Image Gallery 2007
31 October 2007
Repelling training for troops in Timor
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 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.
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is working alongside the ADF to assist with this mission.
| 20071025adf8208022_005 A Royal New Zealand Air Force Iroquois helicopter (HUEY) crewman watches as members of Battle Group Samichon are taught airborne repelling in Dili. (Date taken: 25 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071025adf8208022_075 Members of Battle Group Samichon repell from a Royal New Zealand Air Force Iroquois helicopter (HUEY) during airborne repelling training in Dili. (Date taken: 25 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071025adf8208022_107 Members of Battle Group Samichon watch soldiers repell from a Royal New Zealand Air Force Iroquois helicopter (HUEY) during airborne repelling training in Dili. (Date taken: 25 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071025adf8208022_122 A soldier from Battle Group Samichon readies his rig prior to repelling from a Royal New Zealand Air Force Iroquois helicopter (HUEY) during airborne repelling training in Dili. (Date taken: 25 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071025adf8208022_177 Soldiers from Battle Group Samichon get ready to repell from a Royal New Zealand Air Force Iroquois helicopter (HUEY) during airborne repelling training in Dili. (Date taken: 25 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071025adf8208022_226 A soldier from Battle Group Samichon watches a Royal New Zealand Air Force Iroquois helicopter (HUEY) during airborne repelling training in Dili. (Date taken: 25 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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