User:Allan Mansell

Citation Accompanying Conspicuous Service Cross For conspicuous service whilst posted as a Technical Adviser with the Cambodian Mine Action Centre in Battambang Province of Cambodia during the period 27 July 94 – 24 Jan 95. Warrant Officer Class Two Allan John Mansell performed to the highest standards whilst posted as a Technical Adviser with the Cambodian Mine Action Centre in Battambang Province of Cambodia during the period 27 July-29 November 1994. He was a diligent and forceful leader who had an excellent working relationship with Cambodian and international staff of the Cambodian Mine Action Centre. This relationship allowed him to maximise his performance in the coordination of demining operations. In particular, he was instrumental in linking the development of the needs of the Cambodian refugees with the operations of the Cambodian Mine Action Centre to maximise the long-term benefits of demining operations in the province. In addition, he voluntarily accepted the position of regional security coordinator with the United Nations/Non-Government Organisations Security Committee in Battambang Province. Again in this role, Warrant Officer Mansell exhibited determination, foresight and excellent leadership in establishing the security procedures for foreigners in the Province. He was able to accurately analyse the security threat and provide sound and pertinent advice to less capable organisations on appropriate security response measures, including, protective works, evacuation plans and personal control measures. He was largely responsible for putting in place an effective warning security system for members of Non-Government Organisations and formulating practical contingency plans for evacuation of foreigners to respond to escalation of the security threat. As a result of his security coordination work, his presence in the foreign community became a steady influence at a time of frequent offensive activity by the National Army of Democratic Kampuchea (Khmer Rouge). He was held in the highest regard by the foreign community in the Province and has received special recognition from the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Human Rights in Cambodia, Justice Michael Kirby. By his leadership and initiative, he has brought great credit upon himself, the Australian Army and Australia. His achievements have been in keeping with the highest traditions of the Australian Army and have brought great credit to himself his Corps and Australia.