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| August 2007 |
| Defence Minister and CDF visit Middle East
The Minister for Defence, Dr Brendan Nelson, led an Australian Defence Force delegation visit to Australian personnel serving in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO), while also conducting meetings with government Ministers and Defence officials. 08 images (Date uploaded: 31 August 2007) View gallery |
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| Security Task Group briefing Army Reserve soldiers from all over Australia have been brought to Sydney as part of Operation DELUGE, to provide a Security Task Group (STG) which will conduct low risk search and security checks on all motor vehicles and buildings involved with the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings. 05 images (Date uploaded: 30 August 2007) View gallery |
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| Understanding sealed between ADF and NSW Police An important Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference milestone has passed with the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the New South Wales Police Force. The MOU sets in stone the accepted administrative arrangements, particularly command and control in provision of security support. 07 images (Date uploaded: 30 August 2007) View gallery |
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| Security Task Group in Sydney Town Hall Army Reserve soldiers from all over Australia have been brought to Sydney as part of Operation DELUGE, to provide a Security Task Group who will conduct low risk search and security checks, enhancing the capabilities of the New South Wales Police Security Task Force for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings. 07 images (Date uploaded: 29 August 2007) View gallery |
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| Black Hawks over Defence Plaza The Australian Defence Force (ADF) conducted security training in and around Sydney on 27 August 2007 as part of a comprehensive program to practice its response to security-related incidents within Australia during the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leader’s Week in September 2007. 03 images (Date uploaded: 29 August 2007) View gallery |
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| Radar capability for Operation DELUGE Number 3 Control and Reporting Unit (3CRU) Royal Australian Air Force is currently on deployment with Operation DELUGE, providing important surveillance assets in support of the New South Wales Police Security Task Force during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Conference. 05 images (Date uploaded: 28 August 2007) View gallery |
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| Air-to-air refuelling for Operation DELUGE The Boeing 707s of No.33 Squadron are offering air refuelling support to Air Force F/A-18. 07 images (Date uploaded: 28 August 2007) View gallery |
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| Battle Group opens new classrooms at Al Najem Thanks to Australian funding, the school of Al Najem in southern Iraq has been transformed from an old shabby tent into a proper school with modern class-rooms. 06 images (Date uploaded: 28 August 2007) View Gallery |
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| Exercise Submarine Commanders' Command Course 2007
Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft forces practiced joint Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) operations in support of Exercise Submarine Commanders Command Course 2007 (SCC07). 06 images (Date uploaded: 28 August 2007) View gallery |
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| Defence rejects claims of faulty equipment In line with the Government's decision to increase troop commitment in Afghanistan, approximately 300 personnel have deployed as part of a Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) into Oruzgan Province in southern Afghanistan. 07 images (Date uploaded: 28 August 2007) View gallery |
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| Announcement regarding search for HMAS Sydney II The Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence Bruce Billson confirmed that the Howard Government has approved a further $2.9 million grant to assist HMAS Sydney Search Pty Ltd to locate missing Royal Australian Navy cruiser HMAS Sydney II. 04 images (Date uploaded: 24 August 2007) View gallery |
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| Clearance divers in Sydney Harbour Supporting Operation DELUGE, the men from Australian Clearance Diver Team's One and Four hunted on the bottom of Sydney Harbour for possible hazards. 03 images (Date uploaded: 24 August 2007) View gallery |
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| HMAS Leeuwin search for wreck of HMAS Sydney HMAS LEEUWIN (HS White) searched for the HMAS SYDNEY (WWII) wreak in water off the Western Australian coast. 02 images (Date uploaded: 24 August 2007) View Gallery |
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| Exercise Chong Ju at Puckapunyal The Australian Army and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) demonstrated their latest combat weapons to Army officers and invited guests during Exercise CHONG JU at Puckapunyal, Victoria on Thursday, 23 August 2007. 14 images (Date uploaded: 24 August 2007) View Gallery |
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| Exercise Chong Ju The Australian Army and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) demonstrated their latest combat weapons to Army officers and invited guests during Exercise CHONG JU at Puckapunyal, Victoria on Thursday, 23 August 2007. 08 images (Date uploaded: 23 August 2007) View Gallery |
