On October 28, 1974, the Order "For Service to the Motherland in the Armed Forces of the Soviet Union" and the Medal "For Excellence in Military Service" were established. The medal "For Excellence in Military Service" was awarded to military personnel of the Soviet Army, Navy, as well as the border and interior forces. The medal had two titles. The decoration was awarded for excellent performance in combat and political training, for special distinctions in exercises and maneuvers, during combat service and combat service, as well as for courage, dedication and other advantages shown during military service. On the same day, the order "For service to the homeland in the armed forces of the Soviet Union", with three degrees, was approved. Unlike the "Military Meritorious Service" medal, this order was a rare award. The title "For Service to the Motherland in the Armed Forces of the Soviet Union" was awarded only 13 times, that is, less than the Order of Victory.

On October 28, 1974, the Order "For Service to the Motherland in the Armed Forces of the Soviet Union" and the Medal "For Excellence in Military Service" were established. The medal "For Excellence in Military Service" was awarded to military personnel of the Soviet Army, Navy, as well as the border and interior forces. The medal had two titles. The decoration was awarded for excellent performance in combat and political training, for special distinctions in exercises and maneuvers, during combat service and combat service, as well as for courage, dedication and other advantages shown during military service. On the same day, the order "For service to the homeland in the armed forces of the Soviet Union", with three degrees, was approved. Unlike the "Military Meritorious Service" medal, this order was a rare award. The title "For Service to the Motherland in the Armed Forces of the Soviet Union" was awarded only 13 times, that is, less than the Order of Victory.