Territorial Efficiency GV Miniature Medal Branch_University Ties An officer can be considered An officer can be considered eligible for the award of the LS&GCM if 12 or more of the 15 years of his or her service have been in the ranks and provided that the other requirements for the award of the medal have been met Operation ALTHEA remains one of the most recognised European Union military missions The George V TA Efficiency medal was instituted in 1921 when the Territorial Force became the Territorial Army and replaced the TFEM The medal was awarded for 12 years service in the Territorial Army this medal was superseded after 9 years by the Efficiency Medal in 1930