Chief of Staff of the AFP Commendation Medal and Ribbon

The Chief of Staff of the AFP Commendation Medal and Ribbon (CSCMR) is a decoration awarded by the Armed Forces of the Philippines for meritorious and valuable contributions contributing to the accomplishment of the defense and national security objectives of the AFP establishment.

Requirements For a military personnel/civilian to be eligible for the CSCMR, they must have served "meritorious and valuable contributions to socio-economic, developmental, and non-combatant activities", and have rendered "exceptional assistance which contributed to the accomplishment of the defense, and national security objectives of the AFP".

Due to its non-combatant nature, the CSCMR is also awarded to the civilian human resource personnel of the AFP, and civilians and dignitaries, local or foreign.

Description

Obverse The CSCMR consists of a bronze octagonal medallion. Prominently displayed in the medallion is a portrait of Philippine revolutionary general Artemio Ricarte, with his name written on a scroll, enameled in red. Ricarte's portrait is wrapped with Sampaguita garlands.

The reverse of the CSCMR is plain.

Symbolism and Significance General Artemio Ricarte (nom de guerre Vibora () - considered in historical accounts as the first-ever Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (tracing its roots back to the Philippine Revolutionary Army, and the revolutionary organization Katipunan); in the context of this award, the recognition of the exceptional contribution made by the recipient

Octagon shape - the eight (8) rays of the Philippine flag

Red scroll - the Philippine Revolution of 1896, where General Ricarte fought

Sampaguita garland - greeting the recipient "Mabuhay!" ()

Service Ribbon The service ribbon for the CSCMR consists of three equally divided segments, depicting the AFP tricolor: light blue (representing the Air Force), navy blue (representing the Navy), and green (representing the Army).

Appurtenances Every subsequent award of the CSCMR to an individual shall be appurtenant with an Anahaw Leaf, and is awarded as follows:

Bronze Anahaw Leaf - for the first, second, third, and fourth succeeding award Silver Anahaw Leaf - for every fifth succeeding Bronze Anahaw Leaf Gold Anahaw Leaf - for every fifth Silver Anahaw Leaf

These devices are to be worn on the CSCMR's ribbon bar in dress uniforms, with the tips of the leaf pointed upward.

Manner of Wear The CSCMR is seen to be awarded, and worn in two ways:

as a badge suspended on a ribbon, pinned on the recipient's left breast pocket upon conferment (the default manner), and as a neck order, featuring an enlarged medal suspended on a ribbon necklet.

See also

Awards and decorations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines

References