Aquilae Cross
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Southern Cross


The Aquilae Cross is awarded for extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of the Medal of Honor. It may be awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Aquilae Defense Force, distinguishes him or herself by extraordinary heroism in combat.
Distinguished Service Medal
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The ADF Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to any member of the Aquilae Defense Forces who has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the Aquilae General Staff in a duty of great responsibility. The interpretation of the phrase "great responsibility" means that this medal is generally awarded only to officers who hold at least the rank of Major General. However, as is customary for most military decorations, the requirements for the Distinguished Service Medal are interpreted more liberally when awarded upon retirement. As a result, it is the typical decoration for a retiring Brigadier General.
ADF Spacers Medal
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The Spacers Medal is a military decoration of the Aquilae Defense Force and is awarded to those service members or those of a friendly nation who, while serving in any capacity with the Aquilae Force, distinguish themselves by heroic actions, usually at the voluntary risk of life, but not involving actual combat. The saving of a life or the success of the voluntary heroic act is not essential.
ADF Commendation Medal
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The ADF Commendation Medal is awarded to any member of the Aquilae Armed Forces other than General Officers who, while serving in any capacity, distinguished themselves by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service. Award may be made to a member of the Armed Forces of a friendly foreign nation who, distinguishes themselves by an act of heroism, extraordinary achievement, or significant meritorious service which has been of mutual benefit to the friendly nation and the ADF.
ASD Achievement Medal
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The Achievement Medal is awarded for outstanding achievement or meritorious service not of a nature that would otherwise warrant awarding the Commendation Medal. Since the Achievement Medal is designated as an award solely for junior personnel, it is generally only awarded to officers in the pay grade of O-4 and below and enlisted personnel below the grade of E-7. Award authority rests with local commanders, granting a broad discretion of when and for what action the Achievement Medal may be awarded.
ADF Combat Action Medal
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To wear the ADFCAM, a narrative explanation of the recipiants involvement in combat activities must be submitted by a person with first-hand knowledge of the incident to the first O-6 (Colonel) in their operational chain of command. The application will be processed through the chain of command and eventually be approved or disapproved by the Commander of ADF (COMADF). For the purposes of this award, the combat conditions are met when: Individual(s) come under enemy attack by lethal weapons while performing those duties, and are at risk of grave danger.