Intelligence Community Medal for Valor
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The Intelligence Community Medal for Valor (ICMV) is a decoration of the United States Intelligence Community
(IC) awarded by the National Intelligence Awards (NIA) Program led by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI).
The Medal for Valor recognizes heroism and courage in connection with an Intelligence Community contribution
to national security. It is second only to the Intelligence Cross in IC awards for bravery. The DNI established the
awards Oct. 1, 2008 to properly acknowledge the extraordinary and sometimes unsung accomplishments of
Intelligence Community members.
Due to the large number of U.S. military
personnel who perform duties under the authority of the National Intelligence Agency, the National Intelligence Achievement Medal is an authorized decoration for display on U.S. military uniform
s. In such cases, the National Intelligence Achievement Medal is worn after all U.S. military personal decorations and unit awards
and before any military campaign/service awards and foreign decorations.
United States Intelligence Community
The United States Intelligence Community is a cooperative federation of 16 separate United States government agencies that work separately and together to conduct intelligence activities considered necessary for the conduct of foreign relations and the protection of the national security of the...
(IC) awarded by the National Intelligence Awards (NIA) Program led by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI).
The Medal for Valor recognizes heroism and courage in connection with an Intelligence Community contribution
to national security. It is second only to the Intelligence Cross in IC awards for bravery. The DNI established the
awards Oct. 1, 2008 to properly acknowledge the extraordinary and sometimes unsung accomplishments of
Intelligence Community members.
Due to the large number of U.S. military
Military of the United States
The United States Armed Forces are the military forces of the United States. They consist of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard.The United States has a strong tradition of civilian control of the military...
personnel who perform duties under the authority of the National Intelligence Agency, the National Intelligence Achievement Medal is an authorized decoration for display on U.S. military uniform
Military uniform
Military uniforms comprises standardised dress worn by members of the armed forces and paramilitaries of various nations. Military dress and military styles have gone through great changes over the centuries from colourful and elaborate to extremely utilitarian...
s. In such cases, the National Intelligence Achievement Medal is worn after all U.S. military personal decorations and unit awards
Awards and decorations of the United States military
Awards and decorations of the United States Military are military decorations which recognize service and personal accomplishments while a member of the United States armed forces...
and before any military campaign/service awards and foreign decorations.
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| National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal The National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal is the highest decoration awarded for service to the United States Intelligence Community... |
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| Intelligence Community Medal for Valor | |
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National Intelligence Career Achievement Medal (NICAM) |
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National Intelligence Reform Medal (NIRM) |
| National Intelligence Achievement Medal (NIAM) | |
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Director of National Intelligence Award for Collaborative Leadership (DNIACL) |
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National Intelligence Community Equal Opportunity and Diversity Award (NICEEODA) |
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Intelligence Community EEO and Diversity Exemplary Leadership Award |
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Intelligence Community EEO and Diversity Outstanding Achievement Award |
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National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Commendation (NIMUC) |
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National Intelligence Medallion (NIM) |
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National Intelligence Certificate of Distinction (NICD) |
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National Intelligence Special Act or Service Award (NISASA) |
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Galileo Award Galileo Award The Galileo Award recognizes innovative and creative solutions to the United States future intelligence challenges. It is normally granted on the basis of competitively judged papers submitted annually by individuals for juried review and is open to all eligible USG civilian and military... |
See also
- Bronze Star MedalBronze Star MedalThe Bronze Star Medal is a United States Armed Forces individual military decoration that may be awarded for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service. As a medal it is awarded for merit, and with the "V" for valor device it is awarded for heroism. It is the fourth-highest combat award of the...
- Awards and decorations of the United States government