The National Hero of Azerbaijan is the highest national title in the country. Established by the Law 331-XII dated 25 March 1992, the title is awarded for exceptional services and bravery in the independence and progress of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

The Zafar or Victory Order of the Republic of Azerbaijan has been established by the Law 204-VIQD, dated 26 November 2020. This order is awarded to commanders of military units or more senior ranks for high professionalism in the management of combat operations that culminated in the liberation of important or strategic territories, settlements, districts or cities from enemy occupation, while ensuring the territorial integrity and security of the Republic of Azerbaijan, or combat operations to restore the state borders of the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as other persons for special services in ensuring territorial integrity.

The Karabakh Order of the Republic of Azerbaijan has been established by the Law dated 26 November 2020. This order is awarded to military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan for courage shown in the destruction of manpower and equipment of the enemy, as well as in the performance of official duties in conditions of a real threat to life during the liberation of the occupied territories and the restoration of the state borders of Azerbaijan as well as for special services in restoration of the territorial integrity.

The Azerbaijani Flag Order of the republic of Azerbaijan has been established by the Law 756 dated 6 December 1993. It is given for the following services: distinguished contributions to the national independence movement and social and political development in the Republic of Azerbaijan; distinguished contributions to the military science and development of military equipment; distinguished service in defending independence and the territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan; for distinguished services in keeping peace and order in the country and distinguished military service; and for distinguished service in protecting state borders of the country.

The Bravery (Rashadat) Order of the Republic of Azerbaijan has been established by the Law 884-VQD, dated 17 November 2017. There are three classes, 1st class Rashadat Order being the highest. The three classes of the order are confessed sequentially. The order is given to the military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan for the following services: special services in ensuring the independence, territorial integrity and security of the Republic of Azerbaijan; professional management of military units and formations in combat operations that culminated in the liberation of important or strategic territories, settlements, districts or cities from enemy occupation; courage shown in preventing enemy attack, liberating occupied territories, destroying the manpower and equipment of the enemy while protecting the motherland; for brave and determined acts in the performance of official duties and military service in conditions of a real threat to life; special services in saving lives in emergencies or extreme conditions; and distinguished services in ensuring the protection of the state border.

For service to the Fatherland Order has been established by the Law, dated 7 November 2003. There are three classes, 1st class being the highest. The three classes of the order are confessed sequentially. For service to the Fatherland Order of the Republic of Azerbaijan is given for the following services: loyalty to the Republic of Azerbaijan, performance of administrative duties with dignity and honesty; productive activity, excellence, and outstanding public services; and special contributions to construction of the national state.