Meritorious Unit Citation
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The Meritorious Unit Citation is a collective group decoration awarded to members of Australian military units. It recognises sustained outstanding service in warlike operations. The Meritorious Unit Citation was created in 1991, along with the Unit Citation for Gallantry
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plated sterling silver
frame measuring 32 by 15 mm (1.3 by 0.590551181102362 in), with a design of flames emanating from the edge to the centre. The frame surrounds a ribbon bar of old gold, which may display a rhodium plated, 7 millimetre (0.275590551181102 in) diameter, sterling silver Federation Star
on its centre.
Members attached to the unit when the citation is awarded wear it with the Federation Star, and continue to wear this after leaving the unit. Members who subsequently join the unit wear the citation without the Federation Star, and discontinue wearing it after leaving the unit.
Unit Citation for Gallantry
The Unit Citation for Gallantry is a collective group decoration awarded to members of Australian military units. It recognises extraordinary gallantry in action. The Unit Citation for Gallantry was created in 1991, along with the Meritorious Unit Citation. The actual citation is a warrant...
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Description
The insignia of a Meritorious Unit Citation is a rhodiumRhodium
Rhodium is a chemical element that is a rare, silvery-white, hard and chemically inert transition metal and a member of the platinum group. It has the chemical symbol Rh and atomic number 45. It is composed of only one isotope, 103Rh. Naturally occurring rhodium is found as the free metal, alloyed...
plated sterling silver
Sterling silver
Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by mass of silver and 7.5% by mass of other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925....
frame measuring 32 by 15 mm (1.3 by 0.590551181102362 in), with a design of flames emanating from the edge to the centre. The frame surrounds a ribbon bar of old gold, which may display a rhodium plated, 7 millimetre (0.275590551181102 in) diameter, sterling silver Federation Star
Commonwealth Star
The Commonwealth Star is a seven-pointed star symbolising the Federation of Australia which came into force on 1 January 1901....
on its centre.
Members attached to the unit when the citation is awarded wear it with the Federation Star, and continue to wear this after leaving the unit. Members who subsequently join the unit wear the citation without the Federation Star, and discontinue wearing it after leaving the unit.
Recipients
- – 4 November 1991
- For meritorious operational service in the Persian Gulf during enforcement of sanctions in support of United Nations Security Council Resolutions and the subsequent period of hostilities against Iraq to liberate Kuwait in 1990-91.
- – 4 November 1991
- For meritorious operational service in the Persian Gulf during enforcement of sanctions in support of United Nations Security Council Resolutions and the subsequent period of hostilities against Iraq to liberate Kuwait in 1990-91.
- Clearance Diving Team 3Clearance Diving Team (RAN)The Clearance Diving Teams of the Royal Australian Navy also act as commando frogmen: they consist of naval personnel who are qualified in diving, demolitions, underwater repairs, and reconnaissance...
– 4 November 1991- For meritorious service in clearing Kuwaiti ports of mines, explosive devices and ordinance during the period 27 January to 11 May 1991.
- 3 Squadron, SASRAustralian Special Air Service RegimentThe Special Air Service Regiment, officially abbreviated SASR but commonly known as the SAS, is a special forces unit of the Australian Army...
– 25 March 2000- For sustained outstanding service in warlike operations of the Special Air Service RegimentAustralian Special Air Service RegimentThe Special Air Service Regiment, officially abbreviated SASR but commonly known as the SAS, is a special forces unit of the Australian Army...
of the Response Force for Operation Warden.
- For sustained outstanding service in warlike operations of the Special Air Service Regiment
- No. 2 Airfield Defence SquadronNo. 2 Airfield Defence Squadron RAAFNo. 2 Airfield Defence Squadron is an Australian military unit whose primary role is to protect and defend airfields, buildings, equipment, and personnel.-Crest:...
– 25 March 2000- For sustained outstanding service in warlike operations in support of the International Force for East Timor on Operations Operation Warden and Operation Stabilise.
- Task Group 645.1.1 - 25 March 2000
- For sustained outstanding service in warlike operations in support of the International Force for East Timor during Operation Stablise.
- 10th Force Support Battalion10th Force Support Battalion (Australia)The 10th Force Support Battalion is an Australian Army logistics battalion. Formed on 1 March 1998, following the amalgamation of a number of terminal, supply, postal and transport units, it is based in Townsville, Queensland...
– 26 January 2002- For sustained outstanding service in the provision of logistic support to warlike operations in East Timor.
- No. 84 WingNo. 84 Wing RAAFNo. 84 Wing is a Royal Australian Air Force wing. It consists of three air transport squadrons and two training units . No. 84 Wing's headquarters are located at RAAF Base Richmond in Sydney.-References:*...
