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Old 10th Aug 2010, 02:01
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davejb
 
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I didn't say the UAV guys said that, I was responding to those in this thread who were suggesting such mental pain was sufficient grounds for a campaign medal award. I do (however) stand by the statement that if being a UAV operator leads to serious angst, then you should stop doing it...

Yes thanks, I did earn my limited collection of medals, which still sit in the drawer I put them into after my last appearance on a parade ground - I was neither surprised nor offended not to get any for the odd occasion that I supported other folk in the 90's as they were doing the fighty stuff while I was just, usually, moderately uncomfortable well back from anywhere dodgy.

Campaign medals are just 'I was there' bling, and a pretty minor reward for those involved in the nasty stuff... if you want to reward a UAV op for their efforts then there's a wide range of options that can be used, from simple thankyou memos to commendations and improved numbers from the 1st RO.
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