinative dialogues/meetings with MILF
counterparts held alternately on neutral grounds as well as in established MILF
camps/strongholds. The conduct of dialogues/meetings created a peaceful and
conducive atmosphere for the resumption of exploratory talks between the GRP and
the MILF Peace Panel. Through back channeling efforts aimed at ending the
hostilities and resumption of peace talks which was temporarily stalled by outbreak of
the all-out war during the Estrada Administration, they were instrumental in the
committee’s relentless efforts in preventing and/or de-escalating of hostilities. They
pursued all diplomatic means to stop the hostilities between the BIAF-MILF and
government forces. Their action precluded further damage to properties as well as
injuries and/or death to both innocent civilians and government forces. By these
achievements, these officers earned lasting honor not only for themselves but also
for the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
BY COMMAND OF GENERAL DELLOSA:
OFFICIAL: GREGORIO E MACAPAGAL

Major General, AFP
ROLANDO B JUNGCO
DISTRIBUTION
“A”
E6-6 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX E7
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Gold Cross
2. To Whom Awarded: Military personnel of the AFP
3. By Whom Awarded: Chief of Staff, AFP/UC & Maj Svc Comdrs
4. Requirements: Singular /personal acts of gallantry in action not warranting the

award of the Distinguished Conduct Star.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Profile head of Manuel L Quezon - It is in golden relief facing dexter

flank and placed in the center of a depressed blue disc.
b) Garland – It is a relief encircling the blue disc. It consists of laurel

leaves in gold superimposing the cross.
c) Conventional cross – It is in gold with sharp edges at the end of each

flange. Each flange has ridges sloping on both edges and center.
d) Grooved border – It is in gold and placed in between the flanges

slightly below the level of the garland.
e) Metal loop – It is in gold and fixed at the top flag of the cross.
2) Dimensions:

b) Head of the MLQ from hair to neck:
(1) Height – 1.5 cm

(2) Width – 1.1 cm
c) Outside diameter of the garland - 2.2 cm
d) Inside diameter of the garland – 1.8 cm
e) Radius of grooved border – 1.5 cm
f) Diameter of cross on sharp edges – 4.2 cm
g) Width of flange (from vertex to the other vertex) -1.7 cm
h) Span of cross of mid-flange – 3.6 cm
i) Width of flange tangent to garland – 1.2 cm
j) Width of metal loop – 1.6 cm
RESTRICTED E7-1
RESTRICTED
a) Head of MLQ – Means that the achievement is worth a presidential

endeavor
b) Blue background – Represents sincerity and devotion to duty.
c) Laurel garland – Symbolizes the risks of life and sacrifices in

rendering the conspicuous act or acts
b. Reverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The phrase “FOR GALLANTRY IN ACTION” in

bold, single stroke Gothic letters is engraved, starting from upper dexter base and
ending at sinister base. The space inside the ring shall be reserved for the Rank,
Name, SN and B/S of the recipient.
2) Dimensions:
a) Outside diameter of ring – 2.8 cm

b) Inside diameter of ring – 2.2 cm
c) Height of letters – 0.2 cm

2) Thickness of edge of the cross – 0.1 cm
3) Angle of slope of ridge at the center of the flange – 10 degrees
4) Angle of slope of ridge from the ridge – 15 degrees
5) Thickness of mid-flange end – 0.1 cm
d. Accessories
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The medal is surrounded by a triangular ring

from a blue ribbon with three (3) white stripes in the center interlined alternately
against the background. It is provided with appropriate stainless metal fastening
device.
2) Dimensions:
a) Length of ribbon – 3.8 cm

b) Width of ribbon –- 3.8 cm
c) Width of the white stripe – 0.15 cm
d) Space between stripes – 0.15 cm
E7-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
e. Service Ribbon
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The ribbon is of same color and width as the
suspension ribbon. It is provided with appropriate stainless metal and fastening
device.
2) Dimensions:
a) Width of ribbon – 1.0 cm

c) Stripes – 0.15 cm
1) Medal – gold-plated bronze metal with shiny fine-finished texture
2) Suspension ribbon – silk moiré ribbon with appropriate texture colors
tincture
RESTRICTED E7-3
RESTRICTED
GOLD CROSS
E7-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
AGMD2/AGPCR2
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER
AWARD OF THE GOLD CROSS

Philippines Regulations G 131-054, this Headquarters, dated 29 June 2012, the GOLD
CROSS is hereby awarded to
for gallantry in action State the kind of encounter and specific date. Narrate the
incident and acts of gallantry of the recommendee. By this gallantry, Rank and last
name distinguished himself in combat, thereby earning honor not only for himself and his
unit but also for the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
BY COMMAND Rank, Last Name of Awarding Authority: (CSAFP)
OFFICIAL: Full Name

Full Name
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED E7-5
RESTRICTED
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 1311
AWARD OF THE GOLD CROSS
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6d, Section II, Chapter 1, Armed Forces of the Philippines
Regulations G 131-053, this Headquarters, dated 01 July 1986, the GOLD CROSS is
hereby awarded to
SECOND LIEUTENANT ALVIN V FLORES O-10846

PHILIPPINE ARMY
for gallantry in action during an encounter with 30 terrorists at vicinity Ilaw Creek at Sitio
Kalungiking, Poquin Corner, Kalinga-Apayao on 29 August 1994, while serving as
Company Commander of Bravo Company, 17th Infantry Battalion, 5th Infantry Division,
Philippine Army. Tasked to locate and recover the arm cache of the Northern Luzon
Operational Command of the New People’s Army, SECOND LIEUTENANT FLORES led
his platoon to its objective. After deactivating land mines and avoiding booby traps laid
along the route, he led his men along with other platoons, in creeping towards the enemy
position. As the troops opened fire, the terrorists behind fortified barricades retaliated with
heavy volume of fire. He leapfrogged to close in on the enemy and fought fiercely the
enemy repelled their counterattack while providing cover fires to allow the other platoons to
maneuver. After 30 minutes of firefight, the troops seized the enemy positions, forcing the
latter to withdraw, leaving six dead comrades. On the scene of encounter, the troops
recovered ten high-powered firearms and later found the arm cache. By this gallantry,
SECOND LIEUTENANT FLORES exemplified the finest tradition of Filipino soldiery.
OFFICIAL: ARNULFO G ACEDERA JR

SGD:
HERCULES R GALON
Colonel, PA (GSC)
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E7-6 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
OTAG/MDD 10 December
2013
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 1264
AWARD OF THE GOLD CROSS MEDAL
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6dj, Section II, Chapter 1, Armed Forces fo the

Philippine Regulations G 131-053, this Headquarters, dated 01 July 1986, the GOLD
CROSS MEDAL is hereby awarded to
Private First Class Julmuin J Abdulahid 820168

Philippine Army
for gallantry in action as member of the operation trrops of 32nd Infantry Battalion, 1st
Infantry Division, Philippine Army who wre the first to respond and contain the attack of
roque elements of Moro National Liberation Front under Habier Malik at vicinity
Barangay Sta Catalina and Brgy Sta Barbara, both of Zamboanga City on 09
September 2013. Unmindful of his own personal safety, Private First Class Abdulahid
participated in the series of combat operation that resulted to a sustained firefight with
the enemy therby contributing to the disruption of the enemy plans to take control of
the city.. Imbued with deep sense of commitment to accomplish his mission Private
First Class Abdulahid was fatally wounded after a series of encounters on 11
September 2013 at Brgy Sta Barbar, Zamboanga City. By this gallantry, Private First
Class Abdulahid exemplified the finest tradition f Filipino Soldiery.

Major General, AFP
RONALD N ALBANO
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED E7-7
RESTRICTED
WESTERN MINDANAO COMMAND
Camp Don Basilio Navarro, Upper Calarian
Zamboanga City
CA 08 October 2013
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 810
AWARD OF GOLD CROSS MEDAL
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6d, Section II, Chapter 1, Armed Forces of the

Philippines Regulations G 131-053, General Headquarters, Armed Forces of the
Philippines, dated 01 July 1986, as revised, the GOLD CROSS MEDAL is hereby
awarded to:
Sergeant Joel B Duque 850604 PHILIPPINE NAVY (Marines)
for gallantry of action as Squad Leader, 1st Platoon, 33rd Marine Company, Marine
Battalion Landing Team-3, Philippine Marine Corps, Philippine Navy, during an
encounter against armed elements Rouge Moro National Liberation Front under Habier
Malik at vicinity Barangay Rio Hondo, Zamboanga City on 260425H September 2013.
Unmindful of his own personal safety he courageously led his squad in defending their
blocking position against fiercely attacking enemies who intends to breakthrough their
defensive line and escape. When his squad’s machine guns were down, the enemies
were able to get close to his gunners but he fiercely grabbed one (1) attacker by
engaging close hand to hand in combat against the enemy trying to outflank his troops
until he was able to recover the enemy’s rifle and fired it against the attackers. With his
utmost display of courage despite adversities, SGT DUQUE have uplifted the moral of
his troops and showed an example of a soldier’s determination to fight. Despite their
losses, his squad repelled the enemy’s attack. The fierce firefight lasted for twenty (20)
minutes that resulted to two (2) enemy killed (BC) with undetermined number of
wounded and recovery of one (1) AK47 and two (2) M16 rifles. By this gallantry, SGT
DUQUE exemplified the finest tradition of Filipino soldiery.
BY COMMAND OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL ARDO:
OFFICIAL AMADOR T TABUGA

JR
Colonel (GSC)
PA
Chief of Unified Command
Staff
VICENTE L ENRIQUEZ
Lieutenant Colonel PAF
Command Adjutant
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E7-8 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
HEADQUARTERS
EASTERN MINDANAO COMMAND VNA/bchjr/4330
Naval Station Felix Apolinario, Davao City
CA 17 April 2013
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 105
AWARD OF GOLD CROSS MEDAL
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6d, Section II, Chapter 1, Armed Forces of the Philippines
Regulations G 131-053 this Headquarters, dated 01 July 1986, the GOLD CROSS Medal is
awarded to:
Sergeant Francisco L Gako 800490 (Infantry) Philippine Army

Private First Class Roberto C Bacarro 859466 (Infantry) Philippine Army
Private First Class Dexie A Macalaya 865949 (Infantry) Philippine Army
Private First Class Nino S Negolo 865905 (Infantry) Philippine Army
Private First Class Jonbert L Sabado 873469 (Infantry) Philippine Army
th
For gallantry in action while serving as members of the operating troops of “Charlie” Company, 58
th
Infantry (Dimalulupig) Battalion, 4 Infantry (Diamond) Division Philippine Army during an encounter
with more or less thirty (30) NPA under AKA Bernard (TNU) of SPP 3, Guerilla Front 4B, North
Central Mindanao Regional Committee at vicinity GC 51PYK 0118615, Barangay Ampiaga,
Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental on 021700H August 2012. Upon receipt of information that GF 4B,
NCMRC was preparing to stage tactical offensive in eastern Misamis Oriental and was confirmed by
the presence of sizeable armed NPA at said area, Charlie Company under FIRST LIEUTENANT
TOMINIO was organized to conduct combat operations in said area. While squad of Sergeant Gako
is traversing a hill at vicinity Purok 3, Barangay Ampiaga, Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental they
noticed armed group in the area, as the troops moved closer to find a closer vantage position,
another armed male was in sight that prompted Sergeant Gako to commence firing towards enemy
position. It was then found out that the engage enemy was of sizeable strength with more or less
twenty five (25) as manifested by the degree of their retaliatory fires. With strong determination and
courage, the squad of Sergeant Gako fiercely engaged the enemy. After one (1) hour of firefight, the
enemy sensing their disadvantage position withdrew in different directions leaving behind their two
(2) dead comrades identified as Rowena AKA Kin and Nadem Namatidom AKA Dahon. The
encounter resulted in the seizure of two (2) enemy encampments and the recovery of one (1)
Garand rifle, one (1) Carbine rifle, thirty (30) backpacks containing one (1) Caliber .45 pistol, three
(3) detonating cords with one (1) blasting caps, assorted live ammunition of different calibers, three
(3) flags with national Democratic Front, NPA and communist logos, ten (10) mobile cellular phones,
assorted medicines, NPA personal belongings and voluminous subversive documents with high
intelligence value. By these accomplishments, Sergeant Gako and four (4) others earned lasting
credit not only for themselves and their unit but for the entire Armed Forces of the Philippines as
well.
BY COMMAND OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL SEGOVIA:
OFFICIAL
CRISTOBAL N ZARAGOZA
Colonel GSC (INF) PA
Chief of Unified Command Staff
VIRGINIA N ANG
Major (CAV) PA
Command Adjutant
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED E7-9
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX E8
AFP HERALDRY
DECORATIONS, MEDALS, RIBBON AND BADGES
1. Name: Distinguished Aviation Cross
2. To Whom Awarded: Military personnel of the AFP who are serving in any
capacity with Philippine Air Force or with the air components of the Major Services.
3. By Whom Awarded: Chief of Staff, AFP/Unified Command & Maj Svc

Comdrs
4. Requirements:
a. Distinguished heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in

aerial operations.
b. To justify an award of the DAC for heroism, the deed must be evidenced by
voluntary action in the face of great danger above and beyond the call of duty while
participating in aerial operations.
c. To warrant an award of the DAC for extraordinary achievement while

participating in an aerial operation, the accomplishment must be so exceptional and
outstanding as to set him apart from his comrades.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Propeller – It has four blades in gold sitting on a golden Maltese

cross.
b) Sunburst – It is gold with only four (4) rays shown. Each ray appears
between the flanges of the superimposed cross. It rests on a golden diamond.
c) Diamond – It is gold and hanging at its corners beneath the tips of the
propeller’s blades.
d) Disc – Two (2) concentric discs placed on top of the other, the top
disc being the hub of the propeller.
2) Dimensions:

b) Length of propeller blade – 2.0 cm
c) Width of propeller blade at the middle – 0.6 cm
d) Diameter of propeller hub (first concentric disc) – 0.3 cm
e) Diameter of second concentric disc – 0.5 cm
RESTRICTED E8-1
RESTRICTED
g) Radius of each ray – 1.65 cm
h) Length of chord of the diamond – 3.8 cm
i) Width of Maltese cross at flange edge – 1.5 cm
j) Width of cross near propeller hub – 0.2 cm
a) Propeller – Signifies aviation and aerial flight
b) Maltese cross - Symbolizes the risk of life displayed in the face of the
enemy and/or in the accomplishment of an extraordinary achievement while in
aerial flight
c) Disc with Rays – Shows that such deed was for the good of the nation
d) Diamond – Represents the usual aerial formation of planes in flight
b. Reverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture – It shows the outline of the medal in gold.

Engraved symmetrically are the phrases “DISTINGUISHED” in the first line and
“AVIATION CROSS” in the second line, both in single stroke Gothic letters.
2) Dimensions:
a) Height of letters in “DISTINGUISHED” - 0.25 cm

b) Height of letters in “AVIATION CROSS” – 0.2 cm

2) Thickness of diamond – 0.3 cm
3) Thickness of rays – 0.3 cm
d. Accessories
1) Blazonry and tincture – The medal is suspended by a ribbon with

alternating colors of blue, white, gold and red stripes through a metal link at the tip
of the propeller blade at center chief.
2) Dimensions:

c) Width of white stripe – 0.4 cm

d) Width of blue stripe – 0.9 cm
e) Width of gold stripe – 0.15 cm
f) Width of red stripe – 0.6 cm
e. Service Ribbon
E8-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
1) Blazonry and Tincture – It carries the colors of the suspension ribbon with
an appropriate stainless metal fastening device.
2) Dimensions:
a) Width – 1.0 cm
b) Length – 3.5 cm
c) Color stripes – same as the suspension ribbon
1) Medal – gold-plated bronze in shiny fine-finished texture
2) Ribbon – silk moiré with textile colors
g. Miniature ribbon – 1/2 the size of the service ribbon with same proportion of
colors.
RESTRICTED E8-3
RESTRICTED
DISTINGUISHED AVIATION CROSS
E8-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
AGMD2/AGPCR2
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER
AWARD OF THE DISTINGUISHED AVIATION CROSS

DISTINGUISHED AVIATION CROSS is hereby awarded to
for distinguished heroism in the face of great danger above and beyond the call of duty or
extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight State the kind of encounter
and the exact date if happened or state the extraordinary achievement and the
date/period accomplished/completed. Narrate the incidents leading to heroic deeds
or to the completion of achievements of the recommendee. By this
gallantry/achievement Rank and last name earned distinct credit not only for himself and
the Philippine Air Force but also for the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
BY COMMAND OF Rank, Last Name of Awarding Authority: (CSAFP):
OFFICIAL: Full Name

Full Name
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED E8-5
RESTRICTED
ADB/AA 31 March 1995
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 96
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6h, Section II, Chapter 1, Armed Forces of the Philippines
Regulations G 131-053, this Headquarters, dated 1 July 1986, the DISTINGUISHED
AVIATION CROSS is hereby awarded to
CAPTAIN DOMINGO B PALISOC JR O-9134 PAF

1LT FREDERICK J VILLARUEL O-10432 PAF
for distinguished heroism and extraordinary achievement rendered as pilots of AUH-76A

No. 215 when they conducted two separate airstrike mission on 26 February 1992 – the
first against 110 NPA terrorists who encountered elements of Kalinga-Apayao Philippine
National Police Command at Sitio Dinakan, Brgy Oagalwa, Pasil and the second, against
undetermined terrorist who encountered elements of Special Forces (SF) Team at Sitio
Spring, Brgy Liwan West, both in Kalinga-Apayao Province. The air strikes resulted in
enemies killed. Disregarding personal safety they decided to divert their original flight plan
from Tuguegarao to Tabuk when they intercepted a radio transmission from beleaguered
troops who were ambushed by the enemy. They risked their lives by facing retaliatory fires
from enemies who were vantagely positioned 100 meters above the road overlooking the
government troops and by maximizing the aircraft time often after the airstrikes. These
aircrew expended airmutions accurately to the designated targets and to all possible
escape routes of the enemy. Their personal sacrifice demonstrated by these pilots paved
the way for lifting the morale of the Philippine Air Force and the Armed Forces of the
Philippines.
BY ORDER OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL RODRIGUEZ JR:
OFFICIAL: WILLIE C FLORENDO

Colonel, GSC (PAF)
Acting Chief of Air Staff
SGD:
RALPH L FLORES
Colonel, PAF (GSC)
Air Adjutant
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E8-6 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
Camp Don Basilio Navarro, Upper Calarian
Zamboanga City
CA 08 October 2013
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 698
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6h, Section II, Chapter 1, Armed Forces of the Philippines
Regulations G 131-053, General Headquarters, Armed Forces of the Philippines, dated 01
July 1986, as revised, the DISTINGUISHED AVIATION CROSS is hereby awarded to:
CAPTAIN ARNIE S ARROYO O-13898 PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE

CAPTAIN JEFFSIE M LINANTUD O-14199 PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE
FIRST LIEUTENANT BERNACION SJ MARIANO JUNIOR O-15412
FIRST LIEUTENANT SEAN A COMPASIVO O-15969 PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE
Technical Sergeant Danilo B Omang 795945 Philippine Air Force
Technical Sergeant Reigan D Ramirez 785289 Philippine Air Force
Staff Sergeant Joem F Gigan 799205 Philippine Air Force
Staff Sergeant Brian D Juntilla 820339 Philippine Air Force
for distinguished heroism in the face of great danger above and extraordinary achievement
while participating in aerial flight as Pilots and crew of UH-1H aircraft with tail number 501
and 225, 206th Tactical Helicopter Squadron, 205th Tactical Helicopter Wing, Philippine Air
Force during the conduct of aerial reconnaissance and strafing mission over the conflicted
ares of Zamboanga City on 23 September 2013. Undaunted by imminent threat of hostile
enemy presence, these pilots and crew performing strafing mission at the spotted boats,
suspected used as transport vehicles of the Moro National Liberation Front – Misuari
Faction, hiding within the mangroves of Brgy Layag, Zamboanga City and resulted to a
great damage to the said vehicles. Despite the return fire coming from the enemy, the fight
was able to perform the strafing and aerial reconnaissance mission at the area. The fight
was also instrumental in helping the Naval Forces in their offensive activity at the area by
giving the exact enemy location. Unmindful of their personal safety, these brave men risked
their lives and had successfully completed the strafing and reconnaissance mission which
resulted to the great advancement of government troops over the enemy. By this
achievement and performance coupled with gallantry and self sacrifice, these pilots and
crew earned distinct credit not only for themselves and the Philippine Air Force but for the
BY COMMAND OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL ARDO:
OFFICIAL AMADOR T TABUGA JR

Colonel (GSC) PA
VICENTE L ENRIQUEZ
Command Adjutant
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED E8-7
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX E9
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Distinguished Navy Cross
2. To Whom Awarded: Military personnel of the AFP who are serving in any
capacity with Philippine Navy or with the Naval components of the Major Services.
3. By Whom Awarded: Chief of Staff, AFP / Unified Command & Major Svc
Commanders
4. Requirements:
a. Distinguished heroism, e.i., Extraordinary achievement while participating in

naval operations.
b. In order to justify an award of the Distinguished Navy Cross for heroism, the
heroism must be evidenced by voluntary action in the face of great danger above
and beyond the call of duty while participating in naval operations.
c. To warrant an award of the Distinguished Navy Cross for extraordinary

achievement while participating in naval operations, the result accomplished must
be so exceptional and outstanding as to set him apart from his comrades.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) PN seal –A gold plated Philippine sea lion holding a dagger in its right
hand and sampaguita in the left, wholly superimposed on the anchor which is a
relief in gold.
b) Garland – It is a relief encircling the blue disc. It consists of laurel

leaves in gold superimposing the cross.
c) Conventionalized cross – It is gold and with sharp edges at the end of

each flange. Each flange has ridges on both edges and center.
d) Grooved border – It is in gold and placed in between the flanges

slightly below the level of the garland.
e) Metal loop – It is in gold and fixed at the top flange of the cross.
2) Dimensions:
RESTRICTED E9-1
RESTRICTED
c) Inside diameter of the garland – 1.8 cm
d) Radius of grooved border – 1.5 cm
e) Diameter of cross on sharp edges – 4.2 cm
f) Span of cross at mid-flange – 3.6 cm
g) Width of flange – 1.7 cm
h) Width of flange tangent to garland – 1.2 cm
i) Width of metal loop – 0.6 cm
a) PN seal
(1) Sea lion over an anchor – The international symbol of the sea-
horse people
(2) Sampaguita – Symbolizes the dignity and mobility of the service
b) Navy blue background – Represent sincerity and devotion to duty
c) Laurel garland – Stands for the honors given for gallantry and
courage displayed
d) Golden cross – Symbolizes the risk of life and sacrifices in rendering

the conspicuous act or acts
e) Grooved Border – Signifies the brilliantly shining performance.
b. Reverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The phrase “DISTINGUISHED NAVY CROSS”

in bold, single stroke Gothic letters is engraved, starting from upper dexter base
and ending at sinister base. The space inside the ring shall be reserved for the
rank/name/SN and B/S of recipient.
2) Dimensions:
a) Outside diameter of ring - 2.8 cm

b) Inside diameter of ring – 2.2 cm
1) Thickness of the cross – 0.7 cm

2) Thickness of edge of the cross – 0.1 cm
3) Angle of sloop of ridge from the edge – 15 degrees
4) Angle of sloop of ridge at the center of the flange – 10 degrees
5) Thickness of mid-flange end – 0.1 cm
d. Accessories
E9-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The medal is suspended by a triangle ring from
the ribbon with three (3) white stripes in the center interlined alternately against the
background. It is provided with appropriate stainless metal fastening device.
2) Dimensions:

e. Service Ribbon
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The ribbon is of same color and width of

suspension ribbon. It is provided with an appropriate stainless metal fastening
device.
2) Dimensions:

c) Stripe – 0.15 cm
1) Medal – gold-plated bronze with shiny fine-finished texture

2) Suspended Ribbon – silk moiré with appropriate textile colors
colors.
RESTRICTED E9-3
RESTRICTED
DISTINGUISHED NAVY CROSS
E9-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
AGMD2/AGPCR2
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER
AWARD OF THE DISTINGUISHED NAVY CROSS

DISTINGUISHED NAVY CROSS is hereby awarded to
for distinguished heroism or extraordinary achievement and while participating in naval

operations. State the kind of encounter, specific date or the extraordinary
achievement and date accomplished. Narrate the incidents and acts of heroism or
the said extraordinary achievements of the recommendee. By this deed/achievement
Rank, and last name earned lasting honor not only for himself and the Philippine Navy but
also for the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
BY ORDER OF Rank and Last Name of Awarding Authority: (CSAFP)
OFFICIAL: Full Name

Rank
Full Name
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED E9-5
RESTRICTED
ONA 11 August 1995
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 231
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6i, Section II, Chapter 1, Armed Forces of the Philippines
Regulations G 131-053, this Headquarters, dated 1 July 1986, the DISTINGUISHED NAVY
CROSS is hereby awarded to
COMMODORE EDUARDO MA R SANTOS O-5106

for distinguished and extraordinary achievements rendered as Chief of Naval Staff,

Philippine Navy during the 97th Philippine Navy Anniversary Celebration on 1 June 1995.
Imbued with managerial expertise and high sense of professionalism, COMMODORE
SANTOS enhance the operational readiness of the Philippine Navy through the conduct of
different naval operations. Through his effective guidance and supervision, the repair and
rehabilitation of naval vessels were expeditiously undertaken. He was likewise instrumental
in the conduct of naval exercises to test the existing naval operational doctrines as well as
to improve the sea, air and land capabilities of the Navy for fleet operations. He was
instrumental in the commissioning of six 78-footer Patrol Gun Boats and introduced the all-
women crew capability. Relatedly, in support to the Philippine Navy’s projects,
COMMODORE SANTOS supervised the various projects at HPN such as: repainting of
HPN Shaded Area; re-painting of building; repair of HPN Pier; landscaping and installation
of flowering/ornamental plants; retiling and air-conditioning units of the different offices. By
these achievements, COMMODORE SANTOS earned distinct credit not only for himself
and the Philippine Navy but also for the Armed Forces of the Philippines which is in
keeping with the finest tradition of the military service.
BY ORDER OF VICE ADMIRAL CARRANZA:
OFFICIAL: EDUARDO NA R SANTOS

Commodore AFP
SGD:
JAIME A RUIZ
Commander PN
Naval Adjutant
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E9-6 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
Camp Don Basiolio Navarro, Upper Clarian
Zamboanga City
CA 08 November 2013
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 803
G 131-053, this Headquarters, dated 01 July 1986, the DISTINGUISHED NAVY CROSS is
hereby awarded to
COMMANDER ZOSIMO M BOLAÑOS JUNIOR O-11258 PHILIPPINE NAVY
for distinguished heroism while participating in naval operations as Commanding Officer for
BRP General Mariano Alvarez, PS 38 from 09 September 2013 to 12 October 2013 and
Commander, Naval Task Group Mariqui from 26 September to 04 October 2013 during the
conduct of Intensified Maritime Interdiction Operation (MIO), Naval Blockade, Combat
Support and Maritime Patron at the vicinity of Zamboanga Peninsula and Basilan against
the rogue Moro National Liberation Front – Misuari Faction that attached Zamboanga City.
Imbued with personal sacrifice, dedication to duty and a high sense of professionalism,
subject Officer has painstakingly performed his duties and responsibilities in guarding the
coastal waters of Zamboanga City and Basilan thereby maintaining security in the vicinity
and preventing the movement of the enemies using the sea. Likewise, he sacrificed his
personal safety by closing in on the mangrove areas where land forces are engaged with
the enemies, in order to reinforce friendly forces firepower, prevent enemy reinforcements
and deny their escape. As Commander, Naval Task Group Mariqui, he effectively
employed his surface assets composed of four (4) Multi-purpose Attack Craft (MPAC), one
(1) Cyclone Vessel, three (3) Patrol Gunboats and two (2) teams from Naval Special
Operations Group to secure the coastal waters of Zamboanga City and control all
movements of watercrafts in the area. Through his leadership and expertise in naval
operation, the unit was able to conduct 25 naval patrol missions and 6 combat support
missions and inspected a total of 72 watercraft during the operation, there by contributing
to the resolution of the Zamboanga Crisis. By this achievement, subject Officer earned
lasting honor not only for himself and the Philippine Navy but also for the Armed Forces of
the Philippines.
BY COMMAND OF GENERAL ARDO:
OFFICIAL: AMADOR T TABUGA JR

Colonel (GSC) PA
VICENTE I ENRIQUEZ
Command Adjutant
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED E9-7
RESTRICTED
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 1334

DISTINGUISHED NAVY CROSS is hereby awarded to
CAPTAIN RUBEN B FAJARDO JUNIOR O-10266 PHILIPPINE NAVY
for gallantry in action as Deputy Commander, Joint Special Operations Task Force
Vector (JSOTF-V)during the joint military operations against elements of the rogue
Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) under the renegade MNLF Commander
Haier Malik in vicinity of Barangays Sta Barbara and Sta Catalina, both of
Zamboanga City from 12 to 28 September 2013. Under constant threats from
enemy fires, CAPTAIN FAJARDO courageously performed his task in support to
the mission of JSOTF-V. Using his superb managerial skills, he ably supervised
the movement, organization and mission execution and uplifts the moral of JSOTF-
V forces. He sees to it that the NAVSOG contingent for JSOFT-V is fully utilized
and employed according their unique capabilities. His dedication to service
contributed largely to the overall accomplishment of the mission in containing,
constricting, and defeating the rebel forces and to the eventual ending of the
Zambaoanga Crisis with 161 rescued hostages, 142 enemy surrendered and 165
enemy killed and the recovery of 171 firearms to include numerous EID and
thousands of ammunitions and a peaceful and liberated Zamboanga City. By these
achievements, CAPTAIN FAJARDO earned lasting honor not only for himself and
the Philippine Navy but also for the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Major General, AFP
RONALD N ALBANO
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E9-8 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX E10
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Silver Cross
3. By Whom Awarded: Chief of Staff, AFP/ Unified Command and Major

Service Commanders
4. Requirements:
a. This award shall be categorized as a non-combat award.
b. Conferred to merit distinguished achievement/heroism in the conduct of

intelligence operations or other special operations not involving armed
confrontations with the enemy.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) The medal is a silver cross.
b) A silver bar is superimposed on the horizontal flanges/section of

the cross and on it is engraved the word “HEROISM”.
c) The garland which the cross superimposes consists of two laurel

leaves.
2) Dimensions:
a) Length of the cross’ vertical flanges/section - 3.5 cm

b) Width of the cross’ vertical flanges/section - 0.8
c) Length of the cross’ horizontal flanges/section – 3.5 cm
d) Width of the cross’ horizontal flanges/section - 0.7 cm
e) Length of the silver bar – 2.5 cm
f) Width of the silver bar - 0.5 cm
g) Height of the letters in “HEROISM” - 0.3 cm
h) Inner diameter of garland – 2 cm
i) Outer diameter of garland – 3 cm
j) Width of garland - 0.5 cm
RESTRICTED E10-1
RESTRICTED
a) The cross – symbolizes the risk of life and sacrifice displayed in

the accomplishment of extraordinary feats
b) The garland/laurel leaves – represents the honor that is given to

the awardee
b. Reverse – plain
c. Cross Section/ Other Views
1) Thickness of the cross – .2 cm
2) Thickness of the silver bar – .1 cm
3) Thickness of the garland - .2 cm
d. Accessories
1) The ribbon shall be colored olive drab, symbolizing combat

operations, and shall have two small silver vertical lines at the center. This
would indicate that this award is second only to the Gold Cross Medal, which
has three vertical lines.
2) Dimensions:

c) Width of the olive drab stripe on the sides – 1.5 cm
d) Width of the olive drab stripe in the middle - 0.2 cm
e) Width of the two silver stripes – 0.2 cm
E10-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
SILVER CROSS
RESTRICTED E10-3
RESTRICTED
AGMD2/AGPCR2
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER
AWARD OF SILVER CROSS MEDAL

SILVER CROSS MEDAL is hereby awarded to
for eminently meritorious and valuable achievement as State position/designation,

OFFICIAL: Full Name

Full Name
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E10-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX E11
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Meritorious Achievement Medal
2. To Whom Awarded: Member of the AFP or any citizen of the

Philippines and of friendly foreign nations
3. By Whom Awarded: Chief of Staff, AFP, Unified/Major Service

Commanders
4. Requirements: For valuable and revered achievements in the

advancement of science or in socio-economic, technical or military fields
related to national defense, or public service that merit recognition to a lesser
degree than the OAM.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Sun – It is in gold tint with eight triangular rays, which serves as

the outline of the medal.
b) Wreath – Consists of two tendrils of laurel leaves meeting at the

center base and superimposed on the sun.
c) Star - It is a three-pointed red star superimposed on the

wreath.
2) Dimensions:
a) Diameter of the sun – 7 cm

b) Outside diameter of the wreath – 4.4 cm
c) Inside diameter of the wreath – 3.2 cm
d) Width of the wreath – 0.6 cm
e) Distance from one point to another point of the star – 4.7 cm
b. Reverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture - It is a plain outline of the sun. Embossed in

single stroke Gothic letters on the sun is the phrase “MERITORIOUS” in the
first line; and “ACHIEVEMENT” in the second line.
2) Dimensions:
a) Height of letters in the phrase – 0.4 cm
RESTRICTED E11-1
RESTRICTED
1) Total thickness of the medal – 1.6 cm

2) Thickness of the sun – 0.4 cm
3) Thickness of the wreath – 0.3 cm
4) Thickness of the star up its center ridge – 0.4 cm
d. Accessories
1) Ribbon – The ribbon shall be in two colors, majority of red and have
two thin yellow-gold stripes.
2) Dimensions:
a) Total width of ribbon – 4 cm

b) Height of ribbon – 4 cm
c) Length of neckband – adjusted to the recipient from 50 cm to 55
cm
d) Width of golden stripe – 0.2 cm
e) Width of red stripe at the sides – 0.8 cm
f) Width of red stripe at the center – 2 cm
g) Diameter of decorative metal link – 0.8 cm
e. Symbolism and Significance
1) Sun – The sun as the emblem of glory stands for the added
recognition each achievement brings to the Armed Forces and the Nation.
2) Laurel wreath – This symbolizes the triumph and honor of the

awardee.
3) Star – This represents the act/deed or the revered achievement

being recognized
4) Colors of ribbon – The red denotes strength and determination and

the yellow-gold signifies wisdom and prestige. These being the qualities
exuding from the achievement being recognized.
E11-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL
RESTRICTED E11-3
RESTRICTED
AGMD2/AGPCR2
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER
AWARD OF MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL

MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL is hereby awarded to

OFFICIAL: Full Name

Full Name
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E11-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX E12
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Distinguished Service Medal
2. To Whom Awarded:
a. To Officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines for honorable and

valuable service in a position of major responsibility but to a lesser extent not
warranting the award of DSS.
b. To Senior Non-commissioned Officers with ranks E-8 to E-10 who have

displayed a level of service that warrants an award of such magnitude.
3. By Whom Awarded: Chief of Staff, AFP, Unified/Major Service

Commanders
4. Requirements:
a. Honorable performance of duty in a position of major responsibility not

warranting the criteria for the DSS award with at least a TO rank of 0-6 for
Officers and ranks E-8 to E-10 for Senior NCOs.
b. Must not be relieved for cause.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Star – It is a gold-plated star having a circular disc made up of

sampaguita white buds and green leaves and attached to the wreath with a
metal link.
b) Wreath – It is in green color and each tendril has twelve (12)

pairs of laurel leaves.
2) Dimensions:
a) Diameter of the medal - 5.1 cm

b) Diameter of Star - 4.3 cm
c) Inside diameter of wreath - 4.2 cm
d) Outside diameter of wreath - 0.5 cm
RESTRICTED E12-1
RESTRICTED
a) Star – Stands for honorable and valuable service rendered in a

position of major responsibility
b) Wreath – Stands for the honors given for such reputable and
respectable service displayed.
b. Reverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture - It is a plain outline of the wreath and star in

gold. Embossed in single stroke Gothic letters on the star is the phrase
“HONORABLE” in the first line; “SERVICE” in the second line.
2) Dimensions:
a) Height of letters in the phrase – 2.0 cm

1) Thickness of the medal - 0.75 cm

2) Total thickness of star - 1.0 cm
3) Thickness of the star up to the ridge - 3.5 cm
4) Thickness of wreath - 3.0 cm
d. Accessories
1) Blazonry and Tincture - The medal is suspended by a neckband

from a red ribbon with one (1) yellow stripe in the center. It is provided with
appropriate metal link.
2) Dimensions:

b) Length of ribbon - 3.8 cm
c) Stripes - 0.9 cm
e. Service Ribbon
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The ribbon is of the same color and texture
as the suspension ribbon. It is provided with appropriate metal link.
2) Dimensions:

b) Length of ribbon - 3.8 cm
c) Stripes - 0.15 cm
E12-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
f. Kinds of materials used and craftsmanship
1) Medal – a circular disc made up of sampaguita white buds and

green leaves and attached to a metal link to wreath
2) Neckband – made of silk moiré with appropriate texture colors
g. Miniature Ribbon - 1/2 of the size of service ribbon with same and
proportion in colors
RESTRICTED E12-3
RESTRICTED
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL
E12-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
AGMD2/AGPCR2
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER
AWARD OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL is hereby awarded to
for eminently meritorious and valuable service in a position of major responsibility as

State position/designation, name of unit/office and inclusive date. Cite the
accomplishment of the recommendee. By these achievements, Rank, last name
earned distinct credit not only for himself but also for the Armed Forces of the
Philippines.
OFFICIAL: Full Name

Full Name
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED E12-5
RESTRICTED
E12-6 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX E13
AFP HERALDRY
DECORATIONS, MEDALS RIBBONS AND BADGES
1. Name: Chief of Staff, AFP Commendation Medal and Ribbon
2. To Whom Awarded: Any citizen of the Philippines or of friendly foreign

nations
3. By Whom Awarded: Chief of Staff, AFP for any foreign awardee, Chief
of Staff, AFP, Unified/Major Service Commanders for any Filipino awardee
4. Requirements: The individual must have served meritorious and valuable

contributions to socioeconomic developmental and non-combatant activities,
and have rendered exceptional assistance which contributed to
accomplishment of the defense and national security objectives of the AFP.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Disc – The medal itself is in bronze having octagonal sides
b) General Artemio Ricarte bust – Superimposed in the center of

the disc/medal.
c) Sampaguita garland (flowers, buds and leaves) – Engraved,

following the medal bracket to the top.
d) Scroll – Unfurled and is color red. Superimposed in the lowest

section of the medal with both left and right side of its edges meeting with the
Sampaguita Garland.
e) Lettering – In the red field of the scroll is the name of General

Artemio Ricarte written in Gold
a) Octagon shape of the medal – symbolizes the eight (8) rays of

the Philippine flag
b) General Artemio Ricarte Bust – Stands for the Chief of Staff,

AFP’s recognition of the exceptional contribution made by foreign armed
forces or foreign civilian nationals
c) Color red – Commemorates the era of the 1898 Philippine

Revolution
RESTRICTED E13-1
RESTRICTED
d) Sampaguita flowers – as the National Flower, which stands for

welcoming a special guest with “Long Life” or in vernacular, “Mabuhay”.
b. Accessory – the ribbon is in vertical tri-colors of the AFP (green, light

blue and dark blue).
c. Service Ribbon
1. Blazonry and Tincture

The service ribbon is the AFP tricolor divided equally
Army – Green
Navy – Navy blue
Air Force – Light blue
2. Dimensions
a. Width of ribbon – 1.0 cm

b. Length of ribbon – 3.5 cm
E13-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
CHIEF OF STAFF, AFP COMMENDATION MEDAL
RESTRICTED E13-3
RESTRICTED
AGMD2/AGPCR2
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER
AWARD OF CHIEF OF STAFF, AFP

COMMENDATION MEDAL AND RIBBON

CHIEF OF STAFF COMMENDATION MEDAL AND RIBBON is hereby awarded to

OFFICIAL: Full Name

Full Name
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E13-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX E14
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Gawad Sa Kaunlaran
2. To Whom Awarded: Member of the AFP and any citizen of the Philippines
3. By Whom Awarded: Chief of Staff, AFP/ Unified Command & Maj Svc
Comdrs
4. Requirements:
a. For meritorious and valuable achievement in the pursuit of socio-economic

and other non-combatant activities or conspicuously exceptional service which
have contributed immensely in accomplishing the peaceful objectives of the AFP or
in improving the quality of life of the people within the military establishment.
b. It shall be awarded with regard neither to position held nor the duration
within which the cited achievement or service is accomplished. Severance from or
actual completion of an enterprise is not a consideration: rather, the conspicuity of
the achievement is deemed to be and in itself deserving recognition.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Star – At the center of the medal gold plated star having ridge
between pendants
b) Sun rays – superimposed by the star’s are eleven (11) sun rays in
relief. The rays are in silver with a tapering depressed blue background in between
c) Laurel leaves – A single branch of light green laurel leaves

superimposed diagonally across the star. It follows the contours of the star with
both ends touching the sun rays
2) Dimensions:

b) Diameter of the sun rays – 4.6 cm
c) Diameter of the star - 3.0 cm
d) Length of the laurel branches – 2.0 cm
e) Smaller diameter of blue background – 3.0 cm
f) Length of the extreme edge – 0.8 cm
RESTRICTED E14-1
RESTRICTED
b) Sun rays – Symbolizes the conspicuity of the achievement. The

eleven (11) rays represent also the eleven (11) basic needs of man to any of which
the achievement service might have been directed
c) Blue Background – Signifies nobility purpose which through subdued

and intrinsic in nature, contains adds to the conspicuity of an achievement
whenever such nobility is made known
d) Laurel Leaves – Stand for the peace nature of the accomplishment of

the achievement or service – the leaves also number eleven (11), this number
having the same connotation as the rays
b. Reverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture –It shows the plain outline of the sun rays and the
tapered background all in silver. Embossed in single stroke Gothic letters is an arc
pattern of the phrase “GAWAD SA KAUNLARAN” in the first line; “AWARDED TO”
in the second line; “ BY THE” in the third line; CHIEF OF STAFF” in the fourth line;
and “AFP” in the fifth line. The wide space between the second and third lines is
reserved for the name of the recipient.
2) Dimensions:
a) Height of the lettering – 0.2 cm

b) Vertical space between first and second lines – 0.6 cm
c) Vertical space between second and third lines – 1.0 cm
d) Vertical spaces between other lines – 0.2 cm
1) Thickness of star – 0.3 cm

