Originally Posted by
The Oberon
In 1982 I spent 5 months on ASI doing 12 hour shifts. Arduous? Yes, risky? No, but I ended up with a SAM minus rosette, not that much different to the guys in Cyprus. Why not a Shader medal with or without a rosette depending on risk factor?
Absolutely - and that's one of the options that has been staring everyone in the face. But the leadership based it on Op Allowance...which is another thing that needs to be kicked into touch.