Awards and decorations of the Malaysian Armed Forces
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| Royal Malaysian Air Force |  |
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| Military manpower | |
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| Military age | 18 years of age |
| Availability | males age 16-49: 7,501,518 females age 16-49: 7,315,999 (2010 est.) |
| Fit For service | males age 16-49: 6,247,306 females age 16-49: 6,175,274 (2010 est.) |
| Of age / year | males: 265,008 females: 254,812 (2010 est.) |
| Military expenditure | |
| Dollar figure | $1.69 billion (2000 est.) |
| % of GDP | 2.03% (2005) |
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Source : CIA World Factbook 2006 |
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First five awards in order of rank:
- This is the highest bravery award and highest in the order of precedence amongst Federal Awards. Given in acts of extreme bravery and valour.
- Awarded to the Highest Ranking Officers of the Malaysian Army. Also awarded to Chiefs of the Royal Malaysian Navy, Royal Malaysian Air Force and to Foreign Generals, Admirals and Air Marshalls.
- This second highest Armed Forces honorary award given to senior ranking officers of Major General rank or its equivalent, and honorary awards are given to foreign general grade officers.
- This third highest Malaysian Armed Forces honour award Anugerah is given to officers holding the rank of Colonel or Brigadier General or its equivalent. Honorary awards are also given to foreign officers.
- Panglima Gagah Berani (PGB)
- This is awarded to serving members of the Armed Forces who has shown extraordinary courage and bravery.
- This 4th highest Malaysian Armed Forces honour award is given to officers of the Armed Forces ranked Lieutenant Colonel or its equivalent. Honorary awards may also be given to foreign officers.
- Bentara Angkatan Tentera (BAT)
- This 5th highest Armed Forces honours award is given to members of the Malaysian Armed Forces. Honorary awards may also be given to members of foreign armed forces.
[edit] External links
- PINGAT DAN DARJAH KEBESARAN ANGKATAN TENTERA MALAYSIA
- Malaysian Monarchy - Federal Awards and Honours
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