Guidance

Honours and awards in the armed forces (JSP 761)

This Joint Service Publication 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: 27 March 2026 — See all updates

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.

Published 8 January 2015

Last updated 27 March 2026 + show all updates

1. 27 March 2026

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

2. 4 October 2016

   Added new version of JSP 761.

3. 16 January 2015

   Added new version of JSP 761.

4. 8 January 2015

   First published.