Benefits for a medal for combat distinction

Medal of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation "For combat distinctions

In the spring of 2003, the country's Minister of Defense signed order number 100 on the establishment of a departmental medal of the Ministry of Defense “For Military Distinctions”. In the summer of 2008, in accordance with Order 342, the Regulations on the Award were supplemented and changed.

Rules for awarding and wearing

The Ministry of Defense award “For Combat Distinction”, in accordance with the Regulations, can be awarded to personnel of the Armed Forces who have distinguished themselves by fulfilling the tasks assigned to them combat missions and special operations, risking their lives while showing courage and bravery.

The medal can be received by military personnel who showed initiative and determination, contributed to the solution of combat missions that were crowned with success, as well as commanders who successfully led the actions of personnel.

The award takes place in accordance with the order signed by the head of the country's Ministry of Defense. You cannot receive a medal a second time. The award is presented in a solemn atmosphere. The medal can be transferred personally by the Minister of Defense or by any other persons whom the head of the department has instructed to do so.

The award must be worn as specified in existing rules wearing uniforms by Armed Forces personnel. It is located on the left side of the jacket after state awards and in front of the other medals of the Ministry of Defense. It should be located behind it.

Description of the medal

The product is made of a metal alloy resembling silver. Its shape and size are similar to other Ministry of Defense awards. The medal is made in the form of a circle with a cross section of 3.2 centimeters. There is a protruding side on the front and back sides.

The obverse of the product contains several images. The central part is occupied by the inscription. In the first line - “FOR COMBAT”, in the second - “DIFFERENCES”. Above the words there is an airplane on the right, a helicopter on the left. From the inscription you can see a tank and an infantry fighting vehicle.

There are several inscriptions on the back of the product. In the central part - “No.___”. At the top in the circle is “MINISTRY OF DEFENSE”. Below - “RUSSIAN FEDERATION”.

To connect to a pentagonal block, the reverse side of which is attached to the uniform with a pin, the medal has an eyelet. A ring is threaded through it. The block is covered with a moire striped ribbon. On the right there is a narrow black stripe of two millimeters, followed by a 10-millimeter orange one. Then a narrow white one, an 8mm orange one and again a black one.

The product is manufactured by the commercial and industrial enterprise "Chelznak".

Semantics of reward

Depicted on the obverse Combat vehicles indicates that all personnel of the country's armed forces are ready to fulfill their military duty to protect their homeland.

The colors on the medal ribbon are similar to those of the St. George ribbon. The orange and black stripes are evidence that the medal is part of the general system of insignia of the RF Armed Forces. All colors indicate that the recipient behaved boldly and courageously when performing the combat missions assigned to him.

Benefits for recipients of awards

In May 2010, Order No. 500 of the Ministry of Defense was signed, which stated that holders of the medal “For Military Distinction” are entitled to receive a one-time cash payment amounting to 75% of their official salary. Military personnel, contract soldiers, and civilian employees of the Armed Forces can receive monetary incentives.

History of the award

The idea of creating a similar insignia of the Ministry of Defense, which could be awarded to military personnel participating in hostilities and special operations, where they were forced to risk their lives, appeared to the military leadership back in 2002.

The heads of the General Staff of the Armed Forces decided that such a badge should be received by people whose merits and achievements are not provided for by the regulations on state awards or in the case when, for the same reasons, a person is refused to be awarded a state badge.

The first, trial batch of products was produced by the Moscow plant "Mosshtamp" in the fall of 2003.

Features and options of the medal

There are several varieties of this insignia. They differ from each other in the following features.

1st type. There is a number sign on the back of the product. In the first version, all the elements of the images are not too clear, blurred. There is a platform on the reverse near the number sign rectangular shape, which is intended for writing the award number. No manufacturer's mark.

The second version of the award is different in that all the drawings are made clearly. The surface has a slight degree of shagreen. There is no pad on the reverse near the number sign. There is a manufacturer's mark at the bottom of the back side.

2nd type. There is no number mark on the reverse. All designs on the award have rounded edges. There is a slight degree of “shagreen” on the surface. In the center of the back there is an image of the Air Force emblem. Below it is the manufacturer's sign.

Medal recipients

The appearance of the badge “For Military Distinctions” coincided with the time when the fighting of the 2nd war took place in Chechnya. Another period of time when the award was presented en masse was the conflict with Georgia that took place in the summer of 2008. The following military personnel were among those who distinguished themselves and received medals:

