Image Gallery 2007
15 November 2007
CDF and Secretary visit 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 780 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.
| 20071112adf8296553_013 Secretary of Defence Mr Nick Warner (right) talks to a member of Bravo Company, Timor Leste Battle Group 3, during a recent visit to the helicopter base in Dili, Timor Leste. (Date taken: 12 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071112adf8296553_014 Chief of Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, talks to members of Bravo Company, Timor Leste Battle Group 3, during a recent visit to the helicopter base in Dili, Timor Leste. (Date taken: 12 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071112adf8296553_018 Chief of Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, talks to a member of Timor Leste Battle Group 3 during a recent visit to the helicopter base in Dili, Timor Leste. (Date taken: 12 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071112adf8296553_019 Chief of Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, talks to members of Bravo Company, Timor Leste Battle Group 3, during a recent visit to the helicopter base in Dili, Timor Leste. (Date taken: 12 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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