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McOwan assumed command of the SASR in 1999, holding that position until 2001. During his time as commanding officer, McOwan commanded Joint Task Force 504 during Operation Spitfire, the Special Operations Component of International Force for East Timor during Operation Warden, and Joint Task Force 643 during Operation Gold, the ADF Counter Terrorism support to the Sydney Olympics. For the former deployment, McOwan was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross,[3] while 3 Squadron SASR was granted the Meritorious Unit Citation. |