Agreed that the DM reporting is up to the usual standard we have come to expect, but also the caveat that most of the detail will be known only to the individuals in question and those dealing with the citation.
However, it is also consistent with the change in thinking regarding medallic recognition, with the powers that be having finally come round to thinking that the nature of operations has changed significantly in recent years. As such we should probably not be surprised to see medals being awarded, campaign and gallantry, under different criteria from past campaigns. I’m sure the change will make some of the collectors grumpy judging by comments over the years where you’d think medals were struck for their benefit!