2) Thickness of the sun rays – 0.25 cm
3) Thickness of the blue background – 0.15 cm
4) Thickness of the laurel leaves – 0.15 cm
d. Accessories
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The medal is suspended by a ribbon divided into

three (3) blue-green-blue stripes with two thin yellow stripes in between. It has an
appropriate stainless metal fastening device.
2) Dimensions:

b) Width of ribbon –- 3.5 cm
c) Width of the yellow stripe – 0.3 cm
e. Service Ribbon
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The service ribbon is of the same color and
texture as that of the suspension ribbon.
E14-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
2) Dimensions

1) Star – gold-plated bronze metal with shiny fine-finished texture
2) Sun rays – silver-plated bronze with shiny fine-finished texture
3) Wreath – bronze tinctured with green
4) Blue Background – bronze tinctured with blue
5) Ribbon – silk moiré with appropriate textiles
colors
RESTRICTED E14-3
RESTRICTED
GAWAD SA KAUNLARAN
E14-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 1266
AWARD OF GAWAD SA KAUNLARAN
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6g, Section 1, Armed Forces fo the Philippine

Regulations G 131-053, this Headquarters, dated 01 July 1986, the GAWAD SA
KAUNLARAN is hereby awarded to
LIEUTENANT GENERAL ROY D DEVENTURDA O-8220

MAJOR GENERAL AURELIO B BALADAD O-8451
MAJOR GENERAL JET B VELARMINOO O-8483
COLONEL RODOLFO D SANTIAGO O-8436 PHILIPPINE ARMY
COLONEL RAFAEL C VALENCIA O-8967 PHILIPPINE ARMY
CAPTAIN ROY VINCENT T TRINIDAD O-106226 PHILIPPINE NAVY
Corporal Emerson P Mendoza 841814 Philippine Army
for conspicously meritorious and valuable achievement in the conduct og

Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations and pursuit of socio-
economic and other non-combat activities for the victim of Super Typhoon
“Yolanda”. Imbued with deep sense of commitment, dedication for duty and
unmindful of their personal safety, these Military Personnel showed exceptional
service by personally supervising disaster relief and rehabilitation efforts in
coordination with multinational, national and local government agencies which
contrubuted immensely to the rescue of countless lives and efficient distribution of
relief goods thereby uplifting the plight of the victimd. By these achievements, these
Military Personnel earned lasting honor not only for themeselves but also for the

Major General, AFP
Note: This is a sample format that serves as guide in the preparation of the citation. Instructions in the filling out
of data are shown in the underlined portions.
RESTRICTED E14-5
RESTRICTED
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 948
GAWAD SA KAUNLARAN
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6g, Section II, Chapter 1, Armed Forces of the Philippines
Regulations G 131-053, this Headquarters, dated 1 July 1986, the GAWAD SA
KAUNLARAN is hereby awarded to
MR JAIME ZOBEL DE AYALA
for eminently meritorious and valuable achievements in the pursuit of socio-economic and
non-combat activities of the Armed Forces of the Philippines as Chairman of the Board of
Trustees of the Help Educate and Rear Orphans (HERO) Foundations, Inc. Through his
sincere effort to carry out the philanthropic endeavor of providing assistance to the families
of the deceased soldiers, the Foundation was able to provide scholarship grants to 409
children of AFP personnel who died in battle or in other battle related incidents. The
educational assistance extended by the Foundation immensely contributed to the
improvement of the quality of life of the beneficiaries, as it provided them with the means to
finish their studies, thus ensured them of a bright future. By these achievements, MR
AYALA significantly contributed towards the well-being of the orphans of deceased
soldiers, thereby earning the lasting admiration and gratitude not only from the
beneficiaries but also from the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
BY COMMAND OF GENERAL ABADIA:
OFFICIAL: ARMANDO Q MADAMBA

Commodore, AFP
SGD:
OCTAVIUS S DAUZ
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E14-6 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX E15
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Bronze Cross
2. To Whom Awarded: Military and civilian personnel of the AFP and armed
forces of friendly foreign nations
3. By Whom Awarded: Chief of Staff, AFP/Unified/Area & Maj Svc Comdrs,

AFPWSSUs, Division/Separate Brigade or its equivalent in the PAF and PN and
Unified Command
4. Requirements:
a. Heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy
b. Performance or acts of heroism involving risk of life under conditions other

than those of conflict with the enemy (i.e. risk of life from saving another individual
from drowning, burning building, burning/sinking ship.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Wreath – It consist of two (2) tendrils, each with twelve (12) pairs of
green laurel leaves and one (1) leaf at the tip of each tendril. It is tied at the center
base, and superimposes the flanges of the cross.
b) Bar – It is in gold superimposing the horizontal flanges of the cross

and both ends are connected to the tendrils of the wreath. Engraved on it is the
word “BRAVERY” in bold Modern Roman letters.
c) Cross – It is in gold. It has relief of vertical bar having a ridge, the

base of which is in level with the horizontal bar and it superimposes the vertical
flanges of the cross. There is a scroll at each end of the flanges.
2) Dimensions:

b) Inside diameter of wreath – 2.0 cm;
c) outside diameter of the wreath – 2.6 cm
d)Width of the horizontal bar – 0.4 cm
e) Length of horizontal bar – 2.0 cm
f) Height of word “BRAVERY” – 0.2 cm
g) Diameter of the cross – 3.5 cm
h) Width of each flange – 0.65 cm
i) Width of scroll – 0.3 cm
RESTRICTED E15-1
RESTRICTED
j) Length of scroll – 0.85cm
a) Wreath - Symbolizes the honor which the awardee deserves for such
as act or acts
b) Cross – Signifies the risk of life and sacrifice displayed
b. Reverse - It is plain and in gold showing the outline of the wreath.
Dimensions:

2) Thickness of the cross – 0.2 cm
4) Thickness of the bar – 0.1cm
d. Accessories
1) Blazonry and Tincture - The medal is suspended by a ribbon through a

metal ring attached to the scroll at the central chief. The ribbon has a red stripe in
the center; and on both extremes, white, blue, white and blue stripes are interlined
outwardly in that order.
2) Dimensions:

c) Width of red stripe – 1.1 cm
d) Width of each white stripe – 0.2 cm
e) Width of blue stripe – 0.4 cm
f) Diameter of ring attached to the scroll – 0.4 cm
g) Diameter of smaller ring (outside) – 0.6 cm
h) Diameter of bigger ring linking the ribbon – 1.2 cm
3) Symbolism and significance
a) Red – Stands for course/bravery in the performance of duties

b) White – Stands for sincerity to service
c) Blue – Stands for nobility of ideal
e. Service Ribbon
1) Blazonry and Tincture – It carries the colors of the suspension ribbon
2) Dimensions:

E15-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
1) Medal – It is made of bronze and gold-plated except the wreath which

is enameled with dark green color. It has a shiny fine-finished texture.
2) Ribbon – silk moiré with appropriate textile colors
3) Metal link – Gold-plated and rustproof
4) Fastening device – Stainless steel
colors.
RESTRICTED E15-3
RESTRICTED
BRONZE CROSS
E15-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
AGMD2/AGPCR2
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER
AWARD OF THE BRONZE CROSS MEDAL

Philippines Regulations G 131-054, this Headquarters, dated 29 June 2012, the BRONZE
CROSS MEDAL is hereby awarded to
for acts of conspicuously not involving conflict with an enemy but involving risk of life in the
State the kind of deed, exact date, Position/designation of the recommendee and
narrate the incidents leading to heroic act. By this act, Rank and last name earned
lasting honor not only for himself but also for the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
BY COMMAND OF Rank and Last Name of Awarding Authority: (CSAFP)
OFFICIAL: Full Name

Full Name
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED E15-5
RESTRICTED
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6j, Section II, Chapter 1, Armed Forces of the Philippines
Regulations G 131-053, this Headquarters, dated 1 July 1986, the BRONZE CROSS
MEDAL is hereby awarded to
FIRST LIEUTENANT SABENIANO I DEPAY JR O-10261

for acts of heroism involving risk of life as the pilot of UH-IH No. 759 that conducted search
and rescue operations at the lahar affected areas of Manibuag, Pasig, Porac and Bacolor,
Pampanga on 16 September 1995. Upon receipt of urgent call from the Regional Disaster
Coordinating Center, FIRST LIEUTENANT DEPAY JR., together with his co-pilot and two
enlisted men, proceeded to the areas to pick up residents stuck in floodwaters caused by
strong rains. Unmindful of his personal safety, he led the group and braved the poor
visibility and inclement weather to save precious lives. Despite limited capability due to lack
of rescue equipment, he successfully brought to safety several persons who were swept
away by the rampaging lahar. By this remarkable achievement, FIRST LIEUTENANT
DEPAY JR earned lasting honor not only for himself and the Philippine Air Force but also
for the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Major General, AFP
SGD:
HERCULES R GALON
Colonel, PA (GSC)
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E15-6 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED

Zamboanga City
CA
GENERAL ORDERS 09 October 2013

NUMBER 511
G 131-053, this Headquarters, dated 01 July 1986, the BRONZE CROSS MEDAL is
hereby awarded to
MAJOR CAEZAR ALMER E CANDELARIA O-15993 MEDICAL CORPS

FIRST LIEUTENANT RIXON REY P DUCUSIN O-140500 NURSE CORPS
Staff Sergeant Allan H Ugbamia 816051 Philippine Army
Sergeant Roger A Rillera 815788 Philippine Army
Corporal Abraham A Matanog 843836 Philippine Army
for acts of heroism involving risk of life as Team Leader and members of the Medical Team
of the Special Operations task Group Special Operations Command, Philippine Army
during the height of the Zamboanga Crisis perpetrated by armed faction of the Moro
national Liberation Front under Habier Malik from 10-23 September 2013. Unmindful of
imminent danger, MAJ CANDELARIA and his men push forward from Casualty Collection
Point to Pick-Up Point and most often in the engagement areas despite heavy firefight to
extricate combat casualties in the frontline that saved the lives of 78 wounded soldiers.
With high state of discipline and professionalism, MAJ CANDELARIA and his team
performed Tactical Combat Casualty Care not only to government forces, civilian bystander
hit by crossfire, hostages and even the wounded enemies. Their profound concern for the
lives of others bespeak well on their devotion to duty and indubitable servitude to the
Filipino people that significantly contributed to the success of the over-all effort to resolve
Zamboanga Crisis that resulted to 180 Enemy Killed (BC), the Capture of 279 RME,
Surrender of 24 RME and the recovery of 240 assorted Firearms that likewise led to the
rescue of 195 Hostages. By these acts MAJ CANDELARIA and his men earned lasting
honor not only for themselves and their unit but also for the Armed Forces of the
Philippines.

Colonel (GSC) PA
VICENTE I ENRIQUEZ
Command Adjutant
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED E15-7
RESTRICTED
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 1265
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6j, Section II, Chapter 1, Armed Forces fo the Philippine
Regulations G 131-053, this Headquarters, dated 01 July 1986, the AWARD OF THE
BRONZE CROSS MEDAL is hereby awarded to
MAJOR RAJIS J HALIPA O-132276 PHILIPPINE ARMY
for acts of heroism involving risk of life as a member of Task Force Zamboanga during the
attack of rogue MNLF elemts (RMEs) from 09 to 28 September 2013. Imbued with a deep
sense of commitment and dedication to duty, MAJ HALIPA played a vital role in
contributing to the resolution of the Zamboanga Crisis by participating in negotiations with
RME Commanders through their immediate family an close relatives in Sulu and
Zamboanga to release the hostages and withdrew their fight and surrender. Unmindful of
his personal safety, MAJOR HALIPA also initiated contacts with concerned MNLF
Commanders not to interfere, reinforce or sympathize with the RMEs but instead,stay
comitted to the peace process. By these achievements, MAJ HALIPA earned lasting honor
not only for himself but also for the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Major General, AFP
RONALD N ALBANO
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E15-8 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX E16
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Silver Wing Medal
3. By Whom Awarded: Chief of Staff, AFP/ Unified/Area & Maj Svc Comdrs,
AFPWSSUs, Division/Separate Brigade or its equivalent in the PAF and PN and
Unified Command
4. Requirements – Meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight

and single act of merit or for participation in sustained operational activities against
the enemy while in an aerial flight
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Airborne helmet – It is a relief with paraphernalia in silver and placed

at the center reckoning from the nombril point. It superimposes the three (3)
arched bands at center base and center of the diamond field
b) Pair of silver wing – It is a relief in silver wherein each wing occupies

the dexter and sinister flanks, respectively. Each wing consists of seven (7)
feathers. It superimposes the diamond field
c) Diamond fields – Each nombril field in silver is bounded by an

embossed border line. The smaller diamond field is placed over the bigger one
d) Stars – Three (3) silver stars in relief occupy the chief of the medal in
an inverted triangular formation. The middle star superimposes the border line’s
vertex of the smaller diamond field and the other two (2) occupy the dexter and
sinister chiefs, respectively
2) Dimensions:
b) Diameter of the airborne helmet – 2.0 cm
c) Length of helmet paraphernalia – 2.3 cm
d) Radii of bands with respect to outlaying point at center base – 1.3 cm;
1.4 cm; 1.5 cm; and 1.7 cm in ascending succession.
e) Distance between extremes edges of the wings – 3.8 cm
RESTRICTED E16-1
RESTRICTED
f) Diameter of each star – 0.6 cm
b. Reverse – It shows the plain outline of the medal in silver. Embossed

symmetrically in single stroke Gothic letters on the center is the phrase “SILVER
WING” in the first line and “ MEDAL” in the second line.

2) Thickness of the airborne helmet – 0.5 cm
3) Thickness at the embossed stars and wings – 0.4 cm
d. Accessories
1) Blazonry and Tincture - The medal is suspended by a ribbon through

small and bigger rings at the border line’s vertex of the bigger diamond field. The
ribbon has a red stripe in the center. Both extremes are in yellow followed by white
and blue stripes.
2) Dimensions:
a) Width of red stripe – 1.0 cm

b) Width of yellow stripe – 0.4 cm
e) Diameter of smaller metal ring – 0.7 cm
f) Diameter of bigger metal ring – 1.0 cm
h) Diameter of bigger ring linking the ribbon – 1.2 cm
e. Service Ribbon
2) Dimensions:

1) Medal – It is made of silver metal with a shiny fine-finished texture

2) Ribbon – silk moiré with required textile colors
3) Metal link – Gold-plated and rustproof
E16-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
SILVER WING MEDAL
RESTRICTED E16-3
RESTRICTED
AGMD2/AGPCR2
GENERAL
ORDERS
NUMBER
AWARD OF THE SILVER WING MEDAL

Philippines Regulations G 131-054, this Headquarters, dated 29 June 2012, the SILVER
WING is hereby awarded to
for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight and in sustained operational
activities against the enemy. State the kind of encounter and specific date. Narrate the
incident leading to such deed. By these achievements, Rank and last name earned
honor for himself, the Philippine Air Force and the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
OFFICIAL: Full Name

Full Name
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E16-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
HEADQUARTERS, PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE
Villamor Air Base, Pasay City
ADB/AA 03 July 1995
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 213
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6m, Section II, Chapter 1, Armed Forces of the Philippines
Regulations G 131-053, this Headquarters, dated 1 July 1986, the SILVER WING MEDAL
is hereby awarded to
MAJOR GENERAL JOSE TONY E VILLARETE O-7895 AFP

CAPT DANIEL M PENA O-8731 PAF
CAPT GILBERT BARTOLOME 0-9812 PAF
1LT EDIMAR S ORTEGA O-10176 PAF
1LT EDMUNDO L TY O-10189 PAF
1LT ARMANDO S ARDENASA O-10940 PAF
1LT CARLOS S EVANGELISTA O-10759 PAF
for meritorious achievements in aerial flight and for sustained operational activities in the T-
334 aircraft from the time it was decommissioned on 7 April 1994. During the eruption of Mt
Pinatubo, only three T-33As were evacuated to ABAB. The others were damaged beyond
repair, yet the Squadron Commander, MGEN JOSE TONY S VILLARETE, his Ex-O, CAPT
DANIEL M PENA and the other instructor pilots were able to check out four new students.
Another remarkable achievement was the completion of the upgrade to Element Lead
Training of three PAF officers. They continued to fly such sorties as Air Defense Training
missions, reconnaissance and persuasion flights all over the country. Due to dwindling
resources, the aircraft grounded, accumulating only 64 sorties to fly them after months of
being discurrent, with no one to check them out for recurrency, since not a single pilot in
the Wing was their current in the aircraft at that time. By these achievements, these officers
earned lasting credit for themselves and the Philippine Air Force.
BY COMMAND OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL RODRIGUEZ JR:
OFFICIAL: DICIEMBRE D TAN

Chief of Air Staff
SGD:
RALPH L FLORES
Colonel, PAF (GSC)
Air Adjutant
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED E16-5
RESTRICTED
HEADQUARTERS,
SOUTHERN LUZON COMMAND
Camp Guillermo Nakar, Lucena City
SLCA 28 July 2013
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 213
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6m, Section II, Chapter 1, Armed Forces of the Philippines
Regulations G 131-053, this Headquarters, dated 1 July 1986, the SILVER WING MEDAL
is hereby awarded to
LIEUTENEANT COLONEL SAMUEL B GAYONGORSA O-8460

(GENERAL STAFF CORPS) PHILIPPINE ARMY
LIEUTENEANT COLONEL ERNESTO A CRUZ O-10283
LIEUTENANT COLONEL DOMINGO B GOBWAY O-10323
LIEUTENANT COLONEL RAMIL B ANOYO O011461
(INFANTRY) PHILIPPINE ARMY
LIEUTENANT COLONEL ALLAN RAYMUND C TOMAS O-11474
(INFANTRY) PHILIPPINE ARMY
LIEUTENANT COLONEL ANGELO GERARD P ARILES O-11669
LIEUTENANT COLONEL NEIL ANTHONY D ESTRELLA O-11791
MAJOR GLENN A DELA ROSA O-12057 (INFANTRY) PHILIPPINE ARMY
for meritorious achievements during the conduct of aerial reconnaissance, surveillance and
sustained operational activities in the different areas of Southern Tagalog and Bicol Region
aboard UH-1H Helicopters against lawless elements and communist terrorists. Imbued with
deep sense of responsibility, professional competence and vast experienced in terrain
analysis, these Officers greatly contributed to the success of combat operations and aerial
reconnaissance in the area of responsibility. Their cooperation and support greatly
contributed to the successful accomplishment of the commands mission in maintaining
peace and order in the Southern Luzon Command area of responsibility. By these
achievements, above mentioned Officers earned distinct credit not only for themselves but
for the entire Armed Forces of the Philippines.
BY COMMAND OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL ORDOYO:
OFFICIAL: BIENVENIDO R DATUIN JUNIOR

Colonel (GSC) PA
CLARK T RICAFRENTE
Major (INF) PA
Acting Command Adjutant
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E16-6 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED E16-7
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX 17
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Wounded Personnel Medal
2. To Whom Awarded: Military personnel of the AFP and civilians citizens

of the Philippines serving with the AFP
3. By Whom Awarded: Chief of Staff, Unified/Area and Maj Svc Comdrs,

AFPWSSUs and Commanders of Subordinate Units of Major Service down to
Battalion Commanders or its equivalent in the PAF and PN and Unified
Command. In case of combat patient evacuated to AFP hospitals, the CO is
authorized to award this medal
4. Requirements:
a. For having been wounded in action against an enemy of the

Philippines or as a direct result of an act of the enemy, provided such wound
necessitates treatment of a medical officer.
b. For having been killed in action against an enemy of the Philippines or

as a direct result of an act of the enemy.
c. Not more than one award shall be made for more than one wound or
injury received at the same instant or from the same missile, force explosion
or agents.
d. A Wounded Personnel Medal shall be issued to the next of kin of each

person entitled to a posthumous award. It shall be automatically made by the
Adjutant concerned upon receiving a report of death indicating entitlement
notwithstanding presentation of a Wounded Personnel Medal to the deceased
prior to death.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Disc – It is superimposed in the center of the cross. In the

center is a relief head of General Gregorio del Pilar in gold and facing the
front.
b) Cross – It is in gold. Ogee scrolls are attached to each end of

the flanges.
c) Wreath – It is made of light green laurel leaves superimposed by

the cross. Three (3) pairs of leaves appear between flanges.
RESTRICTED E17-1
RESTRICTED
2) Dimensions:

c) Vertical diameter of relief head of Gen Gregorio del Pilar – 1.6
cm
d) Horizontal diameter of relief head of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar –
cm
e) Width of purple stripe – 1.0 cm
f) Diameter of metal link – 1.3 cm
a) White – Stands for sincerity to service
b) Purple – Stands for bravery in combat
e. Service Ribbon
1) Blazonry and Tincture – It carries the colors of the suspension

ribbon
2) Dimensions:

1) Medal – made of bronze and is gold-plated. It has shiny and fine-

finished texture with the textile colors required.
3) Metal link – gold-plated metal and rustproof
4) Fastening device – stainless steel
g. Miniature ribbon – 1/2 the size of the service ribbon with same
proportion of colors.
E17-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
WOUNDED PERSONNEL MEDAL
RESTRICTED E17-3
RESTRICTED
PUNONGHIMPILAN HUKBONG DAGAT NG PILIPINAS

(HEADQUARTERS PHILIPPINE NAVY) NRM: CSC: LCM: efv:rtljr-6416
Naval Station Jose Andrada
2335 Pres. M. Roxas Boulevard, Manila
O/TNA 11
November 2013
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 451
AWARD OF WOUNDED PERSONNEL MEDAL
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6O, Section II, Chapter 1, Armed Forces of the

Philippines dated 01 July 1986, the WOUNDED PERSONNEL MEDAL is
awarded to:
Petty Officer Third Class Edito T Lumacang 797247 Philippine Navy
for having being wounded in action as member of the Naval Special Operation
Unit 8 (NAVSOU 8) Team during the conduct of assault and clearing operations
at the vicinity of Sta Barbara, Zamboanga City against an undetermined number
of Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) elements on 26 September 2013.
BY COMMAND OF REAR ADMIRAL BERNARDINO:
OFFICIAL
JESUS C MILLAN
Rear Admiral, AFP
Chief of Naval Staff
NESTOR R MARCELINO
Colonel PN(M)(GSC)
The Naval Adjutant
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E17-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX E18
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Military Merit Medal
3. By Whom Awarded: Chief of Staff, AFP/ Unified Command & Maj Svc
Comdrs, AFPWSSUs, Division/Separate Brigade or its equivalent in the PAF and
PN and Major Subordinate Unit Commanders with TO rank of Major General / Rear
Admiral or higher
4. Requirements:
a. Heroic or meritorious achievement for service not involving participation in

combat, in connection with military operations against an enemy of the Philippines.
b. For single act of meritorious service either in a duty responsibility or in direct

support of military operations.
c. The required achievement or service for award of MMM is less than that
required for award for DSS; nevertheless, it should be accomplished with
distinction.
d. It may be awarded posthumously to members of the AFP who, while serving

in any capacity with the AFP, are killed in action by an enemy after having
performed meritorious service to the AFP.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Conventionalized Philippine sun – It is gold with eight (8) pointed

sunburst placed at the center at fess point and resting on the triangle.
b) Equilateral triangle – It is in red and bordered with silver. The base is

at the chief. A golden star is attached to each vertex.
c) Wreath – It is in green. It consists of green laurel leaves

superimposed by the triangle, with tips at honor point wherein a golden metal link is
attached.
E18-1 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
2) Dimensions:

b) Diameter of sun – 2.2 cm
c) Length of the base of triangle – 3.8 cm
d) Diameter of a star – 0.65 cm
e) Depth of concavity – 0.3 cm
f) Outside diameter of laurel leaves – 3.1 cm
g) Inside diameter of wreath – 3.8 cm
a) Conventionalized philippine sun - Symbolizes the Philippine Islands
b) Three (3) stars – Represent the three (3) major islands of the
Republic of the Philippines
c) Wreath – Stands for the honor received for such display of acts and
accomplishment
b. Reverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture - It shows the outline of pattern of the medal. In a

golden ring opposite the wreath, embossed in the arc pattern is the phrase “FOR
MILITARY MERIT” in Modern Roman letters which starts from the dexter flank and
terminates at the sinister flank. The golden stars on the vertex of the silver triangle
and portions of the sun rays are visible.
2) Dimensions:
a) Outside diameter of the ring – 3.1 cm

b) Inside diameter of the ring – 2.2 cm
c) Height of letters in the phrase – 0.25 cm
Dimensions:

3) Thickness of the triangle – 0.2cm
4) Thickness of sun rays – 0.1 cm
5) Thickness of sun – 0.2 cm
6) Thickness of star and vertex of triangle – 0.35 cm
E18-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
d. Accessories
a) The medal is suspended by a green ribbon through a metal ring. The

ribbon has three (3) crimson red stripes in the center interlined alternately against
the background.
b) A bronze spearhead device with serif is attached in the middle portion

of the ribbon with its head upright to indicate that the award is for heroism rather
than for meritorious service.
2) Dimensions:

c) Width of each red stripe – 0.2 cm
e. Service Ribbon
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The service ribbon is of the same color and
texture as of the suspension ribbon.
2) Dimensions:

c) Color of stripes – same as suspension ribbon
1) Medal – is a gold-plated bronze with shiny fine-finished texture
2) Triangle – silver-plated with shiny fine-finished texture
3) Stars – gold-plated bronze with shiny fine-finished texture
4) Wreath – bronze tinctured with green
5) Ribbon – silk moiré with appropriate textile colors.
colors
E18-3 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
MILITARY MERIT MEDAL
E18-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
AGMD2/AGPCRS
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER
AWARD OF THE MILITARY MERIT MEDAL

Philippines Regulations G 131-054, this Headquarters, dated 29 June 2012, the MILITARY
MERIT MEDAL is hereby awarded to
for meritorious and valuable services/achievement rendered as Position/designation,

name of unit, date of service/deed. State the deeds of the recommendee for service
not involving participation in the combat operation in connection with military
operations including his position and rank. By these achievements, Rank and last
name earned credit not only for himself but also for the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
OFFICIAL: Full Name

Full Name
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
Note: This is a sample format for meritorious service/achievement that serves as guide in
the preparation of the citations. Instructions in the filling out of data are shown in the
underlined portions.
E18-5 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
AGMD2/AGPCRS 16 September 1995

GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 887
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6l, Section II, Chapter 1, Armed Forces of the Philippines
Regulations G 131-053, this Headquarters, dated 1 July 1986, the MILITARY MERIT
MEDAL is hereby awarded to
CAPTAIN THOMAS L DUMPIT JR O-9324

PHILIPPINE ARMY
for meritorious and valuable achievement as Head, Committee on Security of the Third
International Workshop of National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human
Rights from 3 to 21 April 1995. Despite potential threats posed by the Abu Sayyaf group,
CAPTAIN DUMPIT JR provided security coverage to some 37 heads of national human
rights commissions from Europe, America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the UN delegates,
thereby preventing any attempt by threat groups to embarrass the Philippine government.
By these achievements, CAPTAIN DUMPIT JR greatly contributed towards building a good
international image of the country, thus earning credit not only for himself but also for the

Major General, AFP
SGD:
HERCULES R GALON
Colonel, PA (GSC)
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E18-6 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED

Zamboanga City
CA
GENERAL ORDERS 08 November 2013

NUMBER 705
G 131-053, this Headquarters, dated 01 July 1986, the MILITARY MERIT MEDAL is
hereby awarded to
(With First Bronze Spearhead Devise)

Sergeant Roland V Viajedor 816182 (Infantry) Philippine Army
Sergeant Peter V Auceran 833438 (Ordnance Service) Philippine Army
Private First Class Jay A Sison 868263 (Infantry) Philippine Army
Private First Class Michael G Compel 868282 (Infantry) Philippine Army
Private First Class Dominador L Valencia Junior 868408 (Infantry) Philippine Army
Private First Class Allan L Butacan 879025 (Infantry) Philippine Army
Private First Class Ralph D Villa 880014 (Infantry) Philippine Army
for heroism achievement as members of the 2nd Scout Ranger Company, 1st Scout Ranger
Battalion, First Scout Ranger Regiment, Special Operations Command, Philippine Army
during an encounter with undetermined number of armed elements of the Moro National
Liberation Front – Misuari Faction at vicinity Target 7 and 8 Sta Barbara, Zamboanga City
from 23 to 24 September 2013. Unmindful of their personal safety, Sergeant Viajedor and
his section established defensive positions at the occupied objective in order to prevent
enemy forces from breaking away from their final strongholds and subsequently trapped for
the final push of the main effort. The troops detected some enemy while trying to flee from
the tightening noose of the government forces carting with them one (1) unidentified killed
rebel. Subsequently the defensive position to give orders and making sure that each
approaches or exits of the enemy are manned and continuously being monitors, resulted to
one (1) killed. Likewise, the troops encountered another enemy who tried to breakthrough
but was repelled by the troops leaving behind one (1) enemy dead. The seizure of the
enemy strongholds has made a devastating blow on the enemy, cutting them off from any
opportunity to escape and relocate. This greatly contributed in the over-all plan to
decimate any remnants of the enemy to reach havoc elsewhere. By this heroic deed,
Sergeant Viajedor and his section earned honor not only for themselves but also for the

Colonel (GSC) PA
VICENTE I ENRIQUEZ
Command Adjutant
DISTRIBUTION:
"A"
E18-7 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
E18-8 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX E19
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Sagisag ng Ulirang Kawal
3. By Whom Awarded: Chief of Staff, AFP/Unified Command & Maj Svc

Comdrs,
4. Requirements: For having distinguished oneself conspicuously in the

performance of non-military activities and community development programs
and other related activities which merit public recognition.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Bust of a soldier – It is in relief superimposed on the center of a

heart in gold, wearing a golden helmet and facing the sinister flank
b) Heart – It is in gold superimposed on a triangle surrounded by

tendrils of a wreath at each flank
c) Wreath – It is enameled green sampaguita which consists of 18

pairs of leaves on each tendril in convexed pattern with respect to the center
and surrounds the heart. The tip leaves are extended up to both sinister and
dexter chief
d) Triangle – It is an anodized silver the two (2) vertexes of which

superimpose the tendrils of the wreath and the third is projected on top of the
heart
e) Star – Three golden stars are placed equidistant to the center

and immediately above the upper vertex of the triangle.
f) Clasped hands – Relief in gold and superimposed on a bordered

rectangular bottom block in gold immediately below the heart. Sinister hand is
bare and dexter hand is with long sleeve of Barong Filipino
g) Rectangular block – It is in silver superimposed by the wreath,

heart, triangle and stars
RESTRICTED E19-1
RESTRICTED
2) Dimensions:
a) Overall diameter of the medal – 6.2 cm

b) Width of rectangular base block – 3.25 cm
c) Length of rectangular base block – 4.0 cm
d) Horizontal diameter of the heart – 3.25 cm
e) Vertical diameter of the heart – 2.8 cm
f) Height of soldier’s bust – 2.3 cm
g) Base of triangle – 3.25 cm
h) Altitude of triangle – 2.85 cm
i) Width of tendril – 0.5 cm
j) Width of rectangular bottom block – 3.25 cm
k) Height of rectangular bottom block – 1.3 cm
l) Diameter of each star – 0.5 cm
m) Thickness of border of rectangular base block – 0.13 cm
n) Overall length of rectangular block – 5.3 cm
o) Overall width of rectangular block – 3.25 cm
a) Bust of the soldier – Indicates that the awardee is a model

soldier
b) Clasped hands – Symbolizes the left hand effort in winning the

confidence of the civilians on the trustworthiness of the military
c) Heart – Symbolizes the concern of the military in its sincere and

honest effort in extending assistance to fellowmen who may be peace loving
citizens or misguided elements of the society
d) Wreath of sampaguita – Portrays the fragrance which may worth

to stimulate
e) Triangle – symbolizes the luminous sparkle of the three (bronze

stars). Depicts Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
b. Reverse - The medal shows its plain outline in silver, reserved for the
name of the recipient.
Dimensions:
1) Overall thickness of the medal – 0.5 cm

2) Thickness of the rectangular base block – 0.1 cm
3) Thickness of stars – 0.05 cm
5) Thickness of hearts – 0.15 cm
6) Thickness of the soldier’s bust – 0.2 cm
E19-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
d. Accessories
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The medal is suspended by a ribbon at the

top edge of the rectangular block through a golden metal ring. The ribbon has
three (3) white stripes in the center interlined with two (2) red stripes and the
extremes are in deep blue.
2) Dimensions:

d) Width of red stripe – 0.2 cm
e. Kinds of material used and craftsmanship
1) Rectangular block – Made of copper plated with silver

2) Heart – Made of copper plated with gold
3) Triangle – An anodized silver
4) Wreath – Made of copper, tinted with translucent green enamel
5) Star – Made of copper plated with gold
6) Clasped hands and rectangular block – Made of copper plated with
gold
7) Ribbon – Made of silk moiré with the described textile color
NOTE: All metals are in shiny fine-finished texture.
RESTRICTED E19-3
RESTRICTED
SAGISAG NG ULIRANG KAWAL
E19-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX E20
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Military Civic Action Medal
2. To Whom Awarded: Military and civilian personnel of the AFP and

friendly foreign nations
3. By Whom Awarded: Chief of Staff, AFP, Unified Command & Maj Svc
Comdrs, AFPWSSUs, Division/Separate Brigade or its equivalent in the PAF
and PN
4. Requirements: Meritorious achievement in the field of civic action in a

duty /responsibility or in direct support of military operations
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Pair of Hands – Relief in gold and superimposed on the center

of the disc; the palms are facing upward wherein the sinister hand with sleeve
up to the wrist is bent about ninety (90) degrees to the dexter flank and the
dexter hand is ten (10) degrees to the sinister flank.
b) Gear – It is a relief in gold with a depressed circular disc on the

center and twelve (12) pitch that interspaced the thread on the circumference.
It occupies the center chief of the disc with the center reckoned from the
center chief.
c) Disc – It is gold superimposed by the gear and hands. It holds

the rays on the center of both flanks center chief and center base.
d) Rays – Are cut in gold, which consist of two (2) longer pointed
pendants of equal length in the center of two (2) shorter pointed pendants on
both sides.
2) Dimensions:

b) Diameter of gear – 1.9 cm
c) Diameter of depressed disc – 1.7 cm
d) Length of span of both palms – 3.0 cm
e) Diameter of pitch – 0.9 cm
f) Length of forearm from the center base to the palm – 1.5 cm
g) Length of longer pointed pendant of rays – 0.65 cm
h) Length of shorter pointed pendant of rays – 0.45 cm
RESTRICTED E20-1
RESTRICTED
i) Diameter of disc – 3.3 cm

j) Outside diameter of garland – 4.0 cm
a) Blue – Lofty ideals of security and represents the Philippines

skies.
b) Red – Emblem of knowledge and communication
c) White – Emblem of progress and represents beauty and

aspiration
d) Green – Emblem of hope and represents the richness of the

nation
b. Reverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture - It shows the plain outline of the medal in

bronze, reserved for the name of the recipient.
Dimensions:

2) Thickness of the rays – 1.0 cm
3) Thickness of the disc – 0.05cm
4) Thickness of the gear – 0.05 cm
5) Thickness of pair of hands – 0.05 cm
d. Accessories
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The medal is suspended by a ribbon

through metal link. The ribbon consists of a green stripe in the center and
white, red and blue on both extremes in that order.
2) Dimensions:

c) Width of each green stripe – 0.5 cm
e) Width of each red stripe – 0.5 cm
f) Width of each blue stripe – 0.5 cm
Medal – copper plated in gold and appropriate enamel with a shiny

fine-finished texture
E20-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED E20-3
RESTRICTED
MILITARY CIVIC ACTION MEDAL
E20-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX E21
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Parangal sa Kapanalig ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas
2. To Whom Awarded: This award is to be given to any Filipino or foreign

citizen. These include the following:
a. Military and Civilian personnel of the AFP.

b. Tri-Media or public affairs practitioner
c. Members of the Armed Forces and Civilian personages of friendly
nations.

