Image Gallery 2007
02 March 2007
Military Working Dog detachment in Timor-Leste
The members from the Military Working Dog detachment in Timor-Leste play a crucial role in the security operations of the country. The handler and dog teams work as a single unit and rely on each other during operations. Their contribution is rightfully described as a 'Force Multiplier' as they can significantly magnify the efficiency of patrols on security duties such as patrols, crowd control and searches.
The people in Timor-Leste show a great respect towards the impressive manoeuvre the military working dogs can conduct.
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.
| 20060312adf8265368_001 Corporal Nathan Wapp and Khan from Queensland-based 44th Military Police in Oakey, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, take a moment to cool down after a training session. Play is an important part of the trust-building between the handler/dog teams. (Date taken: 28 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070228adf8246638_008 Corporal Garry Connolly and Thunder from Queensland-based 44th Military Police in Oakey, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, hard at work during a training session at Heli Port, Dili. (Date taken: 28 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070228adf8246638_038 Corporal Garry Connolly and Thunder from Queensland-based 44th Military Police in Oakey, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, hard at work during a training session at Heli Port, Dili. (Date taken: 28 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070228adf8246638_052 Corporal Garry Connolly and Thunder from Queensland-based 44th Military Police in Oakey, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, take a moment to cool down after a training session. Play is an important part of the trust building between the handler/dog teams. (Date taken: 28 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070228adf8246638_075 Corporal Nathan Wapp and Khan from Queensland-based 44th Military Police in Oakey, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, prepare for a hard training session at the Heli Port, Dili. (Date taken: 28 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070228adf8246638_125 (L-R) Corporal (CPL) Garry Connolly, Khan and CPL Nathan Wapp from Queensland-based 44th Military Police in Oakey, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, hard at work during a training session at the Heli Port, Dili. (Date taken: 28 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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