The Defence Long Service Medal is an Australian Military award given for long service by permanent and reserve members of the Australian Defence Force, irrespective of rank. It was introduced in 1998, and replaced the suite of defence force service awards introduced in 1982, which comprised the Defence Force Service Medal, the Reserve Force Medal and the Reserve Force Decoration. Other Australian Long Service Awards include: * Defence Force Service Medal * Reserve Force Medal * Reserve Force Decoration * National Medal (Australia) * Australian Cadet Forces Service Medal