SSB Interview Tips.

Defence Academy Coimbatore A leading coaching academy for Sainik, Military and RIMC Schools, NDA, IMA, AFCAT SSB, FSB Interview http://www.ssbcoaching.com call 094437 20076

Ever Observed Colorful Ribbons On Soldier’s Uniform? Here’s What They Mean

Most of us have seen the colourful ribbons and medals on soldiers uniform which they proudly wear on their chest, but most of us don’t know the meaning of these colour codes and what they indicate, in this article you can find the meaning behind each and every colour and ribbon from our armed forces.
The Armed Forces of India are eligible for a myriad of military decorations. Decorations are awarded for extraordinary bravery and courage, as well as distinguished service during times of war and peace. Service and campaign medals have been awarded throughout the history of India as an independent state.
Mention in Dispatches
Mention in Dispatches has been used since 1947, in order to recognize distinguished and meritorious service in operational areas and acts of gallantry which are not of a sufficiently high order to warrant the grant of gallantry awards.
Eligible personnel include all Army, Navy and Air Force personnel including personnel of the Reserve Forces, Territorial Army, Militia and other lawfully constituted Armed Forces, members of the Nursing Service and Civilians working under or with the Armed Forces.
Personnel can be mentioned in dispatches posthumously and multiple awards are also possible. A recipient of a Mention in a Despatch is entitled to wear an emblem, in the form of a lotus leaf on the ribbon of the relevant Campaign Medal. They are also issued with an official certificate from the Ministry of Defence.

Commendation Card

All three branches of the military issue Commendation Cards, which are badges awarded for “individual acts of gallantry or distinguished service or devotion to duty performed either in operation or non-operational areas which are not of a sufficiently high order to qualify for a higher gallantry award or for which the higher award is inappropriate. The award will be for a specific act of bravery or distinguished service or special service. The award will not be made posthumously.”
All three branches issue Commendations Cards at the level of the highest officer (Chief of the Army Staff, Chief of the Naval Staff and Chief of the Air Staff). The awards at lower levels seem to vary between services.

Ribbons of India

Order of wear

The various decorations and medals are worn in the following order:
PRECEDENCEAWARD NAME
1Bharat Ratna
2Param Veer Chakra
3Ashoka Chakra
4Padma Vibhushan
5Padma Bhushan
6Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal
7Param Vishisht Seva Medal
8Maha Vir Chakra
9Kirti Chakra
10Padma Shri
11Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak
12Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
13Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
14Vir Chakra
15Shaurya Chakra
16President’s Police and Fire Services Medal for Gallantry
17President’s Police Medal for Gallantry
18President’s Fire Services Medal for Gallantry
19President’s Correctional Service Medal for Gallantry
20President’s Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal for Gallantry
21Yudh Seva Medal
22Sena Medal / Nao Sena Medal / Vayu Sena Medal
23Vishisht Seva Medal
24Police Medal for Gallantry
25Fire Services Medal for Gallantry
26Correctional Service Medal for Gallantry
27Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal for Gallantry
28Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak
29Parakram Padak
30General Service Medal – 1947
31Samanya Seva Medal – 1965
32Special Service Medal
33Samar Seva Star-1965
34Poorvi Star
35Paschimi Star
36Operation Vijay Star Medal
37Siachen Glacier Medal
38Raksha Medal – 1965
39Sangram Medal
40Operation Vijay Medal
41Operation Parakram Medal
42Sainya Seva Medal
43High Altitude Medal
44Police (Special Duty) Medal – 1962
45Videsh Seva Medal
46President’s Police and Fire Services Medal for Distinguished Service
47President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service
48President’s Fire Services Medal for Distinguished Service
49President’s Correctional Service Medal for Distinguished Service
50President’s Home Guards and Civil Defence for Distinguished Service
51Meritorious Service Medal
52Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
53Police Medal for Meritorious Service
54Fire Services Medal for Meritorious Service
55Correction Service Medal for Meritorious Service
56Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal for Meritorious Service
57Jeevan Raksha Padak
58Territorial Army Decoration
59Territorial Army Medal
60Indian Independence Medal-1947
61Independence Medal – 1950
6250th Anniversary of Independence Medal
6325th Independence Anniversary Medal
6430 Years Long Service Medal
6520 Years Long Service Medal
669 Years Long Service Medal
67Commonwealth Awards
68Other Awards

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

RIMC December 2017 General Knowledge Solved paper

GK Questions for RIMC- RMS Compiled by www.sainikrimc.com

Picture Perception - Model story