AFPWSSUs, Division/Brigade or its equivalent in the PAF and PN and Major
Subordinate Unit Commanders with TO rank of Brigadier General or higher
4. Requirements: Dedicated service or exemplary achievement or in volunteering

to support the public affairs and civil relation objectives and activities of the AFP
especially in media and other related fields in public information and education.
a. Definition of terms:
1) SERVICE – it is the exemplary execution of duties and responsibilities

for the military, the government, the society and the nation as a whole. Relief from
duties/position is a requirement to earn a service award
2) ACHIEVEMENT – it is the accomplishment of a service done in the

pursuit of excellence and which has a great impact on our nation. Relief from
position/duties and the length of time for the project’s completion is not a
requirement for an achievement award.
3) VOLUNTEERING – it is the rendering of time and effort to cause-

oriented projects for nonmonetary cost, professional fee and any financial
remuneration
4) KAPANALIG – a Filipino term meaning “ one in ideology” or “advocate

of the same principle”
5. Description:
a. MEDAL. It is semi-oval in shape and bronze in color, and superimposed

in the center of the circle is a relief head of the great orator and first editor of the
Philippine Revolutionary paper ‘La Solidaridad’ – Graciano Lopez Jaena dressed in
a 1800s coat and tie. Etched on the lower parabola of his chest is the hero’s name
over an enameled red field.
Meanwhile, a wreath made of Sampaguita has its tendrils tied in the ancient
Filipino script K encased in a red triangle at the center base. There are flowers laid
RESTRICTED E21-1
RESTRICTED
on the outer boarder of the inner circle arching 2/3 upwards supporting a royal blue
enameled scroll with the embossed Latin words “Veritas” (Truth) and Patria
(Country) to the left and right, respectively. The color red in the triangle symbolizes
courage and patriotism and the royal blue freedom, and the ancient Filipino script K
stands for “Kapanalig.”
Then, parallel to the center circle are embracing seven white lines directly
below the uplifted Sampaguita leaves. This Sampaguita wreath means recognition
for service and achievement, while the seven white lines represent the Seven
Pillars of CMO namely: Military Values Education, Military Livelihood enhancement,
Civic Action, Community Relations, Public Information, Psychological Operations,
Research and Special Studies.
On the lowest center portion of the medal are the AFP superimposed over a
platform and connected to the left and right sides with laurel leaves two in a row,
one on top of the other, with the topmost longer in length bordered by six toothed
gears for each of the left and right flank of the medal. The laurel wreath signifies
honor and greatness, enclosed by the AFP triangle, and then the gear with a total
of twelve teeth represent the whole year of dedication and service.
At the center of the topmost portion of the medal on the left oblique is a
Tambuli angled downwards the right of a feathered pen superimposed crossing
from the right oblique descending to the left of the tambuli and feathered pen
symbolizes the historical implements of the medium.
b. RIBBON. The ribbon has alternating colors of gold and royal blue stripes
distributed from center to near edges, which shall be in drab green. The gold stripes
shall number eight (8) and the royal blue seven (7) and drab green two (2) in all.
a) GOLD - color of the Sun on the Philippine Flag
b) EIGHT GOLDEN STRIPES - representing the eight rays of the sun

spreading the Light of Truth as guide illumining the nation; Also,
commemorates the eight provinces that Launched the “1896
Phlippine Revolution”
c) ROYAL BLUE – color of the field in the Philippine Flag
d) ROYAL BLUE STRIPES – represents ‘Democracy & Love of Country’
e) DRAB GREEN – ribbon is bracketed by the olive drab symbolizing the

fatigue uniform representing support for the AFP.
E21-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED E21-3
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED E21-4
RESTRICTED
HEADQUARTERS
PHILIPPINE ARMY AAR/ppd/cer-6041
AAPD 3 March 2014

GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 159
Section
LONGEVITY PAY - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I
AWARD OF THE LONG SERVICE MEDAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - II
CONFIRMATION OF DESIGNATION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - III
AWARD OF THE ANTI-DISSIDENCE CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND RIBBON - - - - - - - - IV
AWARD OF THE VISAYAS ANTI-DISSIDENCE CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND RIBBON - V
AWARD OF THE PARANGAL SA KAPANALIG NG SANDATAHANG
LAKAS NG PILIPINAS MEDAL AND RIBBON - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - VI
I. Longevity Pay …
II. Award of the Long Service Medal …
III. Confirmation Of Designation …
IV. Award of the Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal and Ribbon …
V. Award of the Visayas Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal and Ribbon …
VI. Award of the Parangal sa Kapanalig ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas

Medal and Ribbon - Pursuant to Circular Number 5, General Headquarters, Armed Forces
of the Philippines dated 31 July 2002, the PARANGAL SA KAPANALIG NG
SANDATAHANG LAKAS NG PILIPINAS MEDAL AND RIBBON is hereby awarded to the
following-named Officers:
MAJOR GENERAL AURELIO B BALADAD O-8451 ARMED FORCES OF THE

PHILIPPINES
COLONEL ISIDRO L PURISIMA O-9335 INFANTRY (GENERAL STAFF CORPS)
PHILIPPINE ARMY
COLONEL EFREN P BALUYOT O-10141 CAVALRY (GENERAL STAFF CORPS)
PHILIPPINE ARMY
MAJOR DANNY A PALACIO O-132961 (SIGNAL CORPS) PHILIPPINE ARMY
MAJOR DENNIS G GUILLERMO O-13291 (INFANTRY) PHILIPPINE ARMY
CAPTAIN MICHAEL B DE GUIA O-14376 (CORPS OF ENGINEERS) PHILIPPINE ARMY
CAPTAIN JOE VERGEL T FLORES O-14499 (INFANTRY) PHILIPPINE ARMY
CAPTAIN ARCEL A SOCO O-14570 (INFANTRY) PHILIPPINE ARMY
FIRST LIEUTENANT LARRY JOHN M SOLOMON O-15263(CORPS OF ENGINEERS)
PHILIPPINE ARMY
FIRST LIEUTENANT IRBEN G RIMANDO O-14450 (CAVALRY) PHILIPPINE ARMY
FIRST LIEUTENANT JAY PERCIVAL D MAGLALANG O-15081 (CAVALRY) PHILIPPINE
ARMY
FIRST LIEUTENANT LOUI Y TALOSIG O-140919 (INFANTRY) PHILIPPINE ARMY
SECOND LIEUTENANT CHERRY ANN P MARIANO O-17317 (ADJUTANT GENERAL
SERVICE)
PHILIPPINE ARMY
RESTRICTED E21-5
RESTRICTED
BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL IRIBERRI:
OFFICIAL: REY LEONARDO B GUERRERO

Chief of Staff
LUIS VINCENT A TACDERAS

Colonel, GSC (INF) PA
Army Adjutant
DISTRIBUTION:
“E”
E21-6 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED E21- 7
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX E22
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Military Commendation Medal

AFPWSSUs, Division/Brigade or its equivalent in the PAF and PN and Major
Subordinate Unit Commanders with TO rank of Brigadier General or higher
4. Requirements:
a. Demonstrated exemplary efficiency, devotion and loyalty to duty

assignments.
b. Five (5) Letters of Commendation of different accomplishments and within

the command line are convertible to one MCM.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Star – It is a relief in silver and placed at center over a triangle
b) Triangle – It is an anodized silver, equilateral and concave at its three

(3) sides with an embossed border. A small disc is formed at each vertex. It rests
on a sampaguita wreath in a normal position
c) Sampaguita wreath – It is circular and consists of forty-six (46) leaves

and twenty (20) buds in gold. The tendrils are tied at the base
2) Dimensions:

b) Diameter of star – 1.2 cm
c) Length of the base of triangle – 3.7 cm
d) Width of border – 0.8 cm
e) Depth of concavity – 0.3 cm
f) Diameter of the disc – 0.3 cm
g) Outside diameter of wreath – 3.9 cm
h) Diameter of reckoned at the sampaguita buds – 3.2 cm
RESTRICTED E22-1
RESTRICTED
a) Star - Symbolizes the single notable achievement in line of duty
b) Three (3) Disc – Represents the three (3) major islands of the
Philippines
c) Wreath – Stands for the high appraisal of such a good deed
b. Reverse
a) It shows the outline of the wreath in plain gold. It superimposes

portions of the triangle near the vertexes. The disc at the vertexes are visible.
b) Near the edges of the visible central portion of the triangle are
embossed, in Modern Roman letters, the words “LOYALTY”, “EFFICIENCY”, and
“DUTY” at dexter flank, sinister flank and base, respectively.
2) Dimensions:

b) Distance of letter from edge of the triangle – 0.1 cm
Dimensions:

3) Thickness of the triangle – 0.125 cm
4) Thickness of the star – 0.225 cm
d. Accessories
a) The medal is suspended by a ribbon through a metal ring at the

vertex of the triangle at center chief.
b) The ribbon has four (4) green stripes interlined with three (3) white
stripes. It has fastening and safety snap devices.
2) Dimensions:

(c) Width of each green stripe – 0.5 cm
e. Service Ribbon
E22-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
2) Dimensions:

1) The star is a silver-plated bronze, both with shiny fine- finished texture.
The triangle is an anodized silver.
2) Ribbon – silk moiré with required textile colors.
colors.
RESTRICTED E22-3
RESTRICTED
MILITARY COMMENDATION MEDAL
E22-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
AGMD2/AGPCR2
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER
AWARD OF THE MILITARY COMMENDATION MEDAL

Philippines Regulations G 131-054, this Headquarters, dated 29 June 2012, the MILITARY
COMMENDATION MEDAL is hereby awarded to
for demonstrated exemplary, loyalty and devotion to duty as State the office/unit, and
date of service. Cite accomplishment of the recommendee. By these achievements,
Rank and last name earned honor for himself and for the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
OFFICIAL: Full Name

Full Name
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED E22-5
RESTRICTED
AGMD2/AGPCR2 20 June 1997
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 657

(Interim)
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6n, Section II, Chapter 1, Armed Forces of the Philippines
Regulations G 131-053, this Headquarters, dated 1 July 1986, the MILITARY
COMMENDATION MEDAL is hereby awarded to
CAPTAIN HELEN E NAVA

WOMEN’S AUXILIARY CORPS
for exemplary efficiency, loyalty and devotion to duty as member of the WAC, in coming up
with the thesis entitled “Status of Women in the Armed Forces of the Philippines”. With
professional competence, CAPTAIN NAVA selected and formulated her thesis on the said
title purposely for the Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel to avail itself in terms of
information as to the status of women members (particularly the WAC) of the AFP. The
work spelled out the utilization of the members of the Women’s Auxiliary Corps, which is
limited to administrative duties. The thesis further consolidates and puts in lump all
pertinent laws and regulations affecting the WAC, which in effect, facilitates any research
work on the subject. By these achievements, CAPTAIN NAVA earned credit not only for
herself but also for the WAC and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, as well.

SGD:
Colonel, WAC (GSC)
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E22-6 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 1301

(With Second Bronze Equilateral Triangle)
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6n, Section II and 1-13b(1), Section III, Chapter 1, Armed
Forces of the Philippines Regulations G 131-053, this Headquarters, dated 1 July 1986, the
Second Bronze Equilateral Triangle to the MILITARY COMMENDATION MEDAL is hereby
awarded to
Petty Officer First Class Victor Catanauan 604919

Philippine Navy
for demonstrated exemplary efficiency, loyalty and devotion to duty as Non-Commissioned

Officer-In-Charge of the Morale and Discipline Division, Office of The Adjutant General,
Armed Forces of the Philippines. With dedication to duty, Petty Officer First Class
Catanauan ably assisted the Division Chief in the latter’s mission accomplishment for the
MDD, among others are: processing recommendations for awards and decorations,
application for leave. Special Financial Assistance and implementation of directives of
Higher Headquarters pertinent to military discipline; conduct of awarding ceremonies
during AFP Day anniversaries, turnover of command, and other ceremonial activities;
providing administrative requirements for the many different boards (AFP and GHQ Awards
and Decorations, AFP Uniform Board, Selection for AFP, AGS and AFP/GHQ EP of the
Year). By these achievements, Petty Officer First Class Catanauan earned honor not only
for himself and the Office of The Adjutant General but also for the Armed Forces of the
Philippines.

SGD:
HERCULES R GALON
Colonel, PA (GSC)
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED E22-7
RESTRICTED
AGMD2/AGPCR2 29 March 1994
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 343

(With Fourth Bronze Equilateral Triangle)
Regulations G 131-053, this Headquarters, dated 1 July 1986, the Fourth Bronze
Equilateral Triangle to the MILITARY COMMENDATION MEDAL is hereby awarded to
Master Sergeant Domingo A Esteves 566228

PHILIPPINE ARMY
as Non-Commissioned Officer-In-Charge and Operation Division, Armed Forces of the

Philippines Housing Administration, from 1 February to 31 December 1993. With dedication
to duty, Master Sergeant Esteves ably assisted the Administration in carrying out the varied
tasks given to the Armed Forces of the Philippines Housing Administration and the
implementation of plans and programs set forth by the AFP Housing Board. He covered the
preparation of Housing Board agenda, executive meeting in consonance with the mission
and function of the unit. Likewise, he was also credited for the monitoring the various
developments of housing projects and other important documents needed to facilitate the
accomplishment of the unit. By these achievements, Master Sergeant Esteves earned
honor not only for himself but also for the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
BY COMMAND OF VICE ADMIRAL DUMANCAS:
OFFICIAL: ARMANDO Q MADAMBA

Rear Admiral, AFP
SGD:
OCTAVIUS S DAUZ
Captainl, PN (GSC)
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E22-8 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
HEADQUARTERS
EASTERN MINDANAO COMMAND
ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPIES
Naval Station Felix Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City
CA 19 August 2013
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 182
Regulations G 131-053, General Headquarters, Armed Forces of the Philippines dated 01
July 1986, as revised, the award MILITARY COMMENDATION MEDAL is hereby awarded
to:
LIEUTENANT COLONEL RUBEN G AQUINO O-17710 (INFANTRY) PHILIPPINE

ARMY
MAJOR ROSA MA CRISTINA R MANUEL O-133832(FIELD ARTILLERY)
PHILIPPINE ARMY
Staff Sergeant Connie O Todenio 770996 (Infantry) Philippine Army
Staff Sergeant Edgar S Libunao 811558 (Field Artillery) Philippine Army
Sergeant Louie S Cervantes 811411 (Corps of Engineer) Philippine Army
Airman First Class Amancio O Daquipil Junior 852992 Philippine Air Force
for exemplary, efficiency, loyalty, and devotion to duty as personnel of the Office of the
Assistant Chief of unified Command Staff for Military Operations, OU7, EMC who
successfully spearhead the Photo and Static Display at the Abreeza mall, Davao City from
10 to 12 June 2013 in connection with the national celebration of the 115th Philippine
Independence. With dedication to duty, LTC AQUINO and five (5) others initiated
coordination with Ayala mall Management and the different units within the Eastern
Mindanao Command Area of Responsibility to be able to implement appropriate activity
amidst the limited time and resources. With this, every participant were able to showcased
their respective capabilities through static displays and photo exhibits and in turn resulted
to an interactive participation that draws interested civilians to join the military organizations
through the Recruitment Information Booth installed in the area of activity. Moreover, the
event was also envisioned for cohesiveness among stakeholders like the Civil Society
Organizations to promote awareness on Peace issues. By these achievements, above
named Officers and Enlisted Personnel earned distinct credit, not only for themselves, but
also for the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
BY COMMAND OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL CRUZ III:
OFFICIAL CRISTOBAL N ZARAGOZA

VIRGINIA N ANG
Major (CAV) PA
Command Adjutant
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED E22-9
RESTRICTED
HEADQUARTERS
EASTERN MINDANAO COMMAND
GHQ & HEADQUARTERS SERVICE COMMAND, AFP
CA 16 October 2013
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 414
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6n, Section II, paragraph 1-13a, (1, 2) Section III,
Chapter 1, Armed Forces of the Philippines Regulations G 131-053, General
Headquarters, Armed Forces of the Philippines, dated 01 July 1986, as revised, the
MILITARY COMMENDATION MEDAL is hereby awarded to:
MAJOR ERAÑO M CALLANTA O-12561 (INFANTRY) PHILIPPINE ARMY
for meritorious and invaluable services rendered as the Chief, Operations Branch,
Office of the Secretary Joint Staff from 16 November 2010 to 16 March 2011. Imbued
with deep sense of responsibility and professional competence, MAJOR CALLANTA
carries his tasks with utmost enthusiasm and zeal. He assisted the Secretary Joint
Staff in carrying the latter’s disposition of very significant communications requiring
sensitive decisions. He formulated the Communications Management Information
System that facilitated the inventory and accounting of communications reaching the
OSJS. He also crafted and formulated policies that improved the flow of
communications and correspondences coming from and going to the OCSAFP,
OVCSAFP. MAJOR MALLANTA maintained the prescribed administrative and
operational record of all operational activities of the OSJS, thereby ensuring the
accomplishment of tasks of OSJS. By these achievements, MAJOR MALLANTA has
earned credit not only for himself and the office which he belonged to, but for the
Armed Forces of the Philippines as well.
BY COMMAND OF BRIGADIER GENERAL MIRANDA:
OFFICIAL JOHN A JURADO

Colonel PA (GSC)
Chief of Staff
JOSEPH P GLORIA
Major (INF) PA
Command Adjutant
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E22-10 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
HEADQUARTERS
SOUTHERN LUZON
ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPIES
Camp Guillermo Nakar, Lucena City
SLCA 09 January 2013
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 12
AWARD OF MILITARY COMENDATION MEDAL
Pursuant to paragraph 1-6n, Section II, Chapter 1, Armed Forces of the

Philippines dated 01 July 1986, the MILITARY COMMENDATION MEDAL is hereby
awarded to:
(With Fourth Bronze Equilateral Triangle)

PROBATIONARYSECOND LIEUTENANT RUBYMELLE S OPEÑA O-145967
(PLAIN)
Technical Sergeant Rolando C Makalintal 769699 Philippine Air Force
Airman First Class Jonathan M Guerra 865099 Philippine Air Force
Fireman First Class Medardo M Robledo 766360 Philippine Navy
Airman Second Class Alvin James R Moren 896820 Philippine Air Force
Airman Second Class Mel Brian S Manayaga Philippine Air Force
for meritorious and professional service rendered as planners, organizers, instructors,

facilitators and support personnel during the successful conduct of the 3-day Air-to-
Ground-Operation-Seminar (AGOS) held at SOLCOM, Camp Guillermo Nakar, Quezon
from 27-29 November 2012. Imbued with high sense of responsibility, dedication and
devotion to duty, above-named officers and enlisted personnel discharged their
respective role and tasks with utmost diligence and competence thereby ensuring the
safe and safe efficient conduct of said event. As a result, a total of seventy three (73)
individuals (PAF-14, PA-34, PAF Reservist-9, PNP-4, PDRRMO, Quezon-3 and rescue
117, Lucena City -9) underwent and completed the said seminar. By these
achievements, above-named Officers and Enlisted Personnel earned distinct credit not
only for themselves but also for the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL LUGA:
OFFICIAL
ALVIN M TIAM WATT
Colonel (GSC) PA
Chief of Unified Command
Staff
JOSE VICENTE G DOCE

Commander PN
Command Adjutant
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED E22-11
RESTRICTED
E22-12 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX E23
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Armed Forces Conduct Medal
2. To Whom Awarded: Enlisted personnel of the AFP
3. By Whom Awarded: Major Service Commanders, Unified Commanders,

AFPWSSUs, Division/Brigade and/or its equivalent unit and Major
Subordinate Unit Comdrs with TO rank of Brigadier General or higher.
4. Requirements: Must have earned two (2) successive enlistment terms

with no record of punishment, conviction or derogatory information
whatsoever.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Disc – It is the medal itself in bronze, which consists of the

Philippine sun, triangle, scroll, wreath and caption.
b) Philippine sun – It is embossed in bronze superimposed on the

triangle.
c) Triangle – It is embossed in bronze, superimposed on the center

of the disc in a normal position.
d) Scroll – It is in bronze placed at the lower portion of the disc with

its ends supporting the tendrils of the wreath.
e) Caption – On the upper half in the inscription “EXEMPLARY”

following the arc of the medal and at the lower half of the inscription
“CONDUCT” also following the arc of the medal.
f) Wreath – It is made of sampaguita flowers and buds bordering

the center chief of the medal. Each tendril starts from the scroll ends and tip
leaves terminate at about the star above the upper vertex of the triangle.
g) Stars – The three golden stars are embossed on the center

chief.
2) Dimensions:

b) Diameter of the Philippine sun – 2.0 cm
RESTRICTED E23-1
RESTRICTED
c) Diameter of triangle – 2.2 cm

d) Width of scroll – 0.3 cm
e) Inner diameter of wreath – 2.5 cm
f) Outside diameter of wreath – 2.45 cm
g) Height of letters in phrase – 0.8 cm
h) Diameter of each star – 0.3 cm
a) Philippine sun – Signifies the Philippines and the eight (8)

provinces that revolt against Spain
b) A triangle and three stars – Represent the three major islands of

the Philippines
c) Wreath – Stands for meritorious and outstanding achievements
b. Reverse – It shall be the coat of arms of the four Major Services in

relief arranged clockwise symmetrically by senior service starting from the top.
Dimensions: Thickness of the medal – 0.2 cm
E23-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
ARMED FORCES CONDUCT MEDAL
RESTRICTED E23-3
RESTRICTED
E23-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX E24
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: PA, PN (M), PAF & AFP Command Reservist (Volunteer) Officer
and (Volunteer) Enlisted Personnel of the Year Medal and Ribbon
2. To Whom Awarded: AFP Reservists (Officer and Enlisted Personnel)
3. By Whom Awarded: CSAFP, Commanders of Major Services and the

AFP Reserve Command
4. Requirement: AFP Reservists who have outstanding achievement and

performance of AADT duties as volunteer
5. Limitations:
a. Reservist Officer and Personnel who shall receive the basic award
shall be given the appropriate appurtenances in the succeeding awards.
b. The award shall be:
1) At the level of the Major Service Command-approved recognition;
2) Only awarded once a year during Major Service and AFP RESCOM
Anniversaries, respectively, and only to a single outstanding awardee, for
each category;
3) Awarded in recognition of the collective achievements only after a

process of deliberation and review of the most outstanding Reservist Officer
and Personnel worthy of said award in their respective Major Service or AFP
RESCOM wide evaluation.
c. This award shall have a retroactive effect insofar as the same is

applicable.
6. Description:
a. Obverse
a) The medal is in eight pointed star with golden grooves on the

rays emanating from the outer circular frame in the center of the disc.
b) Superimposed on the rays starting from the spherical frame are

eight golden traditional bamboo spears facing back to back, divided into four
RESTRICTED E24-1
RESTRICTED
(4) equal flanks, extending north, south, east and west. The part of the
weapons touching the center frame is individually wrapped in rope.
c) Superimposed in blue on the upper side of the frame is the

name of Lapu-Lapu while on the lower side is the year 1521 scripted in the
style of traditional Filipino penmanship.
E24-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
PA, PN (M), PAF & AFP Command

Reservist (Volunteer) Officer and (Volunteer) Enlisted
Personnel of the Year Medal and Ribbon
RESTRICTED E24-3
RESTRICTED
E24-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX E25
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Kagitingan Sa Barangay
2. To Whom Awarded: To any Integrated Civilian Home Defense Forces

(ICHDF) member or civilian official or CAFGU.
3. By Whom Awarded:
a. Lakan – President of the Republic of the Philippines

b. Datu – Secretary of National Defense
c. Maginoo – Chief of Staff, AFP
4. Requirements:
a. Lakan – For participation in action involving actual conflict with an

enemy distinguishing oneself conspicuously by gallantry and at the risk of life
beyond the call of duty. One must perform a deed of personal bravery or self-
sacrifice so conspicuous as to clearly distinguish him from other members, or
the performance of which is more than ordinary hazardous services.
b. Datu – For acts of conspicuous courage and gallantry in the face of an

armed enemy. He must perform an act or acts of heroism so notable and
involving risk of life as to set him apart from other members.
c. Maginoo – For gallantry in action not warranting the award of the

Lakan or Datu category. It may be awarded to recognize a single act of merit
or meritorious service accomplished with distinction by any civilian official
either in duty responsibility or in direct support of military operations.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Conventionalized Philippine sun – It is a relief in gold

superimposed on the center shield.
b) Star – Three (3) stars in gold are arranged beyond the upper
edge of the shield.
c) Narra leaves – Two narra branches each is in gold. It has relief

of vertical bar having a ridge, the base of which is in level with the horizontal
RESTRICTED E25-1
RESTRICTED
d. Kinds of material used and craftmanship
1) Medal – silver plated bronze with shiny fine-finished texture.

2) Neckband – silk moiré with colors.
RESTRICTED E25-3
RESTRICTED
KAGITINGAN SA BARANGAY
Category of Lakan
E25-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
Category of Datu
RESTRICTED E25-5
RESTRICTED
Category of Maginoo
E25-6 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED

AGMD2/AGPCR2
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER
AWARD OF THE KAGITINGAN SA BARANGAY

(Category of Lakan)
By direction of the President, pursuant to paragraph 1-6,a,14), Section II,

Headquarters, dated 29 June 2012, the KAGITINGAN SA BARANGAY in the
Category of Lakan is hereby awarded to
Full Name of the Awardee
for conspicuous acts of gallantry and at the risk of life beyond the call of duty during
Mention the kind of encounter, specific date and position of the recommendee
at the time of encounter. State the incidents leading to such gallantry. By this
gallant deed. Title and last name earned honor not only fro himself but also for the
BY ORDER OF SECRETARY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE:
OFFICIAL: Full Name

Rank
Chief of Staff
Full Name
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED E25-7
RESTRICTED

AGMD2/AGPCR2
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER

(Category of Lakan)
By direction of the President, pursuant to paragraph 1-6k, Section II, Chapter

1 July 1986, the KAGITINGAN SA BARANGAY in the Category of Lakan is hereby
awarded to
Mr Juan dela Cruz
for conspicuous gallantry at the risk of life beyond the call of duty as leader of a 5-
man team of CHDF that encountered 30 heavily armed lawless element that raided a
village in the hinterlands of Basilan and looted the people of their belongings and
valuables on 13 April 1990. Upon receiving report of the raid, Mr Dela Cruz led his
four companions in intercepting the lawless elements. A fierce firefight ensued and
amidst hail of bullets, he maneuvered to a vantage position under covering fire from
his comrades. With grim determination, he moved from position to another with his
firearms spewing death. After the smoke of gunfire dissipated, enemies were found
dead on the scene of encounter while the other were believed wounded as shown by
the traces of blood along the way of withdrawal. By this gallant act, Mr Dela Cruz
distinguished himself in combat, thereby earning lasting honor for himself and his
unit.

General, AFP
Chief of Staff
SGD:
HERCULES R GALON
Colonel, PA (GSC)
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
Note: This is just an illustration of a citation for the particular award.
E25-8 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED

AGMD2/AGPCR2
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER

(Category of Datu)

Category of Datu is hereby awarded to
Title and Full Name
for acts of conspicuous courage and gallantry during State the kind of encounter
and specific date. Cite the incidents leading to acts of heroism. By this gallant
act, Mention the title and last name of the awardee, earned lasting honor for
himself and name of his unit but also for the military organization.
BY ORDER OF SECRETARY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE:
OFFICIAL: Full Name

Rank and Branch of Service
Chief of Staff
Full Name
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED E25-9
RESTRICTED

GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 1021

(Category of Datu)
By direction of the President, pursuant to paragraph 1-6k, Section II, Chapter

1 July 1986, the KAGITINGAN SA BARANGAY in the Category of Datu is hereby
awarded to
CAFGU Active Auxiliary Oscar Bandoy SS-AOO1622
for conspicuous courage and gallantry in action as member of the Badiangan CAA
Patrol Base, 2nd Surigao del Sur CAA Company, under the operational control of the
29th Infantry Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army, during an encounter with
four fully armed terrorist dissidents of the Front Committee 77 at vicinity Sitio
Badiangan on 4 January 1995. While negotiating a trail towards the long abandoned
farm, CAA Bandoy, with one CAA and the two civilian volunteers incidentally
chanced upon a farmer who informed them of the presence of four fully armed
dissidents about 100 meters away from their position, believed to be facilitators for
the passage of enemy supplies coming from Barangay Aras-asan, to the suspected
enemy lair in the hinter areas. With no time to inform their detachment about the
situation, CAA Bandoy opted to confront the armed dissidents despite the risk of their
lives for being outnumbered. With courage, he took advantage of the thick
undergrowth and tactically maneuvered towards the enemy position. A fierce firefight
ensued between them for ten minutes. He directed his companions to give him cover
as he moved from one place to another to be able to penetrate the enemy’s location.
Once in a vantage position, he and his companions delivered heavy volume of fires
towards the enemy, prompting the latter to withdraw, leaving behind two killed
comrades and one M16 rifle. One of the enemy fatalities was later identified as the
alleged Finance Officer of the Front Committee 77. By this display of courage, CAA
BANDOY earned lasting honor not only for himself but also for the military
organization.

General, AFP
Chief of Staff
SGD:
HERCULES R GALON
Colonel, PA (GSC)
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
E25-10 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED

AGMD2/AGPCR2
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER

(Category of Maginoo)

Category of Maginoo is hereby awarded to
Full Name of the Awardee
for gallantry in action against the enemy during Mention the kind of encounter,
specific date and position of the recommendee at the time of encounter. State
the incident leading to such gallantry. By this gallant deed, Title and last name
earned honor not only for himself and his unit but also for the Armed Forces of the
Philippines.
OFFICIAL: Full Name

Rank
Full Name
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED E25-11
RESTRICTED

AGMD2/AGPCR2 4 September 1995
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 848

(Category of Maginoo)
By direction of the President, pursuant to paragraph 1-6k, Section II, Chapter 1,

Armed Forces of the Philippines Regulations G 131-053, this Headquarters, dated 1 July
1986, the KAGITINGAN SA BARANGAY in the Category of Maginoo is hereby awarded to
CAA Alejandro V Lamarca CA-A050586

CAA Rufo P Gerlaban CA-A051595
CAA Ceelstino D Marcos CA-A050578
CAA Jun L Molina CA-A051597
CAA Bonifacio A Baligod CA-A 051587
CAA Renato C Bernardino CA-A050576
CAPP Romulo P Antonio CA-A051598
th th
for gallantry in action as members of the Alpha Company, 54 Infantry Battalion, 5 Infantry
Division, Philippine Army during an encounter with 16 terrorist dissidents with three amazons
at vicinity Sitio Sinampat, Barangay Kinama, Rizal, Kalinga-Apayao on 11 August 1994. At
dawn of that day, one section composed of regular troops and CAFGU Active Auxiliary
personnel jumped off from San Francisco Detachment at Rizal, Kalinga-Apayao heading
towards southwest of Barangay Kinama. On their way, the operating troops chanced upon an
amazon taking a bath while another armed companion was posting as security. With no way
out, the duo voluntarily surrendered. Immediately after, the troops maneuvered tactically on a
high ground, sensing that more of them were just within the vicinity, but they were noticed by
the dissidents. This prompted the team leader of the troops to order his men to open fire
towards the enemy position. Caught unaware, the terrorists panicked but were able to
retaliate, hitting two of the government troopers. At this point the troops fought back and
delivered heavy volume of fires at the enemy position. The firefight lasted for almost five
hours until reinforcement arrived at the scene of encounter, forcing the terrorists to withdraw
towards different directions. This encounter resulted in the killing of two enemies, wounding of
two others, capture of another two terrorists and recovery of one M-16 A1 rifle. By this
gallantry, these CAFGU Active Auxiliary personnel earned honor not only for themselves and
their unit but also for the Philippine Army.

Major General, AFP
SGD:
HERCULES R GALON
Colonel, PA (GSC)
DISTRIBUTION:
“A
E25-12 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX E26
This award is of two (2) kinds, all of which are awarded by the Chief of Staff,
AFP, to civilian employees for their outstanding and meritorious service in
the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Civilian Employee’s Honorary and Incentive Award
2. To Whom Awarded: Civilian Employees who resign, retire or whose

services are terminated due to no fault of their own
4. Requirements:
a. Distinguished Honor Medal – This is awarded to an individual for

outstanding contribution which has national significance in any of the
following: demonstration of outstanding service, or contribution to the public
administration in the form of exemplary achievement or through sustained
interest and development: accomplishment of major operation or staff
responsibilities which are clearly exceptional; and demonstration of
outstanding courage and voluntary risk of life or honor under extremely
adverse condition which resulted in direct benefit to the government or the
protection of public interest.
b. Superior Honor Medal – Awarded to an individual in recognition of

significant contribution of unusual value not only to the agency but to the
public service in general. Contribution along any of the following deserve this
type of award; superior service contributing to the achievement of agency
program objectives; exceptional leadership in the fulfillment of agency
program objectives; exemplary or courageous handling of an emergency
situation: and superior creative service such as the development of a new and
highly effective program which contributes to the agency benefits or savings.
5. Description:
a. Distinguished Honor Medal
1) Obverse
Blazonry and Tincture
a) Disc – It is a circular bronze pendant 1 3/8 in circumference with

the golden AFP seal superimposed in the upper half of which the tip of the
middle star is tangent to the topmost edge or circumference of the disc.
RESTRICTED E26-1
RESTRICTED
b) Silvery laurel leaves - Two stems of 1/8 wide silvery laurel

leaves borders the inner part of the disc with the rest of the stems crossed at
the bottom of the disc and the tips extending up to 1/8 inch away from left and
right extremities of the stars of the AFP seal.
c) Silver ring – The 4 5/16 inch diameter silver rings that cross
each other in the lower half representing the four Major Services are made
tangent to the bordering laurel leaves with their centers at 5/32 inch apart.
d) Bronze bar – The pendant is connected to a bronze bar 5/16

inch wide and 1 1/2 inch long wherein the engraved word “DISTINGUISHED”
is above the word “HONOR”.
e) Ribbon – The two-piece metal is suspended by a silken white

moiré ribbon 1 ¼ inch wide 1 ½ inch long with a longitudinal purple stripe 3/8
inch wide through the center of the ribbon.
2) Reverse - On the reverse side of the pendant is a horizontal groove

3/16 inch wide and 1/32 inch above the center wherein embossed is the word
“AWARDED” at 1/8 inch tall. The word “TO” is also 1/8 inch tall and engraved
1/8 inch below the groove.
b. Superior Honor Medal
1) Obverse
a) It is a pendant made in the form of an inverted salakot relief in

bronze, the base of which forms a triangular arc of 1 7/16 inches radius with 1
1/4 inches diagonal. A tapered tip 3/16 long extends from the bottom center
of the arc.
b) AFP Seal – An AFP seal is superimposed in the center of the

triangle, bordered by the attached chains in silver triangle and embossed on
the superimposed bronze laurel leaves and stars.
c) Ribbon – The medal is suspended from a lemon yellow silk

moiré ribbon 1 1/4 wide and 1 1/2 inches long. On the center are three
longitudinal green stripes each 1/8 inch wide and spaced 1/16 inch from each
other.
2) Reverse – Engraved in the reverse side is 3/16 inches letters

“SUPERIOR HONOR” 1/16 inch from the radius edges forming a triangle with
the word “AWARDED” as the base. The word “MEDAL” is engraved in the
center immediately above the worD “AWARDED”. Enough space is to be
provided wherein the name of the recipient can be engraved below the word
“TO”.
6. Illustrations/Drawings:
E26-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
DISTINGUISHED HONOR MEDAL
RESTRICTED E26-3
RESTRICTED
SUPERIOR HONOR MEDAL
E26-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX E27
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Civilian Merit Medal
2. To Whom Awarded: Civilian Employees of the AFP
4. Requirements: Awarded to a Civilian Employee whose recognition and

accomplistment is worthy of commendation. the deeds demonstrate must the
following:
a. Performance of assigned tasks excelling normal positional

requirements.
b. Initiative in developing a new style of work methods or improvement of

devices which resulted in substantial saving of manpower, material, cost and
time, and government funds.
c. Specific accomplishment for which an employee is responsible for the

improvement in the agency operations or services, or extraordinary devotion
to duty under adverse conditions, and outstanding scientific, technical,
supervisory and executive ability.
5. Description:
Blazonry and tincture
a. The medal pendant is a bronze relief of a salakot viewed at the circular

inner bottom 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Superimposed on the disc are bronze
laurel leaves, the stem of which meet 1/8 inch from the bottom edges
extending in parabolic curve with the tips meeting 7/32 inch beyond the upper
most part of the salakot, providing hollow hole for the chain connection to the
ribbon
b. Silver Scroll – On the center is superimposed silver scroll barely

touching the inner edges of the laurel leaves diagonally placed forming a 45
degree inclination horizontally. A gold feather pen is embossed in the silver
scroll with its writing tip resting 3/32 inch down the center and point feather tip
touching the right laurel leaves ¼ inch from the uppermost salakot.
c. Ribbon – The medal is suspended from an apple green silk moiré

ribbon 1 1/2 inch long and 1 1/4 inch wide. On the center are three 1/8 inch
white stripes spaced 1/16 inch apart.
RESTRICTED E27-1
RESTRICTED
CIVILIAN MERIT MEDAL
E27-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX E28
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Annual Efficiency “E” Award for Naval Vessels
2. To Whom Awarded: All commissioned vessels who meet the

requirements or criteria
3. By Whom Awarded: FOIC, PN
4. Requirements:
a. Operational Accomplishment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - 30 %
This factor involves the annual accomplishment and performance of the unit,
categorized and given weight percentages as follows:
1) Participation in the naval exercise (unilateral and bilateral) and

training - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 %
2) Logistics/Ferry/Socioeconomic Missions (include the number of

performed missions and total ton/passenger miles covered) - - - - - - - - - - 5%
3) SAR/Calamity Missions (include the total number of appreciations

made and the number of persons and property rescued) - - - - - - - - - - - - 5%
4) Apprehensions (include the number of appreciations made and the

number of persons apprehended ) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10%
5) Others (this shall take into consideration the operation deployment

areas of the ship, accidents and cases involving the ship) - - - - - - - - - - - 5%
b. Combat Operations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5%
These criteria shall be evaluated based on the number and duration of
combat operations accomplished, categorized and given weight percentage
as follows:
1) Combat Support Operations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 5 %

(include NGFS, sealift of combat troops and other support operations in
combat)
2) Combat Patrol Operations - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - -- - - - - - - 5%

(Include interjections, search and destroy operations based on the total
number of hours of the vessels in combat patrol)
3) Combat Engagement Against Lawless Elements - - - - - - 10%

(include number of encounters)
RESTRICTED E28-1
RESTRICTED
c. Administrative Efficiency - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - 10%

Evaluation under this factor shall be based on Administrative Inspections and
the annual general inspections of the vessels)
d. Ready for the sea status - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - 10%

This takes into consideration the length of time that the unit declared RFS
capable of assigned mission as well as the total steaming time that a unit
accomplishes.
e. Operational Readiness Evaluation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15%

Evaluation under this factor shall be based on the results of operation
readiness evaluation conducted during the year.
f. Unit Awards and Commendations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10% This

factor shall be evaluated on the number and quality of awards and
commendations received by the unit.
5. Description: This award is different from those granted individually which

are made up of metals such as gold, silver or bronze. In this particular
award, wer’e ships are involved and their men who worked as a team to make
them seaworthy, letters are just painted on the post and starboard side to
make them identical, commensurate to the kind of award they have garnered.
a. Letter “E” is painted on the post and starboard of

bridge/superstructures with the following color scheme:
1) NDF “E” – Red with white edges

2) SAC “E” – Blue with white edges
3) PCG “E” – Orange with white edges
b. Navy “E” is made by adding two stars painted in gold color on the
lateral sides of the major unit “E” symbol. In addition, the Navy Efficiency “E”
pennant shall be flown at the forestruck, “DATU KALANTIAW” with “E” shall
be made of cloth with sizes indicated in the drawing. It serves as a uniform
patch.
E28-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
ANNUAL EFFICIENCY “E” AWARD FOR NAVAL

VESSELS
RESTRICTED E28-3
RESTRICTED
E28-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
ANNEX F
SERVICE MEDALS AND RIBBONS
List of Appendices for Service Medals and Ribbons
Appendix F1 American Defense Medal and Ribbon

Appendix F2 Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal and Ribbon
Appendix F3 Luzon Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal and Ribbon
Appendix F4 Visayan Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal and Ribbon
Appendix F5 Mindanao Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal and Ribbon
Appendix F6 Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and Ribbon
Appendix F7 Disaster Relief & Rehabilitation Operation Ribbon
Appendix F8 Kalayaan Island Group Campaign Medal and Ribbon
Appendix F9 Korean Campaign Medal and Ribbon
Appendix F10 Long Service Medal
Appendix F11 People Power II Ribbon
Appendix F12 Philippine Defense Medal and Ribbon
Appendix F13 Philippine Independence Medal and Ribbon
Appendix F14 Presidential Security Service Ribbon
Appendix F15 Presidential Unit Citation
Appendix F16 Resistance Movement Medal
Appendix F17 United Nations Service Medal and Ribbon
Appendix F18 Vietnam Service Medal and Ribbon
Appendix F19 World War II Victory Medal and Ribbon
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX F1
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: American Defense Medal
2. To Whom Awarded: Members of the AFP
4. Requirements: Active Service in the United States Armed Forces in the

Far East between 8 Sep 1939 and 7 Dec 1941
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Disc – It is the medal itself made of bronze
b) Female Grecian – At the center of the medal is a barefooted

female Grecian brandishing a sword in her sinister hand above her head;
sporting an ancient shield at her dexter hand and wearing a warrior’s helmet.
The figure is facing sinister flank and standing on the main trunk of an oak
tree
c) Oak Tree – It is in relief and partly superimposed by the Grecian

warrior. It bears four (4) sprays of leaves. Each of the spray of leaves is
positioned: one supporting the handle of the sword; another supporting the
elbow of the warrior; one tangent to the side of the shield; and one placed
below the shield
d) Inscription – an embossed phrase “AMERICAN DEFENSE” in

single stroke Gothic letters is inscribed along the border of the disc beginning
from the dexter chief terminating at the sinister chief.
2) Dimensions:

b) Height of female Grecian – 2.4 cm
c) Length of sword – 1.4 cm
d) Diameter of shield – 0.9 cm
e) Span between feet of warrior – 1.1 cm
f) Height of letters in the inscription – 0.2 cm
RESTRICTED F1-1
RESTRICTED
a) Female Grecian – Symbolizes the defense made although

equipped with inadequate arms and ammunitions, and food supply is too
inferior compared to the enemy.
b) Oak tree – Signifies that although with unfavorable conditions/

situations, the US gives support to the men engaged in the defense, as
portrayed by the oak tree supporting the female warrior.
b. Reverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture – It is in plain bronze. Inscribed in the whole

face of the reverse phase: “FOR”, first line; “SERVICE”, second line;
“DURING THE”, third line; “LIMITED EMERGENCY”, fourth line;
“PROCLAIMED BY”, fifth line; “THE PRESIDENT”, sixth line; “ON
SEPTEMBER 8,1939”, seventh line; “OR DURING THE”, eight line;
“UNLIMITED EMERGENCY”, ninth line; “PROCLAIMED BY”, tenth line; “THE
PRESIDENT”, eleventh line; and “ON MAY 27, 1941”, twelfth line; spray of
laurel leaves are inscribed immediately below the last line of the phrase.
2) Dimensions:

b) Length of spray of leaves – 1.0 cm
c. Other views (cross section)
Dimensions:
1) Thickness of the disc -0.3 cm

2) Thickness of relief figures – 0.05 cm
d. Accessories
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The medal is suspended by a ring to a

golden suspension ribbon with red, white and blue stripes at each side with
blue at the extremes.
2) Dimensions:

c) Width of stripes – 0.1 cm
d) Width of gold stripe at the extreme side – 0.6 cm
F1-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
1) Medal – bronze with shiny fine-finished texture

2) Ribbon – silk moiré with appropriate colors
f. Service Ribbon – Blazonry and Tincture – It carries the same tincture

of the suspension ribbon.
1) Width of ribbon – 3.5 cm

2) Length of ribbon – 1.0 cm
3) Stripes – same as suspension ribbon
4) Miniature Ribbon – 1/2 of the actual size and same color proportion.
6. Illustrations/Drawing:
RESTRICTED F1-3
RESTRICTED
AMERICAN DEFENSE MEDAL
F1-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX F2
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal and Ribbon
3. By Whom Awarded: Chief of Staff, AFP, UC Commanders of Major

Services and Major Subordinate unit Comdrs with TO rank of Major General
or higher
4. Requirements: A military person must have participated in the anti-

dissidence campaign and operations in any of the aforementioned areas of
the Philippines between 30 June 1946 and terminal date to be designated
later. The recipient of this service medal shall correspondingly be awarded
any or all of the following
a. Luzon Anti-Dissidence Medal and Ribbon

b. Visayan Anti-Dissidence Medal and Ribbon
c. Mindanao Anti-Dissidence Medal and Ribbon
5. Description:
a. Obverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture – It is a rectangular ribbon tinctured with red

enamel with three (3) blue stripes-one stripe in the center and one in each
extreme.
2) Dimensions:

c) Width of center stripe – 0.7 cm
d) Width of each extreme stripe – 0.35 cm
a) Red – Stands for bravery and courage in the face of an armed

enemy
b) Blue – Stands for nobility and integrity in the performance of

duty during the campaign
b. Reverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture – It is in plain bronze. It has two (2) pins with
clutch attachment as fastening device.
RESTRICTED F2-1
RESTRICTED
2) Dimensions
a) Height of pin – 0.5 cm

b) Distance between pins – 2.0 cm
c. Other View (cross-section) - Thickness of ribbon – 0.2 cm
d. Kinds of material used and craftsmanship
Ribbon – bronze tinctured with required enamel
F2-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
ANTI-DISSIDENCE CAMPAIGN
MEDAL & RIBBON
RESTRICTED F2-3
RESTRICTED
F2-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX F3
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Luzon Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal and Ribbon

Services and Major Subordinate unit Comdrs with TO rank of Major
General or higher.
4. Requirements:
a. From 13 May 1948 for participation in anti-smuggling/piracy and

maritime law enforcement operations in Luzon and the waters immediately
adjacent thereto for a period of at least six (6) months.
b. Pacification campaign/ operations in Luzon of Task Force “LAWIN”,

