Russian Federation Awards of the Strategic Rocket Forces

[TacHel]

Emblem of Strategic Rocket Forces of the Russian Federation.

This is the actual patch worn on the shoulder of their uniform tunic.

[TacHel]

Here are two decorations (worn on the upper right breast) of Rocket Troops.

At left, Decoration "Chief Marshal of Artillery Nedelin", at right, Decoration "For Service in Strategic Rocket Forces".

Decoration "Chief Marshal of Artillery Nedelin"

Instituted on 7 April 1998 by ministerial order 162.

Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Strategic Rocket Forces, as well as veterans of the service, for distinction displayed in the line of normal duties, combat assignments, in carrying out special tasks, for courage and valor in the line of duty, as well as social activities strengthening the position of Strategic Rocket Forces.

Decoration "For Service in Strategic Rocket Forces"

Instituted on 4 December 1998 by ministerial order 539.

Awarded to soldiers of the Strategic Rocket Forces for planning, organizing and serving in alert areas, for outstanding performance of combat duties, exemplary fulfillment of military duties and high personal performance in service while serving in the Strategic Rocket Forces for 10 years or more; for service in the Strategic Rocket Forces for 15 years or more if previously awarded the Honor Badge "Chief Marshal of Artillery Nedelin".

[TacHel]

Both of the above decorations can be seen here properly worn as per regs by general Selyunin.

[TacHel]

Strategic Rocket Forces Decoration "For Distinction"

Instituted on 12 May 2006 by ministerial order 195.

Awarded to soldiers, sergeants, master sergeants, in military service by conscription or by contract in the Strategic Missile Forces for not less than 1 year: for exemplary performance of military duties, excellent performance in combat training; for high achievements in the development and maintenance of weapons and military equipment.

[TacHel]

Decoration "For Combat Duty in the Strategic Rocket Forces"

Instituted on 9 July 2000 by ministerial order 359.

Awarded to soldiers doing military service under contract in the Strategic Rocket Forces with class 2 training qualifications or above and with excellent bearing during alerts, serving in alert crews of the Central Control of Strategic Rocket Forces, of control stations or relay stations, in alert crews at missile regiments or in the regimental command and control station: for 300 cumulative days on alert; serving in alert crews in other military units for 400 cumulative days on alert; to commanders of military units engaged in combat alert duty who rate as "excellent" during alert exercises.

[TacHel]

This general of rocket forces is wearing the above mentioned award on his right breast pocket as per regs. (But is wearing the Decoration "For Service in Strategic Rocket Forces" too low, it should be over the pocket)

[tsarenko1975]

Good job, TacHel! Great thanks for your research!

[Brian Wolfe]

Great post Frank.

Very informative and an enjoyable read.

Regards

Brian