Detachment Manas – 29 September 2002- For outstanding service during warlike operations over the Afghanistan area of operation from March to September 2002 during Operation SlipperOperation SlipperOperation Slipper is the Australian Defence Force contribution to the war in Afghanistan. The operation commenced in late 2001 and is ongoing...
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- For outstanding service during warlike operations over the Afghanistan area of operation from March to September 2002 during Operation Slipper
- No. 3 Squadron RNZAFNo. 3 Squadron RNZAF3 Squadron is a unit of the RNZAF. It remains on active duty.-History:No. 3 Squadron RNZAF formed as a Territorial unit of the New Zealand Permanent Air Force based at Christchurch in 1930....
– 15 November 2002- For sustained outstanding service in the support of the peacekeeping operations whilst deployed in East Timor.
- SASRAustralian Special Air Service RegimentThe Special Air Service Regiment, officially abbreviated SASR but commonly known as the SAS, is a special forces unit of the Australian Army...
– 19 December 2002- For sustained outstanding service in warlike operations in Afghanistan in support of the International Coalition against Terrorism.
- – 27 November 2003
- For sustained outstanding service in warlike operations in the Middle East Area of Operations between February and May 2003 whilst deployed on Operation FalconerAustralian contribution to the 2003 invasion of IraqThe Howard Government supported the disarmament of Iraq during the Iraq disarmament crisis. Australia later provided one of the four most substantial combat force contingents during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, under the operational codename Operation Falconer. Part of its contingent were among the...
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- For sustained outstanding service in warlike operations in the Middle East Area of Operations between February and May 2003 whilst deployed on Operation Falconer
- – 27 November 2003
- For meritorious service in warlike operations in the war against weapons of mass destruction, Iraq, during Operation Bastille and Operation Falconer between February and May 2003.
- Clearance Diving Team 3Clearance Diving Team (RAN)The Clearance Diving Teams of the Royal Australian Navy also act as commando frogmen: they consist of naval personnel who are qualified in diving, demolitions, underwater repairs, and reconnaissance...
– 27 November 2003- For sustained outstanding service in warlike conditions during Operation Bastille and Operation Falconer against Iraq between February and May 2003.
- No. 75 SquadronNo. 75 Squadron RAAFNo. 75 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force fighter unit based at RAAF Base Tindal in the Northern Territory. The squadron was formed in 1942 and saw extensive action in the South West Pacific theatre of World War II, operating P-40 Kittyhawks. It was disbanded in 1948, but reformed the...
– 27 November 2003- For sustained outstanding service during warlike operations, in the Middle East Area of operations, over Iraq during Operation Falconer.
- No. 1 Combat Communications SquadronNo. 1 Combat Communications Squadron RAAFNumber 1 Combat Communications Squadron was formerly known as Air Transportable Telecommunications Unit . It is a unit of the Royal Australian Air Force....
– 27 November 2003- For sustained outstanding service in warlike operations in providing expeditionary communication and information systems support during Operations Bastille and Operation Falconer.
- Task Group 633.4.2 – 14 September 2004
- For sustained outstanding service in warlike operations in providing air traffic control at Baghdad International AirportBaghdad International AirportBaghdad International Airport, originally Saddam International Airport, , BIAP is Iraq's largest airport, located in a suburb about west of downtown Baghdad in the Baghdad Governorate...
during Operation Falconer and Operation Catalyst.
- For sustained outstanding service in warlike operations in providing air traffic control at Baghdad International Airport
- Australian Medical Detachment (Balad) – 12 June 2006
- For meritorious service and outstanding professional competency in the provision of health care in support of the United States Air Force Theatre Hospital, Balad, Iraq during Operation Catalyst between 4 May 2005 and 28 September 2005.
- HMAS ParramattaHMAS Parramatta (FFH 154)HMAS Parramatta is an Anzac class frigate of the Royal Australian Navy .-Design and construction:The Anzac class originated from RAN plans to replace the six River class destroyer escorts with a mid-capability patrol frigate...
– 26 January 2007- For meritorious operational service in the Northern Arabian Gulf during Operation Catalyst from 1 November 2005 to 25 March 2006 while conducting maritime security operations in support of the Australian Government's contribution to the rehabilitation and rebuilding of Iraq.
- Australian Medical Detachment (Balad) – 26 January 2007
- For sustained outstanding service and professional competency in the provision of health care in support of the United States Air Force Theatre Hospital, Balad, Iraq during Operation Catalyst from 1 September 2004 to 3 May 2005 inclusive and from 29 September 2005 to 31 December 2005 inclusive.
- 5th Aviation Regiment – 27 November 2007
- For sustained meritorious service during warlike and peace support missions in support of Operation Warden, Operation Tanager and Operation Slipper.
- Mentoring Task Force-1 – 13 June 2011
- For sustained outstanding service in warlike operations on Operation Slipper in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan, between 20 January and 30 October 2010.