While commanding Sayeret Matkal , he was awarded the Chief of Staff Citation for a covert mission he commanded .
Between 1984 and 1998 , Alon was assigned to various positions in the IDF elite General Staff Reconnaissance Unit Sayeret Matkal , being appointed its commander in 1998 .
While commanding General Staff Reconnaissance Unit   , Alon was awarded the Chief of Staff Citation for a covert mission Alon commanded .
Between 1984 and 1998 , Alon was assigned to various positions in the IDF elite General Staff Reconnaissance Unit Sayeret Matkal , being appointed its commander in 1998 .