Image Gallery 2008
21 May 2008
Military Police Dogs on ANZAC peacekeeping operations
Australian Military Police Dog Handlers attached to the International Stabilisation Force regularly take their canine friends on ANZAC Patrols in and around the streets of suburban Dili. Military Police Dogs and their handlers are a highly valued asset in peacekeeping operations.
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 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 (NZDF) is working alongside the ADF to assist with this mission.
| 20080520adf8262658_075 ANZAC Patrol: Military Police Dog (MPD) Handler, Corporal David Wells, 36 from Toowoomba QLD with MPD Maximus, with the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) patrol Dili streets with a section of New Zealand Infantry, in Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 20 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080520adf8262658_155 Maximus, Lead the way: Military Police Dog (MPD) Handler, Corporal David Wells, with MPD Maximus, on a routine patrol with New Zealand Corporal Quinton Chapman, and Locally Employed Contractor (LEC) Interpreter Niko in Dili ,Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 20 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080520adf8262658_189 Friends will follow: Military Police Dog (MPD) Maximus leads his handler, Corporal David Wells down a Dili street with New Zealand Infantry Soldiers from the International Stabilisation Force (ISF). Usually attracts a lot of attention , expecially from local children as they follow the ANZAC patrol in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 20 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080520adf8262658_205 ANZAC's on the move; New Zealand Private Nick Harper and Military Police Dog (MPD) Handler, Corporal David Wells with Maximus on patrol in Dili Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 20 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080520adf8262658_238 Thirsty work: Military Police Dog (MPD) Maximus, enjoys a drink from his handler, Corporal David Wells, from the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) after patroling Dili's streets, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 20 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080520adf8262658_250 Military Police Dog (MPD) Handler, Corporal David Wells, 36 from Toowoomba QLD with MPD Maximus, sit in the shade on the back of a New Zealand Light Operating Vehicle in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 20 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080520adf8262658_256 Meeting the locals: International Stabilisation Force (ISF) New Zealand Infantry Rifelman, PTE Zach Holwe-Wilson, 21 from Russell, North New Zealand shakes the hand of a local boy during an ANZAC Patrol in the Streets of Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 20 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080520adf8262658_316 Shady Streets: Military Police Dog (MPD) Handler, Corporal David Wells, with MPD Maximus part of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) ANZAC patrol takes some time out in the shade after patroling Dili Street with fellow New Zealand soldiers, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 20 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080520adf8262658_366 International Stabilisation Force (ISF) New Zealand Army Corporal Quinton Chapman, directs Lance Corporal Sam Ottley where he wants the ANZAC patrol to go in the streets of Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 20 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080520adf8262658_382 ANZAC Patrol: International Stabilisation Force (ISF) Military Police Dog (MPD) Handler, Corporal David Wells, with MPD Maximus, patrol the streets with New Zealand Infantry Rifelman Private Sonny Parker in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 20 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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