“SARANAY”, “ISAROG” and “TALNA,” and such other similar Task Forces for
a period of at least six (6) months.
c. From 4 July 1946 for service and participation in law enforcement,

military and civic-action operations in the islands comprising Luzon waters
immediately adjacent thereto for a period of at least six (6) months.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Disc – It is in gold having an embossed border. Embossed at the

chief is the phrase in an arc pattern “FOR SERVICE” in bold single stroke
Gothic letters. At the portions of dexter and sinister flanks and center base,
embossed in arc pattern is the phrase, “LUZON CAMPAIGN” in bold single
stroke Gothic letters
b) Stars – Each star is placed at dexter flank and sinister flank,

respectively
c) Volcano – It is in relief. Its apex and smokes occupy the dexter

flank. The horizontal grass line indicating the foot of the volcano begins at
dexter flank near edge and terminated at sinister flank far edge.
d) Lake – It occupies the lower portion of the dexter flank and

center. It serves as the foreground of the volcano
RESTRICTED F3-1
RESTRICTED
e) Coconut tree – It is in relief with seven (7) leaves and twelve

(12) fruits in three (3) clusters, occupying the sinister flank
f) Grass – It serves as the bank of the lake and cover a portion of

the roots of the coconut tree with the ground level in a horizontal line from
dexter base and ends at sinister base
2) Dimensions:
a) Diameter of disc – 3.6 cm

b) Width of border – 0.1 cm
d) Diameter of each star – 0.2 cm
e) Height of volcano – 0.6 cm
f) Length of volcano footing – 2.2 cm
g) Rise of smoke from apex – 0.9 cm
h) Height of coconut tree – 2.0 cm
i) Span of leaves (horizontal) – 1.4 cm
j) Length of trunk from ground line – 1.1 cm
k) Length of ground line – 2.0 cm
l) Space between ground line and volcano footing (space covered
by lake) – 0.6 cm
a) Coconut tree with lake and Mayon Volcano background –

symbolizes the island of Luzon where the campaign is launched
b) Phrase – Self-explanatory
b. Reverse
1) Blazonry and tincture
a) In the center of the disc is the relief of the seal of the

Commonwealth of the Philippines with a caption on the scroll “PHILIPPINE
ISLANDS” in single stroke Gothic letters.
b) The disc has an embossed border
2) Dimensions:
a) Height of seal – 2.9 cm

b) Width of seal – 2.3 cm
c. Other View (Cross-section)

2) Depth of relief – 0.05 cm
F3-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
d. Accessories
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The medal is suspended by a ribbon

through a metal ring at its center chief. The ribbon has red stripe in the center
and white, blue, and yellow stripes in that order on both extremes arranged in
outward direction
2) Dimensions:
a) Width of ribbon -3.5 cm

f) Width of yellow stripe – 0.5 cm
e. Service Ribbon
1) Blazonry and tincture – It carries the tincture of the suspension

ribbon
2) Dimensions:

b) Width of ribbon – 1.0 cm
c) Stripes – same as the suspension ribbon
f. Kinds of materials used and craftsmanship
1) Medal – bronze
2) Ribbon – silk moiré
g. Miniature – 1/2 the size of the service ribbon and same proportion of
colors.
RESTRICTED F3-3
RESTRICTED
LUZON ANTI-DISSIDENCE CAMPAIGN

MEDAL AND RIBBON
F3-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX F4
AFP HERALDRY
DECORATIONS, MEDALS, RIBBONS, AND BADGES
1. Name: Visayan Anti- Dissidence Campaign Medal and Ribbon

or higher
4. Requirements:
a. Participation in anti-smuggling/piracy and maritime law enforcement

operations in the Visayas and the waters immediately adjacent thereto for a
period of at least six (6) months from 8 November 1948.
b. Service and participation in law enforcement, military and civic action

operations in the islands comprising Visayas and waters immediately adjacent
thereto for a period of at least six (6) months from 4 July 1946.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Disc – It is in gold with an embrossed border. At the chief and

portions of both sinister and dexter, embossed in arc pattern, is the phrase
“FOR SERVICE” in bold single stroke Gothic letters. At the portions of dexter
and sinister flanks and center base, the phrase “VISAYAN CAMPAIGN” in
bold, single stroke Gothic letters is embossed in arc pattern. Each golden star
is embossed at both the sinister and dexter flanks
b) Star – Each star is located at the dexter flank and sinister flank
c) Mactan monument – It is in gold relief occupying the upper

center of the disc with its trunk supported by a fence
d) Fence – It is in relief covering the footings of the monument, the

ends occupying portions of dexter and sinister flanks. The ground line is
drawing along the nombril point
e) Coconut tree – An embossed coconut tree having eight (8)

leaves is located at the end of the fence at dexter flank
f) Banana plant – Embossed and located at the end of the fence at

sinister flank with six (6) leaves
RESTRICTED F4-1
RESTRICTED
g) Grass – It serves as foreground of the monument at the center

base
2) Dimensions:

b) Length of fence – 1.75 cm
c) Height of fence – 0.5 cm
d) Width of main trunk of monument – 0.6 cm
e) Width of upper trunk of monument – 0.45 cm
f) Width of top trunk of monument – 0.25 cm
g) Width of top pillar monument – 0.15 cm
h) Height of main trunk of monument – 0.4 cm
i) Height of upper trunk monument – 0.5 cm
j) Height of top trunk – 0.2 cm
k) Height of pillar – 0.4 cm
l) Height of coconut trunk – 1.1 cm
m) Length of top coconut leaf – 0.7 cm
n) Height of banana trunk – 1.0 cm
o) Vertical height of top banana leaves – 0.6 cm
p) Height of letters in phrase – 0.25 cm
q) Space of letters from edge of disc -0.2 cm
r) Distance of grass limits to letters – 0.1cm
a) Mactan Monument fence, grass at foreground, coconut and

banana plants – shows the atmosphere of the Visayan Islands
b) Stars – Show the three (3) big island group in the Philippines
b. Reverse
1) At the center of the disc is the relief of the Commonwealth seal with
caption on the scroll: “PHILIPPINE ISLANDS” in single stroke Gothic Letters
2) The disc has an embossed border
F4-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
VISAYAN ANTI-DISSIDENCE CAMPAIGN

MEDAL AND RIBBON
RESTRICTED F4-3
RESTRICTED
F4-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX F5
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Mindanao Anti- Dissidence Campaign Medal and Ribbon
3. By Whom Awarded: Chief of Staff, AFP, Commanders of Major

or higher
4. Requirements:
a. Pacification campaign operations in Lanao and Cotabato and other

provinces in Mindanao with Task Forces “LANCAF”, “PAGARI”, and
“PAGKAKAISA”, and such other similar Task Forces for a period of at least
six months.
b. For service and participation in law enforcement, military and civic

action operations in the islands comprising Mindanao, waters immediately
adjacent thereto for a period of at least six (6) months.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Disc – It is gold having embossed border. Embossed at the chief

is a phrase “For Service” in bold single stroke gothic letters. At the portions of
dexter and sinister flanks and center base, embossed in arc pattern in the
phrase “MINDANAO AND SULU CAMPAIGNS” in bold single stroke gothic
letters
b) Stars – Each embossed golden star is placed on both the dexter

and sinister flanks
c) Shield – It is in gold relief placed in the center of the medal. Its

chief is emblazoned with three (3) horizontal lines wherein ten (10) vertical
lines connect the second line by two (2) vertical lines. Embossed between the
two (2) vertical lines is a crescent moon with a sun at the dexter flank, a star
at the center and a cross at the sinister, respectively. Below the third line is a
relief of a vinta. The whole shield is with thin border in gold
d) Scroll – It is a gold relief placed immediately below the shield
e) Crossed Kris and Kampilan – Both weapons are in gold relief

and placed above the shield
RESTRICTED F5-1
RESTRICTED
f) Eagle – It is in gold relief placed above the crossed Kris and

Kampilan. The dexter foot rests on the blade of the Kris and Kampilan. The
dexter foot rests on the blade of the Kris and the sinister foot rests on the
blade of the Kampilan.
2) Dimensions:
a) Width of shield – 1.0 cm

b) Height of shield – 1.2 cm
c) Each width of Kris and Kampilan – 1.0 cm
d) Vertical rise of Kris and Kampilan – 0.5 cm
e) Length of Kampilan – 1.0 cm
f) Length of Kris – 1.0 cm
g) Height of eagle – 0.5 cm
h) Span of the spread wings of eagle – 1.2 cm
i) Thickness of scroll – 0.1 cm
j) Length of scroll – 1.9 cm
k) Height of letters in the phrase – 1.5 cm
l) Diameter of disc – 3.55 cm
m) Space between horizontal lines in shield – 1.5 cm
n) Height of vinta – 0.6 cm
3) Symbolism and Significance. All sculptures at the center –

Represent Moro land where the actual campaign was made
b. Reverse
a) In the center of the medal is a relief of the seal of the

Commonwealth of the Philippines with caption on the scroll “PHILIPPINE
ISLANDS” in single stroke Gothic letters
b) The disc has an embossed border
2) Dimensions:
a) Height of seal – 2.9 cm

b) Width of seal – 2.3 cm

2) Depth of sculptures – 0.05 cm
d. Accessories
F5-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
1) Blazonry and tincture - The medal is suspended by a ribbon through

a metal ring at its center chief. The ribbon has green stripes in the center and
pink stripes at both extremes
2) Dimensions:
a) Length of suspension ribbon – 3.5 cm

b) Width of suspension ribbon – 3.5 cm
c) Width of green stripes – 2.1 cm
e. Service Ribbon
1) Blazonry and Tincture – It carries the tincture of the suspension

ribbon
2) Dimensions:
a) Length – 3.5 cm
b) Width – 1.0 cm
c) Stripes – same with the suspension ribbon
f. Kinds of material used in craftsmanship
1) Medal – bronze
2) Ribbon – silk moiré
g. Miniature – 1/2 the size of service ribbon.
RESTRICTED F5-3
RESTRICTED
MINDANAO ANTI-DISSIDENCE CAMPAIGN

MEDAL & RIBBON
F5-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
HEADQUARTERS
th
10 INFANTRY (AGILI) DIVISION, PHILIPPINE ARMY
Camp Gen Manuel T Yan Sr, Brgy Tuboran, Mawab, Compostela Valley Province
ODA 17 January 2014
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 29
AWARD OF THE MINDANAO ANTI-DISSIDENCE CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND RIBBON
Pursuant to paragraph 1-7f, Section II, Chapter II, Armed Forces of the Philippines
Regulations G 131-053, General Headquarters, Armed Forces of the Philippines, dated 01
July 1986, as amended of the MINDANAO ANTI-DISSIDENCE CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND
RIBBON is hereby awarded to:
(With Third Bronze Service Star)
MAJOR ARTURO E JUNCO O-128353 GENERAL STAFF CORPS

(ADJUTANTT GENERAL SERVICE) PHILIPPINE ARMY
(Plain)
CAPTAIN EDREN G SANTIAGO O-135655 (INFANTRY) PHILIPPINE ARMY
CAPTAIN ARBIE C BALWEG O-14430 (INFANTRY) PHILIPPINE ARMY
CAPTAIN VICTOR L INTING JUNIOR O-137575 (INFANTRY) PHILIPPINE ARMY
CAPTAIN RUDINI C BUGADOR O-138296 (INFANTRY) PHILIPPINE ARMY
Staff Sergeant Norman U Mallo 811891 (Adjutant General Service) Philippine Army
Staff Sergeant Christopher B Antonio 821471 (Infantry) Philippine Army
Staff Sergeant Rogelio P Rivera 826952 (Infantry) Philippine Army
Sergeant Tereso E Bayang Junior 822498 (Infantry) Philippine Army
Sergeant Arthur L Naranjo 822886 (Infantry) Philippine Army
Sergeant Franklin I Pamisa 803247 (Infantry) Philippine Army
Sergeant Chesther B Tejero 842001 (Corps of Engineer) Philippine Army
Corporal Arde R Orcelino 806732 (Infantry) Philippine Army
Corporal Alex A Peñano 838358 (Infantry) Philippine Army
Corporal Francis E Bongcayao 838088 (Cavalry) Philippine Army
Corporal Jaime A Ampo-an 842052 (Infantry) Philippine Army
Corporal Felix B Canlobo 857254 (Infantry) Philippine Army
Corporal Geovanni T Tabanao 903739 (Infantry) Philippine Army
Corporal Juditho V Alonzo 843969 (Adjutant General Service) Philippine Army
Private First Class Aileen C Cestona 875456 (Infantry) Philippine Army
Private First Class Mary Grace C Abellana 901612 (Infantry) Philippine Army
Private First Class Jeany Lyn G Delgado 901631 (Infantry) Philippine Army
.for meritorious and invaluable service rendered after satisfying more than six (6) months
th
combat duties in the 10 Infantry (AGILA) Division area of responsibility
BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL BERNARDO :
OFFICIAL JESUS A MANANGQUIL JR

Chief of Staff
VICTOR L INTING JR
Captain (INF) PA
OIC, Division Adjutant
DISTRIBUTION:
“A”
RESTRICTED F5-5
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX F6
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Asia-Pacific Campaign Medal
4. Requirements: For continuous services of at least 30 days or 60 days of

broken service in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater from 7 December 1941 to 2
March 1946
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Disc – It is a gold-plated bronze with tropical landing scene in

relief.
b) Troopers – Two soldiers holding rifles are placed below the

lower half of the medal
c) Coconut Trees – One (1) each stands between the two troopers,
two (2) short trunks, jutted on the sinister flank and one (1) trunk on the dexter
flank
d) Craft – A battleship, a submarine and an aircraft form the

background
e) The phrase “ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGNS” in single stroke

Gothic letters is embossed in arc pattern above the scene
2) Dimensions:

b) Thickness – 0.2 cm
c) Distance from waist to top of helmet of the soldier at the dexter
flank – 1.6 cm
d) Distance from waist to top helmet of the soldier at the sinister
flank – 1.5 cm
e) Distance of sea line from the base – 0.2 cm
f) Height of coconut tree in the center -1.7 cm; height of coconut

trunks at dexter flank, short one-0.8 cm and long one- 1.35 cm; height of
coconut tree at sinister flank – 1.5 cm
RESTRICTED F6-1
RESTRICTED
a) Battleship, submarine and airplane – Symbolizes the landing of

troops on the beach
b) Coconut Trees – Stands for local scene
b. Reverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture – It is in plain bronze. Inscribed in the whole

face of the reverse is a phrase: “FOR”, first line; “SERVICE”, second line;
“DURING THE”, third line; “LIMITED EMERGENCY”, fourth line;
“PROCLAIMED BY”, fifth line;” THE PRESIDENT”, sixth line; “ON
SEPTEMBER 8, 1939”, seventh line; “OR DURING THE”, eight line;
“UNLIMITED EMERGENCY”, ninth line; “PROCLAIMED BY”, tenth line; “THE
PRESIDENT”, eleventh line; and “ON MAY 27, 1941”, twelfth line; spray of
laurel leaves are inscribed immediately below the last line of the phrase
2) Dimensions:

b) Length of spray of leaves – 1.0 cm
c. Other views (cross-section)
Dimensions:
1) Thickness of the disc – 0.3 cm

2) Thickness of relief figures – 0.05 cm
d. Accessories
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The medal is suspended to a golden

suspension ribbon with a red, white, and blue stripes at each sides with blue
at the extremes
2) Dimensions:

c) Width of stripes – 0.1 cm
d) Width of gold stripe at the extreme side – 0.6 cm
e. Kind of materials used and craftsmanship
1) Medal – Bronze with shiny fine-finished texture

2) Ribbon –Silk moiré with appropriate colors
f. Service Ribbon
F6-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
Blazonry and tincture – It carries the same tincture of the suspension

ribbon

3) Stripes – same as suspension ribbon
4) Miniature Ribbon – 1/2 of the actual size and same color proportion.
RESTRICTED F6-3
RESTRICTED
ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL
F6-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX F7
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Disaster Relief & Rehabilitation Operation Ribbon

Services very vague.
4. Requirements – Military personnel who have participated in rescue/relief

and rehabilitation operations connected with typhoons, floods, earthquakes,
conflagrations and other disaster/calamities
5. Description:
a. Obverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The ribbon is rectangular in shape with

violet, red and green stripes
2) Dimensions:

c) Width of violet stripe – 1.2 cm
d) Width of red stripe – 1.1 cm
e) Width of green stripe – 1.2 cm
a) Violet – Signifies restoration of everything to normal conditions

conducted during and immediately after the calamity or disaster
b) Red – Stands for the noble objective that characterizes the

relief, rescue, evacuation and rehabilitation operations conducted immediately
after the calamity or disaster
c) Green – Signifies restoration of everything to normal condition

as shown by the growth of vegetation, reconstruction of homes and public
works and bridging life back to normal
b. Reverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture – It shows the rectangular outline of the

ribbon. It has two (2) pins with clutches attachment in gold
2) Dimension - Height of pin – 3.0 cm
RESTRICTED F7-1
RESTRICTED
c. Other View (Cross section) - The section shows the metal bar wherein
the ribbon is fastened and to which the safety pin is attached
d. Accessories and Appurtenances
1) Blazonry and Tincture – A bronze anahaw leaf is awarded to the

succeeding four awards and silver anahaw leaf for the fifth award of the
DRRR.
2) Dimensions - Diameter of leaf – 0.5 cm
1) Ribbon – silk moiré with textile colors required
2) Accessories – Bronze- or silver-plated bronze with shiny fine-

finished texture
F7-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
DISASTER RELIEF & REHABILITATION

OPERATION RIBBON
RESTRICTED F7-3
RESTRICTED
HEADQUARTERS
PHILIPPINE ARMY
AAPD 10 December 2013
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 965
AWARD OF THE DISASTER RELIEF AND REHABILITATION OPERATION RIBBON
Pursuant to Paragraph 1-7e, Section II, Chapter I, Armed Forces of the Philippines
Regulations Guide 131-053, General Headquarters, Armed Forces of the Philippines dated
01 July 1986, as revised, the DISASTER RELIEF AND REHABILITATION OPERATION
RIBBON is hereby awarded to the following-named Officers and Enlisted Personnel:
CAPTAIN JUSSEL F PARLAN O-13877 MEDICAL CORPS (PHILIPPINE ARMY)

CAPTAIN ALEXANDER S ZAPANTA O-142085 MEDICAL CORPS (PHILIPPINE ARMY)
CAPTAIN CZARINA SHESHERAZADE MAE A MIGUEL O-145261 MEDICAL CORPS
(PHILIPPINE ARMY)
SECOND LIEUTENANT JAMES S CRUZ O -145010 NURSE CORPS (PHILIPPINE ARMY)
SECOND LIEUTENANT JEFFREY C CORREA O-145972 NURSE CORPS (PHILIPPINE ARMY)
SECOND LIEUTENANT EDWIN L VIRTUCIO O-146448 NURSE CORPS (PHILIPPINE ARMY)
Master Sergeant Julio B Segura 779495 (Medical Service) Philippine Army
Sergeant Elbert A Garcia II 794226 (Medical Service) Philippine Army
Sergeant Charles S Amores 810381 (Medical Service) Philippine Army
Sergeant Joner A Gadiano 815161 (Medical Service) Philippine Army
Corporal Felix C Montinola 792809 (Medical Service) Philippine Army
Corporal Jasper L Medrano 883452 (Infantry) Philippine Army
Corporal Lord Samuel M Usi 903720 (Infantry) Philippine Army
Private First Class Neri Joie G Alamis 894218 (Enlisted Women) Philippine Army
for conspicuous performance rendered as Medical Teams of Army General Hospital, Army
Support Command, Philippine Army during the conduct of various Humanitarian Assistance
Disaster Response Team for the victim of Super Typhoon Yolanda which barreled through
most of the areas of Visayas with an initial total of Five Thousand Two Hundred Twenty One
(5,221) beneficiaries or One Hundred Seventeen (117) Minor Surgery; Four Thousand Four
Hundred Twenty Eight (4,428) Consultation and Treatment; and Six Hundred Seventy Six
(676) people processed for Evacuation to Metro Manila. The overall unit accomplishment
indicative of unwavering commitment of the subject Officers and Enlisted Personnel in
bringing the services of the government were all significant and tangible contributions to the
typhoon victims of Tacloban, Leyte and the rest of the Visayas Region. By these
achievements, above-named Officers and Enlisted Personnel have immeasurably contributed
to the overall mission of the Philippine Army in winning the hearts and minds of the people
thereby earning distinct credit and honor not only for themselves but also for the Armed
Forces of the Philippines as well.
OFFICIAL: REY LEONARDO B GUERRERO

Chief of Staff
JOEL M SERGIO
Colonel, GSC (AGS) PA
Acting Army Adjutant
DISTRIBUTION:
“E”
F7-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED F7-5
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX F8
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Kalayaan Island Group Campaign Medal and Ribbon (KIGCMR)
2. To Whom Awarded: AFP personnel who were assigned at the RP-held

islands at the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) or in any combat or combat
support units of Western Command and its OPCON units
3. By Whom Awarded: Chief of Staff, AFP, Commander, Western

Command
4. Requirements: Must have rendered honorable service while deployed in

any of the Kalayaan Island Group detachment for at least two (2) months
5. Retroactive Clause: This ribbon maybe awarded to AFP personnel who

were previously deployed prior the approval of this award provided that the
subject personnel was recommended by his unit commander and was able to
submit necessary documents that will substantiate the claim for the award
6. Descriptions:
a. Obverse - The KIGCMR Basic Medal – brass-plated with an embossed

border. Embossed in an arc pattern at the top is the phrase “FOR SERVICE”
in bold single stroke gothic letters. At the lower portion of the arc is the phase
“KIG CAMPAIGN”, also in bold single stroke gothic letters. At the center of
the disc in relief is a flock of eight seagulls flying above the sea signifying the
eight islands being claimed by the Philippine Republic at the KIG. The seagull
was used because it is the bird specie that can be found in most of the RP-
held islands.
b. Ribbon - The service ribbon has a blue stripe at the center and yellow
stripes at both extremes. The KIGCMR Basic Medal can be awarded to AFP
personnel who were assigned in any combat or combat support units of
WESCOM including any of its OPCON units but not actually deployed at the
RP-held islands.
c. Categories - KIGCMR (Bantay Lahi Category) – This medal is same as

that of the basic medal except that a fortress sign is placed at the medal or
service ribbon. Bantay Lahi Category is awarded to any AFP personnel who
were actually deployed in any of the RP-held islands for a period of at least
two (2) months. The material of the fortress sign will depend on the length of
the deployment of the AFP personnel as follows:
RESTRICTED F8-1
RESTRICTED
1) KIGCMR (Bantay Lahi Category) with Bronze Fortress – Awarded

to AFP personnel who were deployed at the KIG for at least six cumulative
months but less than 12 cumulative months.
2) KIGCMR (Bantay Lahi Category) with Silver Fortress - Awarded to

AFP personnel who were deployed at the KIG for at least 12 cumulative
months but less than 18 cumulative months
3) KIGCMR (Bantay Lahi Category) with Gold Fortress - Awarded to

AFP personnel who were deployed at the KIG for 18 cumulative months or
more
F8-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
KALAYAAN ISLAND GROUP CAMPAIGN

MEDAL AND RIBBON (KIGCMR)
RESTRICTED F8-3
RESTRICTED
F8-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX F9
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Korean Campaign Medal and Ribbon

Services very vague
4. Requirements:
Eligibility – AFP personnel who participated in the UN action to Korea who

either:
a. Rendered service within the territorial limits of Korea or the waters

immediately adjacent thereto or in the air over Korea or such waters
b. Rendered service with the Philippine Expeditionary Forces to Korea

(PEFTOK) while on assignment to the unit for any period after June 27, 1950
and the terminal date to be announced later or while attached to the unit
(PEFTOK) or any other military or quasi-military unit of other member nations
participating in the United Nations action in Korea during the period
5. Descriptions
a. Obverse
a) Disc – It is a bronze disc with a border rim
b) Korean Pagoda – A conventionalized pagoda in relief encircled

by a ring
c) KOREAN CAMPAIGN – A phrase in Modern Roman letters

which is embossed between the rim of the disc and the ring, starting from the
dexter flank and terminating at the sinister flank
d) Stars – Three (3) stars are embossed between the rim and the
ring at center base
2) Dimensions:

b) Diameter of ring – 2.5 cm
(c) Height of pagoda – 2.2. cm
RESTRICTED F9-1
RESTRICTED
d) Width of pagoda – 1.35 cm

e) Height of letters – 0.3 cm
f) Diameter of each star – 0.3 cm
a) Pagoda – Represents the Korean Nation
b) Ring encircling Pagoda – Means that service is made for Korea
c) Three (3) stars – Stands for the three (3) major islands of the
Philippines
b. Reverse
a) Taeguk – A Korean Taeguk is centered at honor point
b) Flags – The ROK flag at dexter flank and RP flag at sinister

flank with their poles criss-crossed at fess point
c) Mountain peaks – three (3) mountain peaks are aligned in the

middle of the disc
2) Dimensions:
a) Diameter of Taeguk – 1.0 cm

b) Length of each flag – 2.7 cm
c) Width of each flag – 0.8 cm
d) Length of each flag – 0.8 cm
e) Height of mountain peaks – 0.5 cm
a) Taeguk – (National emblem of the ROK) – Signifies the service

performed within the territories of Korea
b) Flags with criss-crossed poles – Signifies that the Philippines is

one of the nations that give military aid to Korea
c) Mountain Peaks – Symbolizes the terrain of Korea’s mainland
Dimensions:

2) Thickness of sculptures – 0.05 cm
F9-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
d. Accessories
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The medal is suspended by a golden

ribbon with red and blue stripes interlined with white in the center
2) Dimensions:

e. Service Ribbon

ribbon
2) Dimensions:

c) Width of each stripe – same as the suspension ribbon
f. Kinds of material used in craftsmanship
1) Medal – Gold-plated bronze with shiny fine-finished texture
2) Ribbon – Silk moiré with appropriate textile colors
g. Miniature – 1/2 the size of service ribbon and same color proportion
RESTRICTED F9-3
RESTRICTED
KOREAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND RIBBON
F9-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED F9-5
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX F10
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Long Service Medal
3. By Whom Awarded: Chief of Staff, AFP and Major Service

Commanders
4. Requirements: Upon completion of twenty (20) years of faithful and

honorable service with the AFP, and for each additional five (5) years, one
bronze star shall be affixed to the ribbon. Computation of service with the
AFP shall be in accordance with the provisions of PD 1638, as amended
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Seal of the Republic of the Philippines – It is a cut-out relief with

the standard colors. It superimposes the portion of the cross in the center. A
scroll attached below has a caption: “REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES” in
single stroke Gothic letters
b) Cross – Its flanges are in translucent dark green with borders in

gold
2) Dimensions:

b) Height of RP seal – 2.3 cm
c) Width of RP seal – 1.8 cm
d) Overall lateral length of scroll (from end to end) – 2. 6 cm
e) Thickness of the scroll – 0.2 cm
f) Width of golden border – 0.1 cm
g) Width of cross flange at ends – 3.5 cm
h) Span of mid-flange of cross – 3.2 cm
3) Symbolism and Significance - The cross supporting the RP seal –

Represents the services rendered by the individual to the Republic of the
Philippines
RESTRICTED F10-1
RESTRICTED
b. Reverse
a) The medal shows the outline of the cross in golden plain
b) Embossed on the center in a semi-circle pattern and occupying

the Dexter flank, chief and sinister flank is the phrase, “FOR LONG SERVICE”
in bold single stroke gothic letters
c) Embossed on the base in arc pattern are three stars which are
arranged equidistant to each other
2) Dimensions:
a) Inner radius of inscription – 1.3 cm

b) Height of letters – 0.2 cm
c. Others view (cross-section)

2) Thickness of seal – 0.15 cm
d. Accessories
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The medal is suspended by a red ribbon

though a semi-circular ring attached to the metal link at center chief
2) Dimensions:
a) Width of suspension ribbon – 3.5 cm

b) Length of suspension ribbon – 3.5 cm
e. Service ribbon
1) Blazonry and Tincture – It caries the color of the suspension ribbon
2) Dimensions:
a) Width – 1.0 cm
f. Kinds of Materials used and craftsmanship
1) Medal – Gold-plated bronze in shiny fine-finished texture
g. Miniature – 1/2 the size of service ribbon and same proportion of color
F10-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
LONG SERVICE MEDAL
RESTRICTED F10-3
RESTRICTED
F10-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX F11
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: People Power II Ribbon
2. To Whom Awarded: Officers and Enlisted Personnel of the Armed

Forces of the Philippines
3. By Whom Awarded: Chief of Staff, AFP, Major Service Commanders
4. Requirements: Officers and Enlisted Personnel of the Armed Forces of the

Philippines who were in active service on 19-20 January 2001
5. Description:
a. Blazonry and tincture – The ribbon shall have a royal blue stripe, a
black stripe and a fatigue green stripe, with each stripe measuring five-eights
of a centimeter in width arranged vertically. It shall have a bronze border
etched with sampaguita leaves strung together
b. Dimensions:
1) Width of Ribbon – 1.0 cm

2) Length of Ribbon – 3.5 cm
3) Width of royal blue stripe – 0.625 cm
4) Width of black stripe – 0.625 cm
5) Width of fatigue green stripe – 0.625 cm
6) Thickness of badge – 0.1 cm
c. Symbolism and Significance
1) Black – Color of EDSA II People Power (Black T – shirts) centrally

located and occupying a larger portion of the badge
2) Royal Blue – Color of freedom/ Democracy (Philippine Flag)

borders of black (People Power) unbroken side by side the royal blue to mean
People Power II and Democracy are indivisible
3) Fatigue Green – Commemorates the AFP’s crucial role:
a) Vertical lines over the black color – Meaning “Protector of the

People” in EDSA II
b) Vertical Lines over the blue color – Meaning

“supporting/upholding Philippine Democracy
4) Gold Frame – Borders etched with Sampaguita leaves
RESTRICTED F11-1
RESTRICTED
5) Sampaguita stands for purity and simplicity strung together, it

speaks of the long but firm chain that bounds history and the Filipino people in
the quest for liberty and democracy.
F11-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
Boarders etched with Sampaguita Leaves
PEOPLE POWER II RIBBON
RESTRICTED F11-3
RESTRICTED
F11-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX F12
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Philippine Defense Medal
2. To Whom Awarded: Members of the AFP and US Armed Forces and

recognized guerilla units

Services.
4. Requirements:
a. Participation in any engagement against the enemy on Philippine

territorial lands, waters, and air during the period from 8 Dec 1941 to 15 June
1942
b. If the individual was assigned or stationed in the Philippine territorial

lands, waters, and air for not less than 30 days during the period 8 December
1941 to 15 June 1942
5. Description:
a. Obverse
1) Disc – It is the medal itself. It is in bronze having decagonal

concave groove in the sides
2) Filipina in relief – In the center of the disc is a symbolic figure of a

Filipina, holding an Igorot shield in her sinister hand and brandishing a Moro
kris in her dexter hand
3) Layers of concrete slab – The figure of a Filipina is standing on

three layers of concrete slabs in gold, formed like stairs
4) Philippine Sun – At the dexter flank is the Philippine Sun in gold
5) Star – At the center chief are three (3) golden stars
6) Map – At the sinister flank is a relief map of Corregidor Island and

at the sinister base a relief map of Bataan province partly shown
7) Laurel wreath – It is made of green laurel leaves. One tendril is at

sinister flank and the other at the dexter flank, both in arc pattern
RESTRICTED F12-1
RESTRICTED
8) Dimensions:

c) Width of groove – 0.35 cm
d) Height of Filipina status – 2.0 cm
e) Length of Moro Kris – 0.9 cm
f) Height of shield – 0.8 cm
g) Diameter of Philippine sun – 0.25 cm
h) Diameter of each star – 0.2 cm
i) Inside diameter of laurel wreath – 2.33 cm
j) Outside diameter of laurel wreath – 2.5 cm
a) Filipina on a pedestal of concrete slabs – Symbolizes the

Philippines as a country through fragile as a woman has the spirit to defend
and fight an armed enemy
b) Philippine sun and stars – Stands for the Philippine Islands
c) Relief map – Signifies the defeats and victories, which have

made a history in the Philippine Republic
d) Laurel wreath – Stands for the honor of the defendant who

fought for the Republic
b. Reverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture – Inscribed symmetrically is the phrase “FOR

THE” in the first line; “DEFENSE” in the second line; “OF THE” in the third
line; and “PHILIPPINES” in the fourth line; all single stroke Gothic letters
2) Dimensions:
a) Height of letters in “FOR THE” and “OF THE” – 0.25 cm
b) Height of letters in “DEFENSE” and “PHILIPPINES” – 0.3 cm
c. Other view (cross-section) - Thickness of medal – 0.45 cm
d. Accessories
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The medal is suspended by a suspension

ribbon through a metal ring on a groove at center which is also linked to
another metal ring connected to the attachment of the ribbon. The ribbon is in
red having two (2) white stripes at both extremes and three (3) stars arranged
symmetrically in equiangular pattern at the center
F12-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
2) Dimensions:

e) Diameter of each star – 0.3 cm
e. Service Ribbon
Dimensions:
RESTRICTED F12-3
RESTRICTED
PHILIPPINE DEFENSE MEDAL
F12-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX F13
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Philippine Independence Ribbon
2. To Whom Awarded: Recipients of the Philippine Defense and

Philippine Liberation Medals

Services,
4. Requirements: Military personnel of the USA and USAFFE who are

recipients of the Philippine Defense and Philippine Liberation Medals
5. Description:
a. Obverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture – A rectangular ribbon which consists of

yellow, blue, red, and white stripes in that order from left to right
2) Dimensions:

c) Width of yellow stripe – 0.35 cm
a) Yellow color – Represents the light and wisdom of the personnel

during the campaign
b) Blue – Nobility and integrity displayed while in actual combat

against an armed enemy
c) Red – Stands for bravery and courage of the personnel
4) White – Symbolizes purity and sincerity to their oath of duty
b. Reverse
1) Blazonry and tincture – It is rectangular in form with appropriate

tinctures behind the pair of clutch attachment
RESTRICTED F13-1
RESTRICTED
2) Dimensions
a) Stripes – same with the obverse

b) Distance between Clutches – 2.0 cm
c. Other Views (Cross- section)

ribbon, except that the white stars are arranged is an isosceles triangle
pattern
2) Dimensions:
d. Kinds of material used in craftsmanship
1) Medal is made of bronze with shiny fine-finished texture
F13-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE MEDAL AND RIBBON
RESTRICTED F13-3
RESTRICTED
F13-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX F14
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Presidential Security Service Ribbon
3. By Whom Awarded: Chief of Staff, AFP, Major Service Commanders,

and Presidential Security Group Commander
4. Requirements: The military personnel must have

rendered/performed his/her duty with fidelity to effectively guard and protect
the President of the Republic of the Philippines, for at least 6 months
5. Retroactivity Clause – This ribbon may be awarded to AFP personnel who

previously rendered their tour of duty prior to the approval of this award
6. Description:
a. Blazonry and tincture – The service ribbon shall be rectangular shape

consisting of gray, black and white vertical stripes divided evenly into six parts
b. Dimensions:

3) Gray stripe - 0.55 cm
4) Black stripe – 0.55 cm
5) White stripe – 0.55 cm
c. Symbolism and Significance – The colors are the representation of the

highly recognizable PSG urban camouflage uniform, in honor of their very
distinct and important duty to the President of the Philippines
RESTRICTED F14-1
RESTRICTED
PRESIDENTIAL SECURITY SERVICE RIBBON
F14-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX F15
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Presidential Unit Citation
2. To Whom Awarded: Units of the AFP
4. Requirements:
a. The Presidential Unit Citation is awarded to all units of the Armed

Forces of the Philippines, including the Philippine Merchant Marine, and units
of the Armed Forces of the United States and nation allied or associated with
the United States and nations allied or associated with the United States in
the war against the Japanese Empire during the period 07 December 1941 to
10 May 1942 inclusive, and during the Philippine Campaign of Liberation in
1944-1945
b. It may also be awarded at the discretion of the President to all units of

the Armed Forces of the Philippines, including the Philippine Merchant
Marine, for campaigns against an enemy of the Philippines; or participation in
unit massive operations within a definite period of time
5. The emblem of the Presidential Unit Citation consists of the following:
a. Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge
b. Presidential Streamer
6. Description and Illustration – Refers to individual description and

illustrations of PRPUCB and Presidential Streamer
RESTRICTED F15-1
RESTRICTED
PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION
F15-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX F16
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Resistance Movement Medal
2. To Whom Awarded: Members of the AFP and US Armed Forces and

recognized guerilla units
3. By Whom Awarded – Chief of Staff, AFP and Commanders of Major

Services
4. Requirements – Military service in the Philippine Resistance Movement at

any time during the period from 16 Jun 42 to 16 Oct 45
5. Description:
a. Obverse
1) A bolo and star embossed on a flaming file, superimposed on a

background of three mountain peaks
2) The lower two-thirds of the circumference is boarded by a wreath

while the upper third contains the inscription “LOYALTY”. The medal is of
circular bronze material 3.00 cm in diameter
b. Reverse - Engraved words “FOR SERVICES IN THE RESISTANCE

MOVEMENT” on a plane surface
c. Blazonry and Tincture – the medal is suspended from a silk moiré

ribbon, 3.50 cm long and 3.50 cm wide, composed of 1.00 cm red band – 0.50
cm, white stripe – 0.50 cm, blue stripe – 0.50 cm, white stripe – 1.00 cm red
band. On the ribbon are three small stars in pyramidal composition
RESTRICTED F16-1
RESTRICTED
RESISTANCE MOVEMENT MEDAL
F16-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX F17
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: United Nations Service Medal and Ribbon
4. Requirements:
a. Members of land, sea and air forces dispatched for service to any
member nation on behalf of the United Nations organization in peace-keeping
operations
b. Personnel dispatched to any member nation as members of para-

military or quasi-military units designated by their national government for
service in support of United Nations action and certified by United Nations
Commander-In-Chief, United Nations Command, as having directly supported
operations there
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) The medal is of bronze alloy

b) Cross – It is a relief and placed centre on the medal
c) Wreath – Two (2) tendrils of laurel leaves surround the globe
2) Dimensions:

b) Diameter of globe – 2.2 cm
c) Thickness of medal – 0.2 cm
a) Globe – Stands for unity of nations

b) Laurel leaves – Stands for peace
b. Reverse
1) Blazonry and tincture – Within a rims is an inscription “FOR

SERVICE IN” in the first line; “DEFENSE OF THE” in the second line;
“PRINCIPLES OF THE” in the third line; “CHAPTER OF THE” in the fourth
line; and “UNITED NATIONS” in the fifth line, all in Modern Romans letters
RESTRICTED F17-1
RESTRICTED
2) Dimensions:
a) Rim – 0.1 cm
b) Height of letters – 0.3 cm
c. Accessories
1) Blazonry and tincture - The medal is suspended from a ribbon

consisting of nine (9) stripes of blue alternated with eight (8)
2) Dimensions:

c) Blue Stripe – 0.2 cm
d) White Stripe – 0.2 cm
e) Width of bar – 3.3 cm
f) Length of bar – 0.6 cm
d. Service ribbon
1) Blazonry and Tincture – It caries the color of the suspension ribbon.
2) Dimensions:
a) Width – 1.0 cm
e. Kinds of Materials used and craftsmanship
1) Medal – Alloy bronze with shiny fine-finished texture.

