A major multi-lateral exercise climaxed in East Timor yesterday (25 June 10) when a multinational force raided Manatuto Prison.
US Marines, Australian and New Zealand soldiers of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) and the East Timor Defence Force (F-FDTL) concentrated on the prison in the country’s east for two raids that tested interoperability and operational planning.
The prison raids culminated with an assault by F-FDTL, ISF and US Marines, including air support from the USS Peleliu and the Timor Leste Aviation Group (TLAG).
More than 100 F-FDTL soldiers participated in the MARINE EXERCISE 10 (MAREX 10), also called EXERCISE CROCODILE.
The Exercise focused on professional development and arms corps advice to the F-FDTL. It also included community support activities such as engineering, medical and community relations programs.
The participating Marines landed from USS Peleliu and comprised the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15 MEU).
The ISF personnel included Australian soldiers of 8/9 Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (8/9 RAR) and 2/1 Battalion, the Royal New Zealand Regiment (2/1 RNZR).
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United States Marine MK19 Automatic Grenade Launcher crew, sit at the ready to provide fire support before the raid on the Manatuto Prision. The raid was conducted as part of a major exercise.
(Date taken: 25 June 2010)
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United States Navy Boats Swainsmate Dominin Harmon 21, with the USS Pearl Harbor, look over the Manatuto Beach as Landing Craft Air Cushion (LACA) is flagged into the beach. The raid was conducted as part of a major exercise.
(Date taken: 25 June 2010)
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A United States Marine AH-1W Huey Cobra gunship flies the Manatuto Prison providing fire support to US Marines. The raid was conducted as part of a major exercise.
(Date taken: 25 June 2010)
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A United States Marine gives fire orders to an East Timor Defence Force (F-FDTL) Soldier during the raid on Manatuto Prison. The raid was conducted as part of a major exercise.
(Date taken: 25 June 2010)
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An East Timor Defence Force (F-FDTL) Soldier takes aim as he provides support to US Marines as they raid the Manatuto Prison. The raid was conducted as part of a major exercise.
(Date taken: 25 June 2010)
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First Sergeant Mateus DeJesus DaCunha with the East Timor Defence Force (F-FDTL) Soldier provides covering fire to US Marines as they raid the Manatuto Prison. The raid was conducted as part of a major exercise.
(Date taken: 25 June 2010)
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A United States Marine yells orders to his men to push up as they raid the Manatuto Prison. The raid was conducted as part of a major exercise.
(Date taken: 25 June 2010)
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An Australian soldier looks for targets as he watches US Marines raid the Manatuto Prison. The raid was conducted as part of a major exercise.
(Date taken: 25 June 2010)
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Commander of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) Colonel Simon Stuart stands with East Timor Defence Force (F-FDTL) Ready Company Soldiers after the raid on Manatuto Prison. The raid was conducted as part of a major exercise.
(Date taken: 25 June 2010)
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A New Zealand Non Commissioned Officer gives target indications to his troops as they raid Manatuto Prison. The raid was conducted as part of a major exercise.
(Date taken: 25 June 2010)
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A New Zealand Non Commissioned Officer yells out orders to his troops they raid Manatuto Prison. The raid was conducted as part of a major exercise.
(Date taken: 25 June 2010)
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A United States Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LACA), launched from the USS Pearl Harbor prepares to land on Manatuto Beach. The raid was conducted as part of a major exercise.
(Date taken: 25 June 2010)
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A United States Marine trys to keep dry as raid falls before the raid on Manatuto Prison begins. The raid was conducted as part of a major exercise.
(Date taken: 25 June 2010)
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Pictured are New Zealand troops advancing on the ruined prison at Manatuto. The raid was conducted as part of a major exercise.
(Date taken: 25 June 2010)
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Pictured are New Zealand troops battling U.S. Marines at the ruined prison at Manatuto. The raid was conducted as part of a major exercise.
(Date taken: 25 June 2010)
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Pictured are Timor-Leste Avation Group Blackhawks about to drop off U.S. Marines at the landing zone near the ruined prison at Manatuto. The raid was conducted as part of a major exercise.
(Date taken: 25 June 2010)
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Pictured is a Timor-Leste Avation Group Blackhawk inserting U.S. Marines at the landing zone near the ruined prison at Manatuto. The raid was conducted as part of a major exercise.
(Date taken: 25 June 2010)
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Pictured is a U.S. Marine Sea Knight inserting East Timor Defence Force (F-FDTL) soldiers at the landing zone near the ruined prison at Manatuto. The raid was conducted as part of a major exercise.
(Date taken: 25 June 2010)
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Pictured is a U.S. Marine Sea Knight inserting East Timor Defence Force (F-FDTL) soldiers at the landing zone near the ruined prison at Manatuto. The raid was conducted as part of a major exercise.
(Date taken: 25 June 2010)
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Pictured are East Timor Defence Force (F-FDTL) soldiers at the landing zone near the ruined prison at Manatuto. The raid was conducted as part of a major exercise.
(Date taken: 25 June 2010)
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Pictured is a New Zealand soldier pausing durng the fight for the ruined prison at Manatuto. The raid was conducted as part of a major exercise.
(Date taken: 25 June 2010)
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