Timor: Current Australian Defence Force (ADF) Commitment
The Australian-led International Stabilisation Force (ISF) consists of Navy, Army and Air Force personnel from Australia and New Zealand commanded by Commodore Stuart Campbell Mayer, CSC, RAN.
The ISF is in the process of adjusting its force size to meet improving peace and stability conditions in East Timor. At the completion of this process the ISF will consist of one Australian Infantry Company drawn from the Second Royal Australian Regiment, a New Zealand Infantry Company drawn from the 2/1 Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, and support elements such as engineers, logistics and supply personnel. The ISF also includes the Timor Leste Aviation Group (TLAG) drawn primarily from the Australian 5th Aviation Regiment with Australian Black Hawk S70A-9 helicopters.
The ISF operates at the invitation of the Government of East Timor, and in support of the United Nations, to maintain stability and provide a secure environment for the ongoing development of East Timor.