Guidance

Honours and awards in the armed forces (JSP 761)

This Joint Service Publication (JSP) is a guide to the policy on the honours and awards which are available to members of the armed forces.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Published: 8 January 2015
• Last updated: 1 May 2026
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  1. 1 May 2026

     An updated version of "JSP 761: honours and awards in the armed forces" has been added.

  2. 27 March 2026

     The attachment guide to JSP 761 - Honours and awards in the armed forces has been updated.

  3. 4 October 2016

     Added new version of JSP 761.

  4. 16 January 2015

     Added new version of JSP 761.

  5. 8 January 2015

     First published.

Documents

JSP 761: honours and awards in the armed forces

Ref: JSP 761 part 1

PDF, 1.31 MB, 156 pages

Details

This JSP 761 contains advice and direction on the processes involved and best practice to apply to honours and awards in the armed forces.