National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation
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| National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation | |
|---|---|
 Lapel pin for the National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation | |
| Type | Unit or collective award |
| Awarded for | The collective performance of a unit or group that has resulted in accomplishments of a clearly superior nature and of significant benefit to the Intelligence Community |
| Presented by | United States Intelligence Community |
| Eligibility | United States Government civilian, military personnel, or contractors |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 15 August 1993 (Director of Central Intelligence Directive 7/1) |
 Ribbon of the National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | National Intelligence Exceptional Achievement Medal[1] |
| Next (lower) | National Intelligence Medallion[1] |
The National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation (NIMUC) is an award of the National Intelligence Awards Program, for contributions to the United States Intelligence Community. It may be "...awarded for the collective performance of a unit or group that has resulted in accomplishments of a clearly superior nature and of significant benefit to the Intelligence Community".[2]
The National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation recognizes single acts of meritorious service performed by an Intelligence Community team or organizational unit. Emphasis is placed on those units with individuals from two or more Intelligence Community elements whose collective efforts for the Intelligence Community are notable and deserving of special recognition. United States Government civilian, military, and contractor personnel are eligible for the National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation. However the number of contractor personnel may not exceed 50% of the total number of US Government personnel nominated for the award.[1]