It is named after the revolutionary Camilo Cienfuegos Gorriarán.

The order is awarded to members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba.

Either in the active military service, in the reserve or retired, and it was awarded to the military of "friendly countries" like the Soviet Union, for "extraordinary merit in planning or accomplishing combat actions, in defense of the achievements and sovereignty of Cuba".

The ORDER "CAMILO CIENFUEGOS" is awarded to the members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces in the active military service, in the reserve and retired, as well as to the military of friendly countries, for extraordinary merit in developing and accomplishing combat actions, in defense of the achievements and sovereignty of our socialist country.

The ORDER "CAMILO CIENFUEGOS" is made of gilt metal.