Image Gallery 2007
08 March 2007
On patrol during the wet season
After a period of unrest in the streets of Dili, the combined efforts of the ADF and the United Nations Police Force have returned the city to normality. The wet season has arrived in Dili and this operation was conducted in the wet and humid conditions.
This wet season afternoon scene in the Dili suburb of Ainutin depicts a clearing patrol and interaction between soldiers of the ANZAC Battle Group, United Nations Police Force and the local residents in the streets of 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 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.
| 20070307adf8246638_001 (L-R) Corporal Ryan Cooke (6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment) and Corporal Nathan Wapp with military working dog Khan (44 Military Police Section, Oakey), as part of the Anzac Battle Group, work with the United Nations Police at a rice distribution warehouse. (Date taken: 07 March 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070307adf8246638_023 Members from Brisbane-based Charlie Company, 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, work with the United Nations Police at a rice distribution warehouse. (Date taken: 07 March 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070307adf8246638_037 Members from Brisbane-based Charlie Company, 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, work with the United Nations Police at a rice distribution warehouse. (Date taken: 07 March 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070307adf8246638_040 Corporal Ryan Cooke from Brisbane-based 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, works with the United Nations Police at a rice distribution warehouse. (Date taken: 07 March 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070307adf8246638_064 Privates Jordan Grave (Gold Coast) and Josh Long (Port Macquarie) from Brisbane-based 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, work with the United Nations Police at a rice distribution warehouse (Date taken: 07 March 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070307adf8246638_088 Members from Brisbane-based Charlie Company, 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, patrol through the streets to reinforce the continuing security presence of the International Security Forces in Dili. (Date taken: 07 March 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070307adf8246638_100 Khan, a Military Working Dog, provides additional protection for members from Brisbane-based Charlie Company, 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, who are patrolling through the streets to reinforce the continuing security presence of the International Security Forces in Dili. (Date taken: 07 March 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070307adf8246638_113 Private Ian Dick from Brisbane-based Charlie Company, 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, patrolling through the streets to reinforce the continuing security presence of the International Security Forces in Dili. (Date taken: 07 March 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070307adf8246638_119 Corporal Ryan Cooke from Brisbane-based 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, works with the United Nations Police at a rice distribution warehouse. (Date taken: 07 March 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070307adf8246638_143 Private Luke Risley and members from Brisbane-based Charlie Company, 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, patrol through the streets to reinforce the continuing security presence of the International Security Forces in Dili. (Date taken: 07 March 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070307adf8246638_207 Members from Brisbane-based Charlie Company, 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, patrol through the streets to reinforce the continuing security presence of the International Security Forces in Dili. (Date taken: 07 March 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070307adf8246638_273 Members from Brisbane-based Charlie Company, 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, patrol through the streets to reinforce the continuing security presence of the International Security Forces in Dili. (Date taken: 07 March 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070307adf8246638_298 Private Ernest Hawkin from Brisbane-based 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, patrols through the streets to reinforce the continuing security presence of the International Security Forces in Dili. (Date taken: 07 March 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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