Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera) (Distinguished Service Order (Military)) | |
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Type | Order of Honour |
Awarded for | Exceptionally distinguished service or merit in senior command or staff positions |
Presented by | ![]() |
Eligibility | Members of the Singapore Armed Forces and foreign military members |
Status | Active |
Established | 1981 |
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Precedence | |
Equivalent | Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang |
Next (lower) | Pingat Gagah Perkasa (Tentera) |
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The medal of the Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera) is worn on a sash with breast star included. Recipients are entitled to use the post-nominal letters DUBC.
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