From submariners at sea for months at a time, to soldiers living and working on Russia’s doorstep, the medal is intended to recognise “crucial operational impact” without the risks to life faced in combat.
Some say it’s long overdue, others call it a medal for “just turning up”. We ask a former head of the Army, General Lord Dannatt, whether this is devaluing medals or valuing people.
Amid warnings we need to be ready for war Sitrep’s James Wharton explains how Iraq shaped the Army of today, and Professor Michael Clarke assesses whether counter-insurgency has bent our warfighting capability out of shape.
And as the Apache Mk1 retires we reflect on two decades of service from this attack helicopter which looks like a giant menacing insect, and hear what its successor can do.
Kate Gerbeau presents with expert analysis from Professor Michael Clarke.
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00:00 – On Sitrep this week
01:19 – What is the new Wider Service Medal?
06:10 – Is it a medal for ‘just doing your job’?
15:47 – How Iraq shaped today’s Army
25:13 – Is the Army now ‘bent out of shape’ for war?
31:47 – Farewell to the Apache Mk1 attack helicopter
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