Image Gallery 2006
25 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.
| 20061012adf8237482_020 Private (PTE) Michael Blenkihsopp, from 6th Battalion the Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR); PTE Keiren Harris, and PTE Andrew McCarroll from the 30th Transport Squadron, 3rd Logistics Battalion New Zealand Defence Force; Gunner (GNR) Keith Hoey from the 1st Field Regiment, Brisbane. All are serving with the ANZAC Battle Group while on a combined Quick Reaction Force patrol manned by the Australian and New Zealand Defence Force elements serving in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 03 November 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20061012adf8237482_026 Private (PTE) Michael Blenkihsopp (left), Gunner (GNR) Keith Hoey (right), PTE Keiren Harris (30th Transport Squadron, 3rd Logistics Battalion), all serving with the ANZAC Battle Group, while on a combined Quick Reaction Force patrol manned by the Australian and New Zealand Defence Force elements serving in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 03 November 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20061012adf8237482_031 Private (PTE) Michael Blenkihsopp, PTE Keiren Harris and PTE Andrew McCarroll (30th Transport Squadron, 3rd Logistics Battalion), Gunner (GNR) Keith Hoey (1st Field Regiment, Brisbane), all serving with the ANZAC Battle Group, while on a combined Quick Reaction Force patrol manned by the Australian and New Zealand Defence Force elements serving in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 03 November 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20061012adf8237482_039 Private (PTE) Keiren Harris (30th Transport Squadron, 3rd Logistics Battalion New Zealand Defence Force), with Gunner (GNR) Keith Hoey (1st Field Regiment), PTE Gavin Dunn, PTE Michael Blenkinsopp (6th Battalion, the Royal Australia), all serving with the ANZAC Battle Group, whilst on a combined Quick Reaction Force patrol manned by the Australian and New Zealand Defence Force elements serving in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 03 November 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20061012adf8237482_048 A combined Australian Defence Force (ADF) and New Zealand Defence Force Quick Reaction Force serving with the ANZAC Battle Group, patrol near Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 03 November 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20061012adf8237482_056 From left: Gunner Michael Gloger (1st Field Regiment), Private (PTE) Andrew McCarroll (30th Transport Squadron, 3rd Logistics Battalion, New Zealand Defence Force), PTE Mathew Jamieson (Support Company, 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment), all serving with the ANZAC Battle Group, on patrol at an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp near Port Hera to the east of Dili. They are part of a combined Quick Reaction Force element, in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 03 November 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20061012adf8237482_073 Members of a combined Australian Defence Force (ADF) and New Zealand Defence Force Quick Reaction Force patrol, all serving with the ANZAC Battle Group, chat to Timorese whilst patrolling near an Internally Displaced Persons camp at Port Hera near Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 03 November 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20061012adf8237482_078 Private (PTE) Andrew McCarroll and PTE Keiren Harris (30th Transport Squadron, 3rd Logistics Battalion New Zealand Defence Force), PTE Mathew Jamieson, PTE Michael Gloger, LCPL Paul Moebus (6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment), all serving with the ANZAC Battle Group, while on a combined Quick Reaction Force patrol manned by the Australian and New Zealand Defence Force elements serving in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 03 November 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20061012adf8237482_087 Private (PTE) Keiren Harris (30th Transport Squadron, 3rd Logistics Battalion New Zealand Defence Force), greets a baby at an Internally Displaced Persons camp at Port Hera near Dili. Looking on is PTE Andrew McCarroll (NZDF), PTE Michael Gloger and PTE Mathew Jamieson (both from the 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment), all serving with the ANZAC Battle Group while on a combined Quick Reaction Force patrol manned by the Australian and New Zealand Defence Force elements serving in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 03 November 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20061012adf8237482_088 Lance Corporal (LCPL) Paul Moebus, LCPL Shane Coote (6th Battalion, the Royal Australia Regiment), Private (PTE) Keiren Harris, and PTE Andrew McCarroll (30th Transport Squadron, 3rd Logistics Battalion New Zealand Defence Force), all serving with the ANZAC Battle Group, patrol through an Internally Displaced Persons camp at Port Hera near Dili while on a combined Quick Reaction Force patrol manned by the Australian and New Zealand Defence Force elements serving in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 03 November 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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