This Medal was created in 1988 to recognise prescribed service in warlike operations.
The Medal is awarded with a clasp to denote the prescribed operation and subsequent awards of the Medal to the same person are made in the form of a further clasp to the Medal.
The reverse shows a stylised laurel wreath around the inscription For Active Service.
The colours of the ribbon are primarily variations of the Australian colours of green and gold with a central red stripe, which signifies active service, that is, the dangers faced in warlike situations
