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Special Operations Task Group farewell from Perth
18 May 2007
Perth-based members of the Special Operations Task Group deploying to Afghanistan have been officially farewelled at Perth's Campbell Barracks, home of the Special Air Service Regiment.
Minister for Defence Dr Brendan Nelson and Shadow Minister for Defence Mr Joel Fitzgibbon wished the troops every success as they prepared for deployment.
In line with the Government's decision to increase troop commitment in Afghanistan, approximately 300 personnel will deploy as part of Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) into Oruzgan province in southern Afghanistan.
The Task Group will be made up of personnel comprising elements of the Special Air Service Regiment, 4th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (Commando), Incident Response Regiment and logistics support.
Australia's Special Forces have, through recent deployments, developed a wealth of experience and useful local knowledge for the style of operation now required to support the Reconstruction Task Force efforts in Oruzgan.
Military operations of this nature are dangerous and the highly trained soldiers within the SOTG are likely to face some significant challenges within the conduct of their duties.
Our Special Forces have performed exceptionally during their three previous deployments into Afghanistan achieving effects well out of proportion to their size.
The SOTG will operate in support of ISAF security operations within Oruzgan province.
| 20070518adf8248214_001 Defence Minister Dr Brendan Nelson is welcomed to the Special Operations Task Group farewell by the acting Commanding Officer of the Special Air Service Regiment. (Date taken: 18 May 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070518adf8248214_011 Defence Minister Dr Brendan Nelson shares a laugh with a member of Special Air Service Regiment. (Date taken: 18 May 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 2020070518adf8248214_020 Defence Minister Dr Brendan Nelson shares a laugh with a member of Special Air Service Regiment. (Date taken: 18 May 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070518adf8248214_031 Defence Minister Dr Brendan Nelson addresses the members of the Perth-based contingent of the Special Operations Task Group bound for Afghanistan. (Date taken: 18 May 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070518adf8248214_037 Shadow Defence Minister Mr Joel Fitzgibbon addresses Perth-based members of the Special Operations Task Group and their families at the farewell ceremony. (Date taken: 18 May 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070518adf8248214_039 Shadow Defence Minister Mr Joel Fitzgibbon addresses Perth-based members of the Special Operations Task Group and their families at the farewell ceremony. (Date taken: 18 May 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070518adf8248214_042 Deputy Special Operations Commander Australia Brigadier Jeff Sengleman addresses Perth-based members of the Special Operations Task Group and their families at the farewell ceremony. (Date taken: 18 May 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070518adf8248214_052 Deputy Special Operations Commander Australia Brigadier Jeff Sengleman talks to Perth-based members of the Special Operations Task Group prior to their deployment to Afghanistan. (Date taken: 18 May 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070518adf8248214_054 Deputy Special Operations Commander Australia Brigadier Jeff Sengleman talks to a Perth-based member of the Special Operations Task Group prior to their deployment to Afghanistan. (Date taken: 18 May 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070518adf8248214_060 Shadow Defence Minister Mr Joel Fitzgibbon talks to a Perth-based members of the Special Operations Task Group prior to heading off to Afghanistan. (Date taken: 18 May 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070518adf8248214_061 Defence Minister Dr Brendan Nelson addresses the members of the Perth-based contingent of the Special Operations Task Group bound for Afghanistan. (Date taken: 18 May 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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