The AOSM CT/SR Medal is a prestigious service medal awarded to Australian Defence Force members and government employees for their contributions in counter-terrorism and special recovery operations. Read more..
The Australian Operational Service Medal (AOSM) Counter-Terrorism/Special Recovery is a service medal awarded to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Australian Government employees who have provided operational service in counter-terrorism and special recovery operations.
Eligibility
The medal was established on May 25, 2018, and recognizes the contributions of ADF members and government employees who have participated in counter-terrorism operations and missions that involve the recovery of Australians in hostage situations and other high-risk scenarios.
Design
The medal features a central design of the Australian Commonwealth Coat of Arms on the obverse, surrounded by the words "Australian Operational Service Medal" and "CT/SR." The reverse of the medal displays a stylized version of a Southern Cross constellation.
Ribbon
The ribbon of the AOSM CT/SR is light blue with two central green stripes and two thin gold stripes. The light blue represents the sky, symbolizing the ADF's dominance in the air domain, while the green stripes represent the land domain where the operations are conducted. The gold stripes represent the ADF's contribution to counter-terrorism and special recovery operations.
