Persian Gulf War - Periods and Operational Areas

Persian Gulf

The Persian Gulf operational area included:

• the Persian Gulf
• Saudi Arabia 
• the United Arab Emirates

The Persian Gulf was an operational area for Australian forces during the period 2 August 1990 to 9 June 1991 (both dates included). The full details of the operational area are shown in item 10, Schedule 2 of the VEA.     

Iraq and Kuwait

Iraq and Kuwait were operational areas for Australian forces during the period 23 February 1991 to 9 June 1991 (both dates included).