Image Gallery 2007
12 January 2007
Grand opening of Bebonuk School in Dili
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.
| 20070110adf8246638_009 (L-R) Warrant Officer Class 2 Pat Hall, Lieutenant Richard Thapthimthong and Major Lucas Saunders from 6th Batallion Royal Australian Regiment Charlie Company chat to committee members at the grand opening of Bebonuk School in Dili. (Date Taken: 10 January 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070110adf8246638_025 Gunner Ben Brooks from 105 Medium Battery, 1 Field Regiment, provides security for the grand opening of Bebonuk School in Dili. (Date Taken: 10 January 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070110adf8246638_061 Gunner Kerin Young from 105 Medium Battery, 1 Field Regiment, provides security for the grand opening of Bebonuk School in Dili. (Date Taken: 10 January 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070110adf8246638_062 Gunner Kerin Young from 105 Medium Battery, 1 Field Regiment, provides security for the grand opening of Bebonuk School in Dili. (Date Taken: 10 January 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070110adf8246638_076 Warrant Officer Class 2 Pat Hall and Major Lucas Saunders from 6th Batallion Royal Australian Regiment Charlie Company at the grand opening of Bebonuk School in Dili. (Date Taken: 10 January 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070110adf8246638_078 Warrant Officer Class 2 Pat Hall and Major Lucas Saunders from 6th Batallion Royal Australian Regiment Charlie Company at the grand opening of Bebonuk School in Dili. (Date Taken: 10 January 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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