Image Gallery 2007
12 February 2007
Close-quarter combat training drills
Members of the Regimental Police (RP) section deployed as part of the ANZAC Battle group, Timor-Leste, conducting close quarter combat training drills in an abandoned building in Timor-Leste.
This type of training is designed to develop skills in entering potentially hostile areas and buildings in an urban environment. This is an important part of their skills development as professional 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.
| 20070209adf8246638_005 (L-R) Private (PTE) Brendon Mencshelyi and PTE Adam Heemskerk from 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment work as a team during close-quarter combat training drills. (Date taken: 09 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070209adf8246638_010 Corporal Nathan Allen (6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment) and Lance Bombardier Paul Obersteller (1 Field Regiment) draw weapons during close-quarter battle training. (Date taken: 09 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070209adf8246638_024 (R-L) Private (PTE) Brendon Mencshelyi and PTE Adam Heemskerk from 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment prepare to enter an abandoned building with the rest of the section. (Date taken: 09 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070209adf8246638_052 (R-L) Private (PTE) Brendon Mencshelyi and PTE Adam Heemskerk from 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment prepare to enter an abandoned building. (Date taken: 09 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070209adf8246638_079 The Regimental Police (RP) section enter an abandoned building. (Date taken: 09 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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