Uththama Seva Padakkama

Main article: Military awards and decorations of Sri Lanka

The Uttama Seva Padakkama (USP, Meritorious 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
Type	Service medal
Awarded for	Dedication to duty with at least 15 years of continuous service with perfect disciplinary and service record
Description	Suspended from a plain suspension bar
Presented by	Sri Lanka
Eligibility	All regular ranks of the Military of Sri Lanka
Post-nominals	USP
Clasps	None
Status	Currently awarded
Established	1981
Ribbon bar
Precedence
Next (higher)	Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya
Next (lower)	Videsha Seva Padakkama

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".

See also

• Karyakshama Seva Padakkama