Medal Decorations

The Unity Medal

The Unity Medal was instituted on 16 April 2007 to mark five years since USEC was founded. The Medal is awarded to those persons in any field of endeavour, who have rendered outstanding and meritorious service to the Force, through momentous commitment and personal sacrifice, while becoming distinguished by their eminence, talents, contributions and other merits. It is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a member of the Force.

Flying Cross

The DFC is awarded to recognise exceptional acts performed while flying in an operational environment. This medal is awarded for events that occur during one specific event, rather than a series of lesser events over a space of time.

Maritime Cross

The Maritime Cross was instituted on 16 April 2007 to recognise acts of exceptional gallantry in the face of the enemy on an operational mission or deployment, while engaged in maritime operations. This award represents the highest decoration solely for maritime forces.

Combat Cross

The Combat Cross is awarded for acts of exceptional gallantry in the face of the enemy on an operational mission or deployment, while engaged in ground operations. This award represents the highest decoration solely for ground forces.

Leadership Cross

The Leadership Cross was instituted on 7 April 2008 to recognise outstanding leadership by members of the Force in an Operational context. Award of this medal is made to members who demonstrate outstanding leadership in an operational or non-operational mission for the Force.

• Leadership Cross (Valor)
• Award Stars for multiple awards

Force Cross

The Force Cross was instituted on 16 April 2007 to recognize acts of bravery during a mission or deployment. The award is designed to recognize acts that fall below the award of gallantry medals but are still deserving of significant recognition. It may be awarded for exceptional bravery in non-operational missions.

Guardian Medal

Struck in March 2008 in response to the efforts of senior staff in recovering from a server crisis, the Guardian Medal is the highest medal that can be awarded to a Force member for an act in support or service of the Force. The Guardian Medal is awarded for acts demonstrating heroic service, dedication, and commitment, to the Force in times of crisis or disruption.

Distinguished Service Medal

The Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to members of the Force in recognition of conspicuous serivce and dedication. Members who have an impeccible service record and who have demonstrated their dedication and commitment to the Force throughout an extended career are eligble for this award.

Meritorious Service Medal

The Meritorious Service Medal is awarded to members of the Force in recognition of significant serivce and dedication. Members who have an excellent service record and who have demonstrated their dedication and commitment throughout their career are eligble for this award.

Special Service Medal

The Force Achievement Star was instituted on 20 March 2008 to recognise significant achievement by members of the Force. Award of this medal is made to members who, in the eyes of command, have made a significant achievement whilest in service of the Force.

• Special Service Medal (Valor)

Gold Star

First announced in June 2002, the Gold Star is the highest in a series of three medals designed to recognise acts of service to the Unity Security Force. The Gold Star is awarded for acts demonstrating exceptional service, dedication, and commitment, to the Force.

• Gold Star (Valor)
• Award Stars for multiple awards

Silver Star

The Silver Star is the second in a series of three medals designed to recognise acts of service to the Unity Security Force. The Silver Star is awarded for acts demonstrating significant service, dedication, and commitment, to the Force.

• Silver Star (Valor)
• Award Stars for multiple awards

Bronze Star

The Bronze Star is the first in a series of three medals designed to recognise acts of service to the Unity Security Force. The Bronze Star is awarded for acts demonstrating service, dedication, and commitment, to the Force.

• Bronze Star (Valor)
• Award Stars for multiple awards

Force Commendation Medal

The Force Commendation Medal was instituted on 27 March 2009 to recognize sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. The award is designed to recognize sustained acts with impact at a Force level that fall below the award of gallantry medals but are still deserving of significant recognition.

• Force Commendation Medal (Valor)
• Award Stars for multiple awards

Air Commendation Medal

The Air Commendation Medal was instituted on 27 March 2009 to recognize sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service within the service of Air Forces. The award is designed to recognize sustained acts for Air Forces that fall below the award of gallantry medals but are still deserving of significant recognition.

• Air Commendation Medal (Valor)
• Award Stars for multiple awards

Maritime Commendation Medal

The Maritime Commendation Medal was instituted on 27 March 2009 to recognize sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service within the service of Maritime Forces. The award is designed to recognize sustained acts for Maritime Forces that fall below the award of gallantry medals.

• Maritime Commendation Medal (Valor)
• Award Stars for multiple awards

Land Commendation Medal

The Land Commendation Medal was instituted on 27 March 2009 to recognize sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service within the service of Land Forces. The award is designed to recognize sustained acts for Land Forces that fall below the award of gallantry medals but are still deserving of significant recognition.

• Land Commendation Medal (Valor)
• Award Stars for multiple awards