The Medal "For Distinction in Military Service" was awarded to soldiers of the Soviet Army, Navy, border and internal troops: for excellent performance in combat and political training; for special distinction in exercises and manoeuvres in combat service and combat duty; for bravery, selflessness, and other services, displayed during military service.

The award was divided into two classes, first and second, the first class being the highest.
 They were awarded sequentially for continued merit.
 Each medal came with an attestation of award, this attestation came in the form of a small 8 cm by 11 cm cardboard booklet bearing the award's name, the recipient's particulars and an official stamp and signature on the inside.

The Medal "For Distinction in Military Service" was worn on the right side of the chest following the orders of the USSR.
 When not worn, its ribbon's order of precedence in the ribbon bar is immediately after the ribbon of the Medal "For Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR".
If worn with honorary titles or Orders of the Russian Federation, the latter have precedence.
The Medal "For Distinction in Military Service" was awarded to soldiers of the Soviet Army, Navy, border and internal troops: for excellent performance in combat and political training; for special distinction in exercises and manoeuvres in combat service and combat duty; for bravery, selflessness, and other services, displayed during military service.
The award was divided into two classes, first and second, the first class being the highest.  They were awarded sequentially for continued merit.  Each medal came with an attestation of award, this attestation came in the form of a small 8 cm by 11 cm cardboard booklet bearing the award's name, the recipient's particulars and an official stamp and signature on the inside.
The Medal "For Distinction in Military Service" was worn on the right side of the chest following the orders of the USSR.  When not worn, its ribbon's order of precedence in the ribbon bar is immediately after the ribbon of the Medal "For Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR". If worn with honorary titles or Orders of the Russian Federation, the latter have precedence.
Medal "For Distinction in Military Service"