2) Ribbon – Silk moiré with appropriate textile colors.
F17-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
UNITED NATIONS SERVICE MEDAL

& RIBBON
RESTRICTED F17-3
RESTRICTED
F17-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
bar and it superimposes the vertical flanges of the cross. There is a scroll at
each end of the flanges.
d) The crossed bolos (for Lakan), the spear (for Datu), and the bow
and arrow (for Maginoo), are placed symmetrically in the base.
e) Shield – It is silver in color with its border in relief. The sides

and top are concave; the base is convex.
2) Dimension:
a) Diameter of the sun (lakan) – 1.0 cm; thickness – 0.15 cm

b) Diameter of the sun (datu) – 2.0 cm; thickness – 0.2 cm
d) Distance from the supper border of the shield – 0.2 cm
e) Length of extended tip of narra leaves - 0.3 cm
f) Shields heiight – 5.0 cm; width – 3.0 cm; concave at its sides
and top – 0.3 cm; and convex at the base – 0.2
g) Thickness of shield – 0.2 cm
h) Width of border – 0.1 cm
a) Silver shield - Symbolizes protection from the evils of peace
b) Conventionalized sun – The first eight provinces that took up

arms against Spain
c) Three (3) stars – Represent Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao
d) Narra leaves – Stand for national strength
b. Reverse
Blazonry and Tincture – It shows the plain outline of the medal in silver
with embossed phrase “KAGITINGAN” in the first line; “SA” in the second
line: ”BARANGAY” in the third line; and either Lakan, Datu, or Maginoo as the
case may be with parentheses in the fourth line, all in Modern Roman letters.
c. Accessories
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The medal is suspended by a ring from a

neckband in crimson with blue lining in the center.
2) Dimensions:
a) Length of neckband (adjustable to the size of recipient) – from

50 cm - 55 cm
b) Width of the neckband – 5.0 cm
c) Width of the lining – 0.65 cm
E25-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX F18
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Vietnam Service Medal and Ribbon
2. To Whom Awarded: AFP Personnel
4. Requirements:
a. For satisfactory service in the Republic of Vietnam from July 1945 for
at least six (6) months, except those who were recalled for cause
b. For having died in line of duty even prior to the expiration of six (6)
months period, and for any member who may have been wounded or
contracted illness and unable to complete the six (6) months period service
5. Descriptions:
a. Obverse
a) Dragon – It is in relief symmetrically placed in the center of the

disc
b) Bamboos – Occupy center chief of the medal
c) Text of REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM – In single stroke Gothic

letters and placed in center base of the disc
2) Dimensions:
a) Diameter of medal – 3.0 cm

b) Lateral length of the dragon – 3.0 cm
c) Height of the Dragon – 1.7 cm
d) Width of rim – 1.0 cm
3) Symbolism and Significance:
a) Dragon – Symbol of the Vietnam Country

b) Bamboos – Represent typical scenery in Vietnam
RESTRICTED F18-1
RESTRICTED
b. Reverse
a) Seal of the Republic of the Philippines – It is in relief and placed

center on the medal, enclosed by a rim
b) Inscribed around the rim is the phrase “REPUBLIC OF THE

PHILIPPINES” in single stroke Gothic Letters
2) Dimensions:
a) Height of seal from tip to tip – 1.5 cm

b) Width of Scroll – 0.2 cm
c) Diameter of inner rim – 2.5 cm
d) Diameter of outer rim – 3.5 cm
e) Height of letter – 0.3 cm
f) Thickness of the medal – 0.25 cm
c. Accessories:
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The medal is suspended by a metal loop

from a silk ribbon composed of seven (7) vertical stripes. The extremes are
yellow followed by red, then by yellow, the center is blue
2) Dimensions:
a) Width of suspension ribbon – 3.5 cm

c) Yellow stripes at the extreme – 2.5 cm
d) Red Stripes – 0.45 cm
e) Yellow stripe at the means – 0.45 cm
f) Blues Stripe – 1.0 cm
3) Service Ribbon
Blazonry and Tincture – It carries the colors of the suspension

ribbon
a) Width – 1.0 cm
d. Kinds of material used and craftsmanship
1) Medal – Gold-plated bronze with shiny fine-finished texture
F18-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL & RIBBON
RESTRICTED F18-3
RESTRICTED
F18-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX F19
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: World War II Victory Medal
2. To Whom Awarded: Philippine and American Veterans

Services, and other units authorized to grant awards
4. Requirements: For service at any time between 7 Dec 1941 and 31 Dec
1946 both dates inclusive
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Disc – It is the medal itself and in gold.
b) Figure of a Liberation Lady – It is embossed in the center of the

disc. Her right hand holds the hilt of a broken sword, while the left hand holds
a broken blade. Her right foot is resting on War God’s helmet
c) War God’s Helmet – It is in relief placed below the right foot of

the Liberation Lady
d) Sun – Slightly covered by the helmet, radiates rays throughout

the background in the disc
e) Inscribed phrase – “WORLD” is placed in the dexter and “WAR

II” is placed in the sinister
2) Dimensions:

b) Height of Liberation Lady – 3.4 cm
c) Length of hilt from tip to tip – 0.7 cm
d) Length of blade – 0.6 cm
e) Height of Letter – 0.2 cm
f) Diameter of medal – 3.6 cm
g) Thickness of the medal – 0.2 cm
h) Radius of helmet – 0.2 cm
i) Radius of sun – 0.2 cm
RESTRICTED F19-1
RESTRICTED
b. Reverse
a) Embossed in are pattern starting from the dexter flank and

terminated in the sinister flank is a phrase “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”
in Modern Roman letters and at the base are the years’1941” and “1945”, also
in Modern letters, with dots separating them and the phrase
b) Embossed symmetrically in the center of the disc is a phrase

“FREEDOM” in the first line and “FROM FEAR AND WANT” in the second line
c) In the middle of the disc is a stem of palm leaves
d) Embossed below the palm leaves symmetrically in the center is

the phrase “FREEDOM OF SPEECH” in the first line and “AND RELIGION” in
the second line
2) Dimensions:
a) Height of letter and figures in the phrase surrounding the edge

of disc – 0.3 cm
b) Height of letters in the phrase at the center of disc – 0.2 cm
c) Length of stem of palm leaves – 2.4 cm
c. Accessories
1) Blazonry and Tincture – the medal is suspended by a ring from a

red silk moiré ribbon with rainbow colored stripes
2) Dimensions:
a) Width – 3.5 cm
d. Service Ribbon
Blazonry and Tincture – it carries the colors of the suspension ribbon
1) Width – 3.5 cm
2) Length – 1.0 cm
1) Medal – gold-plated bronze with shiny fine finished texture

2) Ribbon – silk moiré with appropriate textile colors
F19-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
WORLD WAR II VICTORY MEDAL
RESTRICTED F19-3
RESTRICTED
F19-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX F20
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Parangal Sa Kapanalig ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas

(Medal and Ribbon)
2. To Whom Awarded: Military and Civilian Personnel
4. Requirement: Military or civilian personnel who rendered dedicated

service, exemplary achievement or in volunteering to support the public affairs
and civil relations objectives and activities of the AFP
5. Description.
a. Medal. It is a semi-oval in shape and bronze in color, and

superimposed in the center of the inner circle is a relief head of the great
orator and first editor of the Philippines Revolutionary paper “La Solidaridad” –
Graciano Lopez Jaena dressed in a 1800s coat and tie. Etched on the lower
parabola of his chest is the hero’s name over an enameled red field
Then parallel to the center circle are embracing seven while lines
directly below the uplifted Sampaguita Leaves. This Sampaguita wreath
means recognition for service and achievement, while the seven (7) white
lines represent the Seven (7) pillars of CMO namely: Military Values
Education, Military Livelihood Enhancement, Civic Action, Community
Relations, Public Information, Psychological Operations, Research and
Special Studies
On the lowest center portion of the medal are the letters AFP
superimposed over a platform and connected to the left and right sides with
laurel leaves two in a row, one on top of the other, with the topmost longer in
length bordered by six toothed gears for each of the left and right flank of the
medal. The Laurel wreath signifies honor and greatness, enclosed by the AFP
triangle, and then the gear with a total of twelve (12) teeth represents the
whole year of dedication and service
6. Color Symbolism
a. Gold – Color of the Sun of the Philippine Flag
b. Eight Golden Stripes – Representing the eight rays of the sun

spreading the Light of Truth as guide illumining the nation. Also,
commemorates the eight provinces that launched the 1896 Philippine
Revolution
c. Royal Blue – Color of the blue field in the Philippine Flag
RESTRICTED F20-1
RESTRICTED
d. Royal Blue Stripes – Represents “Democracy and Love of

Country”
e. Drab Green – Ribbon is bracketed by the olive drab symbolizing

the fatigue uniform representing support of the AFP
PARANGAL SA KAPANALIG NG SANDATAHANG

LAKAS NG PILIPINAS (MEDAL AND RIBBON)
F20-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
ANNEX G
BADGES
List of Appendices for Badges
Appendix G1 Adjutant General’s Service (AGS) Badge

Appendix G2 AFP Civilian Personnel of the Year Badge
Appendix G3 AFP Enlisted Personnel of the Year Badge
Appendix G4 AFP Home Defense Badge
Appendix G5 AFP Parachutist Badge
Appendix G6 AFP ROTC Cadet of the Year Badge
Appendix G7 Barangay Presidential Unit Citation Badge (BPUCB)
Appendix G8 Election Duty Badge
Appendix G9 Enlisted Personnel Administrative Assistant Course
(EPAAC) Badge
Appendix G10 Inspector General’s Service (IGS) Badge
Appendix G11 Laang Kawal Logo, Patch, and Badge
Appendix G12 Combat Commander’s (Kagitingan) Badge (CC (K)B)
Appendix G13 Command at Sea Badge
Appendix G14 Command Badge (Philippine Marines)
Appendix G15 Naval Aviation Badges
Appendix G16 PAF Aeronautical Badges
Appendix G17 Aerial Photogrammetry and Reconnaissance Badge
Appendix G18 Avionics/ Aircraft Maintenance Officer
Appendix G19 Flight Nurse Badge
Appendix G20 Flight Surgeon Badge
Appendix G21 Navigator Badge
Appendix G22 Philippine Navy Surface Warfare Operations Badge
Appendix G23 Scout Ranger Badge
Appendix G24 Special Forces Badge
Appendix G25 UOG/ SEAL Team Badge
Appendix G26 UOG/SCUBA Diver’s Badge
Appendix G27 Weather Reconnaissance Badge
Appendix G28 Markmanship Badge
Appendix G29 Martial Law Citation Badge
Appendix G30 Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge
Appendix G31 Provost Marshal (PM) Badge
Appendix G32 Reservist Katapatan Lapu-Lapu Badge
Appendix G33 Tanglaw Badge
Appendix G34 AFPCGSC Badge
Appendix G35 Comptrollership Badge
Appendix G36 Intelligence Badge
Appendix G37 Sergeant Major Eligibility Badge
Appendix G38 Quartermaster Service Badge
Appendix G39 Finance Service Badge
Appendix G40 Infantry Badge
Appendix G41 Cavalry Badge
Appendix G42 Field Artillery Badge
RESTRICTED
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK AT TABLE OF CONTENT
Appendix G43 Signal Corps Badge
Appendix G44 Corps of Engineers Badge
Appendix G45 Ordnance Service Badge
Appendix G46 AFP Coordinating Badge
Appendix G47 AFP Logistics Badge
Appendix G48 Medical Corps Badge
Appendix G49 Dental Service Badge
Appendix G50 Medical Administrative Corps Badge
Appendix G51 Nurse Corps Badge
Appendix G52 Veterinary Corps Badge
Appendix G53 Corps of Professor Badge
Appendix G54 Judge Advocate General Service Badge
Appendix G55 Chaplain Service Badge
Appendix G56 Women’s Auxiliary Corps Badge
Appendix G57 CMO Badge
Appendix G58 ISA Badge
Appendix G59 Military Free Fall Jump Master Badge
G-2
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G1
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Adjutant General’s Service (AGS) Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: To all members of the AFP performing AGS

functions
3. By Whom Awarded: TAG, AFP
4. Requirements:
a. Officers
1) Officers who have taken AGS training and performing AGS function
2) Officers who have not taken AGS training but performing AGS
function for at least one year
b. Enlisted Personnel
1) Those who have taken administrative course, NCO Course and

performing other activities related to administrative functions and performing
functions for at least two (2) years
2) Those who have no formal training but performed AGS functions for
at least two (2) years
c. Civilian - Those who have graduated from formal courses related to

administrative functions and in-service training and seminars, and have
performed activities in the Adjutant’s Office for at least two (2) years
5. Description:
a. Obverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The badge is emblazoned with AGS seal

consisting of the following:
a) Shield – It is divided into three (3) parts wherein the chief is

white, superimposed by three (3) stars in gold, appearing one each at the
dexter chief, center chief, and sinister chief, respectively; Dexter flank is blue,
and the sinister flank is red. The horizontal and vertical partitions and edge
bordering are in gold
RESTRICTED G1-1
RESTRICTED
b) Plume – It is an anodized silver superimposed by the shield and

resting on the wreath. Its quill is a bit extended beyond the edge of the dexter
base and the tail end is a bit extended beyond the edge of the sinister chief
c) Laurel Wreath – It is made of eight pairs of laurel leaves

excluding the tip leaves of both tendrils. It is colored green, superimposed by
the plume. The tendrils are crossed at the center base and laid upward
convexly with respect to the center on both edges of the dexter and sinister
flanks and the tip leaves are touching the edges of the extended part of the
shield at the center chief
2) Dimensions:
a) Diameter of the badge – 3.0 cm
b) Dexter Chief to sinister chief – 1.7 cm; concave -0.2 cm at each

flank
c) Center chief to nombril point -2.1 cm
d) Diagonal at sinister chief to center chief – 1.05 cm; from dexter

chief to center chief -1.05 cm
e) Radius of arc at each mid-diagonal of dexter and sinister chiefs –

0.2 cm
f) Dexter base to sinister base -1.4 cm
g) Radius of arc to base – 0.4 cm
h) A 20 degree angle with respect to the imaginary horizontal line

reckoned at the center base cuts the dexter base and so with the sinister base
i) Thickness of bordering and partitions of the shield – 0.1 cm
j) Diameter of each star – 0.3 cm
k) Plume
(1) 3.0 cm long
(2) Its quill is 0.35 cm from laurel wreath at dexter base and 0.35
cm from tail end to laurel wreath at the sinister chief
l) Laurel wreath – 1.2 cm outside diameter and 0.9 cm inside

diameter
G1-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
a) Shield – Symbolizes the Adjutant General’s Service which is an

accepted insigne of authentication. The three gold stars represent the three
major Philippine regions (Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao) and gold color denotes
majesty of thought and loftiness of ideals which AGS personnel are imbued.
White color on the chief represents service, honesty and integrity. Blue on the
dexter flank symbolizes loyalty to principles and calmness in the face of
criticisms or difficulties. Red on the sinister flank stands for moral courage to
do right and withstand pressures. Gold bordering means that AGS is
dynamically generating in its entirety
b) Plume – Identifies that AGS is a competent authenticating

authority of the AFP
c) Laurel wreath – Symbolizes the authoritative and authentic

general administrative services being rendered by AGS personnel. Its green
color signifies reliance and eternal yearning for an orthodoxical relevance of
AGS in the AFP
b. Reverse – Plain
c. Kinds of material used in craftsmanship – The badge is bronze plated

with gold with shiny finished texture
d. Miniature – ½ the actual size and same color and proportion
RESTRICTED G1-3
RESTRICTED
ADJUTANT GENERAL’S SERVICE

(AGS) BADGE
G1-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G2
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: AFP Civilian Personnel of the Year Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: AFP Civilian Personnel
4. Requirements: Any AFP Civilian personnel who have

rendered at least five (5) years continuous service with the nominative agency
on the following basis:
a. Efficiency – 40 points
b. Achievement, resourcefulness, and creativity – 40 points
c. Length of Service – 10 points
d. Traits and Characteristics – 10 points
Selected civilian personnel of the year shall never receive a

score less than 80 points
Moreover, the achievement, resourcefulness, and creativity shall

include among others, an idea, suggestion, or invention for improvement to
effect economy in operation, to increase production, to improve working
condition or service, or otherwise benefit the government; performance of
extraordinary exceptional act; the courageous handling of an emergency
situation; outstanding scientific, technical and executive abilities, which
contributed or resulted in efficiency and economy in government operations
5. Limitation: Employees with pending administrative cases or

with derogatory records shall not be considered for nomination
RESTRICTED G2-1
RESTRICTED
G2-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G3
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: AFP Enlisted Personnel of the Year Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: AFP Enlisted Man and Enlisted Woman of the

Year.
4. Requirements: The Enlisted Man and Enlisted Woman of the year must
have outstanding achievement and performance of duties and must possess
good traits and characteristics to be determined by a board to be created by
GHQ AFP
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Disc – It is the badge itself in gold which consists of the

Philippine sun, triangle, scroll, wreath and caption
b) Philippine Sun – It is embossed in gold superimposed on the

triangle
c) Triangle – It is embossed in gold superimposed on the center of

the disc in a normal position
d) Scroll – It is in gold placed at the lower portion of the disc with its
ends supporting the tendrils of the wreath
e) Caption – Year of award and the phrase AFP ENLISTED MAN

AND ENLISTED WOMAN OF THE YEAR; GHQ ENLISTED MAN AND
ENLISTED WOMAN OF THE YEAR; PA ENLISTED MAN AND ENLISTED
WOMAN OF THE YEAR; PC ENLISTED MAN AND ENLISTED WOMAN OF
THE YEAR; PAF ENLISTED MAN AND ENLISTED WOMAN OF THE YEAR;
PN ENLISTED MAN AND ENLISTED WOMAN OF THE YEAR; in gold stroke
Gothic letters, whichever is appropriate should be inscribed on the scroll
f) Wreath – It is made of two golden tendrils of sampaguita flowers

and buds bordering the center chief of the badge. Each tendril starts from the
scroll ends tip leaves and terminates at about the star above the upper vertex
of the triangle
g) Stars – The three (3) golden stars are embossed on the center
chief
RESTRICTED G3-1
RESTRICTED
2) Dimensions:

b) Diameter of the Philippine sun – 2.0 cm
c) Diameter of triangle – 2.2 cm
d) Inner diameter of scroll – 2.2 cm
e) Width of scroll – 0.3 cm
f) Inner diameter of wreath – 2.25 cm
g) Outside diameter of wreath – 2.45 cm
h) Height of letters in phrase – 0.2 cm
i) Height of numbers of year of award – 0.2 cm
j) Diameter of each star – 0.3 cm
a) Philippine Sun – Signifies the Philippines and the first eight (8)
provinces to revolt against Spain
b) A triangle and the three (3) stars – Represents the three major
islands of the Philippines
c) Scroll and wreath – Symbolizes honor of the service for

outstanding achievements during the war
b. Reverse – It shows the plain outline of the badge and clutch

attachment. Rank, full name, serial number, and branch of service in Modern
Roman letters will be embossed and centered proportionally
Dimensions:

2) Thickness of engraving/ embossed blazonry – 0.1 cm
d. Kinds of material used and craftsmanship - The badge is made of gold-

plated copper in a shiny fine-finished texture
6. How worn – It shall be worn daily on the flap of the eight pocket of the
office/ semi formal uniform
7. Illustration/ Drawing (Attached):
G3-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
AFP ENLISTED PERSONNEL

OF THE YEAR BADGE
RESTRICTED G3-3
RESTRICTED
G3-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G4
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: AFP Home Defense Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: Military and Civilian personnel of the AFP

Services and other units authorized to grant awards
4. Requirements:
a. Military – Graduates of a Home Defense Course of not less than two

(2) months duration conducted at Major Service level or higher; those two
have had at least one (1) year satisfactory service with the office for home
defense, Home Defense Unit, Office for Community Relations or Home
Defense Centers/ Community relations Unit; Those who are regular
instructors in home defense courses; and other recommended for meritorious
or outstanding achievement in home defense activities
b. Civilian – Participants in a joint civic action or Home Defense activity

with the AFP, whose services contributed substantially in the accomplishment
of the AFP missions
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Disc – It is a silver-coated metal with blue enamel background
b) Torch – It is in orange and placed at the middle of the disc. The

handle extends downward-beyond the sprocket of the wheel at the base at
the disc
c) Wheel – White in color with twelve (12) sprockets placed

centrally on the disc. It is encircled with a thin ring
d) Caption – The phrase “HOME DEFENSE” in bold single stroke

Gothic letter is placed at the chief of the badge forming an arch
e) Wreath – It consists of laurel leaves having two (2) tendrils, each

tendrils composed of eight (8) pairs of leaves excluding both tip leaves. It is
placed in arc pattern at the base of the disc
f) The badge (for officer) is of the same design except that the seal
is superimposed on an eight-pointed sunburst
RESTRICTED G4-1
RESTRICTED
2) Dimensions:

b) Diameter of seal – 3.2 cm
c) Outside diameter of wheel – 2.4 cm
d) Depth of pinch – 0.2 cm
e) Inside diameter of wheel – 4.2 cm
f) Height of torch – 1.7 cm
g) Diameter of ring – 0.5 cm
h) Inside diameter of wreath – 1.1 cm
i) Width of each tendril – 0.2 cm
j) Outside diameter of the sunburst – 4.0 cm
3) Symbolism and Significance - The design of the badge symbolizes

the three fold objectives of the AFP Home Defense program, namely: National
Development, Communication and Security
a) Wheel – Stands for progress
b) Twelve sprockets – Signifies the year-round and country-wide

efforts in attaining those objectives
c) Torch – Stands for knowledge and communication
d) Shield – Refers to the military’s lofty ideal of insuring the security

and stability of the state and its people
e) Blue background – Represents the Philippine Sky
f) Laurel wreath – Stands for the meritorious and outstanding

services and goals of Home Defense activities
b. Reverse
1) Plain and bronze in color.
2) Two (2) pointed pins are placed on opposite sides of the seal
c. Kinds of materials used and craftsmanship
Badge – Bronze with silver coating in shiny fine-finished texture.
d. Miniature – 1/2 the actual size and same color proportion.
G4-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
AFP HOME DEFENSE BADGE
RESTRICTED G4-3
RESTRICTED
G4-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G5
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: AFP Parachutist Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: Military personnel of the AFP and friendly foreign

nations
3. By Whom Awarded: Chief of Staff, AFP, Commanders of the Major

Services
4. Requirements:
a. Basic Parachutist Badge
1) Have satisfactorily completed the Basic Airborne Course prescribed

by GHQ AFP and Major Service Training Directive
2) Have performed five (5) parachutist jumps
b. Senior Parachutist Badge
1) Have satisfactorily completed an Advanced Airborne (Jumpmaster)

Course as prescribed by GHQ AFP or Major Service Training Directives
2) Have performed at east thirty (30) parachute jumps of which five (5)
are simulated combat (tactical) jumps with combat equipment and, at least
two (2) night jumps
c. Master Parachutist Badge
1) Have satisfactorily completed the Advanced Airborne (jumpmaster)

Course as prescribed by GHQ AFP, or Major Service Training Directive
2) Have performed as Jumpmaster at least one (1) combat jump
3) Have performed at least sixty-five (65) parachute jumps of which

twenty (20) are simulated combat (tactical) jumps with combat equipment, and
at least four (4) night jumps, and at least two (2) combat jumps
d. Corresponding honorary badges may be awarded to military

forces/personnel of friendly foreign nations
RESTRICTED G5-1
RESTRICTED
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Seal of the Republic of the Philippines – It is a relief enameled

with the standard colors and placed center between the pair of wings and
under the parachute
b) Pair of Wings – It is a conventionalized airborne wings

parachute in anodized silver having eighteen (18) long and short feathers in
each wing
c) Parachute - It is a conventionalized airborne parachute in

anodized silver, placed above the seal of the Republic of the Philippines
d) Star – It is in anodized silver and placed above the canopy of

the parachute. It is added to the Basic Parachutist Badge
e) Wreath – It is added to the Senior Parachutist Badge. A star in

anodized silver is surrounded by a wreath placed above the canopy of the
parachute
2) Dimensions:

b) Vertical diameter of seal – 1.1 cm
c) Horizontal diameter of seal – 0.9 cm
d) Width of parachute at the canopy – 1.5 cm
e) Height of parachute from seal – 1.5 cm
f) Inside diameter of span of the wings – 2.5 cm
g) Outside diameter of span of the wings 4.5 cm
h) Diameter of star – 0.6 cm
i) Inside of diameter of wreath – 0.8 cm
j) Outside diameter of wreath – 1.3 cm
a) RP Seal – means that the risks of life an airborne are done for
the Republic of the Philippines
b) Pair of Wings – Shows the recipient’s in the AFP as the air

glides in the performance of his duties
c) Parachute – Symbolizes the real outfit of being an airborne
d) Star – Symbolizes the higher degree/category as compared to

the basic badge wearers
G5-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
e) Wreath – Signifies the highest category among the rest of

airborne
b. Reverse – It is shows the plain outline of the badge with one(1) pin
each welded at each tip of the wings
c. Other Views (cross-section) - The badge thickness of 0.2 cm
d. Accessories
Combat Star – A small bronze star shall be attached to the

parachutist badge of a rated parachutist for each combat jump that he has
made. The first combat star awarded shall be appended of the Republic Seal.
Subsequent combat stars shall be appended on the left and right alternately
on the wings
2) Dimensions:
a) Diameter of star – 0.3 cm

b) Distance between the stars – 0.025 cm
c. Kinds of Materials used and craftsmanship
1) Badge – silver plated brass with shiny fine-finished texture
2) Combat Star – bronze with shiny fine-finished texture
RESTRICTED G5-3
RESTRICTED
AFP PARACHUTIST BADGE
G5-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
MASTER PARACHUTIST BADGE
RESTRICTED G5-5
RESTRICTED
SENIOR PARACHUTIST BADGE
G5-6 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G6
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: AFP ROTC Cadet/Cadette of the Year Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: ROTC Cadet/Cadette of the year
3. By Whom Awarded: Chief of Staff, AFP and Major Service

Commanders
4. Requirements:
a. Outstanding achievements for the year as student, cadet/cadette or as

private citizen
b. Outstanding performance of duties as cadet/cadette
c. High scholastic records as cadet/cadette for the last three semesters,

to include 4th year high school
d. Traits and characteristics:
1) Personal appearance
2) Oral communicative ability
3) General knowledge
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Disc – It is gold-plated with a triangle and sunburst at the center

and bordered by three stars, sampaguita garland and scroll. Below the
triangle base is the year of award
b) Sunburst – It rests on an equilateral triangle with a horizontal

base and centered at the disc
c) Year of Award – The year of award is engraved directly below

the lowest tip of the sunburst horizontally along the base of the triangle
d) Border – It is composed of a scroll at the base extending on both

dexter and sinister sides of the disc with engraved inscription of “AFP ROTC
CADET OF THE YEAR”. From each end of the scroll is a sampaguita garland
of leaves and buds terminating at both dexter and sinister chiefs and on the
RESTRICTED G6-1
RESTRICTED
center chiefs are three stars bordering the disc. For Major Service cadets
award, the inscription “AFP” should be changed to corresponding unit.\
2) Dimensions:
a) Diameter of Disc – 3.0 cm

b) Outside diameter of border – 2.8 cm
c) Inside diameter of border – 2.5 cm
d) Diameter of triangle -2.5 cm
e) Diameter of sunburst – 2.2 cm
f) Height of numbers in year – 0.3 cm
a) Philippine Sun – Signifies the Philippines and first eight (8)

provinces to revolt against Spain
b) A triangle and the Three (3) Stars – Represents the three Major
Islands of the Philippines
c) Scroll and Wreath – Symbolizes honor of the service for

outstanding achievements
4) Cross –section
a) Thickness of disc – 0.25 cm

b) Thickness of border – 0.05 cm
c) Thickness of triangle/ sun -0.05 cm
G6-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
AFP ROTC CADET OF THE YEAR BADGE
RESTRICTED G6-3
RESTRICTED
G6-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G7
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Barangay Presidential Unit Citation Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: Any ICHDF unit which has rendered exceptionally

outstanding service in the peace and order campaign upon recommendation
of the Chief of Staff, AFP
4. Requirements: The unit must have distinguished itself in combat and

achieved extraordinary accomplishment which set it apart from other units
5. Description:
a. Obverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture - The badge is rectangular in shape with

three (3) equal horizontal stripes of blue, white and red arranged in that order
from top to bottom. It is bordered by ornamental narra leaves in gold
2) Dimensions:
a) Width of badge – 1.0 cm

b) Length of badge – 3.5 cm
c) Width of border – 0.125 cm
d) Width of each stripe – 0.25 cm
a) Red, white, and blue colors – Symbolizes the national colors of

the Philippine Flag
b) Narra leaves of the border – Symbolizes strength and unity

against an armed enemy
b. Reverse
1) Blazonry and tincture – The rectangular outline of the badge in gold

has two (2) metal pins with clutch attachment as fastening device
c. Other views (cross-section)
Dimensions:

2) Height of pin – 0.5 cm
RESTRICTED G7-1
RESTRICTED
d. Accessories/ Appurtenances
1) Blazonry and Tincture – A bronze star on the badge shall be

awarded for the first, second, third, fourth succeeding deeds and a silver star
for every fifth succeeding deed in lieu of the five (5) bronze stars
2) Dimension:
Diameter of Star – 0.5 cm
e. Kinds of material used in craftsmanship
1) Badge – Steel plate, tinctured with enamel plated in gold with shiny
fine –finished texture
2) Clutches – Gold-plated tin
G7-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
BARANGAY PRESIDENTIAL UNIT

CITATION BADGE (BPUCB)
RESTRICTED G7-3
RESTRICTED
G7-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G8
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Election Duty Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: ROTC Cadets/ Cadettes and AFP personnel who

were or will be duly deputized by COMELEC for election duties
4. Requirements: Meritorious service rendered during the conduct of voting

exercises thereby greatly contributing to the honest, orderly and peaceful
elections
5. Description:
a. Blazonry and Tincture
The badge is made of brass of about 1 ¼ inches and 1 inch wide. It is

embossed with four distinct colors namely: blue – to represent honest
election, green- to represent orderly election, white – to represent peaceful
election, and red – to represent the election process. The rising sun on top of
the rectangular brass depicts the vision of ROTC cadets/cadettes and AFP
personnel duly deputized by COMELEC in choosing the National Leaders
who envision to bring hope to the social, political and economic stability of the
country. The word HOPE then literally means “Honest and Peaceful Election.”
The figures on the other hand entails the year of the election period. Hence,
the numerals will be dependent with the year of the election period
b. Dimensions:
1) Width – 2.54 cm (fm base to height of the rising sun)

2) Length – 3.17 cm
3) Width of the badge – 1.27 cm
4) Base of rising sun – 2.377 cm
5) Height of rising sun – 1.27 cm
6) Dimensions of blue, green, white and red stripes – 1.27 cm x .7925
cm
c. Prescriptive Period:
The prescriptive period of the wearing of the Election Duty Badge shall
commence from the time the badge has been awarded to deputized AFP
personnel during elections and shall end from the date of the next election
period
RESTRICTED G8-1
RESTRICTED
ELECTION DUTY BADGE
G8-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G9
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Enlisted Personnel Administrative Assistant Course (EPAAC)

Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: Enlisted Personnel who graduated from the course
3. By Whom Awarded: Chief, Intelligence Service, AFP.
4. Requirements: Enlisted Personnel who have satisfactorily completed the

requirements for graduation from the Enlisted Personnel Administrative
assistance Course at Special Intelligence Training School, ISAFP and have
been posted at various ODAFA offices
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Sphinx – Intelligence;
b) Triangle and three (3) colors inside the triangle represent the
three (3) Major Services of the AFP;
(1) Green – Army

(2) Blue – Air Force
(3) Gray – Navy
c) Three (3) stars inside the triangle – represent the three (3) major
geographical areas of the archipelago.
d) Garland – Two (2) tendrils of laurel leaves represent pride,

honor, and distinction;
e) Earth/ Globe – Strategic location of ODAFA posts distributed

worldwide;
c. Dimensions:
1) Diameter of the badge – 36 cm

2) Width of the Sphinx – 3.5 cm
3) Height of the Sphinx – 4 mm
4) Each side of the triangle -10 mm/ 1 cm
5) Height of Laurel – 10 mm/ 1 cm
RESTRICTED G9-1
RESTRICTED
6) Diameter/ Size of Laurel – 2 mm (.1 cm)

7) Diameter/ Size of 3 stars – 1mm (.1 cm)
8) Diameter/ Size of Globe – 23 mm (2.3 cm)
9) Space between each three (3) circles – 1.5 cm
10) Space between each latitude – 2.5 mm
11) Space between each longtitude – 2.5 mm
12) Diameter/ size/measurement of land mass in the globe is patterned
after ISAFP key chain
7. Manner of Wearing:
The badge will be worn by course graduates who are designated by the
Office of the President as Administrative Assistant on black leather straps
attached to the breast pocket button on the uniform in the center of the pocket
area below the pocket flap
G9-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
ENLISTED PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATIVE

ASSISTANT COURSE (EPAAC) BADGE
RESTRICTED G9-3
RESTRICTED
G9-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G10
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Inspector General’s Service (IGS) Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: IGS officers and enlisted personnel of the AFP
3. By Whom Awarded: TIG, AFP
4. Requirements:
a. He must belong to IGS
b. He must be included in the IGS Eligibility List
c. Officers and EP who have taken IGS training and performing IGS
function
5. Description:
a. Obverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The IGS insignia has four (4) distinctive
parts:
a) Spear
b) Bolo
c) Sampaguita wreath; and
d) The scroll with an inscription: PAGSISIYASAT, KATARUNGAN,
PAGSUSURI, in single stroke Gothic letters
(1) Spear – It is in gold and pointed downward in the direction

from dexter chief to sinister base with both ends extending beyond the wreath
(2) Bolo – A golden bolo superimposed on the spear at the

center is positioned with blade facing the chief and handle extended beyond
the wreath at dexter base
(3) Sampaguita Wreath – It is in gold and circular pattern with tip

leavees meeting at the chief at stems crossed at the base
(4) Scroll – A golden scroll rests on the sampaguita wreath all

the way from the dexter base to the sinister base leaving only three (3) pair of
leaves at the base. Portions of leaves along the circular path are visible
2) Dimensions:
a) Overall diameter of the badge – 3.3 cm

b) Length of spear – 3.3 cm
RESTRICTED G10-1
RESTRICTED
c) Length of bolo – 3.3 cm

d) Inside diameter of wreath – 1.1 cm
e) Outside diameter of wreath – 2.2 cm
f) Width of scroll – 0.25 cm
g) Height of letters in scroll – 0.1 cm
a) Spear – Represents power and authority on the early days, the

spear was the symbol of power and authority of the headman or chief of the
barangay over his subjects
b) Bolo – Symbolizes industry and labor of the Filipino people
c) Positional Arrangement of the Spear and Bolo – Signifies that

they are not used for aggression or oppression but rather for defense of a
right and preservation of freedom
d) Blade Portion – Signifying the cutting of red tape in the

accomplishment of IGS tasks. It also signifies swiftness yet humane
dispensation of justice
e) Sampaguita Wreath – Symbolizes purity, honesty, integrity and

cultural and intellectual achievement in the oriental way
f) PAGSISIYASAT – To inspect or inspection
g) PAGSUSURI – To investigate or investigations
h) KATARUNGAN - Justice
b. Reverse – It shows the plain outline of the badge in gold with the
provision for the clutch attachment
Dimensions:

3) Thickness of bolo – 0.1 cm
4) Thickness of spear – 0.1 cm
d. Kinds of material used and craftsmanship - The badge is a gold plated

bronze with a shiny fine finished texture
G10-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
INSPECTOR GENERAL’S SERVICE

(IGS) BADGE
RESTRICTED G10-3
RESTRICTED
G10-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G11
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Laang Kawal Logo, Patch and Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: Members of the AFP Reserve Force
3. Description:
a. Symbolism and Significance
1) Lapu-lapu – Symbolizes the true heart of a Filipino hero who is

willing to give his life to defend his people and his country. Lapu-lapu is
placed on the center so that the Reservist will always be reminded of his
gallant act rooted in patriotism and volunteerism
2) Two Stars – Represents the two components of the Armed Forces

of the Philippines: the Regular Force and the Reserve Force
3) Circle – Represents unity among the members of the Armed Forces

of the Philippines both regular and reserve, as well as unity of purpose
4) Inner Circle – Represents the proportion of the Regular Force of the

AFP which is projected to taper off the 20% of the total Regular and Reserve
components. This is in line with the thrusts of the AFP Modernization Program
to maintain a small standing force in peacetime capable of rapid expansion
during national emergency through mobilization of the Reserve Force
5) Outer Circle – Represents the proportion of the Reserve Force that

provides the base of expansion for the Regular Force when the need arise
6) Gray Color - Represents neutrality and humility, two of several

characteristics that reservists must possess. As a reservist, there should
always be an apolitical stance and humble ways in performing ones duties, for
being a part of the AFP organization means being of service to the people
b. Dimensions:
1) Laang-Kawal Patch (Olive Drab)
a) Diameter of whole patch (lining color is dark gray) – 8.5 cm

b) Length of Star (color is gray) – 0.9 cm
c) Length of Lapu-Lapu (gray) – 3.7 cm
d) Width of Lapu-Lapu (gray) – 3 cm
e) Diameter of inner circle – 5 cm
f) Size of Letters- 0.9 cm; thickness -0.2 cm; font – Arial Narrow;
color- gray
RESTRICTED G11-1
RESTRICTED
2) Laang-Kawal Badge (Metallic Silver)
a) Diameter of Whole Patch (lining color is dark gray) – 3.8 cm

b) Diameter of inner circle (oxidized/color-black) -2.2 cm
c) Length of star (dark gray) – 0.4 cm
d) Length of Lapu-Lapu (gray) -1.7 cm
e) Width of Lapu-Lapu – 1.25 cm
f) Size of letters – 0.4 cm; thickness- 0.03 cm; color-black
G11-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G12
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Combat Commander’s (Kagitingan) Badge and Combat

(Kagitingan) Badgel

nations
3. By Whom Awarded: Commanding General, Philippine Army
4. Requirements:
a. PA Officers and enlisted personnel who have commanded combat and

combat support units for at least one cumulative year may be awarded the
Commander’s (Kagitingan) Badge
b. All other PA military personnel who have rendered at least one

cumulative year of combat duty regardless of their assignment, including
those engaged in combat service support operations may be awarded the
combat ”kagitingan’ Badge
c. Corresponding Honorary Badges may be awarded to all other military

personnel from the PNP, BJMP, BFP, PAF, PN, and PCG who have been
assigned in units engaged in combat, combat support and combat service
support operations for at least one cumulative year, regardless of duty
assignment or position
d. Corresponding Honorary Badges may be awarded to military

forces/personnel of friend foreign nations
e. Depending on the category of the individual awards, a bronze or silver

star(s) is/are placed above the badge. This indicates that the wearer of the
badge has been a recipient of any of the following military awards earned in
combat. Wounded personnel medal – one bronze star, Military
Commendation Medal for bravery – two (2) bronze star; MMM with bronze
spearhead – three (3) bronze stars, gold cross Medal – one silver star;
Distinguished Conduct star – two (2) silver stars; and medal for valor – three
(3) stars. The highest equivalent bronze or silver star(s) may be attached to
the combat commander’s (K) badge provided, that the corresponding medal
was earned by a military personnel as a commander, regardless of level of
command
RESTRICTED G12-1
RESTRICTED
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Combat Commander’s (Kagitingan) Badge for squad leader with

no combat award (without silver/bronze star)
(1) Tagalog Alphabet K – It is red and placed at the center of

the badge superimposing a tabak
(2) Tabak – It is a cut-out with its blade in silver and its handle
in black. It is in horizontal position with its handle at the sinister flank and the
sharp edge of the blade at the lower side
(3) Garland – surrounding the tabak in an elliptical pattern are

two (2) tendrils of laurel leaves with crossed stems at the center base and the
tip leaves meeting at the center chief
The stem and the leaves are in gold
(4) Background – The badge is superimposed over the

embroidered cloth background which is moss green in cooler and obate in
shape. At the center of this background is a gold stripe 0.25 cm tilted 5.0
degrees in a clockwise direction from the perpendicular from the viewer’s view
b) Combat Commander’s (Kagitingan) Badge for platoon leader

and awardee of wounded personnel Medal
Identical to all types of the kagitingan badge are the

background, the tabak insignia and the garland with the following additionals:
(1) Two gold stripes, sizes of which are 0.25 cm by 4.5 cm

placed at the center of the background and spaced 0.25 cm between each
other. They are tilted 5.0 degrees in a clockwise direction from the
perpendicular from the viewer’s view
(2) Bronze star – one bronze star is superimposed at the gold

stripes and placed at the terminal of the garland’s stem immediately at the
center chief
c) Combat Commander’s (Kagitingan) Badge for Tactical Brigade/

Regional Commander
Identical to all types of the Kagitingan Badge – are the

background, the tabak insignia, the tagalog alphabet K placed over the tabak,
the garland. With this type of award, the difference is one gold stripe, the size
of which is 50 cm wide and 4.50 cm long, placed at the center of the
G12-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
background and slightly tilted at about 5.0 degrees in a clockwise direction

from the perpendicular from the viewer’s view
d) Combat Commander’s (Kagitingan) Badge for Company

Commander and awardee of MCM for bravery
Identical to all types of the Kagitingan Badge are the

background which is cloth, moss green in color and bordered with a 25 cm
Prussian blue color of the same material. The tabak insignia, the tagalog
alphabet K and the garland are also present in this type of award with the
following objects added to it:
(1) Three gold stripes – Each is 25 cm wide and 4.5 cm long,

placed at the center of the background and slightly tilted 5.0 degrees in a
clockwise direction from the perpendicular from the viewer’s view
(2) Bronze star – Two bronze stars are placed over the golden
stripes, and are located at the terminal of the stems of the garland,
immediately at the center chief
e) Combat Commander’s (Kagitingan) Badge for Division

Commander/Separate Brigade Commander and awardee of Distinguished
Conduct Star
(1) The elliptical pattern on the background which is made up

of more green cloth, the tabak insignia, the tagalog alphabet K and the
garland are identical in all Kagitingan Awards. The following objects are
added to the said award
(2) Gold Stripes – Two gold stripes the sizes of which are 5.0
cm and 4.50 cm long set 0.25 cm long between each other at center of the
background. The stripes are tilted 5.0 degrees in a clockwise direction from
the perpendicular from the viewer’s view
Silver Star – Two silver stars are placed over the gold
stripes, immediately located at the centre chief also immediately between the
tips of the stems of garland
f) Combat Commander’s (Kagitingan) Badge for Battalion

Commander and awardee of MMM with bronze spearhead. In addition to what
is identical in all Kagitingan Awards, such as the moss green cloth, the tabak
at the center of the garland which is superimposed by the tagalog K are the
following objects:
(1) Gold Stripe – Four gold stripes the size of which are 25 cm
wide and 4.5 cm long spaced 25 cm between each other are set beneath the
garland and tilted 5.0 degrees in a clockwise direction from the perpendicular
from the viewer’s view from the viewer’s view
RESTRICTED G12-3
RESTRICTED
(2) Bronze Star – Three bronze stars of proportional size in

comparison with the gold stripes are set over the latter immediately at the
center chief which is also between the tips of the stems of the garland
g) Combat Commander’s (Kagitingan) Badge for Unified Command

