The Long Service Medal (Military) is a decoration awarded to a member of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) (regardless of regular or NSmen status) who has completed 25 years of continuous service.
Previously, regular servicemen were eligible for the Pingat Bakti Setia (Long Service Award) in line with other government employees, however NSmen were not eligible.
Description
The ribbon is white, with a central red stripe and two flanking thin red stripes on either side.
Service medals In the SAF, the medals for service are: 5 years - Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal 10 years - Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal 15 years - Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal with 15 year clasp 20 years - Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal 25 years - Long Service Medal (Military) 30 years - Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal with 30 year clasp
Notable recipients
Aaron Beng Halford Boudewyn Cai Dexian Winston Choo Kelvin Fan Goh Pei Ming Hoo Cher Mou Kelvin Khong Khoo Boon Hui Perry Lim David Neo Neo Kian Hong Ng Chee Meng Ng Yat Chung Evelyn Norris Melvyn Ong Ravinder Singh Su Guaning Mervyn Tan Ronnie Tay Sean Wat Lee Yi-Jin
References Singapore MINDEF Factsheet: Review of SAF medals Singaporean Army Medals Factsheet