A.V. Volovikov. Born in 1965. Air Force Colonel. Head of the flight safety service of the helicopter regiment. Hero Russian Federation, full holder of the Order of Courage (one of three people). He took part in two Chechen campaigns.
N.V. Vorobiev. Police Lieutenant Colonel. An employee of the Primorsky Department of Internal Affairs of the Arkhangelsk Region. Was there twice - in 2001, 2007. seconded to Chechnya, where he showed valor and courage.
N. Sobolev. Corporal. Received an award for courage shown in South Ossetia during the Georgian conflict in the summer of 2008.
Zh.A. Umbetov. A serviceman of the North Caucasus Military District, he is currently continuing his studies in Astrakhan. Recognized for his valor during the conflict with Georgia.
V. Tkachenko. Served in a tank repair battalion. The award was presented for courage during the operation to force Georgia to peace.
E.S. Isaldinov. Graduate of the Polytechnic College in Novotroitsk, Orenburg Region. He won an award for excellence during the conflict with Georgia.
D.Yu. Fighting Served as a driver-mechanic. He held the position of transportation department. In the summer of 2008, he defended the population of South Ossetia with a machine gun and took part in the resolution of this military conflict.
M. Kushev. Reserve sergeant. He served in the 76th Airborne Division. In 2008 he was sent to South Ossetia.
S. Liseny. Senior Sergeant of the Airborne Forces. Military paramedic. Served on the Georgian-Ossetian border. When hostilities began, he acted quickly and clearly. Saved the life of a wounded soldier.
P.N. Swan. Born in 1988. After graduating from the College of Informatization and Management in Rostov in 2007, he was drafted into the army. Served in a reconnaissance company. Ensured the safety of Russians living in Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Received the rank of guard junior sergeant.

Related awards

At various times, the Ministry of Defense established awards related to “For Military Distinctions,” in particular:

. The order establishing the award was signed in December 1999. Armed Forces employees who have demonstrated excellent performance in combat training are eligible to receive it. There are two degrees of award, the highest of which is considered the first. The second degree is awarded first, and only then the first. Gives the right to a one-time cash incentive, the amount is 75% of the salary.
. Began to be awarded in 1995. The holders are the personnel of the Armed Forces who have shown initiative, diligence and have a certain length of service. There are three degrees of award, the first being considered the highest. To obtain the third degree, you must serve for 10 years, the second - 15, and the third - 20.
"For distinction in service in the Ground Forces." Documents establishing this mark were signed in the summer of 2013. A person serving in the ground forces, including civilians who have served for at least five years, is eligible to become a recipient of the award. It is also awarded for other merits specified by the Regulations.
" ". It began to be awarded in the spring of 1995. Awarded to military and civilian employees of the Armed Forces for personal merits in the development of military cooperation with other countries.

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Medal "For Military Distinction"- departmental insignia established by order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation No. 100 of March 31, 2003. On December 14, 2017, a new regulation on the medal was approved.

Award rules

According to the regulations of 2017, the medal “For Military Distinction” is awarded to military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation:

for distinction, courage and dedication shown when performing tasks in combat conditions and during special operations in conditions involving risk to life;
for skillful, proactive and decisive actions that contributed to the successful completion of combat missions;
for successfully directing the actions of subordinates during combat missions.

The medal can be awarded to military personnel of other troops, military formations and bodies where military service is provided, as well as military personnel of the armed forces of foreign states who provide assistance in solving tasks assigned to the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

The medal is awarded by order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation. It is possible to re-award the medal. Posthumous awards are not provided.

Wearing rules

The medal is worn on the left side of the chest and is located after the state awards of the Russian Federation and the USSR in front of other medals of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation in accordance with the rules for wearing military uniforms.

Description of the medal

The medal is made of silver-colored metal, has the shape of a circle with a diameter of 32 mm with a convex edge on both sides. On the front side of the medal in the center there is a relief inscription in two lines: “FOR COMBAT DISTINCT”; in the upper part there are relief images of an airplane and a helicopter; in the lower part there are relief images of a tank and an infantry fighting vehicle. On the reverse side of the medal: in the upper part there is a relief image of the emblem of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, under it there is a relief inscription “No.____”; There are relief inscriptions all around: in the upper part - “MINISTRY OF DEFENSE”, in the lower part - “RUSSIAN FEDERATION”.

Using an eyelet and a ring, the medal is connected to a pentagonal block covered with a silk moiré ribbon 24 mm wide. On the right edge of the tape there is an orange stripe 8 mm wide, bordered on both sides by black stripes 2 mm wide, to the left there is a white stripe 2 mm wide, an orange stripe 8 mm wide and a black stripe 2 mm wide.

Medal version until 2017

Until December 2017, there was no image of the emblem of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation on the reverse side of the medal; the number sign was located in the center. On the tape, the right orange stripe had a width of 10 mm and was bordered by a black stripe only along the outer edge.

Semantics of images

The elements of the medal symbolize:

depiction of the main types of military equipment - the readiness of all military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation to fulfill their military duty to defend the Fatherland;
the orange stripe of the medal ribbon, bordered by a black stripe, indicates the status of the medal as a departmental award of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation;
the combination of white, orange and black (“St. George’s”) colors on the left edge of the medal ribbon is a manifestation of military personnel’s distinction directly in combat conditions.

