1 SAS Sqn in the western desert of Iraq during Op Falconer ... the squadron has won the ADF's first Unit Citation for Gallantry. Photo provided by SOCOMD A member of 1 SAS Sqn in the turret of his LRPV during the major combat phase of Op Falconer. The unit did not lose a single member to enemy fire. Photo provided by SOCOMD

Op Falconer Honours and Awards for service in the MEAO

Member in the Military Division of the Order of Australia

Col Ross Maceuan BOYD
For exceptional performance of duty, particularly in the areas of Targeting and Force Protection, as the Senior Operations Officer of the Australian National Headquarters-MEAO.

Col Francis Gerard COLLEY
For exceptional performance in the development of strategic military options as Director of Joint Plans in Strategic Operations Division, Australian Defence Headquarters in support of Op Falconer.

Brig Michael Simon HINDMARSH
For exceptional leadership in force preparation and logistic support as the Commander of Task Force 633.3 in the MEAO.

Medal in the Military Division of the Order of Australia

Sgt Anne STEPHEN
For meritorious performance, particularly in establishing efficient administrative routines and effective security arrangements as HQ Sergeant Major of the Australian National Headquarters.

Commendation for Distinguished Service

Col David Colin GILLIAN
For distinguished performance in providing critical independent intelligence analysis as the Senior Intelligence Officer of the Australian Planning Team and the Australian National Headquarters - MEAO.

Sgt Glenn Maxwell NELSON
For distinguished service for the provision of critical information on ground force dispositions and intent, particularly in support of No 75 Sqn RAAF, as the Army Ground Liaison Sergeant.

Lt-Col Owen Peter RICHMOND
For distinguished performance of duties, particularly in establishing and commanding a critical forward operating base as the Deputy Commander Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force West.

Capt Elizabeth Anne STEPHENS
For distinguished performance of duties, particularly by maintaining exemplary engineering and logistic management standards as the Troop Leader, Tech Spt Tp, 5 Avn Regt's CH-47 Detachment.

Maj William James VINCE
For distinguished performance of duties, particularly in the integration of flight planning, communications and intelligence requirements as the OC 5 Avn Regt's CH-47 Detachment of the Special Forces Task Group.

Conspicuous Service Cross

Col Christopher Mark BURNS
For outstanding achievement in the provision of planning and support systems as the Director of Operations, Army Headquarters.

Lt-Col Richard Anthony CAMPBELL
For outstanding achievement in leading the development of operational plans as SO1 in the Special Operations Headquarters.

Lt-Col Brendan Francis DOWLING
For outstanding achievement in the delivery of logistics support to Op Falconer.

Lt-Col Christopher Antony FIELD
For outstanding achievement in strategic analysis and operational planning in support of Op Falconer.
Conspicuous Service Medal

Capt Paul Terrence BARKER
For outstanding service in the performance of duty as the 2IC Joint Movements Control Officer Perth in support of Op Falconer.

Lt-Col Anthony BYWATER
For outstanding service in providing vital staff support to the Commander Australian Theatre's command of Australian forces in support of Op Falconer.

Lt-Col Anthony James McWATTERS
For outstanding service in the provision of aviation logistics support as the SO1 Logistics, HQ 16 (Avn) Bde, in support of Op Falconer.

Unit Citation for Gallantry

1SAS Sqn
For extraordinary gallantry in action involving the development and execution of bold, innovative plans in support of complex, high-risk operations in Op Falconer.

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