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| Plumbers' course opens options The Afghanistan-based Reconstruction Task Force (RTF) has completed its first basic plumbing course this week, opening further employment opportunities to the Tarin Kowt community. 03 images (Date uploaded: 23 August 2007) View Gallery |
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| Assistance to Wadeye community NORFORCE soldiers have arrived in the community of Wadeye to setup a logistics base to support Government Health teams. 05 images (Date uploaded: 22 August 2007) View Gallery |
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| Operation DELUGE water operations The Australian Defence Force (ADF) conducted security training in and around Sydney Harbour on 17 August 2007 as part of a comprehensive program to practice its response to security-related incidents within Australia during the APEC Leaders' Week in September 2007. 06 images (Date uploaded: 21 August 2007) View gallery |
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| Operation DELUGE takes shape The Commander of Joint Task Force 634 (JTF 634) Brigader Andrew Smith, hands over an Operation DELUGE folder to his Personal Assistant Lieutenant Emma Rhule, with Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) Wayne Gidding watching. 02 images (Date uploaded: 21 August 2007) View gallery |
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| Aviators in action in Timor-Leste Operation ASTUTE is the Australian Government's response to a request from the Government of Timor-Leste to assist in restoring peace to their country. 07 images (Date uploaded: 20 August 2007) View gallery |
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| Op Redman engages with Iraq community Soldiers from the Darwin-based 2nd Cavalry Regiment visited Al Karim and other villages in Al Muthanna province during 8-9 August. 07 images (Date uploaded: 20 August 2007) View gallery |
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| Soldiers teach Iraq Police correct patrolling procedures Private Jarrad Pincher (front) and Lance Corporal Charles Carrucan (back) from Combat Team Sabre demonstrate the proper patrolling technique to members of the Iraqi Police Service. 06 images (Date uploaded: 20 August 2007) View gallery |
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| Unmanned Aerial Vehicle on patrol in Iraq Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems have been deployed to Iraq for reconnaissance and surveillance missions. 04 images (Date uploaded: 20 August 2007) View gallery |
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| The Defence Corporation Program - Residential compound phase 2 The Defence Corporation Program in Timor-Leste is a commitment by the Australian government and the ADF to help to develop a capable and sustainable Timorese Defence force. There are currently 20 ADF personnel deployed to Timor Leste as part of the program. 01 images (Date uploaded: 20 August 2007) View gallery |
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| Tiger helicopters make first flight to Darwin Three Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters (ARH), known as the 'Aussie Tiger helicopters' have arrived in Darwin for two weeks of training as part of the first Australian Army Qualified Instructor's Course. 05 images (Date uploaded: 17 August 2007) View gallery |
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| Images from Exercise Arnhem Thunder Around 500 Air Force personnel and 25 aircraft have participated in a two-week air combat exercise called Exercise Arnhem Thunder 07. 17 images (Date uploaded: 17 August 2007) View gallery |
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| Military Readiness Exercise for 3rd Reconstruction Task Force Soldiers from 3 Platoon 2nd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment will make up part of the 3rd Reconstruction Task Force, which has conducted lead-up training for their future deployment to Afghanistan later in the year. 07 images (Date uploaded: 17 August 2007) View gallery |
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| Mid-air refuel during Exercise Arnhem Thunder Precision feats of flying are carried out by RAAF pilots from 75 and 77 Squadrons in the skies over the Northern Territory, as part of Exercise Arnhem Thunder 07. 04 images (Date uploaded: 17 August 2007) View gallery |
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| 1RAR Band on song across Timor Members of the Townsville-based band of the 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, have spent the past three weeks in Timor Leste playing a crucial role supporting the goodwill campaign promoting the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) message of peace and prosperity across the island. 07 images (Date uploaded: 16 August 2007) View gallery |
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| Corporal Jones memorial service On Thursday, 09August 2007, members of the International Stabilisation Force honoured the memory of Corporal Stuart 'Monsta' Jones at a memorial service in Raefun, about ten kilometres from the West Timor border in Timor Leste. 06 images (Date uploaded: 16 August 2007) View gallery |
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| Soldiers patrol eastern districts in Timor Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment react to the escalating threat of violence in the eastern districts of Timor-Leste. 08 images (Date uploaded: 16 August 2007) View Gallery |
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| Soldiers provide security during riots in Dili Operation ASTUTE is the Australian Defence Force's (ADF) contribution to the Australian Government's response to a request from the Government of Timor-Leste to assist in restoring peace and stability to their country. 04 images (Date uploaded: 16 August 2007) View Gallery |
