Uttama Seva Padakkama
The Uttama Seva Padakkama (USP, Eminent Service Medal) (Sinhala: උත්තම සේවා පදක්කම uṭṭama sēvā padakkama) is presented to all ranks of the regular forces of the Sri Lankan military for:
...valuable service and devotion to duty marked by exceptional ability, merit and exemplary conduct provided they count not less than 15 years continuous and uninterrupted service and possess and unblemished record of moral and military conduct...
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| Uttama Seva Padakkama | |
|---|---|
 Medal, obverse | |
| Awarded by Sri Lanka | |
| Type | Service medal |
| Eligibility | All regular ranks of the Military of Sri Lanka |
| Awarded for | Dedication to duty with at least 15 years of continuous service with perfect disciplinary and service record |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Description | Suspended from a plain suspension bar |
| Clasps | None |
| Post-nominals | USP |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 1981 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya |
| Next (lower) | Videsha Seva Padakkama |
 Ribbon bar | |
Award process
The decoration is awarded at the National Day parade by the President after a recommendation and review process. Recipients can use the post-nominal letters "USP".
References
- "Medal". Sri Lanka Navy. navy.lk. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
External links
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