Image Gallery 2010

24 June 2010
ISF Section Challenge

Forces from the far reaches of the Pacific have tested their skills in a corner of East Timor.

East Timorese Defence Force (F-FDTL) soldiers, US Marines, New Zealand and Australian soldiers from the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) competed in a section challenge competition in Metinaro.

The competition pitted squads of about nine soldiers and marines against each other in a variety of skill-based scenarios.

The event was significant for the F-FDTL as it was the first occasion when East Timorese soldiers had conducted a live field firing practice, in this case a ‘falling plate shoot’ in which soldiers shot at scattered targets at ranges of 50-200m.

The section challenge also included a first aid scenario, observation lane, obstacle course, quick decision exercise and a final group sprint.

The F-FDTL soldiers were coached by members of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF), including Australian Sergeant Robert Ryan.

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Physical Training Instructor Sergeant Linden Bleijie walks through the obstacle course at Metinaro range with Australian, New Zealand, East Timor Defence Force (F-FDTL) soldiers and United States Marines before starting the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) Section Challenge.

(Date taken: 21 June 2010)
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Lance Corporal Nathanial Taylor from Bravo Company 8/9 Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (8/9 RAR), holds a cargo net and yells encouragemnt to the rest of his section competing in the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) Section Challenge.

(Date taken: 21 June 2010)
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Corporal James Bell swings across an obstacle during the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) Section Challenge.

(Date taken: 21 June 2010)
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United States Marine Lance Corporal Joshua Smith holds the cargo net for fellow Marines.

(Date taken: 21 June 2010)
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United States Marine Lance Corporal Joshua Smith crawls under the wire obstacle followed by the rest of his squad during the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) Section Challenge.

(Date taken: 21 June 2010)
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United States Marines run across a balance beam during the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) Section Challenge.

(Date taken: 21 June 2010)
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United States Marine Lance Corporal (LCPL) Mark Bradley looks to the next obstacle as LCPL Joshua Smith holds on to the cargo net for the rest of his section competing in the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) Section Challenge.

(Date taken: 21 June 2010)
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A United States Marine Corps CH-46 Sea Knight picks up a squad of US Marines from the salt flats outside of East Timor Defence Force (F-FDTL) Metinaro Barracks.

(Date taken: 21 June 2010)
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First Sergeant Mateus DeJesus DaCunha leads his section of East Timor Defence Force (F-FDTL) soldiers as they crawl and climb their way through the obstacle course during the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) Section Challenge.

(Date taken: 21 June 2010)
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East Timor Defence Force (F-FDTL) Corporal Vicente Freitas Leads his section over a balance beam during the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) Section Challenge.

(Date taken: 21 June 2010)
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Combat Fitness Leader Lance Corporal Matthew Allan watches the East Timor Defence Force (F-FDTL) Section scaling obstacles during the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) Section Challenge.

(Date taken: 21 June 2010)
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Corporal Joao Amaral Wain from the East Timor Defence Force (F-FDTL) makes his way over a balance beam as he competes in the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) Section Challenge.

(Date taken: 21 June 2010)
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East Timor Defence Force (F-FDTL) Corporal Alcino Dos Santos informs his First Sergeant Mateus DeJesus DaCunha of a casualty while competing in the First Aid component of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) Section Challenge.

(Date taken: 21 June 2010)
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Corporal Alcino Dos Santos from the East Timor Defence Force (F-FDTL) moves to provide all round defence during the First Aid stand at the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) Section Challenge.

(Date taken: 21 June 2010)
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Sergeant Troy Roberts asseses the East Timor Defence Force (F-FDTL) soldiers rending First Aid during the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) Section Challenge.

(Date taken: 21 June 2010)
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Untied States Marines traverse the balance beam as they push through the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) Section Challenge.

(Date taken: 21 June 2010)
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United States Marine Lance Corporal Cody Keimig leads Marines through an obstacle course in the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) Section Challenge.

(Date taken: 21 June 2010)
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A United States Marine kicks a soccer ball with East Timor Defence Force (F-FDTL) soldiers while waiting to be picked up by a (USMC) CH-46 Sea Knight.

(Date taken: 21 June 2010)
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A United States Marine Lieutenat kicks a soccer ball with East Timor Defence Force (F-FDTL) soldiers while waiting to be picked up by a (USMC) CH-46 Sea Knight.

(Date taken: 21 June 2010)
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Corporal Alcino Dos Santos from the East Timor Defence Force (F-FDTL) scales the cargo net of the obstacle course during the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) Section Challenge.

(Date taken: 21 June 2010)
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Medic Sergeant Troy Roberts observes an interpreter during orders for the First Aid stand in the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) Section Challenge.

(Date taken: 21 June 2010)
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Corporal Ubaldo Da Costa Priedade of the East Timor Defence Force (F-FDTL) provides protection during the First Aid stand of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) Section Challenge.

(Date taken: 21 June 2010)
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Private Sabino Ruas of the East Timor Defence Force (F-FDTL) provides security during the First Aid stand during the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) Section Challenge.

(Date taken: 21 June 2010)
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