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| Construction complete, Taliban repelled The Reconstruction Task Force (RTF) has constructed a police out-post in the Tarin Kowt region. The strategically-sited out-post was completed in six days under trying circumstances, including two unsuccessful attacks by the Taliban. 10 images (Date uploaded: 16 August 2007) View Gallery |
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| 11 Squadron outstanding in Middle East Adelaide's No.11 Squadron was recognised by Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Shepherd, for successfully completing one of the longest continuous periods of operational service in the unit's history. 09 images (Date uploaded: 14 August 2007) View gallery |
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| Training build-up for APEC The Australian Defence Force (ADF) conducted security training in and around Sydney during 07-09 August 2007 as part of a comprehensive program to practice its response to security-related incidents within Australia during the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Week in September 2007. 07 images (Date uploaded: 13 August 2007) View gallery |
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| M24 Midget submarine ceremony on HMAS Melbourne The Royal Australian Navy held two memorial services for the relatives of submariners who died when the World War Two Japanese Midget submarine, the M24, was lost on the night of 31 May - 1 June 1942. 08 images (Date uploaded: 10 August 2007) View gallery |
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| Get ready for the Gap Year The ADF Gap Year program represents a $306 million investment in the youth of Australia and is part of the Government’s $3.1 billion commitment to boosting ADF recruitment and retention. 06 images (Date uploaded: 09 August 2007) View gallery |
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| New trade training courses The Trade Training School is conducted by qualified tradesmen from the Australian Defence Force. The course is designed to provide students with the skills to gain future employment. 03 images (Date uploaded: 08 August 2007) View gallery |
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| Range practice in Afghanistan Soldiers from the Reconstruction Task Force conducted a realistic live fire exercise at Camp Holland, Afghanistan. Soldiers regularly conduct these practices to stay as well trained as they can. 03 images (Date uploaded: 08 August 2007) View gallery |
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| Latest images from Operation ASTUTE Operation ASTUTE is the Australian Government's response to a request from the Government of Timor-Leste to assist in restoring peace to their country. 02 images (Date uploaded: 07 August 2007) View gallery |
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| Latest images from Operation ASTUTE A love of AFL football has seen one soldier serving with the International Stabilisation Force in Timor Leste take the initiative and introduce AUSKICK to the country. The aim of the clinics is to provide a new sporting outlet to Timorese children while strengthening the ties between the Australian troops and the local community. 11 images (Date uploaded: 07 August 2007) View gallery |
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| Band of brothers providing Timor Peace Four soldiers who joined the Army together and trained together are now serving in Timor Leste together as part of the Australian Government response to the Timorese Government request for assistance in restoring peace to their country. 01 image (Date uploaded: 07 August 2007) View Gallery |
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| Latest Images Army Reserve soldiers from Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania are deploying to Solomon Islands on Operation ANODE for about three months to assist the Participating Police Forces (PPF) maintain stability, law and order in Solomon Islands. 28 images (Date uploaded: 06 August 2007) View Gallery |
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| Air Defence Radar for the RAAF Control and Reporting Centre The RAAF Control and Reporting Centre (CRC) is staffed by approximately 75 personnel and is based at Kandahar Airfield in Southern Afghanistan. The CRC will assume tactical command and control of the Afghanistan airspace on 5th Aug 2007. Responsibility for the area of operations is currently held by the USAF who have been conducting operations since 2002. 05 images (Date uploaded: 03 August 2007) View Gallery |
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| New A109E helicopter gives young aircrew more chances to get airborne There will be more flying opportunities for Navy’s junior aircrew following the Royal Australian Navy’s acceptance of the A109E Helicopter in a ceremony at HMAS Albatross in Nowra. 12 images (Date uploaded: 03 August 2007) View Gallery |
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| Lamachan Rescue A lone yachtsman has been plucked from his vessel following a dramatic rescue by the Royal Australian Navy.The sailor became stranded when his yacht Lamachan ran aground on Elizabeth Reef, approximately 160 kilometres north of Lord Howe Island. 03 images (Date uploaded: 03 August 2007) View Gallery |
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| Operations Update The Director General Public Affairs, Brigadier Andrew Nikolic, provided an update on Australian Defence Force operations at home and overseas. 38 images (Date uploaded: 02 August 2007) View Gallery |
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