Image Gallery 2007
30 January 2007
NCOs participate in training course in Timor Leste
Training does not stop for Australian soldiers serving in Timor-Leste. Non-commissioned Officers (NCOs) from the ANZAC Battle Group participated in the Supervisor Infantry Operations Section course in the region of Metinaro, Timor Leste. The live-fire range phase of the course prepares NCOs to act as safety officers on any range firing practice conducted by the Army. This is an important component of the professional development of all soldiers.
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 United Nations Police force.
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.
| 20070127adf8246638_142 Lance Corporal David Espuis listens to safety instructions delivered by range safety supervisor Lance John Devoy during the live fire phase of a Supervisor Infantry Operations Section course. Both soldiers are from 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment. (Date taken: 27 January 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070127adf8246638_223 Lance Corporal Joshua Woo (6th Battalion Australian Regiment scores a direct hit on a target at the range practice. (Date taken: 27 January 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070127adf8246638_257 Warrant Officer Class 2 John Hefez (6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment) instructs future range supervising on correct weapon handling procedures. (Date taken: 27 January 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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