Commander and awardee of Medal for Valor
The difference between the Kagitingan Awards and the above-

mentioned award are the following:
(1) Three gold stripes of uniform size, the measurement are 50

cm for the width 4.5 cm for the length of each stripe. They are spaced 25 cm
between each other
(2) Three silver stars are placed above the gold stripes,
immediately at the center chief and also between the tips of the stems of the
garland
h) Combat (Kagitingan) Badge
The difference between the Kagitingan Awards and the above-

mentioned awards are the following:
(1) No gold stripe

(2) Corresponding bronze star(s) is placed immediately at the
center and between the tips of the stems of the garland
2) Dimensions:
a) Diameter of badge – 6.5 cm

b) Height of tagalog alpabet K – 1.05 cm
c) Length of tabak –5.9 cm
d) Length of tagalog alphabet K – 2. 0 cm
e) Length of handle – 1.5 cm
f) Horizontal diameter of garland – 6.5 cm
g) Vertical diameter of garland – 3.3 cm
h) Width of garland – 0.3 cm
i) Diameter of star – 0.5 cm
a) Letter K – Stands for “Kagitingan “, the Filipino word for valor or

the course to face danger of hardship firmly
b) Red – Stands for bravery and intrepidity in the face of an enemy
c) Silver blade of the Tabak – Firm determination of the Filipino

people to protect the country from the evils of peace
G12-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
d) Tabak – Represents the traditional weapon used by the Filipinos

in their struggle from freedom and independence
e) Black Handle of the Tabak – Represents the carabao horn

which reflects the sturdiness of the character of the Filipino people
f) Laurel leaves – Integrity, wisdom and greatness which are

hallmarks of the man-in uniform
g) Leaves in gold – Nobility of the profession of arms
h) Olive drab Tendrills – Stands for the filed uniform used in

combat
i) Bronze or silver coated star – Indicates that the wearer of the

badge is a recipient of a service medal earned in combat
b. Reverse - It shows the plain outline of the badge in silver
c. Others view (cross-section)
Dimensions:

2) Thickness of tabak – 0.2 cm
3) Thickness of tagalog K – 0.1 cm
d. Kinds of Materials used and craftsmanship - Brass plated with gold or

silver as the case maybe and tinted in enamel. It has a shiny fine-finished
texture
e. Miniature – 1/2 the size of service ribbon and same proportion of color
RESTRICTED G12-5
RESTRICTED
COMBAT COMMANDER’S (KAGITINGAN)

BADGE (CC (K)B)
G12-6 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G13
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Command at Sea Badge (Breast Pin)
2. To Whom Awarded: Naval officers
4. Requirements:
a. Command at Sea Badge
1) Must have an aggregate of 365 days RFS with at least two (2)
years of command
2) Must have an accumulated sea duty service of not less than six (6)
years excluding detach service (DS)
3) Sea duty must be rated “efficient” and “honorable”. The officer’s

tour of duty as a Unit CO afloat may be considered efficient and honorable
under the following conditions:
a) The ship under his command has not been grounded nor
involved in any accident or incident due to his own fault, negligence or
incompetence
b) During his incumbency, the unit has passed all Annual General
Inspections and Operational Readiness Evaluation
c) His integrity is unquestionable
d) He has successfully accomplished all missions assigned to his

unit
b. Senior Command at Sea Badge
1) Must be an awardee of the Command at Sea Badge
2) Must have commanded any of the organizations for an accumulated

period of not less than six (6) months
c. Senior Command at Sea Badge with Star(s)
1) Must be an awardee of the Senior Command at Sea Badge
2) Occupying a TO position for which a Flag rank is authorized
RESTRICTED G13-1
RESTRICTED

5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Sampaguita Garland – It consist of two (2) tendrils, each one

with ten (10) pairs of leaves and tip leaves is equidistant from the linkage of
the anchor
b) Anchor – It is set upright at the center with its bills tangent to the
inside perimeter of the garland arms resting on the leaves and the crown,
fixed
c) Sea Lion – It holds a dagger in its sinister hand, facing the

dexter flank and set upright superimposed the anchor at the shank
d) The whole badge is gold plated for the Command at Sea badge
and silver plated for the other badge
e) Silver Stars – One Silver Star is fixed at each tip leaf and
another on top of the ring linkage of the anchor for the Senior Command at
Sea Badge and the Senior Command at Sea Badge with star(s)
2) Dimensions:

b) Outside diameter of garland – 2.2 cm
c) Inside diameter of garland – 0.3 cm
d) Span of anchor flanks – 1.3 cm
e) Height of anchor – 2.0 cm
f) Length of stock of anchor – 0.9 cm
g) Diameter of sea lion – 1.2 cm
h) Vertical diameter of sea lion – 1.2 cm
i) Diameter of sea star – 0.3 cm
a) Sea lion over an anchor – It is international symbol of the sea-

borne people
b) Sampaguita garland – Signifies the dignity and nobility of the

commander
c) Three stars – Symbolizes the service rendered not only to the

three (3) Major islands of the Philippines but to the nation as a whole
G13-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
b. Reverse – It shows the plain outline of the badge showing the pin
attachment
Dimensions

2) Thickness of anchor – 0.2 cm
4) Thickness of sea lion – 0.1 cm
d. Kinds of Materials used and craftsmanship
1) Badge – Gold or silver plated brass in a shiny fine-finished texture

2) Star – Silver plated bronze in a shiny fine-fineshed texture
e. Miniature – 1/2 the size of service ribbon and same color proportion
.
RESTRICTED G13-3
RESTRICTED
COMMAND AT SEA BADGE
G13-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G14
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Command Badge (Philippine Marines)
2. To Whom Awarded: Officers of the PN assigned with the Philippine

Marines
3. By Whom Awarded: Commandant, Philippine Marines
4. Requirements:
a. Marine Basic Command Badge
1) Completed a continuous tour of six (6) months in an operational

zone or one (1) year in garrison meritorious service as Commanding Officers
of marine companies or equivalent units
2) Serve as continuous tour of six (6) months as such notwithstanding

the size of the organization at the time
b. Marine Senior Command Badge
1) Completed a continuous tour of six (6) months in an operational

zone or one (1) year in garrison meritorious service as Commanding Officers
of marine battalion or equivalent units
2) May also awarded to former CO/Commandants of the Philippine

Marines since 07 Nov 50 provided they have served a continuous tour of six
(6) months as such notwithstanding the size of the organization at the time
c. Honorary Award of Marine Command Badge. In one or another

assisted in the growth and development of the Philippine Marines

5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Cross-rifles – Superimposed on the anchor in the butts aligned

with the base and the lower stocking of barrel crossed on the shank of the
anchor
RESTRICTED G14-1
RESTRICTED
b) Star – It is in gold superimposed on the shack of the anchor at

center chief with its two (2) lower verse tangent to the upper hand guard of the
crossed-riffles
c) Anchor - It is a relief in gold superimposed by the crossed-riffles,

star and garland
d) Garland – It consists of sampaguita leaves and around the star

in the case of senior command badge
2) Dimensions
a) Overall diameter of the badge – 2.7 cm

b) Height of the anchor – 2.7 cm
c) Length of each riffle – 2.7 cm
d) Width of anchor – 2.1 cm
e) Length of shank – 2.3 cm
f) Width of shank – 0.3 cm
g) Length of anchor arms -.2.0 cm
h) Width of anchor arms – 0.6 cm
i) Diameter of star – 0.8 cm
j) Outside diameter of garland – 1.0 cm
a) Anchor – Symbolizes the naval service

b) Crossed riffles – Signifies infantry and that the unit is a combat
arm of the naval service. The Garrard M1 rifle was the first basic rifle of the
individual marine.
c) Stars – Symbolizes command
d) Garland – Symbolizes the senior command level
b. Reverse
Blazonry and Tincture – It shows the plain outline of the badge with the
fastening device
Dimensions:
1) Overall thickness of the metal – 2.15 cm

2) Thickness of anchor base – 0.2 cm
3) Thickness of the star – 0.1 cm
4) Thickness of the riffle – 0.15 cm
5) Thickness of the Garland – 0.1 cm
d. Kinds of Materials used and craftsmanship - It is a gold plated copper

or brass in a shiny fine-fineshed texture
G14-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
e. Miniature – 1/2 the size of service ribbon and same color proportion.
RESTRICTED G14-3
RESTRICTED
COMMAND BADGE (PHILIPPINE MARINES)
G14-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G15
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Naval Aviation Badge
2. To Whom Awarded:
a. Commissioned Officers of the Philippine Navy
b. Any military personnel assigned with the Naval Air Group
c. Military personnel, civilian personnel, foreign dignitaries and civilian

dignitaries
3. By Whom Awarded: Flag Officer In Command, PN
4. Requirements:
a. Naval Aviation Badge
1) Must be a commissioned naval officer
2) Must be a graduate of Basic Pilot Training conducted by the

Philippine Air Force Flying School or any Aviation/ Flying School or Academy
recognized by the PN
3) Must have been checked out in any of the type aircraft of the PN
4) Must be on flying status
5) Must have logged at least 175 flying hours in any fixed wing type
aircraft or 245 hours in any rotary winged type aircraft
b. Naval Aircrew Badge
1) Must be assigned with the Naval Air Group
2) Must be professionally and physically qualified to perform the

skills required by appropriate and current naval aviation job classifications
3) Must be required by orders to participate in regular and frequent

serial flights
c. Honorary Aviation Badge
1) Individual military or civilian personnel who have contributed to the

development and training of the Naval Air Group
RESTRICTED G15-1
RESTRICTED
2) Foreign dignitaries who are known exponents of aerospace science
3) Civilian Dignitaries who have contributed to the development of

aerospace technology
4) Other personages whose achievements have directly or indirectly

contributed to the advancement of aerospace technology
5. Description:
a. Naval Aviation Badge
1) Obverse
a) Blazonry and tincture
(1) Wings – It is a gold-plated pair of wings where the seal of the

Republic superimposing an anchor rests at the center
(2) Seal of the Republic – It is in relief and full enamel color. The
lower tip of which is in line with the bottom feathers of the wings and barely
reaching the throat of the anchor. The seal rests on the shank and with the
chief’s tip touching the stock of the anchor
(3) Anchor – An upright gold-plated relief resting midway at the

span of the wings. Its bill rests at the bottom feathers of the wings
b) Dimensions:
(1) Span of Wings – 8 cm

(2) Vertical height of wings – 1.7 cm
(3) Vertical height of anchor – 2.5 cm
(4) Span of anchor fluke – 2 cm
(5) Diameter of seal – 1.5 cm
c) Symbolism and Significance
(1) Wings – Symbolizes aviation and air activities

(2) Anchor – Means the awardee is under the naval command
(3) Seal of the Republic – Signifies that such deed is an honor
for the country
2) Reverse
Blazonry and Tincture – A gold-plated outline of an anchor and

spread wings
3) Other view (cross-section)
a) Thickness of wings – 0.25 cm
G15-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
b) Thickness of anchor – 0.2 cm

c) Thickness of seal – 0.25 cm
4) Accessories – A pair of clutch attachment
5) Kinds of material used and craftsmanship – base metal in brass on

bronze
c. Honorary Naval Aviation Badge
1) Obverse
a) Blazonry and Tincture
(1) Wings – A gold-plated pair of wings, midway of which is

upright anchor superimposed by a disc
(2) Anchor – An upright gold-plated anchor placed midway at the

span of wings. Its bills rest on the bottom feathers of the wings
(3) Disc – An enameled disc bordered by a golden rope forming

a ring placed resting on the shank of the anchor
(4) Sea lion – It is embossed in the enameled disc with the

sinister hand holding a torch and dexter hand dagger standing upright with tail
touching dexter side of the golden rope border
b) Dimensions:
(1) Span of wings – 8 cm

(2) Vertical height of wings -1.7 cm
(3) Height of anchor -2.5 cm
(4) Span of anchor fluke – 2 cm
(5) Span of anchor – 1 cm
(6) Diameter of disc – 1.5 cm
(7) Thickness of border – 0.2 cm
(8) Diameter of Sea Lion – 1 cm
(1) Wings – Symbolize airborne activities

(2) Anchor and Sea Lion – Represents naval command
(3) White enameled disc – signifies purity and sincerity to duty
(4) Golden rope border – means strength
2) Reverse
Blazonry and Tincture – A gold-plated outline of wings and anchor

with the clutch attachments
3) Other View (cross-section)
RESTRICTED G15-3
RESTRICTED
a) Thickness of wings – 0.25 cm

b) Thickness of anchor – 0.2 cm
c) Thickness of disc – 0.2 cm
4) Accessories – A pair of clutch attachment
5) Kinds of material used – base metal bronze or brass
G15-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
NAVAL AVIATION BADGE
RESTRICTED G15-5
RESTRICTED
G15-6 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G16
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: PAF Aeronautical Badges
2. To Whom Awarded:
a. PAF Gold Wings Badge - PAF officers, pilots, Chief of States and Chief
of Air Forces of friendly foreign nations
b. Pilot Badge
1) Basic Pilot Badge - Commissioned Officers of the AFP assigned to

and on duty with the PAF
2) Senior Pilot Badge - Awarded to a basic pilot
3) Command Pilot Badge – Awarded to a senior pilot
c. RATSG Aeronautical Badge
1) Qualified and accepted members of the Reserve Airlift Tactical

Support Group (RATSG)
2) Qualified AFP personnel assigned/ duty with the RATSG
3) Associate and honorary members may be awarded honorary rating

upon recommendation of the Commander, Air Reserve Command
4) Non – Qualified AFP Officer assigned/ duty with RATSG may also
be awarded honorary rating provided he/she should have served at least five
(5) years with RATSG
d. PAF Service Pilot Badge - Officers of the AFP
3. By Whom Awarded: The Commanding General, PAF
4. Requirements:
a. PAF Gold Wings Badge - The Gold Wings may be awarded to a PAF
Command Pilot who falls under any of the following categories:
1) Category I – Designated Commanding General/Officer of the PAF
2) Category II – Attains the rank of Brigadier General or higher
RESTRICTED G16-1
RESTRICTED
3) Category III – Permanent Colonel who has been designated and

has held at least an aggregate total of one (1) year or combination of the
following positions:
a) Vice Commander, PAF

b) Chief Air Staff
c) Chief of Coordinating Air Staff at HPAF level
d) Commander of a combat wing
4) Category IV – Has attained a total of:
a) 6,000 flying hours provided that:
(1) 2,000 hours are logged in fighter aircraft

(2) 4,000 hours are logged in other types of aircraft
b) 7,500 flying hours provided that:
(1) 1,500 hours are located in other types of aircraft

c) 9,000 flying hours provided that:
(1) 500 hours are logged in fighter aircraft

5) A pilot who has flown light aircraft may be awarded with PAF Gold
Wings provided he has logged a total flying time of 2,000 hours in such
aircraft
6) A pilot who has only flown a transport, gunship and /or amphibious
aircraft may be awarded the PAF Gold Wings provided he is logged a total of
10,000 flying hours in such aircraft
b. Pilot Badge
1) Basic Pilot Badge
a) Must have successfully completed a prescribe course or training

for the rating of military pilot in a properly designated or recognized aviation
school by the PAF
b) Must be physically qualified in accordance with the physical

standards for flying
2) Senior Pilot Badge - The Senior Badge may be awarded to a basic

pilot who falls under the following categories:
G16-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
a) Must have at least five (5) years of rated officer commissioned

service
b) Must have at least a total of 2,000 hours military flying and

current in one of the conventional. Rotary or jet aircraft of the PAF
c) Mandatory requirement is at least is at least 1,000 P/IP flying

hours regardless of aircraft type
d) Honorary Category – The CG, PAF may award honorary Senior

Aeronautical Rating and grant authority to wear the Senior Pilot Badge to
military and non-military personnel who have excelled in the field of aviation or
who have extensively contributed to the advancement of the PAF. Such
individuals granted honorary ratings are not authorized to logged flying time
for the purpose of completing the flying time requirements nor for flying pay in
their honorary rating capacity
3) Command Pilot Badge - The command Pilot Wings may be

awarded to a senior pilot who falls under the following categories:
a) Must have at least ten (10) years of rated officer commissioned

service
b) Must have at least a total of 3,000 hours military flying and

current in one of the conventional, rotary or jet aircraft of the PAF
c) Mandatory requirement is al least 1,500 P/IP flying hours

regardless of aircraft type
d) General Officer of the PAF, upon promotion as such, shall be

rated Command Pilot, provided he holds a valid aeronautical rating of senior
pilot
e) Honorary Category – The CG, PAF may award honorary

Command Aeronautical rating and grant authority to wear the Command Pilot
Badge to military and non-military personnel who have excelled in the field of
aviation or who have extensively contributed to the advancement of the PAF.
Such individuals granted honorary ratings are not authorized to logged flying
time for the purpose of completing the flying time requirements nor for flying
pay in their honorary rating capacity
1) Pilot’s log book and certification of flying time authenticated by the

Chief of Flight Safety Division of the Air Transportation Office or an authorized
representative of the Director ATO
2) Photostat/ Xerox copy of a current ATO license authenticated by

authorized representative of the Director ATO and AJA, PAF
RESTRICTED G16-3
RESTRICTED
3) Copy of last medical examination conducted by a flight surgeon

within six months from the date of application
4) Advancement in RATSG Aeronautical Badge - Requirements for

the advancement of RATSG Aeronautical rating to Senior and Command are
as follows:
a) For Senior Pilot: Xs – f (2500 – 100y)

b) For Command Pilot Xc – f (4000 – 100y)
c) Mandatory requirement of at least 1000 and 1,500 P/IP flying
hours for senior and command pilot rating respectively, regardless of aircraft
type
5) Qualified pilots must possess the corresponding instrument rating

and certificate of flying time duly certified by the Chief of Flight Safety Division
of ATO or authorized representative of the Director, ATO
d. PAF Service Pilot Badge
1) Category I
a) Must be a commissioned officer of the AFP assigned or on duty

with the PAF
b) Must have successfully completed a prescribe course of training

at any military liaison pilot school recognized by the PAF
c) Must be physically qualified for dlying duty as pilot in

accordance with AFPR F 161-121
2) Category II
a) Officers other than graduate of the PAFFS required to render

pilot service to the PAF
b) Must be a graduate of a civilian aviation or pilot school

recognized by the ATO and the PAF
c) Must possess a current ATO pilot’s license with at least 200

flying hours as first pilot
d) Must be physically qualified for flying duty
3) Category III. In times of actual national emergency and mobilization,

individuals called with a pilot\s license who do not meet the rest of the above
requirements may be utilized as service pilots on a case to case basis and on
the need basis. Such pilots may be given temporary rating of a service pilot
for purposes of allowing them to fly military aircraft/military missions
G16-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
5. Description:
a. PAF Gold Wings Badge
1) Obverse
a) Blazonry and Tincture
(1) Sun – It is gold with eight (8) rays and a letter K embossed at
the center. It is superimposed on the center of the equilateral triangle
(2) Equilateral Triangle – It is in gold provided into three (3)

equal parts. White on the center chief, blue on the dexter flank and red on
sinister flank. It is superimposed on the eagle
(3) Three (3) Small stars – it is gold placed in each of the three
(3) corners of the equilateral triangle
(4) Monkey eating eagle – It is gold and is “touchdown position”.

The eagle’s head and left claw is pointed on the dexter flank: tail and right
claw is pointed on the sinister flank
(5) Sampaguita Leaves – It is in gold in circular formation with

each tip leaf meeting at the center chief and the bases at both of the wings of
the eagle
(6) One (1) big star – It is in gold placed inside the arc of the
laurel leaves.
b) Dimensions
(1) Diameter of the badge – 7.6 cm

(2) Diameter of the sun – 0.9 cm
(3) Diameter of each small star – 0.3 cm
(4) Diameter of triangle – 1.2 cm
(5) Spread of each wing from the center – 3.8 cm
(6) Height of eagle from claw to the upper part of wings – 3.0 cm
(7) Height of entire badge from laurel leaf to tip of the claws –
4.1 cm
(8) Diameter of laurel leaf – 2.5 cm
(9) Diameter of the big star – 1.2 cm
(1) Center Shield – Equilateral triangle which stands for liberty,

equality and fraternity and adopted from the AFP Coat of Arms and the
Philippine Flag
(2) Three Stars – Represents the three (3) main islands; Luzon,
Visayas and Mindanao
RESTRICTED G16-5
RESTRICTED
(3) Triangle K – Stands for the word “kasama” meaning

companion, partner or comrade
(4) Metal representations of three (3) colors as background

within the equilateral triangle; White symbolizes purity, Red symbolizes
courage, Blue symbolizes peace
2) Reverse (Plain)
3) Kinds of Materials used and craftsmanship - Bronze is used in

making the badge in a fine-finished texture. All colors are in fine-finished
enamel
b. Pilot Badge
1) Basic Pilot Badge
a) The badge is made of sterling silver which depicts a monkey

Eating eagle, a distinctive Philippine bird of prey which symbolizes the flying
profession
b) The equilateral triangle symbolizes liberty, equality and fraternity
c) The three stars inside the equilateral triangle represents the

three main island groupings, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao
d) The three enamel colors embedded within the equilateral

triangle symbolizes the following:
(1) White – on the upper portion of the triangle symbolizes purity

(2) Red – on the left portion of the triangle symbolizes courage
3) Blue – on the right portion of the triangle symbolizes peace
e) The sun with the tagalong “K” and nine rays symbolizes the birth
of freedom (K for Kalayaan). Precious as the gold of which it is made and with
the nine rays to represent the eight provinces which revolted against Spain
and Muslim provinces which heretofore has resisted the presence of foreign
invaders
2) Senior Pilot Badge - The same with the Basic Pilot Badge except
for the five pointed star on top of the equilateral triangle which indicates a
Senior Pilot Rating
3) Command Pilot Badge - The same with the Basic Pilot Badge
except for the five pointed star with laurel on top of the equilateral triangle
which indicates Command Pilot Rating
G16-6 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
1) The Basic RATSG Aeronautical badge is made of sterling silver

with a pair of wings that symbolizes flying profession. In the middle of the
wings is a shield with a big letter “S” colored red and a small “RATSG” printed
on top of the “S”
2) The Senior RATSG Aeronautical Badge have a five pointed star on

top of the shield of the Basic RATSG Aeronautical Badge
3) The Command RATSG Aeronautical Badge have on top of the

shield a five pointed star with laurel
d. AFP Service Pilot Badge
1) Wings of a Monkey Eating Eagle without the head, tail, and claws
2) The center shield is the equilateral triangle which stands for liberty,
equality, and fraternity and adopted from the AFP Coat of Arms and the
Philippine Flag
3) The three stars represent the three main island groupings: Luzon,
Visayas, and Mindanao
4) The tagalong letter “K” stands for the word “Kasama” meaning
companion, partner or comrade
5) The three enamel colors embedded within the equilateral triangle

symbolizes the following:
a) White – on upper portion of the triangle symbolizes purity
b) Red – on the left portion of the triangle symbolizes courage
c) Blue – on the right portion of the triangle symbolizes peace
6. Illustrations/Drawings:
RESTRICTED G16-7
RESTRICTED
PAF GOLD WINGS BADGE
G16-8 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
PILOT BADGE
RESTRICTED G16-9
RESTRICTED
RATSG AERONAUTICAL BADGE
G16-10 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
PAF SERVICE PILOT BADGE
RESTRICTED G16-11
RESTRICTED
Intentionally Blank
G16-12 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G17
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Aerial Photogrammetry & Reconnaissance Specialty Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: Any officer and enlisted personnel who possesses

an Air Force specialty of Intelligence Precision Photography (AFSC 2064) for
officers and Target Intelligence (AFSC 201X1) for enlisted personnel
3. By Whom Awarded: Commanding General, PAF
4. Requirements:
a. For Basic Aerial Photogrammetry & Reconnaissance Specialty Badge
1) Must be a graduate of Photography, Photo Interpretation or

equivalent and with at least one year experience in aerial photo
reconnaissance
2) Must have a minimum of one year experience in Intelligence

Precision Photography or Target Intelligence
b. For Senior Aerial Photogrammetry & Reconnaissance Specialty Badge
1) Must have completed at least five (5) years active commissioned

service for officers and five (5) years active military service for Enlisted
Personnel
2) Must have accumulated at least 200 hours of flying time in aerial

recon and photo mission
c. For Command Aerial Photogrammetry & Reconnaissance Specialty

Badge
1) Must have completed at least seven (7) years of active

commissioned service for officers and seven (7) years of active service for
enlisted personnel
2) Must have accumulated at least 500 hours of flying time in aerial

recon and photo mission
3. Description:
a. Basic Aerial Photogrammetry & Reconnaissance Specialty Badge: This

is a silver device with a pair of stylized wings based on a tri-colored circle
which symbolizes military intelligence. Blue stands for weather, red stands for
enemy and brown stands for terrain
RESTRICTED G17-1
RESTRICTED
b. Senior Aerial Photogrammetry & Reconnaissance Specialty Badge:

Have a lone five point star attached on top of the tri-colored circle of the Basic
Aerial Photogrammetry & Reconnaissance Specialty Badge indicating senior
rating
c. Command Aerial Photogrammetry & Reconnaissance Specialty Badge:

Have a five point star surrounded with sampaguita leaves attached on top of
the tri-colored circle of the Basic Aerial Photogrammetry & Reconnaissance
Specialty Badge indicating command rating
G17-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
AERIAL PHOTOGRAMMETRYAND
RECONNAISSANCE BADGE
RESTRICTED G17-3
RESTRICTED
G17-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G18
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Aircraft Avionics/Aircraft Maintenance Specialty Badge
2. To Whom Awarded and Requirements:
3.Commanding General, PAF/Maintenance Specialty Badge
1) PAF Officers who have satisfactorily completed the Aircraft

Maintenance Course / Avionics Maintenance Course
2) Must be assigned to a unit involved in aircraft avionics/aircraft

maintenance activities for no less than 18 months and designated aircraft
Avionics/ Maintenance Officer
3) Grade spread is from 2Lt to Captain

b. Senior Aircraft Avionics / Maintenance Specialty Badge
1) Senior Avionics/Maintenance Badge may be awarded to a

commissioned officer assigned with the PAF and awarded a primary AFSC of
4016 and / or 4036 respectively
2) Must have been awarded the qualified level Aircraft Avionics/

Maintenance Badge
3) Must have a minimum of five (5) years experience in Aircraft

Avionics/Maintenance assignment as aircraft maintenance of avionics staff
officer
4) Must have completed the Advance Aircraft Avionics/Maintenance

Course
5) Grade spread from Major to Lt. Colonel.
c. Command Aircraft Avionics/Maintenance Specialty Badge
1) Must be designate commander of a large consolidated maintenance

unit
2) Must have a primary AFSC of 4316 or 3216
3) With a minimum of 12 month experience in aerospace maintenance

director assignment
4) Completion of an Avionics/Aircraft Maintenance Staff Course, or

Senior Professional Military education is desired
RESTRICTED G18-1
RESTRICTED
5) Grade spread is from Lt. Colonel (O-5) to Colonel (O-6)
3. By Whom Awarded: Commanding General, PAF through his authorized

representative
4. Description:
a. Qualified Aircraft Avionics/Maintenance Specialty Badge is a silver

device with a pair of wings attached to a gear representing maintenance
1) The wings denote involvement in flying activities
2) The gear represents maintenance, lightning streak represents

avionics system and the losenge represents the PAF
b. Senior Aircraft Avionics/Maintenance Specialty Badge have a lone five

pointed star on top of the gear indicating senior rating
c. Command Aircraft Avionics/Maintenance Specialty Badge have a five

pointed star with sampaguita crown indicating command rating
G18-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
AIRCRAFT AVIONICS / MAINTENANCE

SPECIALTY BADGE
RESTRICTED G18-3
RESTRICTED
G18-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G19
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Flight Nurse Aviation Badge
2. To Whom Awarded:
a. Basic Flight Nurse Badge -To qualified NC Officer who had

comprehensive training in the specialty of flight nursing at a school recognized
by the PAF
b. Senior Flight Nurse Badge – Qualified NC Officer who had been

designated flight nurse of the PAF for at least ten (10) years
c. Command Flight Nurse Badge – Qualified NC Officer who had been

designated senior flight nurse of the PAF
4. Requirements:
a. Basic Flight Nurse Badge
1) Must have served continuously for at least one (1) year in the PAF
after graduation from a Flight Nurse School
2) Must have logged at least 100 hours of certified flying time in

military aircraft either in training or while actually performing flight nurse
duties on board military aircraft
3) Must be in flying status to perform duties as designated flight nurse
b. Senior Flight Nurse Badge
1) Must have logged at least 800 hours of certified flying time in

military aircraft while actually performing flight nurse duties on board military
aircraft
2) Must be on flying status as a flight nurse
c. Command Flight Nurse Badge
1) Must have logged at least 2,000 hours certified flying time in military
aircraft while actually performing flight nurse duties on board military aircraft
2) Must be on flying status as a flight nurse
RESTRICTED G19-1
RESTRICTED
5. Description:
a. Basic Flight Nurse Badge
1) The Flight Nurse Aviation Badge is a silver device adapted from the
Nurse Corps insignia with a pair of wings on both sides of the oval shaped
entwined macabuhay plant. It has a total wing span of two inches crosswise
2) The design consists of a serpent coiled around a bamboo,

representing a native concept of the caduceus is an oval-shaped entwined
macabuhay plant
3) To differentiate this insignia from that of the Medical Corps, the

corresponding Tagalog alphabet “N” in maroon is superimposed on the lower
third of the badge
b. Senior Flight Nurse Badge
1) The Senior Flight Nurse Aviation Badge is made of silver and

adapted from the Nurse Corps insignia with a pair of wings on both sides and
a lone star on top of the oval-shaped entwined macabuhay plant

representing a native concept of the caduceus, the medically accepted
symbol of the medical or allied medical profession. Around the caduceus is an
oval-shaped entwined macabuhay plant

corresponding Tagalog “N” in maroon is superimposed on the lower third of
the badge
4) The lone star on top of the oval-shaped entwined macabuhay plant

indicates a senior flight nurse rating
c. Command Flight Nurse Badge
1) The Command Flight Nurse Aviation Badge is made of silver and

adapted from the Nurse Corps insignia with a pair of wings on both sides and
a lone star surrounded by sampaguita flowers on top of the oval-shaped
entwined macabuhay plant

representing a native concept of the caduceus, the medically accepted
symbol of the medical or allied medical profession. Around the caduceus is an
oval-shaped entwined macabuhay plant

corresponding Tagalog alphabet “N” in maroon is superimposed on the lower
third of the badge
G19-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
4) The lone star surrounded by sampaguita flowers on top of the oval-

shaped entwined macabuhay plant indicates a command flight nurse rating
RESTRICTED G19-3
RESTRICTED
FLIGHT NURSE AVIATION BADGE
G19-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G20
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Flight Surgeon Badge
2. To Whom Awarded:
a. Basic Flight Surgeon Badge - Any Medical Officer in the PAF who has
had comprehensive training in the specialty of Aviation Medicine in a
recognized school
b. Senior Flight Surgeon Badge – Any Medical Officer in the PAF who has
had comprehensive training in the specialty of Aviation Medicine in a
recognized school and who has fulfilled all the requirements for Senior Flight
Surgeon
c. Command Flight Surgeon Badge - Any Medical Officer in the PAF who
has had comprehensive training in the specialty of Aviation Medicine in a
recognized school and who has fulfilled all the requirements for Command
Flight Surgeon
4. Requirements:
a. Basic Flight Surgeon Badge
1) Must have been designated for at least one (1) year as a flight
medical officer of the PAF, a designation awarded to graduates of the primary
course in aviation medicine pending compliance of the requirements for BAisc
Flight Surgeon rating
2) Must have completed and defended an original thesis on a subject

of special interest in the filed of aviation medicine duly approved by the
Philippine Board of Aviation Medicine
3) Must have completed at least 100 flying hours in various type of

PAF aircraft while on flying status as a flight medical officer
b. Senior Flight Surgeon Badge
1) Must have been designated for at least ten (10) years as a flight
surgeon of the PAF
2) Must have logged at least 800 flying hours in various type of PAF
aircraft
3) Must be on flying status as a flight surgeon
RESTRICTED G20-1
RESTRICTED
c. Command Flight Surgeon Badge
1) Must have been designated for at least fifteen (15) years as a flight
surgeon of the PAF
2) Must have logged at least 2,000 flying hours in various type of PAF
aircraft
3) Must be on flying status as a Senior Flight Surgeon
4) A flight Surgeon or a Senior Flight Surgeon who is on flying status,

when appointed as Chief Flight Surgeon of the PAF, not in an acting capacity,
may be rated Command Flight Surgeon
5. Description:
a. Basic Flight Surgeon Badge
1) The Basic Flight Surgeon Badge is a silver device adapted from the
Medical Corps insignia with wings on both sides of the oval shaped entwined
macabuhay plant
2) The design consists of the caduceus; the universally accepted

symbol of the medical and allied medical profession
3) Around the caduceus is an oval- shaped entwined macabuhay plant
4) The Basic Flight Surgeon Badge is one (1) inch in dimension with
total wing span of two inches crosswise
b. Senior Flight Surgeon Badge
1) The Senior Flight Surgeon Badge is a silver device adapted from

the Medical Corps insignia with a pair of wings and a star on top of the oval
shaped entwined macabuhay plant

representing a native concept of the caduceus; the universally accepted
3) Around the caduceus is an oval-shaped entwined macabuhay plant

on top of which is a star indicating senior flight surgeon rating
4) The Senior Flight Surgeon Badge is one (1) inch in dimension with
total wing span of two inches crosswise
c. Command Flight Surgeon Badge
1) The Command Flight Surgeon Badge is a silver device adapted

from the Medical Corps insignia with a pair of wings and a star surrounded by
G20-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
sampaguita flowers placed on top of the oval shaped entwined macabuhay

plant

representing a native concept of the caduceus; the universally accepted
3) Around the caduceus is an oval-shaped entwined macabuhay plant

on top of which is a star surrounded by sampaguita flowers indicating
command flight surgeon rating
4) The Command Flight Surgeon Badge is one (1) inch in dimension

with total wing span of two inches crosswise
RESTRICTED G20-3
RESTRICTED
FLIGHT SURGEON BADGE
G20-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G21
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Navigator Specialty Badge
2. To Whom Awarded:
a. Qualified pilots assigned to and on duty with the PAF who are utilized
as navigator
b. Commissioned Officers of the AFP other than pilots, assigned to and

on duty with the PAF who are graduates of Under-graduate Navigator
Training Course (UNTC), Navigator-Bombardier Training Radar Intercept
Officer Training, Electronic Warfare Officer Training
4. Requirements:
a. For Qualified Navigator Specialty Badge:
1) Must have been duly awarded a primary AFSC 1531 or 1541
2) Must be assigned to a unit involved in aircraft navigation for a

minimum of 12 months and has logged at least a total of 200 hours
b. For Senior Navigator Specialty Badge:
1) Must have been awarded the Navigators Qualified Level Specialty

Badge
2) Must have been awarded the primary AFSC 1535 or 1545
3) Must have a minimum of five (5) years experience gained in active

assignment involving aircraft navigation and has logged at least 1,500 hours
navigator time
c. For Command Navigators Specialty Badge:
1) Must have been awarded the Senior Navigators Specialty Badge
2) Must have a minimum of ten (10) years experience gained in active

assignment involving aircraft navigation and has logged at least 2,500 hours
navigators time
RESTRICTED G21-1
RESTRICTED
5. Description:
a. Qualified Navigator Specialty Badge – This is a silver device with a

complete pair of wings with round ball attached in-between the wings
representing the earth and installed with electronic wire devices which stands
as instruments used to locate present position and marked with “N” which
means Navigator
b. Senior Navigator Specialty Badge – Have a lone five point star

attached on top of the ball that represents the earth in the Qualified
Navigators Specialty Badge
c. Command Navigator Specialty Badge – Have a lone five point star with
laurel attached on top of the ball representing the earth in the Qualified
Navigators Specialty Badge
G21-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
NAVIGATOR SPECIALTY BADGE
RESTRICTED G21-3
RESTRICTED
Intentionally Blank
G21-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G22
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Philippine Navy Surface Warfare Operations Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: All Commissioned Officers and Enlisted Personnel

of the AFP who have performed the Naval Surface Warfare Operations
aboard Combatant Commissioned Vessels of the Philippine Navy
3. By Whom Awarded: Commander, Philippine Fleet.
4. Requirements:
a. Surface Warfare Operations for Officers:
1) Must have served sea duty aboard a commissioned vessel of the

Philippine Navy with at least 365 days minimum of level II (Mission Ready)
Operational Status
2) Must have satisfied a minimum of 1,095 hours Total Steaming Time

(TST) or Total Miles Covered (TMC) of 13,140 NM for Patrol Ships or 8,760
NM for service and Auxiliary Ships, whichever is satisfied earlier. Photocopy
of the Philippine Navy Sea going Officers Logbook should be submitted to
validate all the data presented
3) Must have completed the minimum requirements for Surface

Warfare Officer Task Book for minimum skill and experience on Naval Surface
Warfare Operations
4) Must be qualified watch stander (OOD in port and OOW underway)
5) Must be recommended by his/her ship’s Commanding Officer
b. Surface Warfare Operations for Enlisted Personnel:
1) Must have served a cumulated sea duty of at least eight (8) years
aboard a commissioned vessel of the Philippine Navy, with at least 365 days
minimum of level II (Mission Ready) Operational Status
2) Must have satisfied a minimum of 1,095 hours Total Steaming Time

(TST) of Total Miles Covered (TMC) of 13,140 NM for Patrol Ships or 8,760
NM for Service and Auxiliary Ships
RESTRICTED G22-1
RESTRICTED
3) Must be a qualified watch stander (on respective rating, in port and

underway)
4) Must have passed Specialization Course (on respective rating)
5) Must have complied with the minimum requirements for Surface

Warfare Enlisted Personnel Task Book for minimum skill and experience on
Naval Surface Warfare Operations
6) Must be recommended by his/her ship’s Commanding Officer
5. The Honorary PN Surface Warfare Operations Badge maybe awarded to

any Commissioned Officers of Enlisted Personnel of the regular force of the
AFP who had accomplished extra-ordinary or very exceptional
accomplishment in the fields of doctrine development and platform
acquisitions and designs which had contributed in one way or the other to the
betterment of the Surface Warfare Operations of the Philippine Navy provided
as such that his/her accomplishment was properly recognized by the
Philippine Fleet
6. Description:
Symbolism and Significance
a. A modern warship, with the PN seal super-imposed on the bow,

making her way through the ocean as waves form on both the sides, and with
two (2) swords crossed at the back
b. Gold-plated for Officers with the cross sword symbolizing authority in

the Naval Service
c. Silver-plated for Enlisted Personnel of same design, size and definition

as that of officers
d. Wave symbolizes the grace of nature and the danger every sailor must
face every time they set sail out into the sea
G22-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
PHILIPPINE NAVY SURFACE WARFARE

OPERATIONS BADGE
RESTRICTED G22-3
RESTRICTED
G22-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G23
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Scout Ranger Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: Military personnel of the AFP / Friendly Nations
3. By Whom Awarded: Regiment Commander, First Scout Ranger

Regiment
4. Requirements: Must be a graduate of the rigid Scout Ranger Training (26

weeks training including Forty Five (45) days Test Mission)
5. Description:
Black tab with red linings. A dagger dominants the center piece. The
word “WE STRIKE” below the dagger describes the Scout Ranger’s mode of
operations – swift and deadly.
6. Symbolism
The black and red color in the insignia symbolizes the time honored
code of the Scout Ranger: life and death – life for the Scout Ranger and death
for the enemy.
RESTRICTED G23-1
RESTRICTED
SCOUT RANGER BADGE
G23-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED G23-3
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G24
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Special Forces Operations Qualification Badge
3. By Whom Awarded: Regiment Commander, SFR (A)
4. Requirements: Must be a graduate of the highly competitive Special

Forces Operations Course
5. Description:
a. Obverse
The Badge is in the shape of a shield that is wide in the center but
tapers to points on the top and bottom sides of the shield. Three spears
pointing upward extend from the center of the shield. The center spear
extends slightly higher than the other two which extends upward to a similar
distance. Above the spears and on the center of a shield is a black bar with
the words “SPECIAL FORCES” embossed upon it. The words are written in
yellow and bordered by a rectangle that is likewise in yellow. A white canopy
sits below the bar
b. Symbolism
1) The shield represents the protection afforded by the unit to the

Philippines
2) The three spears represents the ability of the Special Forces to

infiltrate into denied areas by air, land or water an project its combat power
against the enemy
3) The white canopy of the parachute indicates the special skill that
the unit and its personnel possess in its ability to conduct vertical infiltration
behind enemy lines
4) The golden background of the emblem implies excellence given by

every Special Forces Trooper in the performance of duty
5) The black border of the emblem suggests the hazards inherent to

the task of the unit. It characterizes the unlimited sacrifice ventured only by
“MEN OF COURAGE AND DETERMINATION”
RESTRICTED G24-1
RESTRICTED
c. Significance. The Special Forces Qualification Badge is an

identification of one who belongs to a special brotherhood who have
specialized skills and who have undergone the training that has pushed one
to the limit in his quest for the best
G24-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
SPECIAL FORCES OPERATIONS

QUALIFICATION BADGE
RESTRICTED G24-3
RESTRICTED
G24-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G25
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: UOG/ Seal Team Badge.
2. To Whom Awarded: Military or civilian personnel of the AFP
4. Requirements:
a. Must be a regular member of the PN
b. Must complete and graduate from the prescribed Basic Underwater

Operations/ Seal Course
c. Must be physically, psychologically and professionally fit to perform

diving skills and combat duties
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Triangle – It is a gold-plated spherical triangle with a horizontal

base and Silver Star on each angle
b) Wings – A pair of silver wings that superimposes the triangle at

the center
c) Shark – A gold – plated crowned shark rests horizontally on the

center of the spread pair of wings
d) Trident and M16 – Superimposed by the shark is a crossed

trident and a M16 at 90 degrees. Trident spearhead up and the M16 butt
down
2) Dimensions:
a) Triangle
(1) Height – 1.5 cm
(2) Lateral length – 4.5 cm
b) Wings
(1) Over all span – 3.5 cm
(2) Height – 1 cm
RESTRICTED G25-1
RESTRICTED
c) Length of shark – 2.5 cm

d) Crown of shark - 0.3 cm
e) Length of trident – 1 cm
f) Length of M16 – 1 cm
g) Diameter of stars – 0.25 cm
a) Triangle – Represents the Major Islands of the country

b) Wings – Signifies professionalism in the performance of duty
c) Shark – Symbolizes the phase of job
d) Crown – Represents superiority in the field
e) Trident – Means naval power and supremacy
f) M16 – Displays its counterpart as guardian of the sea
b. Reverse
Blazonry and Tincture – It is in gold showing the outline of the spherical

triangle with clutch attachment
c. Other View (cross-section)
1) Thickness of triangle – 0.25 cm

2) Thickness of wings – 0.2 cm
3) Thickness of shark – 0.15 cm
4) Thickness of trident and M16 – 0.15 cm
d. Kinds of material used and craftsmanship – Bronze base metal
G25-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
UOG/SEAL TEAM BADGE
RESTRICTED G25-3
RESTRICTED
G25-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G26
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: UOG Scuba Diver’s Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: Officers and enlisted personnel of the Philippine

Navy.
4. Requirements:
a. Must be a qualified Scuba Diver
b. Must have completed and graduated from the prescribed UOG Scuba
Diver’s Course conducted by this group
c. Must be physically, psychologically and professionally fit to perform

Scuba diving
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Face mask and rubber hood – It is silver-plated and depicted in

actual shape and form shown in front view
b) Double hose regulator – It is a silver-plated and depicted as a

wrinkled hose shown in circular shape at the sinister and dexter flanks of the
badge, respectively which ends are connected to the embossed mouth piece
attached to the center of the face mask
2) Dimensions:
a) Height of the badge – 1.9 cm

b) Width of the badge – 2.5 cm
c) Height of mask and hood – 1.9 cm
d) Lateral width of mask and hood – 1.2 cm
e) Horizontal lateral diameter of mask – 1.0 cm
f) Vertical lateral diameter of mask – 0.45 cm
g) Horizontal lateral diameter of the formation of hose on both
sinister and Dexter flanks – 1.25 cm
h) Thickness of hose – 0.2 cm
i) Diameter of mouth piece – 0.35 cm
RESTRICTED G26-1
RESTRICTED
a) The Badge – Symbolizes the physical, psychological and

professional achievements in the pursuit of UOG Scuba Diving
b) Face mask and Hood – Symbolizes the diver’s ability to explore

the depths of the ocean and marine lives in it
c) Hose and Mouth Piece – Symbolizes the stamina and capability

of the diver to sustain life underwater
b. Reverse (Plain) – Name of the recipient and date received may be

inscribed herein
c. Kinds of material used and craftsmanship. The badge shall be made of

bronze, silver plated in fine-finished texture
G26-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
UOG/SCUBA DIVER’S BADGE
RESTRICTED G26-3
RESTRICTED
G26-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G27
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Weather Reconnaissance Specialty Badge
2. To Whom Awarded:
a. Any officer who possesses an Air Force specialty of Weather

Reconnaissance Officer and Cloud Seeding/ Dispersal Officer
b. A rated officer with six (6) years active flying in Weather

Reconnaissance, Cloud Seeding/Dispersal and Typhoon Moderation
Operations shall be awarded the Basic Weather Reconnaissance Specialty
Badge. However, he shall not qualify for upgrade unless he acquired a formal
training on Meteorology
4. Requirements:
a. For Basic Weather Reconnaissance Badge:
1) Must have taken a formal training on Meteorology
2) Must possess an Air Force specialty of Weather Officer
b. For Senior Weather Reconnaissance Badge:
1) Must have been awarded the Basic Weather Reconnaissance

Badge
2) Must have a rank of Major and with a minimum of four (4) years
continuous participation in Weather Recon, Cloud Seeding/ Dispersal and
Typhoon Moderation Operations
c. For Command Weather Reconnaissance Specialty Badge:
1) Must have been awarded the Senior Weather Reconnaissance

Badge
2) Must have a rank of Lt. Colonel and with a minimum of eight (8)
years continuous participation in Weather Recon, Cloud Seeding/ Dispersal
and Typhoon Moderation Operations
RESTRICTED G27-1
RESTRICTED
5. Description:
a. Basic Weather Reconnaissance Specialty Badge – This is a silver

device with a pair of stylized bird’s wings attached to a circular pattern
representing the following:
b. Globe. The red on the east side represents typhoon, white with a map
representing the Philippine Island, and the blue representing the sky and the
oceans
c. Senior Weather Reconnaissance Specialty Badge have a lone five

point star attached on top of the circular pattern of the Basic Weather
Reconnaissance Specialty Badge representing senior rating
d. Command Weather Reconnaissance Specialty Badge have a five point

star with laurel attached on top of the circular pattern of the Basic Weather
Reconnaissance Specialty Badge representing command rating
G27-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
WEATHER RECONNAISSANCE
SPECIALTY BADGE
RESTRICTED G27-3
RESTRICTED
G27-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G28
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Marksmanship Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: Officers, Enlisted Personnel, trainee and cadets of

the AFP
3. By Whom Awarded: Commanders of Major Services, Unified

Commands, AFPWSSU’s,Divisions/Brigades and equivalent units in the PAF
and PN.
4. Requirements: For ability and proficiency in the handling of arms.

