Image Gallery 2007
26 February 2007
Civil and Military Cooperation Visit to IDP Camp
Members of Joint Task Force 631 Operation ASTUTE, Civil and Military Cooperation (CIMIC) team had the opportunity to visit ISMAIK, one of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in the outskirts of Dili, Timor-Leste.
These visits are an important aspect of the CIMIC team’s role, as they help to gain an understanding of the communities’ requirements in order to better direct their efforts towards helping the Timorese people. During this visit the CIMIC team distributed clothing donated by Australian companies.
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.
| 20070216adf8246638_138 (L-R) Bombardier David Gilmore (1 Field Regiment), Major Matt Worthington (Headquarters 9 Brigade) and Warrant Officer Class 2 Taff Davies (1 Field Regiment), as part of the Anzac Battle Group, distribute clothes to the residents of Ismaik, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 16 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070216adf8246638_158 Warrant Officer Class 2 Taff Davies from Brisbane-based 1 Field Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, distributes clothes in Ismaik, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 16 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070216adf8246638_173 Warrant Officer Class 2 Taff Davies from Brisbane-based 1 Field Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, distributes clothes in Ismaik, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 16 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070216adf8246638_176 Warrant Officer Class 2 Taff Davies from Brisbane-based 1 Field Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, distributes clothes in Ismaik, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 16 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070216adf8246638_185 Warrant Officer Class 2 Taff Davies from Brisbane-based 1 Field Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, distributes clothes in Ismaik, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 16 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070216adf8246638_197 Bombardier David Gilmore from the Brisbane-based 1 Field Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, distributes clothes in Ismaik, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 16 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070216adf8246638_228 Bombardier David Gilmore from Brisbane-based 1 Field Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, takes time out to chat with some residents from Ismaik, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 16 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070216adf8246638_241 Major Matt Worthington from Adelaide-based 9 Brigade, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, presents a gift to a child in Ismaik, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 16 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070216adf8246638_246 Warrant Officer Class 2 Taff Davies from Brisbane-based 1 Field Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, chats with the local community leader in Ismaik, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 16 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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