Operation ASTUTE: Image Gallery
16 June 2006
Patroling the streets of Dili
Operation ASTUTE is the Australian Government's response to assist the Government of Timor Leste.
The Joint Task Force aims to stabilise the security situation, facilitate the evacuation of Australian and other approved foreign nationals and create a secure environment for the conduct of a successful dialogue to resolve the current crisis.
Approximately 2000 Australian Defence Force personnel are directly supporting the Australian Defence Force Response to the situation in Dili.
The Operation includes components from the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force, working with other Australian Government agencies to assist the Government of Timor Leste to restore peace to the nation.
| 20060614adf8161479_051 Seaman Medic Ellisa Matthews (HMAS Kanimbla) briefs Aircraftwoman Amiee Ellis (1 Air Transportable Health Squadron) prior to a shift change in Dili. (Date taken: 14 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060614adf8161479_060 Military Police dog handler Corporal Stephen Wood during play time with his dog Max. (Date taken: 14 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060614adf8161479_068 Soldiers from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group patrol through the streets of Dili. (Date taken: 14 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060614adf8161479_073 A soldier from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group patrols through the streets of Dili. (Date taken: 14 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060614adf8161479_074 A soldier from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group patrols through the streets of Dili. (Date taken: 14 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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