Awarded to the co-founders of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps — those present at the establishment of the Corps before its first official operation. Never awarded retroactively and can never again be earned.

The highest military honour in the Australian honours system. Awarded for the most conspicuous bravery, daring, or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy.

The Imperial Victoria Cross. Awarded under exceptional circumstances for acts of valour equivalent to or preceding the Australian system.

The second-highest award for acts of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril.

Awarded for acts of great gallantry in action against the enemy in circumstances of great peril.

Awarded for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril not necessarily in the face of the enemy.

Awarded for distinguished command, leadership, and resource in action or for distinguished service in action.

Awarded for acts of gallantry in action against the enemy.

Awarded for acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances not necessarily in the face of the enemy.

Awarded for distinguished leadership in action at the unit level, or for distinguished service in action at the unit level.

Awarded for eminent achievement and merit of the highest degree in service to the RAAC or to the community.

Awarded for distinguished service of a high degree to the RAAC or to the community.

Awarded for service in a particular locality or field of activity or to a particular group.

Awarded for service worthy of particular recognition.

Awarded for outstanding achievement in the support of, or contribution to, the RAAC or related activities.

Awarded in recognition of sustained welfare and care provided to RAAC personnel during operational periods.

Awarded for outstanding service to the RAAC through administration, logistics, or organisational functions.

Awarded for meritorious achievement in support of the RAAC.

A formal commendation for an act of gallantry in circumstances of some peril.

A formal commendation for distinguished service not covered by a specific award.

A formal commendation for an act of bravery not meeting the threshold for a higher award.

Awarded to all members of a crew or unit that performed an act of extraordinary collective gallantry in combat, fundamentally altering the course of an engagement against superior forces.

Awarded to a crew or unit that demonstrated exceptional cohesion, tactical discipline, and combat effectiveness across multiple engagements in a single operation.

Awarded to a crew for collective bravery in circumstances of peril during a single operation.

Awarded to members who have actively participated in a minimum number of authorised combat operations under RAAC command.

Awarded to members who have distinguished themselves through sustained outstanding service to the RAAC — contributions to training, recruitment, doctrine development, or leadership that significantly advanced the corps.

Awarded to members who have performed notably meritorious service to the RAAC, above and beyond what is expected of their rank and position.

Awarded for sustained good conduct, professional behaviour, and adherence to RAAC values over an extended period of service without disciplinary action.

Awarded to members who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to crew training — either as an instructor or a student — raising the overall combat capability of their crew.

A formal commendation issued directly by the Commanding Officer for any act, service, or conduct worthy of recognition not covered by another award.

Awarded for service in a designated RAAC active service operation.

Awarded for service in a designated operational deployment.

Awarded for operational service in the Greater Middle East theatre.

Awarded for participation in a classified or special operations mission designated by CO/2IC.

Awarded for operational service in an Africa-theatre-designated operation.

Awarded for operational service in an Indo-Pacific-theatre-designated operation.

Awarded for service in a RAAC operation designated under the Afghanistan theatre classification.

Awarded for service in a RAAC operation designated under the Iraq theatre classification.

Awarded for service in an INTERFET-designated RAAC operation.

Awarded for service in a Vietnam-designated RAAC operation.

Awarded for service in a World War II-designated RAAC operation.

Awarded for service in a designated humanitarian or peacekeeping operation.

Awarded for service in a policing or law enforcement support role during RAAC operations.

Awarded for service during a declared national emergency operation within the RAAC framework.

Awarded for efficient and faithful service to the RAAC over a continuous period.

Awarded for extended continuous service to the Royal Australian Armoured Corps.

Awarded for sustained service to the RAAC over an extended period demonstrating consistent commitment.

Awarded for service to the RAAC performed in a manner befitting the traditions and values of the Australian Army.

Awarded for distinguished service as a reserve or part-time member of the RAAC.

Awarded for efficient service as a reserve or part-time member of the RAAC.

Awarded for extended service across multiple RAAC operational periods.

Awarded for service during the RAAC training and cadet development programme.

Commemorative medal issued to RAAC members in service during the coronation period.

Commemorative medal issued to RAAC members in service during the Platinum Jubilee period.

Commemorative medal issued to RAAC members in service during the Diamond Jubilee period.

Commemorative medal issued to RAAC members in service during the Golden Jubilee period.

Commemorative medal issued to RAAC members in service during a centenary commemoration.

Awarded for service in an Antarctic or extreme environment RAAC operation.

Awarded for outstanding representation of the RAAC in inter-group competitive events or Roblox tournaments.