Image Gallery 2007
21 March 2007
Becora Prison
Gunners of the 16th Air Defence Regiment on duty in Dili's Becora Prison. They are responsible for maintaining security at the front access entry and providing security for the Becora Prison Staff.
The daily routines of the soldiers include fixed sentry, guard entry and exit logs, physical checking and vetting of visitors and service industry vehicles. The detachment is permanently stationed at the prison premises and the soldiers balance security activities with routine matters of physical exercise, rest and recreation within the compound. The members rotate on a 7-14 day basis.
Operation ASTUTE is the Australian Government's response to a request from the Government of Timor-Leste nto 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.
| 20070314adf8246638_016 (L-R) Gunners Ashley Smith (Bega, NSW) and Robert Gillespie (Salisbury, SA) from the Adelaide-based 16th Air Defence Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, providing support to a prison supervisor at Becora prison, Dili.. (Date taken: 14 March 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070314adf8246638_038 Gunner Jordan Haskins (Birkdale, QLD) from the Adelaide-based 16th Air Defence Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, providing support to prison guard Ernesto De Jesus at Becora prison, Dili. (Date taken: 14 March 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070314adf8246638_043 Lieutenant Christian George (Adaminaby, NSW) from the Adelaide-based 16th Air Defence Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, providing support to prison staff at Becora prison, Dili. (Date taken: 14 March 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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