Chief of Staff Medal of Appreciation
| Medal of Appreciation of the Chief of Staff | |
|---|---|
| Type | Order of Honour |
| Awarded for | exceptionally distinguished service or merit in senior command or staff positions |
| Presented by | Israeli Defense Force |
| Eligibility | Members of the Israeli Armed Forces and foreign military members |
| Status | Currently issued |
| Established | 1981 |
| Total awarded posthumously | 4 |
Ribbon | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Chief of Staff Citation |
| Next (lower) | Medal of Appreciation of Officer Commanding Territorial Command (Major General) |
| Related | Medal for Service in Israel |
The Chief Of Staff Medal of Appreciation (Hebrew: אות הערכה מטעם הרמטכ"ל) is an Israeli military decoration.
The medal was instituted in 1981. It is awarded to both civilians and military personnel who contribute to the strengthening of the IDF or the security of Israel; the medal could also be awarded to foreign civilians.
The medal's most well-known recipient is the Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon, who was awarded the medal after his death during a mission of the Space Shuttle Columbia.
It has since been given 10 times; 4 posthumously, 2 group awards (Iron Dome and Patriot missile defense soldiers), and the rest to individuals (most of them American).