Additional incentives for the recipients

Order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation dated October 9, 2014 No. 725 dsp established the rules for paying monthly bonuses for special achievements in service to military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation undergoing military service by contract. This order came into force on November 14, 2014. Subclause 6 of clause 2 of these rules determines that when awarding the medal “For Military Distinction,” a monthly bonus of 30% is paid. The bonus is paid within one year from the date of publication of the order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation on awarding this medal.

Medal of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation “For Combat Distinctions”

Rules for awarding and wearing

The Ministry of Defense Award “For Combat Distinction”, in accordance with the Regulations, can be awarded to personnel of the Armed Forces who have distinguished themselves by carrying out combat missions and special operations assigned to them, risking their lives while showing courage and bravery.

The award should be worn as prescribed in the existing rules for wearing uniforms by Armed Forces personnel. It is located on the left side of the jacket after state awards and in front of the other medals of the Ministry of Defense. Behind it should be “For Military Valor”.

Description of the medal

There are several inscriptions on the back of the product. In the central part - “No.___”. At the top in the circle is “MINISTRY OF DEFENSE”. Below - “RUSSIAN FEDERATION”.

The product is manufactured by the commercial and industrial enterprise "Chelznak".

Semantics of reward

The military equipment depicted on the obverse indicates that all personnel of the country's armed forces are ready to fulfill their military duty to protect their homeland.

Benefits for recipients of awards

History of the award

The first, trial batch of products was produced by the Moscow plant "Mosshtamp" in the fall of 2003.

Features and options of the medal

There are several varieties of this insignia. They differ from each other in the following features.

Medal recipients

A.V. Volovikov. Born in 1965. Air Force Colonel. Head of the flight safety service of the helicopter regiment. Hero of the Russian Federation, full holder of the Order of Courage (one of three people). He took part in two Chechen campaigns.
N.V. Vorobiev. Police Lieutenant Colonel. An employee of the Primorsky Department of Internal Affairs of the Arkhangelsk Region. Was there twice - in 2001, 2007. seconded to Chechnya, where he showed valor and courage.
N. Sobolev. Corporal. Received an award for courage shown in South Ossetia during the Georgian conflict in the summer of 2008.
Zh.A. Umbetov. A serviceman of the North Caucasus Military District, he is currently continuing his studies in Astrakhan. Recognized for his valor during the conflict with Georgia.
V. Tkachenko. Served in a tank repair battalion. The award was presented for courage during the operation to force Georgia to peace.
E.S. Isaldinov. Graduate of the Polytechnic College in Novotroitsk, Orenburg Region. He won an award for excellence during the conflict with Georgia.
D.Yu. Fighting Served as a driver-mechanic. He held the position of transportation department. In the summer of 2008, he defended the population of South Ossetia with a machine gun and took part in the resolution of this military conflict.
M. Kushev. Reserve sergeant. He served in the 76th Airborne Division. In 2008 he was sent to South Ossetia.
S. Liseny. Senior Sergeant of the Airborne Forces. Military paramedic. Served on the Georgian-Ossetian border. When hostilities began, he acted quickly and clearly. Saved the life of a wounded soldier.
P.N. Swan. Born in 1988. After graduating from the College of Informatization and Management in Rostov in 2007, he was drafted into the army. Served in a reconnaissance company. Ensured the safety of Russians living in Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Received the rank of guard junior sergeant.

Related awards

At various times, the Ministry of Defense established awards related to “For Military Distinctions,” in particular:

"For military valor." The order establishing the award was signed in December 1999. Armed Forces employees who have demonstrated excellent performance in combat training are eligible to receive it. There are two degrees of award, the highest of which is considered the first. The second degree is awarded first, and only then the first. Gives the right to a one-time cash incentive, the amount is 75% of the salary.
"For distinction in military service." Began to be awarded in 1995. The holders are the personnel of the Armed Forces who have shown initiative, diligence and have a certain length of service. There are three degrees of award, the first being considered the highest. To obtain the third degree, you must serve for 10 years, the second - 15, and the third - 20.
"For distinction in service in the Ground Forces." Documents establishing this mark were signed in the summer of 2013. A person serving in the ground forces, including civilians who have served for at least five years, is eligible to become a recipient of the award. It is also awarded for other merits specified by the Regulations.
"For strengthening the military community." It began to be awarded in the spring of 1995. Awarded to military and civilian employees of the Armed Forces for personal merits in the development of military cooperation with other countries.

Departmental awardsmedalAwards of the Ministry of Defense

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Payment for the Order of Military Merit and the benefit “Honored Military Specialist of the Russian Federation” also contribute to the transfer of 5 salaries to the military. In addition, there are a number of awards that require additional payment in the form of another salary during the period of service, for example, “For Courage.”

Payments and benefits for the Suvorov medal to active military personnel are awarded to those who were able to skillfully organize both the operation itself and the leadership of the army, as a result of which the assigned tasks were completed. These citizens have the right to receive a one-time payment for the Suvorov medal to military personnel in the form of 5 salaries, as well as a 5% increase in salary until the employee’s retirement.

