Military Merit Medal of Philippines

Infobox Military Award
name=Military Merit Medal


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awarded_by=the Republic of the Philippines
type=Medal
eligibility=Military Personnel
for=Distinguished & Meritorious Military Service whether as an Achievement or involvement in actual combat.
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status=Currently Awarded
description=The medal is in the form of equilateral triangle in red with the golden star attached to its tip. The Philippine sun in gold with eight (8) pointed sunburst placed at the center of the triangle. The wreath consisting of green laurel leaves is superimposed by the triangle.

The sun symbolizes the Philippine islands: the three stars represent the three major islands of the country: and the wreath stands for honor received.

The ribbon has three crimson stripes in the center interlined alternately against the green background.
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established=1986
first_award=1986
last_award=Ongoing
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higher=Kagitingan sa Barangay
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lower=Silver Wing Medal
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caption2=Service RibbonThis is awarded by the Chief of Staff, AFP, Area Command and Major Service Commanders, Division and major subordinate unit commanders with a TO rank of Brigadier General or higher, to military personnel of the AFP for heroic achievement in combat or meritorious achievement for service not involving participation in combat, in connection with military operations against an enemy of the Philippines; for a single act of meritorious service either in a duty responsibility or in direct support of military operation.

The required achievement or service for award of MMM is less than that required for award of the DSS; nevertheless, it should be accomplished with distinction.

It may be awarded posthumously to members of the AFP, who, while serving in any capacity with the AFP, are killed in action by the enemy of the Philippines, or as a direct result of an act of the enemy.

Reference

*AFP Awards & Decorations Handbook, AFP-OTAG, MDD, OJ1, AFP, 1995