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Auction: 21001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals (conducted behind closed doors)
Lot: 312

(x) Iraq 2003-11, 1 clasp, 19 Mar to 28 Apr 2003 (OM(C)2 R K Evans W146147X RN), nearly extremely fine

Operator Mechanic (Communications) 2nd Class. This rank is obtained following an 18-week course at Collingwood and its role profile is listed by the Royal Navy as:

'At the cutting edge of the Information Technology explosion, the OM(C) is heavily involved with the compilation and transfer of data and signal information via radio and terrestrial links; operating high speed modems; overseeing the ships onboard networks and becoming increasingly involved in exciting new areas, such as video teleconferencing and PC applications. The majority of this information is passed via satellite links connected to Wide and Local Area Networks, both ashore and on ships. Many of the skills obtained by the communicator bear direct comparison to civilian applications and are directly transferable.

Despite all this new technology, more traditional skills are also required. Visual signalling by morse and flag are still needed for close range secure communications. Similarly, communicators have always been valued for their discreet, methodical and trustworthy approach - they have to handle very sensitive and vital information - an ethos as relevant today as ever.'

Sold together with its named card box of issue.

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Sold for
£160

Starting price
£80