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04 June 2010
Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation Exercise

As part of the Minor War Vessel Concentration Period, two Royal Australian Navy ships, HMAS Balikpapan and HMAS Betano took part in a Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation exercise.

A Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) is an amphibious operation conducted to relocate threatened non-combatants to a place of safety in a foreign country.

The simulated amphibious operation involved the Australian Army’s 2nd Cavalry Regiment loading an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV), a General Motor Vehicle and three Unimogs onto HMA Ships Balikpapan and Betano.

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An Army unimog is loaded onto HMAS Balikpapan.

(Date taken: 03 June 2010)
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HMAS Betano lowers her bow door on approach to the boat ramp.

(Date taken: 03 June 2010)
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HMAS Betano lowers her bow door on approach to the boat ramp.

(Date taken: 03 June 2010)
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Petty Officer Boatswain Sam Perez stands guard as HMAS Betano loads Army vehicles onboard.

(Date taken: 03 June 2010)
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An Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) is loaded onto HMAS Betano.

(Date taken: 03 June 2010)
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