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Second UN Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II) 1993-1996
Australia: 16 March 1993- November1994
Strength: 36 Movements and Air Traffic Control Staff, 12 man Ready Reaction Security Team (mainly SAS) and some HQ staff – total of 50 personnel per tour of duty (6 months) – totalling to approx 150.
AO: Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya and Djibouti.
On 5 May 1993, UNITAF handed over to a reinforced UNOSOM II. The Australian Battalion Group withdrew to Australia. The ADF Contingent provided Movement control, Air Traffic Control, some HQ Staff and a Ready Reaction Security Team of the Mogadishu airport (mainly SAS with 126 Sig Sqn). The Australian Force was withdrawn in 1994.
VEA: Schedule 2
Awards: AASM (75-) Clasp “SOMALIA”, and UNOSOM Medal.
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