Military Commendation Medal (Philippines)
| Military Commendation Medal | |
|---|---|
 Military Commendation Medal | |
| Type | Military decoration |
| Awarded for | Exemplary efficiency, devotion, and loyalty to duty assignments |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Presented by | the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
| Eligibility | Military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
| Status | Currently Awarded |
 Service Ribbon | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Military Merit Medal |
| Next (lower) | Armed Forces Conduct Medal |
The Military Commendation Medal is a military decoration presented to members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It is presented for exemplary execution of military duty.[1]
Requirements
For a military service personnel member to be eligible for the MCM, they must have:
- demonstrated exemplary efficiency, devotion, and loyalty to duty assignments, and/or
- five (5) Letters of Commendation of different accomplishment, and within the command line (convertible to one MCM)[2]
Description
Obverse
The MCM is composed of an anodized silver three-pointed triangle (i.e. star), resting on a golden Sampaguita wreath with 46 leaves, and 20 gold buds. The triangle is equilateral, and concave at all sides with an embossed border, and has a small silver star in the middle. Small circles form the tip of every point of the triangle.[2]
Reverse
At the back of the triangle, the words "LOYALTY", "EFFICIENCY", and "DUTY" are embossed.[2]
Symbolism and Significance
- Triangle - the single notable achievement in line of duty
- Circles on each tip of the Triangle - the three major island groups of the Philippines
- Sampaguita wreath - high appraisal of such a good deed warranting the MCM
Service Ribbon
The medal is suspended from a green ribbon with three wide white central stripes.[1]
Appurtenances
Every subsequent award of the MCM to an individual shall be appurtenant with an Equilateral Triangle Device, awarded as follows:
- Bronze Equilateral Triangle - for the first, second, third, and fourth succeeding award
- Silver Equilateral Triangle - for every fifth succeeding Bronze Equilateral Triangle
- Gold Equilateral Triangle - for every fifth Silver Equilateral Triangle
This device is to be worn on the MCM's ribbon bar in dress uniforms, with the vertex angle/side is pointed upward. [2]
See also
References
Citations
Bibliography
- Armed Forces of the Philippines Manual: Awards and Decorations. Queaon City: Armed Forces of the Philippines. June 26, 2014.