Image Gallery: November 2005
Makybe Diva silks in Southern Iraq
02 November 2005
Operation CATALYST is the Australian Defence Force's (ADF's) contribution to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraq. It comprises about 1320 ADF personnel.
Working with the Interim Iraqi Government, the ADF continues to contribute to Multinational Force efforts to develop a secure and stable environment in Iraq and assist national recovery programs.
The
Al Muthanna Task Group (AMTG) based in the southern
Iraqi province of Al Muthanna is made up of
around 450 personnel and consists of a headquarters,
a cavalry squadron, an infantry company, a training
team and 40 Australian Light Armoured Vehicles
(ASLAV) and has two primary tasks:
Provide a secure environment for the Japanese
Iraq Reconstruction and Support Group (JIRSG);
and
Assist in the training of local Iraqi Army units
so that they are able to take over the internal
and external defence of their country.
| 20051101adf8182062_009 The Victorian Racing Committee gave a set of Makybe Diva silks to the Australian Defence Force in southern Iraq to set the scene for Melbourne Cup festivities. Captain Pete Souter (pictured) was one of the winners of the Melbourne Cup sweep at the ADF's Al Muthanna Task Group base, Camp Smitty. Captain Souter is seen here with the silks of the 2005 Melbourne Cup favourite and winner, draped on the front of an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV). (Date taken: 01 November 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20051101adf8182062_002 Al Muthanna Task Group personnel await the start of the 2005 Melbourne Cup in the welfare tent at Camp Smitty in southern Iraq. (Date taken: 01 November 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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