NSS Symbol

The symbol of the National Security Service of the Republic of Armenia is an eagle holding a sword and a shield. The eagle symbolizes power, alertness and will, the sword - justice, punishment and judgment, and the shield - a tool ensuring the protection of statehood.
(Extract from the Annexes 2 and 3 to Decision of the Government of the Republic of Armenia № 177-N of 6 February 2003).

Chevron of the Uniform of servicemen of the RA National Security Agencies

Chevron of the Uniform of the RA NSS

Chevron of the Uniform of the Border Guard Troops of the RA NSS

Chevron of the uniform of «A» Unit

Chevron of the uniform of «A» Unit

Orders of the Republic of Armenia

The Order of Motherland

The Order of Motherland is awarded for exceptional services of nationwide importance rendered to the Republic of Armenia in the spheres of the defense of the state and strengthening of law and order, as well as for creation of significant national values.

The Order of Glory

The Order of Glory is awarded for outstanding contribution to strengthening and development of interstate relations, ensuring peace and international security, protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, as well as for activities aimed at promotion of economic ties and preservation of spiritual and cultural values.

The Order Tigran the Great

The Order Tigran the Great is awarded for exceptional services rendered to the Republic of Armenia.

The Order of the Combat Cross

The Order of the Combat Cross is awarded for exceptional courage, self-sacrifice and skills demonstrated while defensing and ensuring the security of the motherland.

The Order of Honor

The Order of Honor is awarded for notable services in protecting state and national interests of the Republic of Armenia and establishment of independence and democracy, as well as for significant contribution to building, strengthening and promoting friendship and reinforcing peace between peoples.

Order for "Services to the Motherland"

The Order for "Services to the fatherland" is awarded for state, social and political activity and significant achievements in the spheres of economy, the defence of the motherland, national security, as well as in humanitarian sphere and for other outstanding services.

The Medal of Courage

The Medal of Courage is awarded for personal bravery demonstrated in the spheres of the defense of the motherland, protection of public order, national security service, criminal executive, judicial acts compulsory enforcement and rescue services, as well as for fulfilling official or civic duty under conditions dangerous for life.

The Medal of Services to the Motherland

The Medal of Services to the Motherland is awarded for significant services rendered to the motherland.

The Medal for Combat Service

The Medal for Combat Service is awarded for skillful, proactive, brave actions aimed at fulfilling military tasks and ensuring military combat training, as well as for services rendered while defending state borders.

The Medal for Excellent Maintenance of Public Order

The Medal for Excellent Maintenance of Public Order is awarded for strengthening law and order and heroic deed or self-sacrifice demonstrated in maintenance of public order or fight against crime, as well as for showing bravery while fulfilling official duties or civic duty or excellent execution of special missions.

Agency-Level Awards of NSS of RA

Award Pin "Honorary Officer of Security Agencies"

Award Pin "Honorary Officer of Security Agencies" is the highest award of the NSS of RA which is awarded to the officers who fairly served in the RA national security agencies for 15 and more years for:
- concrete results achieved during operational-intelligence activities, excellent fulfillment of operative tasks and the performed initiative and perseverance;
- success achieved in military combat readiness, education and training of the staff, strengthening military and official discipline;
- services in strengthening the cooperation between the RA national security agencies and security agencies of the partner states.

Award Pin "For Merit in Ensuring Security of RA"

Award Pin "For Merit in Ensuring Security of RA" is awarded to:
- officers and warrant officers of the RA national security agencies, the RA Armed Forces and the Police, representatives of the RA legislative, executive and judicial authorities for contribution to ensuring the national security of RA and protection of the borders of the Republic of Armenia, technical re-equipment of the national security agencies, military combat training and military-patriotic education of the staff;
- citizens of RA and foreign states for assistance to the national security agencies in addressing national security objectives.

Award Pin "For Service in Intelligence"

Award Pin "For Service in Intelligence" is awarded to:
- officers of the RA national security agencies who served, as a rule, for 10 years in intelligence and made their contribution to achieving significant results in intelligence activities, establishing the network of operational sources, obtaining intelligence, preparing young staff for intelligence activities abroad;
- officers of the RA national security agencies for contribution to establishing and strengthening the intelligence body of the NSS of RA, as well as for the rendered assistance;
- representatives of the foreign special services for contribution to training qualified intelligence staff for the RA national security agencies, conducting joint activities for intelligence purposes, as well as joint activities aimed at combating international crimes.

1st, 2nd AND 3rd DEGREE MEDALS FOR "IMPECCABLE SERVICE"

1st, 2nd and 3rd degree medals for 'Impeccable Service" are awarded to officers, warrant officers and servicemen under contract of the RA national security bodies, who faithfully performed their official duties and observed irreproachable military discipline.
The medal for "Impeccable Service" has three degrees, the highest degree is the 1st degree.

1st degree medal for "Impeccable Service"

1st degree medal for "Impeccable Service" is awarded to the serviceman, who served in the national security bodies for 20 years.

2nd degree medal for "Impeccable Service"

2nd degree medal for "Impeccable Service" is awarded to the serviceman, who served in the national security bodies for 15 years(Medal “For Impeccable Service” established by the Order of Director of the NSS of RA №78-A of 15 November 2004 is equivalent to the medal “For Impeccable Service” of 2nd degree).

