Hostile Action Service Medal

Hostile Action Service Medal
Awarded by Central Intelligence Agency
Country United States of America
Eligibility Employees of the Central Intelligence Agency
Awarded for "For direct exposure to a specific life-threatening incident in the foreign field or in the U.S. where the employee was in close proximity to death or injury, but survived and sustained no injuries. The incident must have occurred during work-related activities or events, which were targeted by armed forces or persons unfriendly to the U.S. Government."
Precedence
Next (higher) Exceptional Service Medal
Next (lower) Agency Seal Medal
Related Combat Action Ribbon, Combat Action Badge

The Hostile Action Service Medal is awarded by the Central Intelligence Agency for direct exposure to a specific life-threatening incident in the foreign field or in the U.S. where the employee was in close proximity to death or injury, but survived and sustained no injuries. The incident must have occurred during work-related activities or events, which were targeted by armed forces or persons unfriendly to the U.S. Government. [1]

See also

References

  1. CIA web page, Medals of the CIA
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