The Meritorious Unit Citation is a collective group decoration awarded to members of Australian military units. It recognises sustained outstanding service in warlike operations. The Meritorious Unit Citation was created in 1991, along with the Unit Citation for Gallantry. Description The insignia of a Meritorious Unit Citation is a rhodium plated sterling silver frame measuring , with a design of flames emanating from the edge to the centre. The frame surrounds a ribbon bar of old gold, which may display a rhodium plated, diameter, sterling silver Federation Star on its centre. Members attached to the unit when the citation is awarded wear it with the Federation Star, and continue to wear this after leaving the unit. Members who subsequently join the unit wear the citation without the Federation Star, and discontinue wearing it after leaving the unit. Recipients – 4 November 1991 For meritorious operational service in the Persian Gulf during enforcement of sanctions in support of United Nations Security Council Resolutions and the subsequent period of hostilities against Iraq to liberate Kuwait in 1990–91. – 4 November 1991 For meritorious operational service in the Persian Gulf during enforcement of sanctions in support of United Nations Security Council Resolutions and the subsequent period of hostilities against Iraq to liberate Kuwait in 1990–91. Clearance Diving Team 3 – 4 November 1991 For meritorious service in clearing Kuwaiti ports of mines, explosive devices and ordnance during the period 27 January to 11 May 1991. 3 Squadron, Special Air Service Regiment – 25 March 2000 For sustained outstanding service in warlike operations of the Special Air Service Regiment of the Response Force for Operation Warden. No. 2 Airfield Defence Squadron – 25 March 2000 For sustained outstanding service in warlike operations in support of the International Force for East Timor on Operations Operation Warden and Operation Stabilise. Task Group 645.1.1 – 25 March 2000 For sustained outstanding service in warlike operations in support of the International Force for East Timor during Operation Stabilise. 10th Force Support Battalion – 26 January 2002 For sustained outstanding service in the provision of logistic support to warlike operations in East Timor. No. 84 Wing Detachment Manas – 29 September 2002 For outstanding service during warlike operations over the Afghanistan area of operation from March to September 2002 during Operation Slipper. No. 3 Squadron RNZAF – 15 November 2002 For sustained outstanding service in the support of the