Originally Posted by
alfred_the_great
But amazingly, no recognition for the RN and RAF engaged in the hard graft in the Gulf for the last 20+ years (s/fast Air Ops Iraq and TELIC.
I have to say I've never really understood why time at the CAOC in AUD was never recognised. Especially as when the CAOC was based in Saudi it qualified for the Air Ops Iraq clasp, and arguably a far lower tempo than we see these days. And before anyone asks, I've never done a CAOC tour so there's no self-interest other than curiosity at a slightly odd decision given the precedent.