Image Gallery 2006
12 October 2006
Latest images from Operation ASTUTE
Operation ASTUTE is the Australian Government's response to a request from the Government of Timor-Leste to assist in restoring peace to their country.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has deployed to Timor-Leste with a mission to assist the Government and the United Nations to bring stability, security and confidence to the Timorese to allow them to resolve their differences democratically and peacefully.
Following a general improvement in the security situation and the establishment of a comprehensive commercial logistic support contract, logistic elements of the ADF no longer required for these duties have returned to Australia, leaving about 925 ADF personnel in Timor-Leste. This force will remain in Timor-Leste continuing to provide a robust response capability to support the International Police.
International police from Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand and the Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR) from Portugal, provide security in Dili. The ADF provides support to these police operations as required.
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is working alongside the ADF to assist with this mission.
| 20061010adf8237482_041 Lieutenant Colonel Scott Goddard, (Commanding Officer of the 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR)), Commanding Officer of ANZAC Battle Group patrols the streets of Dili, Timor-Leste with an infantry section during Operation ASTUTE. (Date taken: 10 October 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20061010adf8237482_043 Lieutenant Colonel (LTCOL) Scott Goddard (2nd from right), (Commanding Officer of the 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR)), currently the Commanding Officer of ANZAC Battle Group, along with Warrant Officer Class1 (WO1) Max Walker, (left) the Regimental Sergeant Major, patrol the streets of Dili, Timor-Leste with an infantry section, and chat with an Officer from the Australian Federal Police serving with the United Nations Police. (Date taken: 10 October 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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