Image Gallery 2010
10 November 2010
Thumbs Up for the International Stabilisation Force
Operation ASTUTE is the ADF's continuing contribution to the maintenance of peace and stability in East Timor. The operation commenced in 2006 following a request from the Government of Timor-Leste to the Australian Government for the creation of a multi-national security force to assist with stability operations within East Timor. The force, called the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in East Timor, has evolved over time and currently consists of approximately 470 personnel from the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces. The current rotation of troops is led by an Australian Army Officer, Colonel Mick Reilly, with Royal New Zealand Navy Officer Commander Anthony Millar serving as the Deputy Commander.
| 20101026adf8208246_023 Director General Operations, Commodore Michael Noonan, talks with Lieutenant Caleb Berry, Quick Reaction Force Protected Mobility Vehicle Troop Commander about the Armoured Pinzgauer Light Operational Vehicle deployed to East Timor. (Date taken: 26 October 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20101026adf8208246_041 Lieutenant Chris Buerkeman, Infantry Platoon Commander with ANZAC Company in East Timor, talks about the capabilities of the Armoured Pinzgauer Light Operational Vehicle with Director General Operations, Commodore Michael Noonan, during his visit to East Timor. (Date taken: 26 October 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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