The Armenian Armed Forces Medal of "Nelson Stepanyan" is awarded to Armenian Army generals, officers, ensigns and special civil servants, as well as generals, officers and ensigns who have served in USSR and CIS detachments and participants of Great Patriotic War who have showed significant courage, valor and contributed to the strengthening, development and power of Armenian Army efficiency, who have showed best results in the spheres of combat preparedness and military-patriotic education.