Operation ASTUTE: Image Gallery
26 December 2006
Operations In Timor-Leste
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 800 ADF personnel in Timor-Leste. This force will remain in Timor-Leste continuing to provide a robust response capability to support the International Police.
Police from Australia and 24 other nations throughout the world 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.
| 20061222adf8246638_027 Photo by: CPL Michael Davis Pictured third in from left) Brig Andrew Smith (COMD 7 BDE) on a visit to troops in Timor-Leste on OP ASTUTE. Brig Smith and the Anzac Battle Group Command looks on at (L-R) CPL Graeme Coulter (17 CONST SQN) and Sapper Chris Robertson (17 CONST SQN) as they construct a toilet block. Members from 6RAR and 16 AD providing security and stabilization in the Suai area while on deployment with the ANZAC Battle Group Op ASTUTE in Timor - Leste. (Date taken: 22 December 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20061222adf8246638_033LCPL Daniel McNab an Armourer (6 RAR) from Leeton, NSW repairing the cocking lever of a F88 AuSteyr rifle. Members from 6RAR and 16 AD providing security and stabilization in the Suai area while on deployment with the ANZAC Battle Group Op ASTUTE in Timor - Leste. (Date taken: 22 December 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20061222adf8246638_041 CFN Brett Shearn a vehicle mechanic (6 RAR) from Brisbane seen here servicing a Mack truck at Suai. Members from 6RAR and 16 AD providing security and stabilization in the Suai area while on deployment with the ANZAC Battle Group Op ASTUTE in Timor - Leste. (Date taken: 22 December 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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CFN Brett Shearn (7 CSSB) from Brisbane chatting to kids around the FOB Camp at Suai while a Kiowa lands. Members from 6RAR and 16 AD providing security and stabilization in the Suai area while on deployment with the ANZAC Battle Group Op ASTUTE in Timor - Leste. (Date taken: 22 December 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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Brig Andrew Smith (7 BDE COMD) chats to the troops at the FOB in Suai - Timor-Leste. Members from 6RAR and 16 AD providing security and stabilization in the Suai area while on deployment with the ANZAC Battle Group Op ASTUTE in Timor - Leste. (Date taken: 22 December 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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