Benefits for the medal for military valor, 2nd class

In 2010, an internal departmental decree was issued with serial number 500, which states that upon awarding a serviceman should receive a lump sum payment. The amount of monetary remuneration is directly related to the salary, since it is 75% of it. The incentive was issued within 3 working days from the moment the award order was signed. In 2014, this payment was canceled and other incentive methods were introduced.

Even those military personnel who did not participate in real hostilities or were not in places classified as hot spots can receive this honorary insignia.

Rewarding requires a lot of effort, courage and valor.

What benefits do recipients enjoy for the medal “For Courage”?

The Soviet medal “For Courage” was first issued in the pre-war years; it was awarded to Red Army border guards who showed heroism while protecting the borders of the Motherland from foreign saboteurs. The next major award took place to those who distinguished themselves in the Finnish campaign. In total, about 26 thousand awards were issued before 1941. And already during the war, Soviet soldiers performed great feats en masse, so the number of those awarded was counted in the millions. This medal became the only insignia that was awarded to penal prisoners for personal merit.

In 1994, Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 442 regulated the procedure for issuing awards, as well as the benefits and payments that recipients were entitled to. The medal was awarded for personal achievements to military personnel, employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the fire service, including posthumously. The order itself decreased by 3 mm in diameter and began to be cast from a copper-nickel alloy, but in 1995 it was again made from silver. The award was accompanied by a miniature copy of it for everyday wear.

for distinction, courage and dedication shown when performing tasks in combat conditions and during special operations in conditions involving risk to life:
for skillful, proactive and decisive actions that contributed to the successful completion of combat missions;
for successfully directing the actions of subordinates during combat missions.

Using an eyelet and a ring, the medal is connected to a pentagonal block covered with a silk moiré ribbon 24 mm wide. On the right edge of the tape, an orange stripe 10 mm wide is bordered by a black stripe 2 mm wide, to the left there is a white stripe 2 mm wide, an orange stripe 8 mm wide and a black stripe 2 mm wide.

Benefits of a medal for military distinction

1st type. There is a number sign on the back of the product. In the first version, all the elements of the images are not too clear, blurred. On the reverse, near the number sign, there is a rectangular area, which is intended for writing the award number. No manufacturer's mark.

What medals are awarded to military personnel of the Russian Army?

Evgeny, hello. No, persons awarded this medal are not entitled to any cash payment. Payment is made only when awarding state awards.
In relation to military personnel, this requirement is enshrined in clause 5 of Art. 3 Federal Law dated November 7, 2011 N 306-FZ “On monetary allowances for military personnel and provision of individual payments to them”

Medal "For Military Distinction"

Benefits for medals of distinction in military service

For both the first and second degrees of the medal, the following options can be distinguished, differing in the design of the block.

Option 1. Screw fastening. The sprocket on the face of the block and the threaded pin are one piece. This part is inserted through a hole in the block and secured to it using a hex nut.

The first recipient of the 1st degree medal “For Distinction in Military Service” was on March 24, 1975, Private A.V. Spirin - for the courage and bravery shown during the detention of a group of armed criminals. On March 3, 1976, the same award was received by Private P. S. Aiglov, who saved great state values from a fire and showed courage and dedication.

What benefits are provided to people awarded state awards?

In 2010, a decree was approved to improve the awards system. The form of award sheets attached to orders and certificate forms have been changed. The list of beneficiaries of the award system has expanded significantly, it included the Orders of Zhukov, Ushakov, A. Nevsky, Honor, Parental Glory, etc.

For leadership positions in state and local government bodies, these persons are accepted in the first place.
Increase of any type of pension.
These persons and their family members are subject to hospitalization and treatment at the clinic without a queue.
Providing free medications specified in the prescription from the treating doctor.
Providing free services for the repair and production of dentures.
These persons receive vouchers to the sanatorium for free, and their immediate relatives receive 3/4 of the total cost, while those awarded these awards receive free meals and tickets for travel to the place of therapy.

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For combat distinctions medal benefits

N554) The Order of Courage is awarded to citizens for selfless acts, courage and bravery shown in saving people, protecting public order, in the fight against crime, during natural disasters, fires, catastrophes and other emergency circumstances, as well as for bold and decisive actions committed when performing military, civil or official duty in conditions involving risk to life.

about the need to strengthen the work on educating the army and the entire population of the country in the fighting traditions of the Armed Forces, in the spirit of constant readiness to defend the Soviet state and attaching special importance in this matter to military orders and medals, I believe that one of the measures that could contribute to a successful solution These tasks include a partial restoration of the payment of monetary rewards for some military orders and medals received for direct military exploits.

Payment for a medal for combat distinction

1. Veterans of military service are military personnel of the Armed Forces of the USSR, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, other troops, military formations and bodies in which the legislation of the Russian Federation provides for military service, the United Armed Forces of the member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States, created in accordance with the Charter of the Commonwealth of Independent States States awarded orders or medals, or awarded honorary titles of the USSR or the Russian Federation, or awarded departmental insignia, provided that the total duration of military service of these military personnel is 20 years or more, as well as military personnel who have become disabled due to injury, concussion, injury or illness received in connection with the performance of military service duties. These requirements apply to military personnel transferred from military service to the reserve (retirement).

