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Change of command at Headquarters Joint Task Force 633
19 June 2007
On 17 June 2007 at Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 (HQJTF633), Brigadier (BRIG) Gerard Fogarty handed over Command of Australian Forces in the Middle East to MAJGEN Mark Evans.
In recognition of the recent decision to deploy more forces to Afghanistan, the Government has approved the appointment of a two-star National Commander for Australian operations in the Middle East.
BRIG Fogarty now assumes the position of Deputy Commander of Australian forces in Iraq and BRIG Jim Simpson will be the Deputy Commander of Australian forces in Afghanistan.
HQJTF633 is the headquarters for the Middle East Area of Operations. It supports operations for both Operation CATALYST, the Australian Defence Force's contribution to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraq, and Operation SLIPPER, the ADF's contribution to fighting global terrorism.
Major General Mark Evans AO, DSC, Australian National Commander, commands all ADF units deployed in the Middle East Area of Operations.
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| 20070617adf8161441_002 Major General (left) Mark Evans AO, DSC, signs the Transfer of Authority Certificate with Brigadier Gerard Fogarty, on assumption of command of the Australian Joint Task Force in the Middle East. MAJGEN Evans will command the Australian forces from Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 (HQJTF633) located in Baghdad. (Date taken: 17 June 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070617adf8161441_006 Major General (MAJGEN) Mark Evans AO, DSC, raises the Australian National Flag on assumption of command of the Australian Joint Task Force in the Middle East. MAJGEN Evans will command the Australian forces from Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 (HQJTF633) located in Baghdad. (Date taken: 17 June 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070617adf8161441_008 Major General (MAJGEN) Mark Evans AO, DSC, signs the Transfer of Authority Certificate on assumption of command of the Australian Joint Task Force in the Middle East. MAJGEN Evans will command the Australian forces from Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 (HQJTF633) located in Baghdad. (Date taken: 17 June 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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