Award "For service to the state" (hereinafter - the honor) - a nationwide non-state honors in a special status designed to urge soldiers to conscientious performance of official duties, increase self-esteem and restore the credibility of the army, becoming a society of respect for employees and veterans of the Armed Forces of Ukraine .

Award established to reward for exemplary performance of duty and successes in the training.

The distinction may be awarded:

- Soldiers;

- Members of other military formations;

- Those soldiers and officers;

- Other citizens of Ukraine;

- Citizens of other states.