Image Gallery 2007
25 October 2007
Soldiers train with Malaysian riot control unit in Timor
Soldiers from Battle Group Samichon in Timor Leste have conducted routine training and cooperation with the United Nations’ Malaysian specialist riot control unit.
The Malaysians were dressed in full riot gear with their distinct blue UN helmets. Their shields were raised and batons banging as they edged forward toward the imaginary crowd they were to disperse. In support were soldiers from Bravo Company, advancing several metres behind the Malaysians with CS gas at the ready.
In the training scenario, at the request of the UN Police Commander, the Australian soldiers moved in to provide additional security to allow the Malaysians to disperse the crowd.
Platoon commander 5 Platoon Lt Heston Russell said the training was a good opportunity for face-to-face contact with the Malaysians and learn how his soldiers could assist them when required to do so.
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 850 ADF personnel currently serving in Timor-Leste. This force will remain in Timor-Leste to provide a robust response capability to support the Government of Timor-Leste and the United Nations Police force.
| 20071021adf8208022_017 Troops from Bravo Company prepare to board an Amoured Personnel Carrier in the International Stabilisation Force helicopter compound, Timor Leste, prior to deploying on a task. (Date taken: 21 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071021adf8208022_050 Bravo Company Platoon Commander, Lieutenant Heston Russell greets a member of the Malaysian Specialist Riot Control Unit working for the United Nations in Timor Leste. (Date taken: 21 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071021adf8208022_072 Australian soldiers don gas masks while training with the Malaysian specialist riot control unit in Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 21 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071021adf8208022_159 Members of the Malaysian Specialist Riot Control Unit working for the United Nations in Timor Leste show some of their equipment to Australian soldiers during a combined exercise. (Date taken: 21 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071021adf8208022_186 Private Leigh Beazley, the platoon signalman, relays information via a radio during his deployment in Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 21 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071021adf8208022_201 Private Adam Ford, a rifleman with Bravo Company in Timor Leste, moves forward during a simulated patrol. (Date taken: 21 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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