Image Gallery 2008
11 July 2008
Patrols in Timor-Leste
Soldiers of Charlie Company Timor-Leste Battle Group 4 (TLBG4) 'Balmoral', perform regular patrols through out the streets of Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste. This patrol is one of over 100 that soldiers of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) typically conduct in Timor-Leste on a weekly basis to help ensure continued improvement to stability throughout the local community and in the country.
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.
| 20080708adf8262658_021 Understanding; Australian Army Infantry Corporal Charlie 'Jimmy' Boag, with the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) talks to his section Interpreter John on what he wants to be explained to the people out on the street in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 08 June 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080708adf8262658_030 Out in force; Sergeant Mick Caroll, with the International Stabilisation Force looks on out to the street from the hatch of an Armoured Personel Carrier (APC) as APC driver Lance Corporal Paul Rowe smiles on patrol in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 08 June 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080708adf8262658_052 In the hot seat; Armoured Personal Carrier (APC) Driver Private Todd Dovey, keeps out of the hot sun in Dili, by staying down in his hatch as he waits for orders by his crew commander on where to steer his APC next down roads in Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 08 June 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080708adf8262658_054 Roll 'em out; Lance Corporal Paul Rowe, radio is a new position to the other Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) as it rattles down a street in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 08 June 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080708adf8262658_062 Out in force; Private Ashley Colbilb, moves out down a road in Dili, Timor-Leste as he and his section conduct daily patrols of the area. (Date taken: 08 June 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080708adf8262658_077 Check Nav; Sergeant Mick Carroll point out to Private Wade Kriedemann, on his map where he wants his section of troops to patol to in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 08 June 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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