Image Gallery 2007
21 March 2007
1 RAR on patrol in Dili
Alpha company soldiers from Townsville-based 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, patrol the streets of Bairro Pite, Dili.
The 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR) soldiers that have just arrived in Timor-Leste are already out and about ensuring Dili remains safe and stable. The soldiers from Alpha Company ANZAC Battle Group have completed their familiarisation training and commenced patrol duties this week.
1RAR is conducting a relief in place with 6RAR through the month of March. These activities will culminate in a change of command ceremony where Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Gallaway will assume command of the ANZAC Battle Group.
The ANZAC Battle Group will consist of five infantry companies including one from the 1st Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment; a combat support element that encompasses the logistics support and medical elements; an aviation element; an engineering troop; and a cavalry element containing an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) section.
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.
There are approximately 1000 ADF personnel currently serving in Timor-Leste. This force will remain in Timor-Leste continuing to provide a robust response capability to support the Government of Timor-Leste and 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.
| 20070319adf8246639_270 Alpha company soldiers from the Townsville-based 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, patrol the streets of Bairro Pite, Dili. (Date taken: 16 March 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070319adf8246639_277 Private Christopher Jack from the Townsville-based 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, patrols the streets of Bairro Pite, Dili. (Date taken: 16 March 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070319adf8246639_285 (L-R) Privates Christopher Jack and Daniel McDevitt from the Townsville-based 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, patrol the streets of Bairro Pite, Dili. (Date taken: 16 March 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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