Service Stripe
Service Star
The following awards may be earned by Cadets for each year's efficient service:
For the first year : One Service Stripe
For the second year : Two Service Stripes
For the third year : One Service Star
For the fourth year : One Service Star and One Service Stripe
For the fifth year : Two Service Stars
For the sixth year : Two Service Stars and Two Service Stripes
For the seventh year : Three Service Stars
Cadets promoted to adult membership may count cadet service towards the Service Chevron and Service Medal on the following basis:
3 years cadet service = 1 year adult service
5 years cadet service = 2 years adult service
7+ years cadet service = 3 years adult service
The possession of the Service Badge does not, however, automatically entitle the holder to this concession and application at the time of promotion to adult membership must be made to State/Regional Headquarters for the service to be assessed.
Special Service Shields
a. The Special Service Shield Badge is awarded by State/Regional Commanders to Cadets who are efficient and have completed a minimum of 100 voluntary (unpaid) service to the community. Further badges are awarded for 200, 500, 750 and 1000 hours of service. Certificates for 1000 hours Special Service and subsequent certificates denoting further multiples of 1000 hours are issued by the National Headquarters.
b. On promotion from cadet to adult membership, holders of the 1000 hours Special Service Certificate are permitted to continue to wear the Special Service Shield of their uniforms for as long as they remain in the SJAM.
c. Applications should be submitted through the usual channels as soon as the requisite number of hours have been achieved.
Green Ring - 100 Hours
Blue Ring - 200 Hours
Purple Ring - 500 Hours
Silver Ring - 750 Hours
Gold Ring - 1000 Hours
Source: General Regulations for the St. John Ambulance of Malaysia
