The Outstanding Achievement Medal
[The AFP Adjutant General, ''AFP Awards and Decorations Handbook'', 1997, OTAG, p. 23.] is a single grade decoration of the
Philippines
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* ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas
* cbk, República de Filipinas
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awarded by the
Secretary of National Defense.
Criteria
The medal is awarded by the Secretary of National Defense to personnel of the
Armed Forces of the Philippines
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) ( fil, Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas) are the military forces of the Philippines. It consists of three main service branches; the Army, the Air Force, and the Navy (including the Marine Corps). The ...
as well as Philippine civilians. Civilians and military personnel of allied foreign countries may also be awarded the medal. The medal is presented "...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."
Description
The design of the medal is a gold star surrounded by a gold wreath. These symbols represent outstanding achievement and honor, respectively.
The medal is suspended from a ribbon worn around the neck.
The ribbon is purple with a central gold stripe.
See also
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Awards and decorations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Award, Awards and decorations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines are military decorations which recognize service and personal accomplishments while a member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
Personal Decorations
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References
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Bibliography
* The AFP Adjutant General, ''AFP Awards and Decorations Handbook'', 1995, 1997, OTAG.
Military awards and decorations of the Philippines
Orders, decorations, and medals of the Philippines