Medal "For Distinguished Service in the Land Forces"

Awarded to military personnel performing military service in headquarters units, higher formations and units of the Land Forces, veterans of military service in the Land Forces, and to members of the civilian staff of Land Forces, with conscientious service of 5 years or more; for courage and bravery displayed during the performance of military duties; or for the execution of special tasks regardless of the period of military service in Land Forces; as well as to other citizens of the Russian Federation for assisting the Land Forces in the execution of their assigned tasks.