| National Intelligence Cross | |
|---|---|
 National Intelligence Cross medal | |
| Type | Individual Significant Contribution Award |
| Awarded for | Conspicuous gallantry, extraordinary heroism, and courage in the face of a significant and known risk above and beyond the call of duty. |
| Presented by | The United States Intelligence Community |
| Eligibility | United States Government intelligence community civilian and military personnel |
| Status | Active |
| Established | 1 October 2008 |
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| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | George Washington Spymaster Award |
| Next (lower) | National Intelligence Medal for Valor[1] |
The National Intelligence Cross is a decoration of the United States Intelligence Community (IC) awarded under the National Intelligence Awards (NIA) Program by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). It is the highest award presented by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.[1] It is equivalent of the Central Intelligence Agency's Distinguished Intelligence Cross.
- ^ a b "Intelligence Community Directive Number 655" (PDF). 9 February 2012. Retrieved 3 September 2012.