UN India-Pakistan Observation Mission (UNIPOM) 1965 - 1966

Australian Deployments Dates: 20 September 1965 to 1966.

Strength: 3

Area of Operations (AO): India and Pakistan.

Purpose: In September 1965, the UN negotiated a ceasefire to end the second Indo-Pakistan war and established UNIPOM to assist UNMOGIP in supervising the ceasefire and withdrawal of forces along the India-Pakistan border. This did not include Kashmir, which remained an UNMOGIP responsibility.

Comments: Lieutenant General Nimmo, the Australian CMO of UNMOGIP, was appointed acting CMO UNIPOM until a separate CMO was available. When this occurred in October 1965, UN HQ delegated Nimmo oversight of both missions due to their close relationship.

Veteran Entitlement Act (VEA): Schedule 3; 20 September 1965.

Service Type: Non-warlike.

Gazette: S274 of 18 Jul 96

Awards & Qualifying Periods:

• ASM (1945-1975) with Clasp “KASHMIR”. Posted - 30 days; Visitor / TDY - 30 days.
• UNMOGIP Medal. Force assigned - 6 months.

ASM 45-75	UNMOGIP Medal

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