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News
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off to get medal
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What
it means
The central symbol of the medal is the Australian eucalyptus
tree, spreading its branches out from the Australian land
at the base of the medal, to the world. The world is symbolised
by the circle, which encloses the tree. Surrounding the
circle of the world is a ring of gum nuts, symbolising life
after disaster. The regeneration of eucalyptus seeds following
bush fire ensures survival of the Australian bush –
just as humanitarian service assists recovery and restores
celebration of life. Source: www.itsanhonour.gov.au
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By
Cpl Cameron Jamieson
ELIGIBLE personnel who served on Operations Sumatra Assist I and
II can now apply for their Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal
(HOSM) with Indian Ocean clasp.
Applications should be made through the “sounding process”,
where an eligible ADF member must individually accept the award,
as the HOSM is administered by the Department of Prime Minister
& Cabinet (DPM&C).
Ms Irene Wilson, Director of Honours and Awards, said it was important
for personnel to understand that they must apply to receive the
award.
“The HOSM is not an ADF medal,” she said.
“While the Directorate of Honours and Awards (DHA), in consultation
with HQJOC, have identified eligible ADF personnel who were members
of elements force-assigned to Op Sumatra Assist, it is DPM&C
which will issue the medal.Therefore the DPM&C protocols must
be observed.”
How to apply
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Beneath the heading “Current Issues” is the link “Humanitarian
Overseas Service Medal”. Select this link.
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This will take you to the web page that contains general information
on the HOSM with Indian Ocean clasp. At the bottom of the page
are links to the nominal role and sounding form, as well as
links to the Commonwealth of Australia gazettes that deal with
the regulations and the determination relating to the award.
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First, check that your name is on the nominal roll. If it isn’t,
and you believe you are eligible, contact Mr John Logus, A/Assistant
Director, Honours, Decorations and Medals at john.logus1@defence.gov.au.
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Print and complete the sounding process form and send it to
the DPM&C address at the top of the form.
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DPM&C will crosscheck submitted sounding forms with the
nominal roll and seek advice from DHA as necessary. All medals,
once approved by the Governor-General, will be returned to Defence
for dispatch.
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