National Intelligence Cross

National Intelligence Cross
National Intelligence Cross medal
TypeIndividual Significant Contribution Award
Awarded forConspicuous gallantry, extraordinary heroism, and courage in the face of a significant and known risk above and beyond the call of duty.
Presented byThe United States Intelligence Community
EligibilityUnited States Government intelligence community civilian and military personnel
StatusActive
Established1 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.

  1. ^ a b "Intelligence Community Directive Number 655" (PDF). 9 February 2012. Retrieved 3 September 2012.