Image Gallery 2008
01 February 2008
Change of command in Timor-Leste
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.
| 20080131adf8239716_018 Timor - Leste Battle Group New Zealand contingent Private Tunata performs as part of "The Pohiri" - a traditional Maori warrior challenge - to Brigadier James Baker at the changing of command of the International Stabilisation Force at Camp Phoenix, Dili, Timor Leste. (Date taken: 31 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080131adf8239716_071 Timor - Leste Battle Group New Zealand contingent Private Tunata performs as part of "The Pohiri" - a traditional Maori warrior ceremony known as The Wero (Challenge) - to Brigadier James Baker at the changing of command of the International Stabilisation Force at Camp Phoenix Dili, Timor Leste. (Date taken: 31 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080131adf8239716_078 Timor-Leste Battle Group New Zealand contingent Private Tunata performs at Camp Phoenix in Dili as part of "The Pohiri" - a traditional Maori warrior challenge - as Brigadier James Baker assumes command of the International Stabilisation Force , Timor Leste. (Date taken: 31 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080131adf8239716_085 Timor-Leste Battle Group New Zealand contingent Sergeant Ywai Paenga and Sergeant Kapibi perform as part of "The Pohiri", a traditional Maori Karange (calling) - only performed by females of high status - for Brigadier James Baker at the changing of command of the International Stabilisation Force at Camp Phoenix, Dili, Timor Leste. (Date taken: 31 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080131adf8239716_112 The new Commander of the International Stabilisation Force Brigadier James Baker address the troops at the official change over of command held at Camp Phoenix in Dili. (Date taken: 31 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080131adf8239716_114 Brigadier James Baker is welcomed to his new command ot the International Stabilisation Force by members of the Maori Culture Group (Timor - Leste Battle Group) performing "The Pohiri", a traditional challenege and welcoming ceremony. (Date taken: 31 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080131adf8239716_119 Commanding Officer Timor - Leste Battle Group 3 Lieutenant Colonel Ben James leads the troops in saluting as the national anthem is played. (Date taken: 31 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080131adf8239716_142 Deputy Commander International Stabilisation Force Colonel Sean Trengrove (right) presents the International Stabilisation Flag that has flown at Camp Phoniex during Brigadier John Hutcheson's (centre) seven month tour in Timor - Leste. Watching on is the new commander Brigadier James Baker. (Date taken: 31 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080131adf8239716_147 Deputy Commander International Stabilisation Force Colonel Sean Trengrove (right) presents the International Stabilisation Force flag to Brigadier James Baker, the new Commander in Timor - Leste. (Date taken: 31 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080131adf8239716_162 The heavens open for the changing of command of the International Stabilisation Force at Camp Phoenix Dili, Timor Leste. Brigadier John Hutchenson officially hands over command to Brigadier James Baker. (Date taken: 31 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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