5. Military personnel undergoing military service under a contract who were awarded state awards (state awards) of the USSR or state awards (state awards) of the Russian Federation during their military service, including those awarded an honorary title of the USSR or an honorary title of the Russian Federation, the amount of one-time benefits, provided for in Part 3 of this article, is increased by one salary.

Additional payments for state awards to military personnel: one-time cash incentive

"Hero of the Russian Federation" The Gold Star Medal is the highest award a military member receives for heroism. His pension consists of additional payments, compensation, monthly financial support and the pension itself. In addition, it is taken into account whether the citizen enjoys all or partial benefits. In the first case, the pension will be slightly lower.
Order of St. Andrew the First-Called. The award is given to those who have distinguished themselves with exceptional services that have contributed to the prosperity of Russia. It allows you to receive a pension of 415% of the social pension.
Order "For Merit to the Fatherland". It can be received by those who have previously been awarded this medal, as well as by those who receive it for the first time. If an award of 1-3 degrees was received, then the pension is 330-415% of the social pension.

If the serviceman has already received the order, and the payment was not made within a month from the date of receipt, then it is necessary to re-submit a report stating that a payment was assigned on the occasion of the award. It is important to obtain a written answer, with which you can then go to court. It is better not to delay the process, since the statute of limitations for such cases is short - 3 months.

Medal "For Military Distinction"

Medal of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation “For Military Distinctions” with a certificate form

2. The medal of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation “For Combat Distinction” (hereinafter referred to as the medal) is awarded to military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation: for distinction, courage and dedication shown when performing tasks in combat conditions and during special operations in conditions involving risk to life; for skillful, proactive and decisive actions that contributed to the successful completion of combat missions; for successfully directing the actions of subordinates during combat missions.

5. The medal is worn in accordance with the Rules for wearing military uniforms by military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and is located after the state awards of the Russian Federation in front of other medals of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.

What benefits do medals for excellence in service provide?

4. Persons who have disciplinary sanctions or are negatively characterized are not nominated for a medal until the penalty is lifted and shortcomings in their performance are eliminated. The decision to delay submission for awarding is made by the direct superior (commander), who has the right to initiate a petition for awarding a medal. The reasons that served as the basis for making such a decision are announced against signature to the employee or military personnel, about which a certificate is drawn up and attached to the personal file.

12. A note about the presentation of medals is made in a copy of the order or in an extract from it about the award, indicating the date of delivery and the position of the person presenting the medal, which is certified by the head of the personnel department and is subject to permanent storage in accordance with the established procedure for office work.

Who is eligible to receive the Order of Courage

A Russian cavalier who has received 3 Orders of Courage can become a Hero of Russia according to a simplified scheme. The latter is automatically assigned after the citizen performs a heroic act for the 4th time. The privileges and benefits provided in this case significantly exceed those provided to labor veterans and other groups of the population. If the reason for receiving this award was any hot spot, it means that the person becomes a combat veteran and the owner of the corresponding benefits and payments.

But the presence of related titles (Hero of Russia, labor veteran or combat veteran) entails the assignment of additional payments and privileges, including those of a regional nature. View more detailed information You can go to the social service department at your place of registration.

Benefits for the medal for military cooperation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

The medal was awarded on the basis of a resolution of the Presidium of the Supreme Court, as well as by order of the head of the USSR Ministry of Defense and the Minister of Internal Affairs. Also, often a distinctive sign could be presented to KGB officers by order of its leader. The award was given once and was not re-receiptable.

The reward for strengthening the military community involves providing the citizen with certain payments, benefits and privileges. The award allows you to apply for the status of “Veteran of Labor”, after which the citizen receives a lot of benefits, and is also awarded a pension payment.

Making payments for state awards to military personnel

In accordance with Art. 3 of the Federal Law of the Russian Federation No. 306, the right to monetary payments arises for those defenders of the fatherland who have served in the army for at least 20 years. At the same time, military personnel applying for such a bonus must not commit any offenses during their military service that led to the following consequences:

In addition, the Ministry of Defense has its own departmental awards and insignia. Their status is lower than state awards, but they are also taken into account when deciding some issues of social security for a former soldier. It is worth knowing that the Minister of Defense has the right to award such awards, but state awards are the exclusive competence of the President of the Russian Federation.

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The insignia provided by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation serves to recognize and reward military personnel of the Russian Armed Forces for any existing merits. Due to the release of a new order in 2017 regarding departmental awards, only a few insignia in the form of medals remained in circulation. The awarding of other previously valid medals was cancelled.

Medal "For Military Distinction"

This type of medal was adopted in 2003. Five years later, in 2008, additions and changes were made to the order of its awarding and wearing rules. This medal is awarded to military personnel who, risking their own lives, carried out the combat missions assigned to them and at the same time showed a certain heroism and courage. Both soldiers and command personnel who made decisions that led to the excellent execution of a specific combat mission are entitled to receive the medal “For Military Distinction.”

