How to Get Service Medals in CS:GO - Complete Guide 2024
Service Medals in CS:GO are prestigious rewards that showcase your dedication and experience in the game. I'll explain exactly how to obtain them and what requirements you need to meet.
To get a Service Medal, you first need to reach Private Rank 40 (also known as Global General). Once you hit this rank, you'll have the option to reset your rank back to 1 and receive your Service Medal. Here's the complete process:
- Earn XP through gameplay:
- Play competitive matches
- Complete missions
- Participate in casual games
- Play deathmatch modes
- Engage in other official game modes
The fastest way to accumulate XP is through competitive matches and weekly missions when available. The weekly XP bonus significantly speeds up the process, so make sure to take advantage of it.
Each Service Medal has different tiers, represented by different colors. Throughout a calendar year, you can earn up to 6 different colored medals:
- White (Level 1) - Green (Level 2) - Blue (Level 3) - Purple (Level 4) - Red (Level 5) - Black (Level 6)
To obtain higher-tier medals, you'll need to reset your rank multiple times within the same year. Each time you reset, the color of your available medal changes to the next tier.
Important things to note:
- Service Medals reset annually - You can only earn one color tier at a time - Progress must be made within the calendar year - Medals are permanent once earned - You can display only one medal at a time
The time required to earn a Service Medal varies based on how actively you play. With regular gameplay and utilizing weekly XP bonuses, it typically takes 2-3 months to reach Private Rank 40.
To track your progress, check your XP rank in the main menu. The circular rank indicator will show how close you are to reaching the next level. Once you hit rank 40, you'll see a notification prompting you to reset your rank and claim your Service Medal.
Remember that Service Medals are purely cosmetic and don't affect gameplay. They're a way to show off your dedication to CS:GO and provide a goal for long-term players to work toward.