CONSPICUOUS SERVICE MEDAL (CSM) 380 Royal Australian ...

CONSPICUOUS SERVICE MEDAL (CSM)Australian ArmyLieutenant Colonel Dana ALEXANDER, NSWFor meritorious achievement as the Staff Officer Grade 2 Personnel and Logistics ofthe 11th Brigade.Lieutenant Colonel Alexander’s leadership, drive and enthusiasm were instrumental in thesuccessful undertaking of activities within 11th Brigade, including the preparation of a reserveCompany for Operation ANODE, relocation of Brigade Headquarters, establishment of theBrigade Operational Support Companies and maintenance of the highest standards within theTechnical Regulatory Framework. Lieutenant Colonel Alexander’s outstanding leadership andinterpersonal skills contributed to maximum outcomes in the personnel and logistics activitiesof the Brigade.Sergeant Thomas Kevin BAUER, QldFor meritorious achievement as a forward repair team leader and maintenancemanager with Timor-Leste Aviation Group XII on Operation ASTUTE from October2009 to February 2010.Sergeant Bauer is an outstanding individual whose superior trade knowledge, dedication andleadership skills directly resulted in a reliable aircraft fleet in East Timor. His leadership anddedication inspired his peers and directly contributed to the ongoing availability of Black Hawkaircraft for Joint Task Force 631 tasking. His efforts made a considerable contribution to thecontinuous availability of night aero-medical evacuation capability in East Timor.Warrant Officer Class One Gregory Lance BOBBIN, QldFor meritorious achievement as the Operator Administrative Technical Manager forHeadquarters 3rd Brigade.Warrant Officer Bobbin has demonstrated exceptional dedication in his role at Headquarters3rd Brigade. His devotion to duty and his exemplary commitment to the attainment of bestpractice in personnel administration have ensured a high level of personnel readiness acrossthe 3rd Brigade, assisted by his extremely valuable refinements to the Unit AdministrativeAdvisory Check and his development of administrative personnel. His professionalism anddedication have been instrumental to the operational effectiveness of the 3rd Brigade.Corporal Phillip Gregory BULL, QldFor meritorious achievement as the Manager Command Support Systems,Headquarters Joint Task Force 631 on Operation ASTUTE in East Timor from May2009 to February 2010.Corporal Bull, through his dedication, technical expertise in information technology andtelecommunications, greatly enhanced information flows, command and control and welfaresupport on Operation ASTUTE. The redevelopment of the network which he oversawsignificantly enhanced morale, particularly over the Christmas period, and his work had a directeffect on improved information management and work productivity within the joint task force.381Any enquiries regarding the above awards should be directed toDefence Media Liaison on (02)6265 3343 or 0408 498 664