DCPU Brassard : 84 Wing Detachment, 33 Squadron, RAAF

Place Asia: Kyrgyzstan
Accession Number REL30523.001
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Uniform
Physical description Cotton; Velcro
Maker Unknown
Place made Australia
Date made c 2002
Conflict Period 2000-2009
Description

RAAF brassard in Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform (DPCU) fabric with Velcro strips for adjustment and a slit for the shoulder strap. A woven fabric Australian flag on a DPCU ground with the word 'AUSTRALIA' embroidered below it in blue cotton is sewn to the bottom of the brassard.

History / Summary

Example of brassard worn by members of 84 Wing Detachment. From 23 March 2002 until 27 September 2002 the detachment was based at Ganci Air Base in Manus, Kyrgyzstan as part of a multinational coalition participating in the war against terrorism. The Detachment was based on an element of 33 Squadron, but included personnel from Expeditionary Combat Support Squadrons and No 1 Combat Communications Squadron. A number of specialists in medicine and legal fields were also present. More than 140 people, in two groups participated over the six month period. Using Boeing 707 aircraft, which are fitted to provide refueling of two aircraft simultaneously, the detachment were involved in air to air refueling for aircraft flying over Afghanistan.