This medal is awarded only once. The medal is worn in accordance with the statutory rules, on the uniform worn by the serviceman, on the left side of the uniform or jacket. It should be located after the existing state awards and behind two insignia of lesser denomination. It is secured with a pin.

The medal is a circle, made of white metal. On its front side there is the inscription “For military distinction”, above the inscription there are silhouettes of a flying helicopter and airplane, and under the inscription there is a silhouette of a tank.

Military personnel who receive this award receive remuneration in the amount of 75% of the salary for their position. Not only military personnel serving under a contract, but also civilian employees of the Armed Forces are entitled to receive this payment.

Medal "For Military Valor"

The award was introduced in 1999. The Medal “For Military Valor” is awarded to those who have shown considerable courage and bravery in carrying out their combat missions. The award has only two degrees. First of all, an award of lesser value is issued and only then of the first degree. But citizens who already have state awards issued earlier can be immediately awarded a first degree award.

This medal should be worn on the left side of the uniform, after the existing state awards.

The award medal of the first class of a higher value is usually made of “tompak” material, which has the color of gold. The second degree award is made in silver.

On the front side of such a medal you can see an image of the Russian Standard of the Ministry of Defense surrounded by a wreath of oak branches. Enamel paint is used to create a color image.

On the reverse side of this insignia, in its central part, there is the inscription “For Military Valor”; the standard inscription “Ministry of Defense” is located in a circle.
Since 2014, all payments for recipients of this award have been abolished.

Medal "For demining"

This medal was released only in 2002. It is awarded to certain categories of military personnel who have demonstrated high professionalism in the following cases:

when implementing mine clearance guidance;
when taking part in the work of international groups to carry out demining of objects;
when working to destroy explosive objects.

This medal is worn on the uniform, exclusively on the left side and should be located only after the medal “For Military Valor”. Made from gold-tone metals.

On the front of the medal there is a silhouette of a man in military uniform holding a mine detector. In the background of the central part there is an armored vehicle. At the bottom of the insignia there is a laurel wreath. On the reverse side of this insignia in the center is the inscription “For demining.” Around the circle is the inscription Ministry of Defense.

Currently being held active work on mine clearance in various regions of the country. Therefore, this award is given quite often.

Medal "For Strengthening the Military Commonwealth"

This medal was adopted back in 2005, but in 2009 it was re-adopted with amendments to the law. This medal was awarded to a rather limited circle of people; it was awarded to citizens who took part in exercises between the Warsaw Pact countries. During the entire period of awarding this medal, only 20,000 people became its owners.

Now this award is given to military personnel and civilians who contributed to strengthening relations between countries that cooperated with the Russian Federation. This award is given only once. Re-delivery is not provided.

The medal is made in the form of a standard golden circle measuring 32 millimeters. On the front side of this medal you can see a shield with the image of two swords. On the reverse side of this insignia is the standard emblem of the Russian Defense Ministry with a circular inscription of this department.

Commanders of various military units can apply to receive this award. After submitting the application, it is reviewed and the appropriate decision is made.

Medal "For Distinction in Military Service"

This medal was accepted back in 1995. Its re-establishment was adopted in 2009. The award is intended for military personnel with extensive service in the armed forces. This medal of the RF Armed Forces has three degrees:

3rd degree - when serving for 10 years or more;
2nd degree when serving for more than 15 years;
1st degree is issued for a service life of 20 years or more.

The 1st degree of this distinctive sign is considered the oldest. Awarding this type of medal starts from the third degree and ends with the highest.
On the front side of such a medal there is a shield, against the backdrop of two crossed swords. Next to the shield there are silhouettes of an anchor and wings. In the center of the shield you can read its degree, depicted in the form of a Roman numeral. The reverse side of the medal has the standard emblem of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation with the inscription of the military department.

Medal "Mikhail Kalashnikov"

The establishment of this type of badge occurred in 2014. This medal is awarded to military personnel, various scientific workers, as well as employees of the military-defense complex engaged in the development of new types of weapons.

The medal is made of silver metal. On its front side there is an image of Mikhail Kalashnikov. WITH right side the name of the creator of the machine is indicated. Below the portrait is his design. On the reverse side of the badge is the standard emblem of the department with the corresponding inscription.

Medal "Participant of the military operation in Syria"

This type of medal was introduced in 2015 after the order of the Ministry of Defense. The award is given to contract military personnel serving in Syria and military service personnel for:

carrying out leadership activities in Syria;
fighting qualities, courage and determination demonstrated during the ongoing military operations in Syria;
selfless and fruitful work during the ongoing operation in the SAR.

On the front of this badge you can see three flying fighter jets and a ship, set against a map of Syria.
On the reverse side of this medal there is a commemorative signature “To a participant in the military operation in Syria” and the standard inscription of the department.

All military personnel who served during the military operation in Syria were treated as participants in hostilities. Persons awarded this medal are provided with a large list of benefits.

