Chapter CIA Medals
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CIA Medals

Distinguished Intelligence Cross
For a voluntary act or acts of extraordinary heroism involving the acceptance of existing dangers with conspicuous fortitude and exemplary courage.

Distinguished Intelligence Medal
For performance of outstanding services or for achievement of a distinctly exceptional nature in a duty or responsibility.

Intelligence Star
For a voluntary act or acts of courage performed under hazardous conditions or for outstanding achievements or services rendered with distinction under conditions of grave risk.

Intelligence Medal of Merit
For the performance of especially meritorious service or for an act or achievement conspicuously above normal duties.

Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal
For service reflecting a pattern of increasing levels of responsibility or increasingly strategic impact and with distinctly exceptional achievements.

Career Intelligence Medal
For a cumulative record of service which reflects exceptional achievement.

Career Commendation Medal
Awarded for exemplary service significantly above normal duties that had an important contribution to the Agency's mission.

Intelligence Commendation Medal
For the performance of especially commendable service or for an act or achievement significantly above normal duties which results in an important contribution to the mission of the Agency.

Exceptional Service Medallion
For injury or death resulting from service in an area of hazard.

Gold Retirement Medallion
For a career of 35 years or more with the Agency.

Silver Retirement Medallion
For a career of 25 years or more with the Agency.

Bronze Retirement Medallion
For a career of at least 15 but less than 25 years with the Agency.