3rd degree medal for "Impeccable Service"

3rd degree medal for "Impeccable Service" is awarded to the serviceman, who served in the national security bodies for 10 years.

Medal "For Excellent Service in the Border Guard Troops"

Medal "For Excellent Service in the Border Guard Troops" is awarded to:
- officers and warrant officers of the border guard troops for courage, valor, organizational skills while fulfilling official duties, as well as for services in the sphere of military battle training and military-patriotic education;
- servicemen of the RA NSS and the armed forces for personal courage while protecting the borders of the Republic of Armenia and eliminating threats to the lives of servicemen;
- officers of the RA national security agencies for contribution to establishing and strengthening the border guard troops of the RA NSS;
- citizens of the Republic of Armenia and foreigners for rendering assistance to the border guard troops in organizing and strengthening protection of the state border.

“30th Anniversary of the Border Guard Troops” Anniversary Medal

“30th Anniversary of the Border Guard Troops” Anniversary Medal is awarded to:  
- servicemen of the Border Guard Troops of the RA National Security Service who have at least 10 calendar years of military service in the national security bodies of the RA, distinguished by impeccable service and high military discipline;  
- veterans and former officers of the RA national security bodies and the Border Guard Troops of the RA National Security Service, for their contribution to the establishment and strengthening of the Border Guard Troops of the RA National Security Service;
- persons performing civilian work in the Border Guard Troops of the RA National Security Service and the RA citizens for their assistance provided to the Border Guard Troops of the RA National Security Service; 
-  former officers of national security bodies, transferred to other state bodies, as well as officers of other state bodies for their contribution to ensuring national security;
- representatives of foreign special services and citizens of foreign countries for productive collaboration.

Medal "For Combat Cooperation"

Medal "For Combat Cooperation" is awarded to:
- servicemen of the RA armed forces and officers of the police for services rendered in addressing the challenges related to the national security of RA;
- representatives of the special services of foreign states for contribution to enhancing effectiveness of the joint fight against international crimes, training and retraining qualified staff of the RA national security agencies, conducting joint special activities for security purposes.

"Veteran of Security Agencies" Medal

The Medal "Veteran of Security Agencies" is awarded to officers, warrant officers, contract servicemen and veterans of the national security agencies of RA who, during their military service, faithfully performed their official duties, observed irreproachable military discipline and served in the national security agencies for 25 and more calendar years.

Anniversary Medal "100th Anniversary of Security Bodies"

"100th Anniversary of Security Bodies" anniversary medal is awarded to the officers, who occupied the position of chief of unit and above or positions equal to them, to the officers of the national security bodies, who occupied senior and middle-ranking positions and had 10 and more years of military service, to the warrant officers, veterans and former officers of the national security bodies, who occupied low-ranking positions in the national security bodies and had 15 and more years of military service, for contribution to the establishment and strengthening of service, to the civilian workers of the national security bodies, the citizens of the Republic of Armenia for assistance in addressing national security objectives, former officers of national security bodies, who transferred to other state bodies, as well as to officers of other state bodies for contribution to the establishment and strengthening of service, to the representatives of foreign special services and foreign citizens for fruitful collaboration.

Medal “For Border Cooperation"

”Medal “For Border Cooperation” is awarded to servicemen of the National Security Service of RA, the Armed Forces of RA and other troops, state servants, natural persons, employees of law enforcement bodies of foreign countries and individuals for their active participation in the protection of the state border of the Republic of Armenia and close cooperation with the Border Guard Troops of the National Security Service of RA.

Medal “Impregnable Border” 

Medal “Impregnable Border” is awarded to:
- servicemen of the Border Guard Troops of the National Security Service of RA for significant achievements in operational-service and service-combat activities in protecting the state border of the Republic of Armenia,
- officers, warrant officers of the National Security Service of RA, persons performing civilian work, for achievements in ensuring the security of the state border of the Republic of Armenia.

Award Pin “Honorary Border Guard”

Award Pin “Honorary Border Guard” is awarded to:
- servicemen of the Border Guard Troops of the National Security Service of RA who have distinguished themselves with conscientious service and high military discipline and whose military service record is at least 20 years in the calendar calculation,
- veterans who have served in the Border Guard Troops of the National Security Service of RA for 20 or more calendar years.

Award Pin “Guardian of Araks”

Award Pin “Guardian of Araks” is awarded to:
- servicemen (including former ones) who have served for 3 calendar years or more in the 2nd border guard detachment of the Border Guard Troops of the National Security Service of the Republic of Armenia,
- officers, warrant officers of the National Security Service of the Republic of Armenia, persons performing civilian work, who have contributed to the protection of the area entrusted to the 2nd border guard detachment of the Border Guard Troops of the National Security Service of the Republic of Armenia, and who have achieved particular success.

Award Pin "For Excellent Service"

Award Pin "For Excellent Service" is awarded to enlisted servicemen of the NSS of RA who, during their compulsory military service, demonstrated courage and valor while protecting the RA borders and conducting special military operations, as well as excellent progress in military combat training.