These benefits include:

providing housing for those in need;
provision of benefits upon retirement;
providing the required leave at the desired time;
maintaining the right to visit assigned medical institutions in retirement;
the right to use the services of sports and recreational institutions;
provision of prostheses necessary for life, except for dental ones;
payment for the received vocational education at the expense of the employer;
advantages if you want to join housing and garden cooperatives;
provision of tax benefits;
purchasing out-of-line tickets for all types of transport;
the right to an emergency telephone connection in the apartment;
provision of medical services out of turn;
reimbursement of part of the costs of providing the necessary funeral services.

Marks of Excellence

In addition to medals, the Ministry of Defense provides for the awarding of insignia made in the form of badges. Each type of military has certain types of such insignia. Basically, they are issued for service in specific troops or for demonstrated responsibility in performing a certain service.

Such awards of the RF Armed Forces can be issued for:

service in military intelligence;
for combat duty in air defense;
for valor and diligence in military service;
for excellence in service various types troops.

To receive the insignia of the RF Armed Forces, you must serve a certain period of time and have the appropriate ranks. Often such badges are awarded to officers and warrant officers.

Features of the award

According to the decree of the President of the Russian Federation, you can receive the next award only after a period of 5 years. Unless the person committed some heroic deed or a certain action worthy of a certain reward.

Insignia and medals are issued only once. The only exceptions are medals of different degrees.

There are cases in which the awardees could be deprived of the medal they received; this applies to cases of committing any serious crimes in which the court may deprive the awarded award. But a citizen can also be restored to his rights to a reward after the measures of restraint against him are lifted.

In the event of the death of the owner of the awards, all of them are transferred to his heirs. If the recipient of the awards has no heirs, they are returned to the Presidential Administration.

If incorrect and inaccurate information was entered in the documents required to issue an award in relation to the person applying for it, then the issued award is returned to the Presidential Administration.

Sales and illegal storage of awards entail liability stipulated by the law of the Russian Federation. It is also not allowed to produce awards that have an external resemblance to state awards. Confiscated awards are returned to the Presidential Administration.

Citizens of the Russian Federation do not have the right to accept awards from other states without the permission of the President of the Russian Federation. On behalf of the President of the Russian Federation, awards can be presented by his replacing officials, or by the heads of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, as well as by commanders of military units and formations. Medals and insignia of the Russian Federation are awarded no later than 3 months from the entry into force of the order on awarding the serviceman. If the recipient cannot receive the award himself for good reasons, other persons can do this for him, on his behalf.

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Additional payments for national prizes to military personnel: one-time financial incentive

Payment for the order “For Benefit (Preference) and” military merit “Honored Army Expert of the Russian Federation” also contributes to the transfer of 5 salaries to the army. In addition, there is a sequence of prizes, which require additional payment in the form of another salary during work, for example, “For courage.”

Also, these and other state awards, for example, “Excellence in Army Construction,” will allow you to take benefits (preferences) of the veteran rank, which is awarded upon reaching retirement age.

Based on the laws, it is possible to say with confidence that family members of a military personnel (a child and a widow under 23 years old, studying on a full-time basis) will only be able to claim payments for social guarantees and the loss of a breadwinner (fast admission to medical institutions, a discount on sanatorium-resort treatment with doctor's advice, etc.).

Benefits (preferences) for a medal for military valor, 2nd degree

In addition, those soldiers who did not take part in real military operations or were not in places classified as hot spots will be able to take this honorary insignia.

To receive an award, you need to put in a lot of effort and show valor and courage.

The award procedure is carried out only by the current Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation. In accordance with the law and internal regulations, other persons do not have the authority to award awards. In the event that the awarded person does not leave work, but shows amazing success, then he is often considered to receive the highest degree (I) medal “For Military Valor”.
A dark stripe 2 mm wide frames the silk moire ribbon along one edge;
10 mm part of rich orange color;
Red 12 mm;

Medal "For Military Distinction"

Meda?L "For combat? E otli?Chiya"- departmental insignia of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, created by order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation No. 100 of March 31, 2003. On December 14, 2017, a new regulation on the medal was approved.

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The medal will be awarded to soldiers of the second armies, bodies and military formations where military service is provided, and soldiers of the armies of foreign countries who assist in fulfilling the tasks assigned to the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

The medal, with a ring and an eyelet, is connected to a pentagonal block covered with a silk moiré ribbon 24 mm wide. On the right edge of the tape there is an orange stripe 8 mm wide, bordered on both sides by dark stripes 2 mm wide, to the left there is a white stripe 2 mm wide, an orange stripe 8 mm wide and a dark stripe 2 mm wide.

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D) those attracted to perform tasks in mountainous and high-mountainous areas, who have completed training under the mountain training instructor program and occupy military positions in the military training system “Mining training”, “ Physical training And sports work"and "sports percent and physical" – 70 preparation;

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Candidate of Sciences – 20 percent;
Professor - 40 percent;

For military distinctions medal benefits (preferences)

There are a couple of variations of this insignia. They differ from each other in the following ways.

