Image Gallery 2006
01 November 2006
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 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.
| 20061026adf8239716_007 Deputy Chief Joint Operations, Rear Admiral Rowan Moffitt visits Camp Phoenix in Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 30 October 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20061026adf8239716_015 Deputy Chief Joint Operations, Rear Admiral Rowan Moffitt visits Camp Phoenix in Timor-Leste meeting with the Commanding Officer of the ANZAC Battle Group, Lieutenant Colonel Scott Goddard. (Date taken: 30 October 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20061026adf8239716_017 Deputy Chief of Joint Operations, Rear Admiral Rowan Moffitt visits Camp Phoenix in Timor-Leste, with former Joint Task Force Commander Brigadier Mick Slater. (Date taken: 30 October 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20061026adf8239716_041 Sergeant Bryce Scanlan provides protection at Dili Airport for Brigadier Slater's departure. (Date taken: 30 October 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20061026adf8239716_044 (L-R) Commanding Officer of the ANZAC Battle Group Lieutenant Colonel Scott Goddard and Regimental Sergeant Major 'Max' Walker look on as Brigadier Mick Slater leaves Dili, handing the command of the Joint Task Force over to Brigadier Mal Rerden. (Date taken: 30 October 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20061026adf8239716_073 Private Aaron Ford plays the bagpipe as Brigadier Mick Slater leaves Dili as the Joint Task Force Commander, handing over to Brigadier Mal Rerden. (Date taken: 30 October 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20061026adf8239716_091 Private Aaron Ford (ANZAC Battle Group) plays the bagpipe as Brigadier Mick Slater leaves Dili as the Joint Task Force Commander, handing over the reins to Brigadier Mal Rerden. (Date taken: 30 October 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20061026adf8239716_101 Gunner Robert Maceachern provides security at the airport as part of ANZAC Battle Group in Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 30 October 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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