Citations

The decision to award an individual soldier or unit with an honorary citation is made by a senior commander, usually the head of a branch, command or division.

Commanders will recommend to the relevant committee his opinion regarding why the soldier is entitled this medal, for example, because of excellent work in the line of duty, and the committee will be responsible for the rejection or approval of his application.

In some cases, depending on the heroism displayed by the soldier, the committee will recommend a decoration awarded in place of a citation and present its recommendations to the Chief of Staff. Citations are worn on the campaign ribbon in times of war.

The Chief of General Staff's Citation

This Citation is the first of its kind and is awarded by the chief of staff's for excellence that does not reach the rank of decoration. It has three crossed swords with an olive branch.

Head of Regional Command Citation

This medal is the second most important and is awarded according to the General's decision. It has two crossed swords with an olive branch.

Citation of the Division Commander

This Citation is the third most important and is awarded by the division commander, and it has a crossed sword in the middle of it with an olive branch.

Citation of the Brigade Commander

This Citation is the fourth most important and is awarded according to the decision of the brigade commander.