Image Gallery 2006
20 June 2006
Latest Images from Operation ASTUTE
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.
| 20060617adf8161479_031 Soldiers from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group prepare to set up a vehicle check point in the town of Gleno. (Date taken: 17 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060617adf8161479_032 Soldiers from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group prepare to set up a vehicle check point in the town of Gleno, while Private Chris Finn stands guard. (Date taken: 17 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060617adf8161479_056 A Soldier from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group performs duty on a vehicle check point in the town of Gleno. (Date taken: 17 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060617adf8161479_061 Soldiers from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group perform duties at a vehicle check point in the town of Gleno. (Date taken: 17 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060617adf8161479_084 A platoon of soldiers from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group arrive at a small village near Gleno. (Date taken: 17 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060617adf8161479_099 Locals watch as Australian soldiers from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group arrive in a small village near Gleno. (Date taken: 17 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060617adf8161479_119 An Australian soldier from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group entertains a local child with 'face paint', near the town of Gleno. (Date taken: 17 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060617adf8161479_142 Soldiers from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group arrive in a small village near Gleno. (Date taken: 17 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060617adf8161479_159 Lieutenant MartyBowen from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group speaks to locals at a small village near Gleno. (Date taken: 17 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060617adf8161479_170 Locals watch as Australian soldiers and Armoured Personnel Carriers from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group arrive in a small village near Gleno. (Date taken: 17 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060617adf8161479_180 Locals watch as Australian soldiers and Armoured Personnel Carriers from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group arrive in a small village near Gleno. (Date taken: 17 June 2006) low-res | high-res |
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