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1. **Essence of the decree:** This decree of the President of Ukraine is an act of recognition of the personal courage and dedication of servicemen who have shown themselves in the protection of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. It envisages awarding them with state awards for their significant contribution to the defense of the country.
2. **Structure and main provisions:** The decree consists of one main point, which contains lists of servicemen who are awarded various state awards, namely:
* Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky I, II, III degrees;
* Order “For Courage” I, II, III degrees;
* Order of Danylo Halytsky;
* Medal “For Military Service to Ukraine”;
* Medal “Defender of the Fatherland”;
* Medal “For Rescued Life”.
Each list indicates the last name, first name, and patronymic of the awarded person, military rank, and, in some cases, the mark “(posthumously)”. The decree does not amend the existing legislation, but is an individual act of honoring specific individuals.
3. **Main provisions for use:** The most important aspect of this decree is the official recognition of the merits of servicemen to the state. This is of great moral importance for the awarded persons and their families. In addition, the presence of a state award may affect social payments and benefits provided by law for servicemen and members of their families.
