Documents Related To ADF Medals/commendations 134/24/25 - Documents (pdf, 478.84 Kb)

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This FOI release contains Defence Instructions (Army) from November 2014 establishing the administrative framework for the Soldier's Medallion for Exemplary Service (SMES), an Army award recognizing outstanding service by soldiers of Corporal rank and below. The instruction defines eligibility criteria, including a requirement for good conduct over the preceding two years with no adverse administrative or disciplinary action, and establishes that nominations should reflect service in the last 12 months or noteworthy service over several years. The document specifies allocation procedures, capping awards at a maximum of 350 medallions annually based on a ratio of one medallion per 100 regular and reserve soldiers of eligible rank, with detailed timelines for distribution to functional commands, formations, and units by specified dates. Selection procedures involve commanding officers identifying recipients and submitting nominations through formation headquarters for endorsement before advancement to higher authority.