Initially, the badge and the additional bar shall be awarded to military
personnel who may acquire any qualification in the marksmanship training.
And for each qualification, an additional bar shall be attached to the badge.
The bar shall denote the weapon and corresponding degree of qualification
which may either be as marksman, sharpshooter or an expert
5. Description
a. Obverse
a) Target – It is a disc which consists of three (3) concentric circles

in black lines against white background
b) Wreath – It is consists of sampaguita leaves and flowers colored

green and white, respectively. It is in circular pattern occupying the edge of
the disc
c) Arrows – Four (4) arrows pointed toward the center, each

emanating from vertical and horizontal radii of the circle
2) Dimensions:
a) Diameter of the badge – 2.9cm

b) Outside diameter of wreath - 2.7 cm
c) Inside diameter of wreath – 1.9 cm
d) Diameter of target outer ring – 1.7 cm
e) Diameter of target second ring – 1.4 cm
f) Diameter of target center – 0.8 cm
g) Width of outer ring -.0.05 cm
h) Width of second ring – 0.1 cm
i) Length of arrows – 1.4 cm
RESTRICTED G28-1
RESTRICTED
b. Reverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture – Inscribed is a word ‘TO’ single stroke

Gothic letters. Space below is provided for the name of the awardee.
2) Dimensions: Height of letters - 0.15 cm
c. Accessories
1) Below the badge are two small metal rings for the bars. The bars
have two rings placed on the top edge and bottom to allow attachment of
succeeding bars that may be obtained by the awardee. At the back of each
bar is the date the qualification was earned
2) Dimensions:
a) Diameter of ring – 0.45 cm
b) Width of bar – 0.7 cm
c) Length of bar – 4.4 cm
d. Kinds of materials used and craftsmanship
Badge – bronze
MARKSMANSHIP BADGE
G28-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RIFLE SHARPSHOOTER BADGE
PISTOL EXPERT BADGE
RESTRICTED G28-3
RESTRICTED
G28-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G29
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Martial Law Citation Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: Officers and enlisted personnel of the AFP.
3. By Whom Awarded: CSAFP and Major Service Commanders
4. Requirements:
a. Officers and Enlisted Personnel who were in the service

of the AFP at the time of the proclamation of Martial Law on 21 September
1972 and those who entered the service subsequent thereto; provided that
they have rendered honorable and satisfactory service in any unit of the AFP
for a period of at least six(6) months excluding training period during the crisis
government from 21 September 1972 to 17 January 1981
b. Officers and Enlisted Personnel who have rendered

honorable service during the implementation of Presidential Proclamation Nr.
1946, putting the provinces of Maguindanao and Sultan Kudarat under the
“State of Emergency” and eventually, Proclamation Nr. 1959, placing
Maguindanao under the “State of Martial Law” from 04 to 12 December 2009
c. Officers and Enlisted Personnel who shall render

honorable service to any part/province of the Philippines duly declared under
the state of Martial Law
5. Description:
a. Obverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The badge is metal plate

with three (3) enamel – colored stripes red, violet and green, arranged
horizontally and bordered with a golden frame ornamented with sampaguita
leaves, the tip leaves meeting at the center
2) Dimensions
(a) Width of the ribbon – 1.0 cm
(b) Length of ribbon – 3.5 cm
(c) Width of red stripes – 0.33 cm
(d) Width of violet stripes – 0.33 cm
(e) Width of green stripes – 0.33 cm
RESTRICTED G29-1
RESTRICTED
(f) Thickness of badge – 0.1 cm
(a) Red – Stands for the noble objective that

characterizes the strong government established to deny all forms of
dissidence that tend to throw and undermine the security of the nation and its
people
(b) Violet – Signifies the crisis situation during

the period from 21 September 1972 to 17 January 1981
(c) Green – Signifies the hope and vision of the

Filipino for progress and prosperity and true independence
6. How worn – Shall be worn on the coat or shirt above the right
breast pocket on the left of and aligned with the Philippine Republic
Presidential Unit Citation Badge of worn together
7. Illustration/drawing:
G29-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
MARTIAL LAW CITATION BADGE
RESTRICTED G29-3
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G30
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: Units of the AFP
4. Requirements: The unit must have distinguished itself with exceptional loyalty
and fidelity, extraordinary accomplishment in the field of law enforcement in
maintaining the security of the land, participation in relief and rehabilitation and for
advancement of socio-economic and political goals
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) The badge is a rectangular metal plate with three (3) enamel colored
stripes and bordered with a golden frame ornamented with palm leaves with the tip
leaves meeting in the center
b) Tincture – The color at dexter flank is blue, center white, and sinister
flank, red
2) Dimensions:
a) Width of badge – 1.0 cm

b) Length of badge – 3.5 cm
c) Width of frame – 0.1 cm
e) Width of white stripe – 1.0 cm
f) Width of red stripe – 1.25 cm
a) Blue – Stands for nobility and integrity

b) White – Stands for sincerity and purity
c) Red – Stands for bravery
d) Gold – Stands for honor and prestige
e) Palm Leaves – Signify triumph and glory
b. Reverse
Blazonry and Tincture – It is plain bronze with two (2) safety clutches
attachment
c. Other View (Cross section)
RESTRICTED G30-1
RESTRICTED
d. Accessories
1) Blazonry and Tincture – A silver or bronze star shall be authorized for

wear on the badge by every qualified military person by reason of subsequent
awards either from the same or another unit in the AFP
2) Dimension: Diameter of Star – 0.5 cm
e. Kinds of material used in craftsmanship
1) Badge – Bronze plated with gold and tinctured with appropriate enamel
colors
2) Clutches – Formed metal
f. Miniature – 1/2 the size of service ribbon and same color proportion.
G30-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC PRESIDENTIAL UNIT

CITATION BADGE (PRPUCB)
RESTRICTED G30-3
RESTRICTED
ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES RVD/rdc/bpb/6338
MDD/OTAG 13 January
2014
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 51
AWARD OF THE PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION BADGE
Pursuant to paragraph 1-8a, Section II, Chapter 1, Armed Forces of the

Philippines Regulations G 131-053 this Headquarters dated 01 July 1986, the
PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION BADGE is hereby awarded
to
For extraordinary accomplishment in support of national government agencies, local

government units and law enforcement bureaus in the conduct of law enforcement and
security operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts, and socio-
economic advancements during defense of Zamboanga City, the earthquake in Central
Visayas, and the onslaught of super typhoon “Yolanda”. The deliberate actions of the
AFP in Zamboanga City resulted to prompt containment, isolation, and neutralization of
the MNLF rebels, the safe rescue of 195 hostages and the eventual restoration of
peace and order in Zamboanga City. Likewise, the AFP’s support in the conduct of
rescue and relief operations during the earthquake in Central Visayas demonstrated
readiness and commitment in protecting the Filipino people, Finally, the coordinated
humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations conducted in the areas affected
by super typhoon “Yolanda” resulted in more lives saved further showcased the
professionalism and dedication to the service of the men and women of the AFP.
Through these challenges, the AFP responded effectively and in cooperation with other
governmental agencies and offices, international organizations, and foreign militaries,
thus earning the respect of the whole nation and the international community. And by
all these, the AFP demonstrated the true spirit of “Bayanihan” in the attainment of its
vision of becoming a world-class armed forces that is a source of national pride and
winning a just and lasting peace for our nation. By these achievements, the Armed
Forces of the Philippines earned distinct honor not only for themselves but also for the
Philippine government and the Filipino people.
BY THE ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE:
OFFICIAL: EMMANUEL T BAUTISTA

General, AFP
Chief of Staff
RONALD N ALBANO
DISTRIBUTION
“A”
G30-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED G30-5
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G31
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Provost Marshal (PM) Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: PM Officers, Enlisted and Civilian Personnel of the

AFP
3. By Whom Awarded: CSAFP
4. Requirements:
a. He must belong to the Provost Marshal units
b. He must be included in the Provost Marshal Eligibility List
c. Officers, EP and CE who have taken the Provost Marshal Training and
/ or performing Provost Marshal function for at least six (6) months in any
Provost Marshal Unit or equivalent office
5. Description:
a. Obverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The PM insignia has seven (7) distinctive

parts:
a) Telescope
b) Pistol
c) Blindfolded Woman with Scale of Justice
d) Laurel Leaf
e) Shield
f) Double Shield
g) Diamond with Sunrays
h) The scroll with an inscription; ENFORCE, SERVE,
PROTECT and PEACEMAKER in single stroke gothic letters
2) Dimensions
a) Overall diameter of the badge – 25 cm

b) Length of spear – 23.3 cm
c) Length of bolo – 3.3 cm
d) Inside diameter of wreath – 1.1 cm
e) Outside diameter of wreath – 2.2 cm
f) Width of scroll - 0.25 cm
g) Height of letters in scroll - 0.1 cm
RESTRICTED G31-1
RESTRICTED
3) Symbolism, Colors and Significance:
a) SHIELD - The shield is colored with silver which serves as

a background symbolizes the round-the-clock performance of duties of this office
and all Provost Marshal units of the AFP. The Shield represents our defense
against all forms of evils (scalawags and misfits) that threaten the peace and order,
discipline security or tarnish the image of the AFP. At the upper portion of the
shield is the word PEACEMAKER each letter is colored white symbolizes
purity and cleanliness of thought and in spirit of Officers and EP to effectively
enforce law and order
b) SCROLL - The scroll is placed inside the shield below the word
Peacemaker, colored yellow with an inscription ENFORCE, SERVE and
PROTECT. The scroll symbolizes loyalty and perseverance of Provost Marshal
Officers and EP in the performance of its mandated mission and function. The
YELLOW color symbolizes loyalty and perseverance of Provost Marshal
Officers and Enlisted Personnel in the performance of its mandated mission and
function. The words ENFORCE, SERVE and PROTECT are BLACK lettering
and borderline in the words that symbolizes OTPMG, AFP unequivocal stand to
enforce discipline and to serve the Republic at all cost
(1) ENFORCE – To enforce military laws, rules and regulation

among all Personnel of AFP
(2) SERVE – to serve GOD, Country and People
(3) PROTECT – to protect of all AFP property and prevention of

crimes and violation of the military laws
c) DOUBLE SHIELD – The double shield colored silver placed

inside the white background of the inner circle symbolizes the double
preparedness of OTPMG, AFP in executing its mandated tasks
d) LAUREL LEAF – is placed from the bottom of the shield

extending to the end of the right portion of the shield (colored red) and the
other laurel leaf is from the bottom of the shield extending to the left portion of
the shield (blue) symbolizes the continuing pursuit to achieve with honor and
nobility on its assigned mission and function
e) INNER SHIELD – The shield is place inside the double shield and
is divided into three equal parts extended from the edge to the center of the shield.
Each parts is colored with white (upper portion), blue (left portion) and red (right
portion) The three (3) colors represents the colors of the Philippine Flag. WHITE
color represents purity and peace, BLUE represents boldness and peace and RED
represents bravery
f) TRIANGLE – Is placed at the center of the shield. T riangle

signifies defense as an instrument of defense, it seeks to contain those seeking
to destroy peace through internal threats and subversion
G31-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
g) SUNRAYS – The sun is placed inside the triangle, the

SUNRAYS represents the eight (8) provinces that fought against the
Spaniards.
h) OLD TAGALOG SCRIPT “k” – placed in the middle of the

sun which signifies Kalayaan Freedom” and “Kasarinlan (Independence)
i) BLUE COLORED RIBBON – with the word PHILIPPINES is

placed below the triangle that symbolizes the binding of the Three (3) Major
Services of the AFP of its distinction and project the highest quality of
discipline and integrity of the organization.
j) THREE (3) YELLOW STARS – Placed at the corners at the

edge of white portion of the shield that represents the three (3) main islands
in the Archipelago namely: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
k) BLINDFOLDED WOMAN WITH SCALE OF JUSTICE – Placed

at the center of the white portion of the shield and colored Black that
symbolizes fairness in the conduct of investigation.
l) CROSS TELESCOPE AND PISTOL – Placed at the bottom of

the blue colored ribbon
m) TELESCOPE – The telescope is facing/pointing

downward crossing down from the red color to the blue color of the shield that
symbolizes the investigative functions, the conduct of security inspection and
supervision of Military Police functions being performed by this Office
n) PISTOL – The Flintlock Pistol is pointing upward from the red

potion crossing the blue portion of the shield symbolizes protection to
maintain peace and order to all AFP establishment
b. Reverse – it shows the plain outline of the badge in silver with the
provision for the clutch attachment
c. Other view (cross-section)
1) Thickness of the metal – 0.25 cm

2) Thickness of pistol – 0.2 cm
3) Thickness of scope – 0.3 cm
4) Thickness of shield – 0.2 cm
5) Thickness of scroll – 0.2 cm
6) Thickness of the scale of justice – 0.2 cm
7) Thickness of the Laurel – 0.2 cm
d. Kinds of material used and craftsmanship -The badge is silver plated

with a shiny fine-finished texture
RESTRICTED G31-3
RESTRICTED
PROVOST MARSHAL (PM) BADGE
G31-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED G31-5
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G32
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Reservists Katapatan Lapu-lapu Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: AFP Reservists
3. By Whom Awarded: Major Service Commanders, Unified Commanders

and Major Subordinate Unit Commanders (with TO rank of Brig Gen or
Higher).
4. Requirements:
a. AFP Reservists who exemplify the spirit of voluntarism and willfully,

and without solicitation or obligation provided service or contributed support in
pursuance of AFP mission.
b. AFP Reservists who have actively rendered with dedication at least five
(5) years of uninterrupted Annual Active Duty Training AADT waiving all
salaries and allowances entitled thereto.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) The Badge is ovate in shape with the three early Filipino script
“K” in red centered on the bottom of the badge superimposed over the AFP
tri-colors, with one “K” inclined towards the upper left, the second leaning
towards the upper right and the last facing directly downward.
b) In the horizontal half of the badge is a Kampilan with a blade in

silver and a handle in gold.
c) Under the Kampilan are two surrounding tendrils of bronze

laurel leaves in elliptical pattern. The middle bottom, being a horizontal AFP
tri-color, with two (2) braces on each side and another set of braces on the
outermost angle of the elliptical pattern.
d) Uppermost in the ovate pattern is a torch of flame with eight (8)

points extending outwards.
e) The background of the basic is deep red.
RESTRICTED G32-1
RESTRICTED
1) Dimensions:
a) Diameter of the badge in ovate shape – 13.3 cm

b) Width of the uppermost center portion of the badge – 1.00 cm
c) Width of the lower center portion of the badge – 0.6 cm
d) Vertical length of the badge at the center – 3.3 cm.
e) Horizontal length of the badge at the center – 5.5 cm
f) Thickness of the badge – 0.3 cm
g) Length of the Kampilan – 5.3 cm
h) Width of the Kampilan blade at the center – 0.4 cm
i) Length of the Kampilan blade -4.2 cm
j) Thickness of the Kampilan blade – 0.1 cm
k) Length of the Kampilan handle – 1.1 cm
l) Width of the Kampilan at the center – 0.2 cm
m) Individual length of the letters “K” – 0.5 cm
b. Reverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture – It is ovate in shape of bronze material

without inscription with a cloth as a background in deep red.
2) Dimensions:
a) Horizontal length of the blade at the center – 5.2 cm
b) Vertical Length of the badge at the center – 9.1 cm
3) Material of the cloth – silk moiré in red textile color.
c. Kind of materials used and craftsmanship
1) Bronze – bronze with shiny refined texture.
2) Cloth background – silk moiré in red textile
d. Miniature Badge – ½ the size of the badge with same color, materials
and texture.
e. Symbolism and Significance
1) The triple letter “K” represents the motto of the AFP Reservists –
“Kahandaan”, “Katapatan”, and “Kagitingan”. The red color of the letters
stands for bravery.
2) The Kampilan represents the Filipino Traditional weapon used by

the Chieftain Lapulapu, as the first honored “Reservist” to memorialize the
victory of the battle of Mactan on 27 April 1521.
3) The Laurel leaves signify greatness.
G32-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
4) The deep red background stands for the revolutionary fervor,

sacrifice, and blood of the Filipino patriots and martyrs who rose up and rallied
behind the banner of freedom and independence as a “volunteer citizens
army” struggling against three (3) centuries of colonial rule starting from the
notable uprisings of Rajah Lakandula in 1574. Tondo revolt under Magat
Salamat in 1588. Igorots in 1601 and the Gadangs in Nueva Ecija in 1621,
Tamblot’s uprising in 1763, Basi and Silang Revolts in Ilocos, the 64-year old
Dagohoy Rebellion in Bohol, the Novales Coup in 1823, the 1843 Revolt and
the 1872 in Cavite mutiny culminating in the organization of the Katipunan in
1896 which provided the impetus for the 1898 “Tres De Abril” Cebu Revolt led
by Pantaleon Villegas alias Leon Kilat including the Heroic individuals who
continued to revolt against the subsequent American and Japanese regimes.
5) The AFP tri-colors (green, light blue, and dark blue) representing
the various Reservists branch of services, the PA, PAF, and PN.
6) The torch of flame commemorates the first eight (8) provinces that
revolted against Spain. And in contemporary times as an eternal reminder for
vigilance being the price of liberty.
7) The corresponding olive-drab line/s standing for the field uniform’s

color when on AADT may be added on the deep red cloth background. One
(1) line for every five (5) years continuous service same to those succeeding
as called for the conformity with requirements.
6. How worn – This badge shall be worn of the center of the upper left breast
pocket above the line of medals and ribbons.
RESTRICTED G32-3
RESTRICTED
7.
Illustration/Drawing:
G32-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED G32-5
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G33
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Tanglaw Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: Military and civilian personnel of the AFP.
3. By Whom Awarded: CSAFP, Commanders of Major Services, Unified

Commands, Divisions, AFPWSSUs, Separate Brigades
and similar size units with T/O rank of Brigadier General.
4. Requirements:
a. Graduates from TANGLAW course conducted under auspices and

supervision of the CRS, AFP of not less than four (4) weeks in accordance
with GHQ approved program of instructions (POI).
b. Graduated from TANGLAW course conducted by the Major Service

schools and AFPHDTC of not less than four (4) weeks in accordance with
GHQ approved program of instructions (POI).
c. Completed TANGLAW Mini Course of echo seminar under auspices

and supervision of the CRS, AFP, Major Services and other AFPWSSUs and
further actively participated in TANGLAW activities for at least six (6) months.
d. Actively participated with competence in policy formulation, planning,

direction, supervision, and/or implementation of TANGLAW activities, projects
and programs for at least one (1) year.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Torch – It is placed vertically in the center of the lower half of the

circular disc partially superimposing the Philippine Flag. Its flame is red and
the handle is gold.
b) Philippine Flag – It is depicted in a new society version with five

(5) rays of the sun appearing in gold. Colors of the National Flag are depicted
in the natural order. The vertical portion of the piece occupies about one-third
(1/3) and the horizontal span superimposed, about the entire diameter of the
circular disc.
c) Circular Disc – It is white, bearing the Philippine Flag, torch and

enclosed by a ring.
RESTRICTED G33-1
RESTRICTED
d) Ring – It is blue, bearing in single stroke, upper case, Gothic

Letters, the caption: “TANOD AT GABAY NG LAHI AT WATAWAT”, all in
white. There are three (3) miniature stars in gold; one is placed before the
open parenthesis, another after the close parenthesis, and the last between
“NG” and “LAHI”.
e) Laurel – It is gold; encircling the outer side of the ring with both
tip leaves meeting at the center top of the ring. Both tendrils have eight (8)
pairs of leaves and one (1) tip leaf each. Both bases of the tendrils are placed
centered below the ring and superimposed by a scroll.
f) Scroll – It is gold, bearing a caption; “PILIPINAS”, in gold single

stroke, upper case, Gothic letters, in white.
2) Dimensions:
a. Diameter of the badge – 3.175 cm
b. Thickness of the badge – 0.3 cm
c. Width of each of the laurel tendrils – 0.4 cm
d. Inside diameter of ring – 1.375 cm (diameter of circular disc)
e. Width of ring -0.5 cm
f. Height of letters in the ring – 0.3 cm
g. Diameter of miniature stars – 0.2 cm
h. Lateral vertical diameter of the Philippine Flag – 0.6 cm
i. Lateral horizontal diameter of the Philippine Flag – 0.6 cm
j. Over-all height of torch (including the flame) – 0.65 cm; width of
torch – 0.25 cm, and the height of flame -0.25 cm
k. Lateral length of scroll – 3.0 cm; width of scroll – 0.5 cm; and
height of letter in the scroll – 0.3 cm
b. Reverse
1) Plain and silver coated.

2) Two (2) pointed pins and clutches are provided for fastening
purposes.
c. Materials used and craftsmanship –The badge shall be made of silver-

coated metal. The color must be transparent enamel, fine-finished texture.
d. Miniature Badge – It is one-half (1/2) of the actual badge. Its make and
craftsmanship shall be patterned after the actual size, shape and color of the
badge.
G33-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
TANGLAW BADGE
RESTRICTED G33-3
RESTRICTED
G33-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G34
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: AFPCGSC Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: Any individual who completed the AFPCGSC.
3. By Whom Awarded: Commander, AFPCGSC
4. Requirements: The individual must have completed the AFPCGSC career

course.
5. Symbolism
a. SUN – the eight rays represent the eight provinces that revolted against
the Spanish rule – Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Rizal, Laguna,
Cavite and Batangas.
b. TRIANGLE – signifies defense. As an instrument of defense, it seeks to

contain those seeking to destroy peace through internal treats and
subversion.
c. YEAR – it is the year when the unit was activated.
d. OLD TAGALOG – signifies kalayaan (freedom) and kasarinlan. SCRIPT

“K” (independence).
e. STARS – symbolizes the ambition of the wearer to aim for the highest
position in the military – CSAFP. The star by itself symbolizes command,
leadership, loyalty and excellence that are the attributes of a graduate of
Command and General Staff Course.
f. COLORS
1) WHITE - symbolizes purity not only in words but also in deeds.
2) YELLOW - signifies the natural resources which when properly

exploited will result in the socio-economic progress of our country.
3) BLUE - signifies fairness and justice which will establish peace,

harmony and humility among AFP personnel.
4) GOLD - symbolizes prestige, knowledge and wisdom being the

highest academic institution of learning in the AFP.
g. CIRCLE – AFP Command and General Staff College (White Bold

Letters) in the Circle (Gold) – representing its being the premier military
learning institution in the AFP.
RESTRICTED G34-1
RESTRICTED
h. TWO (2) STARS – represent the rank of the commander of the

AFPCGSC.
G34-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
AFPCGSC BADGE
RESTRICTED G34-3
RESTRICTED
G34-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G35
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Comptrollership Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: Military Officer of the AFP
3. By Whom Awarded: CSAFP or Chief, AFP Finance Center
4. Requirements: Military Officers who qualified in the AFP

Comptrollership Eligibility List or those who have met the requirements
stipulated in Circular Nr 21 dated 5 November 1990 are the only military
personnel entitled to wear the Comptrollership Badge.
5. Description
a. Obverse
1. Blazonry and Tincture - the Badge is emblazoned with

Comptrollership motto namely: Honor, Duty and Loyalty and seal of the AFP
Comptrollership consisting of the following:
a) Stars - is consists of three (3) stars and is placed

on the upper portion of the bordered laurel wreath.
b) laurel wreath - it is made of nine (9) pairs of laurel

leaves excluding the tip leaves of both tendrils. It is colored green. The
Tendrils are crossed at the center base and laid upward convexly with tip
leaves touching the edges of the stars.
c) Scroll - it is placed on top of the sword, torch and

chart. It is on a slanting position, touching the upper left portion and the lower
right portion of the chart.
d) Sword - it is placed on a crisscross position with

the scroll. Its handle meets on the lower left portion of the chart which is
pointed edge rests on the upper right portion of the chart.
e) Torch - it is placed in an upright position under

the sword and the scroll. Its tail lies below the chart while its flame rests on
the upper portion of the chart. The light is colored red.
f) Chart - it is placed at the center under the torch,

sword and scroll.
2. Dimensions:
a) Diameter of the Badge - 3.7 cm
RESTRICTED G35-1
RESTRICTED
b) Diameter of the AFP Comptrollership seal - 3.0cm
c) Diameter of the logo - 0.7 cm
d) Diameter of each star - 0.15 cm
e) Laurel Wreath - 1.9 cm outside; 1.5 cm

inside
f) Scroll - 1.2 cm
g) Sword - 1.2 cm
h) Torch - 1.5 cm
i) Chart - 0.7 cm
3. Symbolism and Significance
a) Three Stars - represents the three major

island of the Philippines, namely, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao where the
different military establishments are deployed.
b) Scroll - represents testimonial of financial

policies, procedures, memoranda and circulars that will provide general
guidelines for the fund resources management.
c) Sword - symbolizes the tool to protect AFP

funds/resources.
d) Torch - symbolizes the light that will guide

and enlighten the Comptrollers/Financial Managers in the proper
handling/utilization of AFP funds.
e) Chart - symbolizes the graph of AFP

Appropriations vis-à-vis Expenditures. It provides a ready information on the
changes in AFP resources.
f) Comptrollership Motto:
1) HONOR - it is the hallmark or

personal conduct that implies clear consciousness of personal dignity and
worth.
2) DUTY - a personal act of

responsibility and a selfless service manifested by accomplishing all assigned
tasks to the fullest of one’s capability.
G35-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
3) LOYALTY - enhance dedication

and pride in the assigned tasks, fosters, cohesion and strongly supports to
those who lead him, those he lead and those who he serves.
g) Reverse - Plain
h) Kinds of material used and craftsmanship - The

Badge is gold and circular with shiny fine-finished texture.
i) Awarding of the AFP Comptrollership badge shall

be covered by appropriate GHQ orders. It shall be awarded by the Chief of
Staff, AFP or his authorized representative.
RESTRICTED G35-3
RESTRICTED
COMPTROLLERSHIP BADGE
G35-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED G35-5
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G36
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Intelligence Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: To any Officer and Enlisted Personnel by

the Major Services only after completing the basic requirements prescribed by
Intelligence authorities and after graduating from the Intelligence Basic
Course offered in the Major Services Intelligence schools, Special Intelligence
Training School (SITS) of ISAFP and other Intelligence schools abroad.
3. By Whom Awarded: CSAFP and Deputy Chief of Staff for

Intelligence, J2.
4. Requirements:
a. Personnel with special Intelligence training and

experience on technical expertise, research and analysis, tradecraft and other
special skills.
b. Completion of the basic requirements prescribed by

Intelligence authorities and after graduating from the Intelligence Basic
Course offered in the Major Services Intelligence schools, Special Intelligence
Training School (SITS) of ISAFP and other Intelligence schools abroad.
5. Description:
a. Three (3) Colors – The colors inside the triangle

symbolize the three major services of the Armed Forces of the Philippines,
where the members of the intelligence community emanate.
b. Equilateral Triangle – It symbolizes vigilance.
c. Stars – Those represent the three (3) major islands of the

Philippines namely Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
d. Sphinx – It is the traditional military intelligence symbol

which indicates observation, wisdom and discreet silence which embodies
the characteristics and traits of the intelligence community.
e. Lamp – It symbolizes illumination provided by the

intelligence leading the battle field in all operations.
RESTRICTED G36-1
RESTRICTED
AFP INTELLIGENCE BADGE
G36-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G37
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Sergeant Major Eligibility Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: SMC Graduates
4. Requirements:
a. Those who have successfully completed the AFP Sergeant Major

Course
b. Graduates of foreign Sergeant Major Course or its equivalent as

accredited by OJ8
c. Obverse
a) Tri-Service Colors – represents the three (3) Major Services

of the AFP
b) Chain – represents the link, jointness and interoptability
between the Enlisted and the Officer Corps
c) Gold Background – idealism, feeling of prestige and wisdom
d) AFP Coat of Arms – represents the organization of the AFP
where the Sergeant Major belongs
e) Word Sergeant Major – speaks of the distinguishing
honourable position and of the one bearing it
f) Shape – represents the well-rounded character of a
Sergeant Major
2) Dimensions
a) Diameter of Badge – 1.5 cms
a) INTEGRITY – purity in character. It represents primordial

core value expected of the Sergeant Major to always do the right thing. The
red background represents vigor, will-power and leadership.
RESTRICTED G37-1
RESTRICTED
b) TORCH – represents the never ending quests for wisdom

and intelligence that ill guide every member of the Enlisted Corps.
G37-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
SERGEANT MAJOR ELIGIBILTY BADGE
RESTRICTED G37-3
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G38
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Quartermaster Service Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: Military Personnel
3. By Whom Awarded: Major Services Commanders
4. Requirement: Officers/EP must have completed the basic QMS course,
5. Description and Symbolism:
a. The inner. Circumferential GREEN color represents the Philippine Army and
its logistics units.
b. The outer. Circumferential GOLD color bearing the Army Quartermaster

Service symbolizes the growing family of logistician with proper logistics training.
c. The Equilateral triangle symbolizes equitable distribution of QM supplies and

services. Likewise, the GOLD color in the inner portion means abundance.
d. The BLACK and GOLD colors at the edge of the equilateral triangle represent
the Philippine soil, which is rich and abundant in natural resources.
e. The PALAY on the top of equilateral triangle portrays the staple food of the
Filipino people which is the essential food of the soldier.
f. The COCONUT in the center of the equilateral triangle symbolizes supplies

and equipment wherein out of one tree, one can produce many varieties of QM
products.
g. The KRIS, an ancient Malayan weapon, depicts a tool to protect supplies and
equipment.
h. The WHEEL which was adopted from the pre-World War II U.S. Army Seal
symbolizes transport services.
i. The KEY which was also adopted from the pre-World War II U.S. Army Seal
describes the safety of supplies and equipment while in storage.
RESTRICTED G38-1
RESTRICTED
QUARTERMASTER SERVICE BADGE
G38-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G39
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Finance Service Badge
3. By Whom Awarded: Major Services Commanders
4. Requirement: Officers/EP must have completed the basic finance service

course.
5. Description, Parts and Symbolism:
a. Shell – In ancient time the shell was used by our forefathers as a

medium of exchange in the same way as money is used as a vehicle for trade
and commerce.
b. Scallops – The eight (8) scallops represent the eight original provinces
of the Philippines which revolted against Spain.
c. Pearl – The pearl in the center of the shell represents the Philippine for
whose freedom the eight provinces rose in revolt against Spain.
d. Cluster Of the Lauren Leaves – The cluster o the Lauren Leaves at the
base of the shell stand for honor and nobility of purpose.
e. Color Gold - The gold color of the shell is a universal symbol of wealth
which signifies the wealth of the Philippines both in cultural and natural
resources.
RESTRICTED G39-1
RESTRICTED
FINANCE SERVICE
FINANCE SERVICE BADGE
G39-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G40
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Infantry Badge
3. By Whom Awarded: Commander, Philippine Army
4. Requirement: Officers/EP must have completed the basic infantry course.
5. Description.
a. Collar Insignia. The side view of the two crossed rifles. The eight–rayed
Philippine sun as it appeared in the AFP coat of arms is superimposed on the
rifles’ interesting point.
b. Parts and Meaning.
1) Rifle – Configured in this insignia is the M1871 Remington Rolling

Block rifles, Cal .43 (11 mm) captured by Filipino troops from Spanish Army.
This constituted the bulk of the firearms of the Katipunan during the Philippine
Revolution. “Crossed rifles” was adopted as an infantry insignia of the
Revolutionary Philippine Army in 1898.
2) Sun – Represent the Philippine Army formed in 1897. The symbol

was used in the original infantry insignia during the Revolutionary Period with
its rays representing the eight provinces that first revolted against Spain.
3) Bayonet - It is a knife or a dagger-shaped weapon designed to fit on or

over the muzzle of a rifle or similar weapon. It was the infantryman’s
secondary close combat weapon. This same type of rifle was adopted as an
infantry insignia of the Revolutionary Philippine Army in 1898.
c. Colors. In a decree issued by President Emilio Aguinaldo on 30 July

1898, the distinctive color assigned to the infantry was black.
RESTRICTED G40-1
RESTRICTED
INFANTRY BADGE
G40-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G41
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Cavalry Badge
4. Requirement: Officers/EP must have completed the basic cavalry course.
5. Description.
a. Collar Insignia. The left side view of a Renault FT17 tank,

superimposed on two sheathed crossed cavalry sabers with laurel wreath in
the background. The eight-rayed Philippine sun as it appeared in the AFP
coat of arms in superimposed on the intersecting point of the wreath. The
saber takes design of General Emilio Aguinaldo’s official sword.
1) Renault FT17 Tank – the first tank used by the commonwealth

Philippine Army troops. It gave the Filipino soldier an insight into the emerging
world of mechanized cavalry. Trained on the armored cavalry tactics, there
were eventually proved to be effective in the defense of Bataan when the 2 nd
Regular Division’s Bren Gun Carrier Company engaged the Japanese Troops
1942.
2) Saver – the universal acknowledged symbol for cavalry; it

symbolizes the traditional and current use of armor. It is unsheathed and has
its cutting edge up to symbolize the courage and readiness of the Filipino
soldier. The saber takes design of General Emilio Aguinaldo’s official sword.
3) Sun – Represents the Philippine Army formed in 1897. The symbol

was used in the original cavalry insignia during the Revolutionary period with
its rays representing the eight provinces that first revolted against Spain.
c. Colors. In a decree issued by General Emilio Aguinaldo on 30 July

1898, the distinctive color assigned to the cavalry was green. Since
establishment of the Philippine Army Regiment (PALAR), the branch color
was predominant gray until the adoption of green and gold (or yellow) in 1992.
RESTRICTED G41-1
RESTRICTED
CAVALRY BADGE
G41-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G42
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Field Artillery Badge
4. Requirement: Officers/EP must have completed the basic field artillery

course.
5. Description.
a. Collar Insignia. The side view of two crossed cannons with six cannon
balls in a triangular arrangement below the cannons. Above the cannon is an
eight-rayed Philippine sun as it appeared in the AFP coat of arms.
1) Cannon – The universally acknowledged symbol for artillery. It was

first officially adopted in the original field artillery insignia during the
Revolutionary Period. The Spanish cannons used herein were captured by
the Filipino troops from the colonial forces is a fitting tribute of the victory of
our forebears from their oppressors.
2) Cannon Balls – The ammunition or explosive ordnance delivered by

the cannon on hostile targets.
3) Sun - Represents the Philippine Army formed in 1897. The symbol

was used in the original field artillery insignia during the Revolutionary Period
with its rays representing the eight provinces that first revolted against Spain.
c. Colors. In a decree issued by Emilio Aguinaldo on 30 July 1898, the

distinctive color assigned to the artillery was red. It was also used by the
present-day Field Artillery following a universal tradition.
RESTRICTED G42-1
RESTRICTED
FIELD ARTILLERY BADGE
G42-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G43
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Signal Corps Badge
4. Requirement: Officers/EP must have completed the basic signal corps

course.
5. Description, parts and meaning.
a. Tambulin (Horn) – The Tambulin represent one of the means of

communications thru sound. The black color symbolizes that the Army Signal
Corps provides secure communications.
b. Kidlat (Lightning) – It symbolizes the use of electricity of electrons to

pass information the modern medium of communications. The color is yellow
symbolizing the speed which characterizes the way the Army Signal Corps
performs its mission. It is placed in the middle of the Tambulin and the Sulo
symbolizing the use of electricity in the audio and visual Telecommunications
and computers.
c. Sulo (Torch) – The Sulo or Torch also represents one of the means of
communication thru vision. It symbolizes knowledge and one common goal for
excellence. The three (3) lobes on the flame represent the three (3) core
virtues of the Army Signal Corps of Honor, Duty and Country. These core
virtues guide the Corps in its mission of providing communications support.
The red color represent valor of the Corps. It also symbolizing the reliability of
the Corps in providing communications support.
RESTRICTED G43-1
RESTRICTED
SIGNAL CORPS BADGE
SIGNAL CORPS BADGE
G43-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G44
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Corps of Engineers Badge
4. Requirement: Officers/EP must have completed the basic engineer course.
5. Description.
a. Collar insignia. The front view of a castle tower with pick and a shovel in
the background and an eight-rayed Philippine sun as it appeared in the AFP
coat of arms above the sallyport.
b. Part and meaning.
1) Castle – This edifice is an internationally-accepted symbol for the

