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18 April 2008
Civil and Military Cooperation training
Officers from the Timor-Leste Defence Force (F-FDTL) are undergoing Civil and Military Cooperation (CIMIC) training as a part of their officer's promotional course. The training took place at the International Stabilisation Force's base in Dili.
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 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.
The New Zealand Defence Force is working alongside the ADF to assist with this mission.
| 20080416adf8262658_118 (L-R) Portuguese Armed Forces Major Pedro Reisi looks on as Warrant Officer Class Two Pat McCanna explains the Civil and Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Patch on Captain Marie Derrick's uniform to Timor-Leste Defence Force (F-FDTL) Captain Corte Real Renilde. (Date taken: 18 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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