There are a couple of inscriptions on the back of the product. In the center is “No.” At the top in the circle is “Ministry of Defense”. Below - “RF”.

The product is made of an iron alloy resembling silver. Its size and shape are similar to the second prizes of the Ministry of Defense. The medal is made in the form of a circle with a cross section of 3.2 centimeters. There is a protruding side on the front and back sides.

Payment for a medal for combat distinction

Hello, I’m wondering if there are any specific payments or payments when receiving a medal for military distinction?

5. Military personnel serving under a contract who were awarded national prizes (national awards) of the USSR or national prizes (national awards) of the Russian Federation during military work, as well as those awarded an honorary title of the USSR or an honorary title of the Russian Federation, the amount of one-time benefits provided for in Part 3 of this articles, increases by 1 financial salary.

The medal “For Distinction in Combat” was created by order of the Minister of War of the Russian Federation dated March 31, 2003 No. 100 “On the establishment of the medal of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation “For Distinction in Combat” - it is not a national prize, but is one of the departmental ones.

What medals are awarded to soldiers of the Russian Army?

This medal should be worn on the left side of the uniform, after finishing the existing national prizes.

On this moment Active mine clearance work is being carried out in different regions of the country. Based on this, this prize is awarded often.

At the moment, this prize is awarded to military personnel and civilians who contributed to strengthening relations between states that collaborated with the Russian Federation. This prize is awarded only once. Re-delivery is not provided.

Making payments for national prizes to military personnel

Please be aware that payments are not made even if the serviceman wants to move to work in another law enforcement agency, since in this case he can take this payment at the new place of work upon termination of his dismissal from it.

It is possible to discern the features of military prizes in the field of social protection for soldiers and military pensioners using the example of the Order of Courage. It has been awarded to more than 100,000 people in the Russian Federation and is considered the successor to the Order for Personal Courage.

The modern set of awards was created on March 2, 1994 by Decree of the Head of the Russian Federation No. 422 “On national prizes of the Russian Federation.” Specifically, it established for the first time the rules for awarding national prizes to military personnel in modern Russia. The domestic award system has changed many times, and today there are 7 army orders and approximately 10 medals.

Benefits (preferences) for medals of distinction in military work

1st degree - for awarding soldiers with length of service in calendar terms of at least 20 years

The medal “For Distinction in Military Work” is awarded on behalf of the Presidium of the Supreme Council by the Minister of War of the USSR, the Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the USSR, and the Head of the State Security Committee of the USSR.

The medal was created by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Council of October 28, 1974. The same Decree approved the description and Regulations of the medal (Gazette of the Supreme Council, 1974 No. 44). By the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Council of July 18, 1980, transformations were made to the Regulations on the medal.

What specific benefits (preferences) are granted for the medal for courage?

According to statistics, less than 100 people were nominated for the award during the year. A year later, a new official document expanded the list of persons who had the opportunity to apply for an honorary certificate.

Payments and benefits (preferences) to holders of the Order of Courage can be established by regional legislation. For example, they could be exempt from paying utility bills or they could be provided with free travel on municipal or suburban public transport.

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Who is entitled to the medal - Veteran of military operations

But few people know the procedure and what are the conditions for their documentation?

On the reverse side of the medal there is the inscription “Veteran of Military Actions.”

Veterans of military operations on the territory of the Russian Federation have every right to apply for various benefits and benefits.

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Medal "For Military Distinction"- departmental insignia of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, established by order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation No. 100 of March 31, 2003. On December 14, 2017, a new regulation on the medal was approved.

Award rules

According to the regulations of 2017, the medal “For Military Distinction” is awarded to military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation:

for distinction, courage and dedication shown when performing tasks in combat conditions and during special operations in conditions involving risk to life;
for skillful, proactive and decisive actions that contributed to the successful completion of combat missions;
for successfully directing the actions of subordinates during combat missions.

The medal is awarded by order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation. It is possible to re-award the medal. Posthumous awards are not provided.

Wearing rules

Description of the medal

Medal version until 2017

Semantics of images

The elements of the medal symbolize:

depiction of the main types of military equipment - the readiness of all military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation to fulfill their military duty to defend the Fatherland;
the orange stripe of the medal ribbon, bordered by a black stripe, indicates the status of the medal as a departmental award of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation;
the combination of white, orange and black (“St. George’s”) colors on the left edge of the medal ribbon is a manifestation of military personnel’s distinction directly in combat conditions.

Additional incentives for the recipients

Order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation dated October 9, 2014 No. 725 dsp established the rules for paying monthly bonuses for special achievements in service to military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation performing military service under a contract. This order came into force on November 14, 2014. Subclause 6 of clause 2 of these rules determines that when awarding the medal “For Military Distinction,” a monthly bonus of 30% is paid. The bonus is paid within one year from the date of publication of the order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation on awarding this medal.