Corps of Engineers. This particular design of the Philippine Army Corps of
Engineers insignia or badge was officially adopted and implemented
sometime in 1898 by General Emilio Aguinaldo. It drew inspiration from
nationalistic and indigenous symbols.
2) Sun - Represents the Philippine Army formed in 1897. The symbol

was used in the original corps of engineers’ insignia during the Revolutionary
Period with its rays representing the eight provinces that the first revolted
against Spain. Relatedly, it symbolizes the flaming desire of the Army Corps
of Engineers for peace and development.
3) Shovel And Pick – During the late 19th Century, this basic icon was
adopted by the Army of the Philippines Revolution as a part of their military
insignia. These tools are the fundamental construction implements of the first
Army Engineers that provided support for the infantry through manual
establishment of fighting trenches. Today, these tools symbolize the
commitment of the Army Corps of Engineers towards nation building and
sustain government thrusts to address Internal Security Operations in tandem
with the other military and security efforts.
c. Colors. In a decree issued by President Emilio Aguinaldo on 30 July

1898, the distinctive color assigned to the engineers was violet. Since the
establishment of the Philippine Army Corps of Engineers after World War II,
the color maroon was adopted.
RESTRICTED G44-1
RESTRICTED
CORPS OF ENGINEERS BADGE
G44-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G45
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Ordnance Service Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: Ordnance Service Officers and EP
3. By Whom Awarded: Commander, Philippine Army, Unified

Commanders and Major Subordinate Unit Commanders (with TO rank of Brig
Gen or Higher).
4. Requirement: Officers/EP must have completed the basic ordnance

service course and must have completed the
time-in-grade in the tactical level as provided in the career development path
of ordnance service officers/EP.
5. Description. The insignia consist of the basic metal, brass and silver. The
circular ring and benzene ring are made of brass. The circular ring is coated
with violet-blue enamel paint. The arrowhead is made of steering silver. The
insignia simply signifies mobility, firepower and service.
a. Part and Meaning.
1) Circular Ring – Symbolizes Mobility. The circle also symbolizes the

vehicle of the past, the present, and the future. It also symbolizes gun tubes,
barrels of rifles and cartridges of ammunition.
2) Benzene Ring – Emblematic of the chemical service which

embraces not only chemical but also biological and nuclear warfare.
3) Arrowhead – Stands for the ancient weapons, and the weapons

we conceive for the future. The base is placed behind the circle and the
benzene ring to typify the weapons used by our ancestral warriors, while the
point is in front and pointed vertically to connote weapons of the present and
the future.
RESTRICTED G45-1
RESTRICTED
ORDNANCE SERVICE BADGE
G45-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G46
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: AFP Coordinating Staff Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: Coordinating Staffs of the AFP
3. By Whom Awarded: AFP Chief of Staff for Joint Staff and Commander,
Philippine Army for Army Staff or its equivalent in the Major Services for
military personnel assigned in the Major Service Headquarters.
4. Requirement: Military personnel assigned at the Joint-Staff (GHQ) or its

equivalent in the Major Services and must have renderd service for atleast
one (1) year.
5. Description: The badge is a conventional star, 1.5 inch in diameter with a

sunburst at the center resting on a conventional triangle. Two (2) wreaths of
laurel leaves emanating from the dexter and sinister base, respectively,
encircle the center of the star with respective tendrils pointing at the three (3)
little stars embossed at the center chief ray of the main star. A scroll which will
enface the word “JOINT-STAFF” for GHQ, “ARMY STAFF” for HPA, “AIR
STAFF” for HPAF and “NAVAL STAFF” for HPN (depending upon the unit
assignment of the wearer) rests at the base of the two wreaths of laurel
leaves.
a. Chief, J-Staff – the badge is pure silver.

b. Deputy/Executive Officer, J-Staff and Chiefs, Major Service Staff-
the main star is in silver while the triangle, sunburst, scroll, wreaths of laurel
leaves and three (3) little stars are in gold.
c. Branch Chief, J-Staff, Deputy, Major Service Staff – the badge is
gold plated
d. Other J-Staff/Branch Chiefs, Major Service Staff – the badge is in
bronze.
6. Symbolism: The main star, having four (4) rays, symbolizes the J-Staffs
and the coordinating staffs of the three (3) Major Services united as one while
the accessories, e.g. triangle, sunburst, wreath, scroll, and the three little stars
represent the AFP Coat of Arms.
7. Other Particulars: Admin officer of each J-Staff/Major Service Staff shall be

custodian of the badge. Upon relief of the staff officer, he shall return-in his
badge to the Admin Officer concerned who shall in turn, issue the same to the
successor of the relieved officer after being issued the appropriate security
clearance by the Deputy Chief of Staff for intelligence, J2/Major Service
Intelligence Division. In case of loss, the officer concerned shall execute an
affidavit to the effect and shall pay the cost of its replacement.
8. Illustration:
RESTRICTED G46-1

CHIEF, J-STAFF DEPUTY J-STAFF CHIEF,

MAJOR SVC
BRANCH CHIEF, J-STAFF OTHER J-STAFF, BRANCH

DEPUTY, MAJOR SVC CHIEF, MAJOR SVC
RESTRICTED
AFP Coordinating Staff Badge
G46-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G47
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: AFP Logistics Badge
3. By Whom Awarded: Chief of Staff, AFP.
4. Requirement: Must be included in the AFP Logistics

Eligibility List.
5. Design and Description.
a. Obverse:
1) Blazonry and Tincture – the badge is emblazoned with the AFP

Logistics Seal consisting of the following:
a) The word “Logistics” – which is placed on the upper portion of

the seal;
b) AFP Tri-Service Colors – which are vertically arranged, they
serve as the main backdrop of the seal;
c) Key – which is placed on a slanting position with the handle
resting on the lower left portion of the seal and pointing towards the upper
right corner of the seal;
d) Kris – which is placed on a crisscross position with the key. The
base of its handle rests on the lower right portion of the seal while the tip of
the blade points to the upper left corner of the seal;
e) Gear – which is placed over the kris and the key. It is on the
upper portion enclosing the benzene ring, the rising sun, and the three (3)
horizontal bars;
f) Hands – with palms facing upwards, they are placed at the left
and right ends of the gear;
g) Tower – which is placed in between the left and right hands;
h) Benzene Ring – which is enclosed by the gear, the hands and
the tower. It serves as the secondary backdrop for the sun and the three (3)
horizontal bars;
i) Rising Sun – which is placed over the three (3) horizontal bars
and enclosed by the benzene ring; and
j) Horizontal Bars – which are placed under the rising sun and
similarly enclosed by the benzene ring.
2) Dimensions:
a) Height of the Badge – 4.0 cm

b) Width of the Badge – 3.0 cm
c) Kris – +/- 2.8 cm
RESTRICTED G47-1
RESTRICTED
d) Key – +/-2.8 cm
e) Diameter of Gear – +/- 1.5 cm
f) Upper Horizontal Bar – +/- 0.8 cm
g) Middle Horizontal Bar – +/- 0.6 cm
h) Lower Horizontal Bar – +/- 0.4 cm
i) Height of the Benzene Ring – +/- 1.0 cm
j) Width of the Benzene Ring – +/- 1.0cm
k) Diameter of the Sun – +/- 0.8 cm
l) Height of the Handle – +/- 1.2 cm
m) Height of the Tower – +/- 0.35 cm
n) Width per Maj Svc Color – +/- 1.0 cm
o) Font size of the word “LOGISTICS” – +/- 12 points
a) AFP Tri-Service Colors (Arranged in PA-PAF-PN sequence) –

represent esprit de corps and integration of efforts within the AFP
organization;
b) Key – symbolizes stewardship of the AFP’s resources;
c) Kris – represents authority in managing the AFP’s resources. It
also symbolizes firepower as the basic component of logistics support;
d) Gear – symbolizes mobility and transport of logistics support;
e) Ten (10) teeth of the gear – represents the ten (10) classes of
supplies – subsistence, clothing and individual equipment, POL, engineer and
construction items, ammunition, personal demand items, medical, repair
parts, and miscellaneous items;
f) Rising Sun – symbolizes dynamism and innovation in logistics
management;
g) Horizontal Bars – represents the three (3) levels of
maintenance: organizational, intermediate and depot;
h) Hands – stands for services and the prioritization of logistics
support by AFP units in the operating areas.
i) Tower – symbolizes the various facilities and utilities of the AFP.
It also represents the AFP Combat Engineering Services as a vital component
of the Logistics organization;
j) Benzene Ring – represents the AFP Ordnance and Chemical
Services; and
k) Shield – stands for the protection of every logistician against
complacency, inefficiency and corruption in any form, in order for him t uphold
his sworn duty to provide the best quality in logistics support.
b. Reverse - Plain
G47-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
AFP LOGISTICS BADGE
RESTRICTED G47-3
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G48
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Medical Corps Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: Medical Corps Officers
4. Requirement: Awarded upon commissionship
a. The Medical Corps Insignia has a central motif of a serpent coiled

around a bamboo staff to represent the native concept of the Caduceus, the
universally accepted symbol of the Medical Profession. Entwined around the
Caduceus is an oval shaped makabuhay plant.
b. The SERPENT represents the ancient symbol of the Perpetual Health

and youthful vigor attributed to its capability to shed its skin and appear young
again. The staff with the serpent coiled around it is the CADUCEUS, the
universal symbol of the Medical Profession.
c. The BAMBOO STAFF is the resilient and plaint bamboo representing

the Filipino. As a staff, it symbolizes the unflinching support of the medical
service rendered to the Armed Forces.
d. The MAKABUHAY is a popular local medicinal plant. Its heart-shaped

leaves stands for love and devotion to duty.
RESTRICTED G48-1
RESTRICTED
MEDICAL CORPS BADGE
G48-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G49
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Dental Service Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: Dental Service Officers
a. Violet - The service color of the Dental Service

b. Gold - Suggests high aspiration and excellence
c. White - Symbolizes purity and cleanliness in thought and spirit
d. Green - Denotes fresh or green growth of the sampaguita, our
national flower, full of life and vigor
e. Orange-Red - Stands for the desire to win and succeed, obtained
for courage and bravery
f. The new branch of insignia for DS, AFP is symbolized by the
SERPENT encircled about an ancient cautery or staff, the sign Aesculapius.
g. The base letter of an “O” represents “omicron” (circle or letter O)
for “odont” or tooth.
h. The ancient Tagalog letter “Da”, is used to symbolize Dentistry.
i. The two sprigs of flowering sampaguita are used, it being the
National Flower of the Republic.
j. The thirty two leaves represent the permanent set while the ten
sampaguita buds represent the temporary set.
RESTRICTED G49-1
RESTRICTED
DENTAL SERVICE BADGE
G49-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G50
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Medical Administrative Corps Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: MAC Officer
a. Dimension. The Medical Administrative Corps Insignia is of Gold 5/8" x

712 dimension with a central motif of a serpent coiled around a bamboo staff
to represent the native concept of the Caduceus, the universally accepted
symbol of the Medical Profession. Entwined around the Caduceus is an oval
shaped makabuhay plant.
b. Symbolism.
1) The SERPENT represents the ancient symbol of the Perpetual

Health and youthful vigor attributed to its capability to shed its skin and appear
young again. The staff with the serpent coiled around it is the CADUCEUS,
the universal symbol of the Medical Profession.
2) The BAMBOO STAFF is the resilient and plaint bamboo

representing the Filipino. As a staff, it symbolizes the unflinching support of
the medical service rendered to the Armed Forces.
3) The MAKABUHAY is a popular local Medicinal Plant. Its heart

shaped leaves stands for love and devotion to duty.
4) The MAC insignia does not only reflect the universally accepted
rules of heraldry, but also the Philippine resources, tradition, history and culture.
It gives the MAC of the AFP an individual personality unique from the other
Medical Services of the different armed forces of the world, and differentiated
from the other Corps of the AFP Medical Service by the Ancient Tagalog
alphabet “G”.
RESTRICTED G50-1
RESTRICTED
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE CORPS BADGE
G50-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G51
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Nurse Corps Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: Nurse Corps Officer
a. The Nurse Corps Insignia has a central motif of a serpent coiled

around a bamboo staff representing, in the native context, the caduceus – the
universally accepted symbol of the medical profession. Around the lower ¾ of
the caduceus is an oval-shaped makabuhay plant with its heart-shaped
leaves. Superimposed at the bottom of the bamboo staff is the red-colored
capital letter “T” in Filipino language.
b. Symbolism and Significance
1) Serpent – Represents the ancient symbol of perpetual health

and youthful vigor, attributed to its capacity to shed its skin and appear young
again.
2) Bamboo – Being a pliant and resilient plant, it represents the

adaptability of the Filipinos.
3) Makabuhay – A popular local medical plant; its heart-shaped

leaves symbolize love and devotion to duty.
4) “T” – means Tagapag-alaga and this component in the insignia

distinguishes the Nurse Corps insignia from that other Corps of the Medical
Service.
5) Color Gold – A universal symbol of wealth that signifies the rich

cultural and natural resources of the Philippines.
6) Color Maroon – The universal color of medical service which is

symbolic of courage, bravery, heroism and strength.
RESTRICTED G51-1
RESTRICTED
NURSE CORPS BADGE
G51-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G52
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Veterinary Corps Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: Veterinary Corps Officers
The logo of the Veterinary Corps is similar to the Medical Service. It

consists of one snake winding around bamboo staff. Below the bamboo staff
is an ancient tagalog alphabet B which is superimposed on the lower third of
the insignia which means “Beterinaryo”.
“Year 1935” is the year when the Veterinary Corps under the Medical
Service was organized by virtue of Section, paragraph two (2) of the
Commonwealth Act number 1, more popularly known as the National Defense
Act of 1935.
RESTRICTED G52-1
RESTRICTED
VETERINARY CORPS BADGE
G52-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G53
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Corps of Professor Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: CoP Officers
a. The actual size and color of scheme (except for the pentagon) or the
seal with the following description /specifications:
1) The pentagon background will have an actual gold color and is

separate from the triangle, which could be made of any metal, preferably
lightweight but sturdy.
2) All designs on the pentagon (Sampaguita leaves, book, Corp of

Professors, etc) are embossed.
3) Actual color is shown in attached sketch
b. Dimensions:
1) 1.2 inches from topmost vertex of triangle to lowest vertex of the

pentagon.
2) Width of the base of the triangle will be 1.0 inch.
c. Symbolism and Significance: the seal generally entails “to enhance the
sense of pride and identity of its members as well as strengthen cohesiveness
and sprit-de-corps among them.”
RESTRICTED G53-1
RESTRICTED
CORPS OF PROFESSOR BADGE
G53-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G54
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Judge Advocate General Service Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: JAGS Officer
a. The JAGS Seal as depicted above consists of:
1) The JAGS Insignia
2) Two Concentric circle - signifying the harmonious integrations

of the legal profession with the noble profession of arms
3) Two Golden Stars between the texts - signifying the integration

of the JAGS to the AFP s a Branch of Service and the dedication of the AFP
to serve under the rule of law
4) Text in upper case: Judge Advocate General’s Service in

capital letters; and
5) Text in lower case: Armed Forces of the Philippines
6) Except the background in midnight blue, all parts of the JAGS

Logo are in gold
RESTRICTED G54-1
RESTRICTED
JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL SERVICE BADGE
G54-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G55
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Chaplain Service Badge
2. To Whom Awarded: Chaplain Service Officer
a. Composition:
1) An equilateral triangle which is emblazoned, at the center of

which is sun rayonmant superimposed. On top of the triangle are three (3)
mullets and at the base is the inscription “Philippines” Connecting the
points of the triangle is a sampaguita garland starting from the base and
forming a circle unit it connects with mullets.
2) The national flag proudly flies on top and positioned angularly.

Flanking the Filipino flag both sides but a little lower are two banners, one
with the cross, and the other with Crescent and Star.
3) The Latin text: “PRO DEO ET PATRIA” inscribed on a scroll

traverses the pole of the flag a little below the word “Philippines”.
b. Symbolism and Significance
1) Sampaguita – As the national flower, it symbolizes dynamic

nationalism.
2) Three Stars – Represent the three big islands of the Philippines:

Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
3) National Flag – Represents the country.
4) Two Banners – The banner with the Cross represents

Christianity while the banner with Crescent and Star represents Islam.
Both stand for ecumenism and National unity.
5) “PRO DEO ET PATRIA” – means “For God and Country”. The

Chaplain Service subscribes to the principle that service in the Armed
Forces of the Philippines is service to God and Country.
RESTRICTED G55-1
RESTRICTED
CHAPLAIN SERVICE BADGE
G55-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G56
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Women’s Auxiliary Corps
2. To Whom Awarded: Members of WAC
4. Requirement: Awarded upon commissionship/enlistment
- Symbolism and Significance
a. Laurel leaves and Sampaguita flowers symbolize life,

success, purity and beauty. The members of the Corps represented by three
sampaguita flowers above the Laurel leaves which symbolize the epitome of a
true Filipina: pure, beautiful and sincere. Behind her femininity, however, is
imbibed a responsibility to defense of the nation of which she wills to
dedicate her military endeavor. Likewise the flowers signify that our women
soldier come from the three major islands of the Philippines, namely: Luzon,
Visayas and Mindanao. As it is, sampaguita pertains to the prestige and honor
earned by the Corps ever since it was founded and conceived in the 1940’s in
the midst of the World War II.
b. Four stalks of laurel leaves forming the letter “W” is

representative of the Corps itself and the first letter of the WAC means
women.
c. Sampaguita buds spread within laurel leaves display the

budding spirit among the new recruits of the profession of soldiery. They are
filled with greater zeal and encouragement towards the professionalization of
the Corps.
d. The olive green leaves accent the fullness of life which

women in the Corps radiate within the military hierarchy dominated by men.
RESTRICTED G56-1
RESTRICTED
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY CORPS BADGE
G56-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G57
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: AFP Civil-Military Operations (CMO) Badge
2. To whom Awarded: To all members of the AFP who have acquired schooling
or residency occupying CMO positions
4. Requirements:
a. Officers
1) Those who have taken CMO courses of at least 12 weeks
duration and performing CMO function
2) Officers whohave occupied continuously and served
satisfactorily the CMO position or assignment for a period of at least one (1)
year
b. Enlisted Personnel
1) Those who have taken CMO Courses and performing
CMO function
2) Those who have who have occupied continuously and
served satisfactorily the CMO position or assignment for a period of at least one
(1) year
3) Civilian – those who have graduated from formal CMO
courses
5. Description:
a. Obverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture: The badge is emblazoned with CMO seal

consisting of the following:
a) Sunburst –it is divided into seven representation of CMO

th
as the 7 Joint of the AFP, and the wheel in white color stands for progress with
twelve sprockets signifying the year-round and country-wide effort in attaining its
objectives
b) The flaming torch in red colors represents knowledge,
communication and the unwavering commitment of the CMO family
c) The laurel leaves stands for meritorious and outstanding
service
2) Dimensions:
a) Diameter of the Badge – 3.0 cm

b) Seven Pointed Sunburst – 0.9 cm each
G57-1
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
c) Flaming Torch – 1.2 cm(torch handle – 0.8 cm; first flame

– 0.2 cm; second flame – 0.2 cm)
d) Circle – outside – 2.1 cm; inside 1.5 cm
e) Laurel leaves – 0.6 cm each between from the bottom of
torch
f) Wheel 1.3 cm
g) Middle circle – 0.6 cm
h) Thickness – 0.2 cm
3) Symbolism and significance:
a) The Seven-Pointed Sunburst – symbolize the numeric

representation of CMO as the 7th Joint of the AFP
b) The Wheel – stands for progress with twelve sprockets

signifying the year-round and country-wide effort in attaining its objective
c) The Flaming Torch – represent knowledge,

communication and the unwavering commitment of the CMO Family
d) The Laurel Leaves – stand for meritorious and

outstandingservice
c. Kinds of material used in craftsmanship – The badge is bronze plated with

blue, white, red and gold with shiny finished texture
G57-2
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
AFP CIVIL-MILITARY OPERATIONS BADGE
G57-3
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G58
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Information Support Operations Badge
2. To whom Awarded: To all graduates(AFP and Non- AFP personnel) of the

strategic 16- week Information Support Operations Course (ISOC)
3. By Whom Awarded: Commander, Civil Relations Service, AFP
4. Requirements:
1) Officers/Civilian who have taken the ISOC training.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The badge is emblazoned with a
GoldISA seal consisting of the following:
a) The metallic grey colour of the shield symbolizes the

incorruptible strength and protection of ISA operators against threats group.
b) The Lighting Blazerefers to the deftness of ISA operators
in motivation, persuasion and influence capabilities and likewise it represents the
psychological operations ability to strike anywhere with swiftness.
c) The Torch is the classic symbol of enlightenment.
d) The Gold Chess Knight represents the ability to act
obliquely and influence all types of warfare.
e) The Laurel Leavesrepresent truth and honor.
f) The Red Triangle represents the ISA pillar of the Civil-
Military Operations.
g) The Red Colour of Triangle signifies intensity and
strength in dealing with the enemy.
2) Dimensions:
a) Diameter of the Badge – 3.5 cm (Diagonal)
b) Horizontal – 3.0 cm
c) Vertical – 3.2 cm
d) Triangle – 2.0 cm each
e) Flaming Torch – 1.2 cm
f) Laurel leaves– 2.0 cm each from the base center of
triangle
g) Trojan Horse - 0.6 cm
h) Lighting – 1.1 cm
i) Concave – 0.8 cm (each from upper the center)
j) Thickness – 0.2 cm
G58-1
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
h) The Shield – symbolizes the incorruptiblestrength and

protection of ISA operators against threats group.
i) The Lighting Blaze – refers to the deftness of ISA

operators in motivation and persuasion capabilities and likewise represents the
psychological operations ability to strike anywhere with swiftness.
j) The Flaming Torch – the classic symbols of

enlightenment.
k) The Chess Knight – represents the ability to act

obliquely and influence all types of warfare.
l) The Laurel Leaves – represents truth and honor.
m) The Red Triangle – represents the ISA pillar of the Civil-

Military Operations.
n) The Red Colour of Triangle – signifies intensity and

strength in dealing with the enemy.
c. Kinds of material used in craftsmanship – The badge is bronze plated with

green, yellow, red and gold with shiny finished texture
G58-2
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
0.8 cm
0.6 cm
2.7 cm
1.1 cm
2.5 cm
1.2 cm
2.0 cm
3.5 cm
3.0 cm
2.6 cm
3.2 cm
INFORMATION SUPPORT OPERATIONS BADGE
G58-3
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX G59
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Military Free Fall Jump Master Badge
nations.
3. By Whom Awarded: Chief of Staff, AFP, Commanders of the Major
Services
4. Requirements:
A. Military Free Fall Course
1) Must be Special Forces Operations Course (SFOC) graduates

2) Must be Jump Master Course (JMC) graduates
3) Must have performed at least ten (10) static line airborne jumps
B. Military Free Fall Parachutist Badge
1) Must have satisfactorily completed the MFF course

2) Must have performed at least five (5) non-static freefall jumps.
C. Military Free Fall Jump Master Badge
1) Must have satisfactorily completed the MFF course.

2) Must have performed as Jumpmaster for at least five (5) freefall jumps.
3) Must have performed at least sixty-five (65) freefall jumps.
*Military Free Fall Parachutist badge has no Star and wreath on it.
5. Description: Symbolism and Significance

Seal of the Republic of the Philippines – It is in relief and full enamel color.
It is placed center between the pair of wings and under the parachute. It rest
on the handle of a knife.
Pair of Wings – it is gold planted pair of wings where the seal of the Republic
superimposing a knife res at the center.
Parachute – it is a gold plated military freefall parachute placed above the

seal of the Republic of the Philippines and the pair of wings.
Knife – stands for the combat capability of the unit in the most adverse
conditions both in conventional and unconventional warfare. The white
borderline around the black knife implies the psychological warfare expertise
inherent to the unit that complements its effort in winning the hearts and
minds of the people.
RESTRICTED G59-1
RESTRICTED
*Star and Wreath – signifies the highest category among the military freefall
jumpers.
Military Free Fall Jump Master Badge
G59-2 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
ANNEX H
STREAMERS
List of Appendices for Streamers
Appendix H1 Presidential Unit Streamers with Ribbon (PUSR)

Appendix H2 Secretary of National Defense Streamer
Appendix H3 Chief of Staff, AFP Streamer
Appendix H4 Commanding General, PA Streamer
Appendix H5 Commanding General, PAF Streamer
Appendix H6 Flag-Officer-in-Command, PN Streamer
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX H1
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Presidential Unit Streamer with Ribbon
2. To Whom Awarded: Division/ Brigade, Command/ Battalion/

Company or equivalent in the PAF and PN.
3. By Whom Awarded: President of the Republic of the Philippines.
4. Requirements:
a. The unit must have successfully accomplished its mission with notable
heroism.
b. The operation shall involve risk of lives and the performance of the unit
should be so extraordinary that it is set apart from other units.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture – Blue satin cloth.
a) Letterings – It is in gold, laced at the center of the streamer.
b) Tassel – Golden tassel placed at both ends of the streamer.
c) Strap – It is in gold, attached to the rear end of the streamer.
2) Dimensions:
a) Length of streamer – 147 cm

b) Width of the Streamer - 10.1 cm
c) Size of tassel – 2.5 cm
d) Height of letters “PRESIDENTIAL STREAMER” – 3.1 cm
e) Height of letters place and date – 1.0 cm
RESTRICTED H1-1
RESTRICTED
PRESIDENTIAL UNIT STREAMER WITH RIBBON
H1-2 RESTRICTED

RESTRICTED
APPENDIX H2
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Secretary of National Defense Streamer
2. To Whom Awarded: Division/ Brigade, Regional Command, Battalion/

3. By Whom Awarded: Secretary of National Defense
4. Requirements: The unit must have successfully accomplished its mission

with distinction, not warranting Presidential Streamer.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture – Green satin cloth.
a) Letterings – It is in gold, placed at the center of the streamer.
c) Strap – It is also in gold, attached to the rear and of the

streamer.
2) Dimensions:
a) Length of streamer – 101.60 cm
b) Width of Streamer – 10.16 cm
c) Size of Tassel – 2.54 cm
d) Height of letters of “SECRETARY OF DEFENSE STREAMER” –

3.17 cm
e) Height of letter of cloth and date of streamer – 2.54 cm.
RESTRICTED H2-1

RESTRICTED
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE STREAMER
H2-2 RESTRICTED

RESTRICTED
APPENDIX H3
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Chief of Staff, AFP Streamer
2. To Whom Awarded: Division/ Brigade, Regional Command/ Battalion

4. Requirements:
a. The unit must have successfully accomplished its mission with

distinction not warranting Secretary of Defense Streamer.
b. The unit must have achieved results beyond what is expected.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture – Red Satin Cloth.
a) Letterings – It is in gold, placed at the center
c) Strap – It is also in gold attached to the rear end of the streamer.
2) Dimensions:
a) Length of Streamer – 76.2 cm

b) Width of Streamer – 7.5 cm
c) Size of tassel – 1.3 cm
d) Height of letters “CSAFP STREAMER” – 1.9 cm
RESTRICTED H3-1

RESTRICTED
CHIEF OF STAFF, AFP STREAMER
H3-2 RESTRICTED

RESTRICTED
APPENDIX H4
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Commanding General, PA Streamer
2. To Whom Awarded: Units of the Philippine Army
3. By Whom Awarded: Commanding General, PA
4. Requirements: Must be awarded in recognition of accomplishment in

combat operation, pacification campaign, maintenance of peace and order,
civic action, community relation, infrastructure projects and other activities as
directed by CG, PA.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture – The four (4) Commanding General, PA

Streamer are made of red, blue, orange and green satin cloth representing
combat operations; pacification campaign and peace and order; infrastructure
projects and civic action and community relations, respectively.
2) Tassel – Gold tassel at both ends of the streamers with a V-cut at

the free end.
3) Strap – The strap of the streamers correspond to their respective

colors.
4) Letters of “COMMANDING GENERAL, PA” STREAMER and the

name of the unit and year awarded - gold
b. Dimensions:
1) Length of streamer excluding the tassel – 50.80 cm
2) From the point of V-cut to the tip – 6.35 cm
3) At the other end without the tassel to the first letter

“COMMANDING” – 4.4 cm
4) At the point of V-cut to the last letter “STREAMER”– 4.4 cm
5) Overall width of streamer – 7.6 cm
6) From the edge of streamer to the top of the first line – 1.3 cm.
RESTRICTED H4-1

RESTRICTED
7) Size of the letter “COMMANDING GENERAL, PA STREAMER” –

4.4 cm
8) In between the first and second line – 0.5 cm
9) Size of the letter “1st INFANTRY DIVISION,PA 01 Feb 77” – 2.0 cm
10) Below the last line to the bottom of the streamer -1.3 cm
H4-2 RESTRICTED

RESTRICTED
COMMANDING GENERAL, PA STREAMER
RESTRICTED H4-3

RESTRICTED
H4-4 RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX H5
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Commanding General, PAF Streamer
2. To Whom Awarded: Units of the Philippine Air Force.
4. Requirements:
a. Combat/Combat Support Streamer – The unit should have performed

outstandingly in all activities involving combat or combat support operations.
b. Service Support Streamer – The unit should have performed

outstandingly in all activities involving service support operations.
c. Civil Military Operations Streamer – Entitlement should include the

outstanding accomplishment of a unit in activities aimed to achieve/insure
national security and development.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture – Golden yellow satin cloth.
2) Tassel – Red tassel for combat/combat support streamer at both

ends, white tassel for Service Support Streamer and green tassel for Civil
Military Streamer.
3) Strap – Golden yellow strap attached to the rear end of the

streamer.
4) Letters of “COMMANDING GENERAL, PAF” STREAMER and the

name of the unit and year awarded - blue
b. Dimensions:
1) Length of streamer – 76.20 cm
2) Width of streamer – 1.27 cm
3) Size of tassel – 30.48 cm
4) Height of letters of COMMANDING GENERAL,PAF STREAMER

– 1.905 cm
RESTRICTED H5-1

RESTRICTED
5) Height of letters of the name of unit and year – 1.905 cm
H5-2 RESTRICTED

RESTRICTED
COMMANDING GENERAL, PAF STREAMER
RESTRICTED H5-3

RESTRICTED
H5-4 RESTRICTED

RESTRICTED
APPENDIX H6
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Flag Officer in Command, PN Streamer
2. To Whom Awarded: Units of the Philippine Navy
3. By Whom Awarded: Flag Officer in Command, PN
4. Requirements:
a. The unit must have rendered outstanding operational or administrative

services contributing to the successful accomplishment of the unit command
missions.
b. The unit’s accomplishment must be beyond what is normally expected.
5. Description:
a. Obverse
1) Blazonry and Tincture – Blue Sating cloth with gold- broader line.
2) Tassel – Gold tassel at both ends of the Streamer.
3) Strap – White strap attached to the rear end of the streamer.
4) Letters of “FLAG OFFICER IN COMMAND, PN STREAMER”, and

place and date of streamer – White.
5) PN Seal – Gold, yellow and white
a) Background – yellow
b) Seashore – gold
c) Inner and outer ring (rope) – gold
d) Anchor – dark blue
e) Seashore spear – dark blue
f) Letter symbol and star – dark blue
g) Outer edge - white
b. Dimensions:
1) Length of streamer – 75 cm
2) Width of Streamer – 7.6 cm
3) Size of tassel – 4.4 cm
4) Height of letters of “FLAG OFFICER IN COMMAND, PN
STREAMER” – 2.5 cm
5) Height of letters of place and date of streamer – 2 cm
RESTRICTED H6-1

RESTRICTED
6) Gold border line - .2 cm

7) PN Seal
a) Diameter (from outer ring) – 5 cm

b) Height of Seashore with anchor – 2.6 cm
c) Height of letters symbol and star - .5 cm
d) Between inner and outer ring - .7 cm
e) Size of rope - .2 cm
f) White border line - 2 cm
H6-2 RESTRICTED

RESTRICTED
FLAG OFFICER-IN-COMMAND, PN STREAMER
RESTRICTED H6-3

RESTRICTED
H6-4 RESTRICTED

RESTRICTED
ANNEX I
APPURTENANCES
List of Appendices for Appurtenances
Appendix I1 Anahaw Leaf

Appendix I2 Equilateral Triangle
Appendix I3 Spearhead Device
Appendix I4 Service Star
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
APPENDIX I1
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Anahaw Leaf
2. To Whom Awarded:
a. Bronze Anahaw Leaf – shall be awarded for the first, second, third, and
fourth succeeding deeds instead of the Medal for Valor, Philippine Legion of
Honor, Outstanding Achievement Medal, Distinguished Conduct Star,
Distinguished Service Star, Gold Cross, Gawad sa Kapayapaan, Gawad sa
Kaunlaran, Chief of Staff Commendation Medal, Distinguished Navy Cross,
Distinguished Aviation Cross, Silver Cross, Bronze Cross, Kagitingan sa
Barangay, Military Merit Medal(service), Silver Wing Medal, Military Civic
Action Medal, Armed Forces Conduct Medal, PA,PN (M), PAF & AFP
Command Reservist (Volunteer) Officer and (Volunteer) Enlisted Personnel of
the Year Medal and Ribbon, or Sagisag sa Ulirang Kawal
b. Silver Anahaw Leaf – Shall be awarded for every fifth succeeding

Bronze Anahaw Leaf
c. Gold Anahaw Leaf – Shall be awarded in place of the fifth Silver

Anahaw Leaf.
d. Platinum Anahaw Leaf – Shall be awarded in place of the fifth Gold

Anahaw Leaf.
3. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Bronze Anahaw Leaf

Anahaw Leaf – The leaf consists of eleven (11) midribs. It is
bronze.
b) Silver Anahaw Leaf

Anahaw Leaf – The leaf consists of eleven midribs (11). It is
silver.
c) Gold
gold.
d) Platinum Anahaw Leaf

platinum
RESTRICTED I1-1

RESTRICTED
2) Dimensions - Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum Anahaw Leaf
1) Vertical lateral diameter (from base to tip) – 0.6 cm
2) Horizontal diameter (from edge to edge) – 0.5 cm
I1-2 RESTRICTED

RESTRICTED
Bronze Silver Gold Platinum
The Anahaw Leaf Appurtenance shall be affixed on the decoration with the tip blade pointed
upward or as how it appears on the picture above (Chapter 2, Sec 3, para 2-14, d)
ANAHAW LEAF APPURTENANCE
RESTRICTED I1-3

RESTRICTED
I1-4 RESTRICTED

RESTRICTED
APPENDIX I2
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Equilateral Triangle
2. To Whom Awarded:
a. Bronze Equilateral Triangle – Shall be awarded for the first, second,

third, and fourth succeeding deeds or acts of achievement sufficient to justify
the award of Military Commendation Medal.
b. Silver Equilateral Triangle – Shall be awarded for every fifth

succeeding Bronze Equilateral Triangle
c. Gold Equilateral Triangle – Shall be awarded in place of the fifth Silver

Equilateral Triangle
d. Platinum Equilateral Triangle – Shall be awarded in place of the fifth

Gold Equilateral Triangle
3. Description:
a. Obverse
1) Bronze Equilateral Triangle
Equilateral Triangle – It is in bronze with stream-lined edges.
2) Silver Equilateral Triangle
Equilateral Triangle – It is in silver with stream-lined edges.
3) Gold Equilateral Triangle
Equilateral Triangle – It is in gold with stream-lined edges.
4) Platinum Equilateral Triangle
Equilateral Triangle – It is in platinum with stream-lined edges.
b. Dimensions: Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum Equilateral sides - 0.5 cm
RESTRICTED I2-1

RESTRICTED
The Equilateral Triangle shall be affixed on the MCM in a position where the vertex angle is
pointed upward or as how it appears on the picture above (Chapter 2, Sec 3, para 2-14, d)
EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE
I2-2 RESTRICTED

RESTRICTED
APPENDIX I3
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Spearhead Device
2. To Whom Awarded:
a. Bronze Spearhead Device – shall be awarded for the first, second,

third and fourth succeeding deeds instead of the Military Merit Medal for
heroic achievement.
b. Silver Spearhead Device – shall be awarded for every fifth succeeding

deed in lieu of the fifth Bronze Spearhead Device.
c. Gold Spearhead Device – Shall be awarded in place of the fifth Silver

Spearhead Device.
d. Platinum Spearhead Device – Shall be awarded in place of the fifth

Gold Spearhead Device.
3. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Bronze Spearhead Device
A spearhead – It is in bronze.
b) Silver Spearhead Device
A spearhead – It is in silver.
c) Gold Spearhead Device
A spearhead – It is in gold
d) Platinum Spearhead Device
A spearhead – It is in platinum
b Dimensions: Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum Spearhead Device
1) Length of the spearhead – 0.8 cm

2) Width of the spearhead – 0.5 cm
RESTRICTED I3-1

RESTRICTED
The Spearhead Device shall be affixed in a position where the spearhead tip is pointed
upwards or as how it appears on the picture above (Chapter 2, Sec 3, para 2-14, d)
SPEARHEAD DEVICE
I3-2 RESTRICTED

RESTRICTED
APPENDIX I4
AFP HERALDRY
1. Name: Service Star
2. To Whom Awarded:
a. Bronze Service Star – Shall be awarded and affixed on the service

(campaign) ribbon and badge for each succeeding campaign/ major battle
engagement/participation in unit massive operations.
b. Silver Service Star – Instead of the fifth Bronze Service Star, this shall
be affixed on the service (campaign) ribbon and badge for the fifth succeeding
campaign/major battle engagement/participation in unit massive operations.
c. Gold Service Star – shall be awarded and affixed in place of the fifth
Silver Service Star.
d. Platinum Service Star – Shall be awarded in place of the fifth Gold

Service Star
3. Description:
a. Obverse
a) Bronze Service Star

A five-pointed bronze star
b) Silver Service Star

A five-pointed Silver Star
c) Gold Service Star

A five-pointed gold star
d) Platinum Service Star

A five-pointed platinum star
b Dimensions: Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum Spearhead Device
Diameter of the star – 1 cm
RESTRICTED I4-1

RESTRICTED
The Service Star shall be affixed in a position where two (2) of its tip is serving as the base
or as how it appears on the picture above (Chapter 2, Sec 3, para 2-14, d)
SERVICE STAR
I4-2 RESTRICTED

AFP Awards and Decorations Manual

Загружено:

Сведения о документе

Оригинальное название

Авторское право

Доступные форматы

Поделиться этим документом

Поделиться или встроить документ

Параметры публикации

Этот документ был вам полезен?

Это неприемлемый материал?

Авторское право:

Доступные форматы

AFP Awards and Decorations Manual

Загружено:

Авторское право:

Доступные форматы

RESTRICTED

CHAPTER 2 AWARDS AND

CHAPTER 3 OTHER GUIDELINES AND

CHAPTER 4 DETAILS, SPECIFICATIONS

2. This commitment is also captured by each award and decoration that

Section 1-1 Introduction

b. The Republic of the Philippines acknowledges the merits of recognizing

c. The Armed Forces of the Philippines likewise recognizes the benefits

b) Acceptable –Acceptability happens when the system gains

c) Simple – Simplicity is being understandable, clear and straight

d) Timely – Timeliness is being at the right time and condition, or in

e) Enduring– It is to undergo, experience and sustain without

f) Responsive – It addresses the need/objective. The Armed

a) Do not Demotivate People. Essentially, soldiers want to perform

b) Work for an Integrated and Balance Response. The essence of

c) Develop a Culture of Preparedness. The certainty of occurrence

d) Take Advantage of Emerging Technologies. Innovations and

e) Be Flexible. Challenges, preparedness and responses will

f) Ensure Real-time Accomplishment/Achievement of Desired End

g) Ensure Responsibilities and Accountabilities. Institutionalizing

a. Recognition is a human need. It is an innate desire of every person to

b. Recognition is a driving force/motivation in the attainment of greater

c. Recognition is an embodiment of competence and excellence. Awards

inspirations of competence and excellence in a given task or an assigned

d. In the same way, recognizing personnel strengthens the morale and

3. Purpose. This manual prescribes the policies, criteria and administrative

4. Applicability. The policies stipulated herein apply to any personnel, unit,

Section 1-2 The Authorized Awards of the Armed Forces

1. Types of Awards. All decorations, medals, badges, streamers, plaques,

a. Types according to the nature of the act.

1) Service – Awards intended to merit the exemplary

2) Achievement – Awards conferred to recognize exceptional

3) Heroism – Awards made purposely to merit outstanding acts of

b. Types according to the recipient.

1) Individual – Awards granted to recognize exemplary

2) Unit – Awards granted to a unit to recognize exemplary

3) Civilian - Awards intended for civilian personnel/organization to

1) Medal for Valor (MFV)

26) Civilian Employee’s Honorary and Incentive Award

b. Service Medals and Ribbons - Service medals and ribbons are

1) American Defense Medal and Ribbon

c. Badges –Awards that signify rating, qualification, or accomplishment in

1) Adjutant General’s Service (AGS) Badge

7) Barangay Presidential Unit Citation Badge (BPUCB)

33) AFP Logistics Badge

d. Streamers – These are unit awards conferred to units in the AFP to

1) Presidential Unit Streamers with Ribbon (PUSR)

3. Other Forms of Awards

a. Letters and Plaques

1) Letter of Commendation – It is a written expression of

2) Letter of Appreciation – It is a written expression of gratification of a

a) It is an award given by any unit commander to military or civilian

b) Likewise, this is an award of gratitude given to wives/husbands

their unselfish, faithful, and devoted support to their respective military

4) Command Plaque - An award given/presented by the CSAFP to

5) Plaque of Honorable Service – An award given/presented by the

6) Plaque of Recognition – An award given to recognize outstanding

a) It is a written expression of gratitude to recognize the

b) Also, this is a written expression of gratitude to recognize the

2) Certificate of Honorable Service – This is awarded by The Adjutant

3) Peace and Order Campaign Certificate – This is awarded by

4) Peace and Order Campaign Certificate of Merit – It is an award

rendered in the defense of the state, particularly in the operations against