Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
19 October 2004
The Latest Imagery from Iraq - Iraqi Coastal Defence Force (ICDF)
Iraqi Coastal Defence Force (ICDF)
Australian Defence Force Security Detachment (SECDET)
Force Level Logistic Asset (FFLA)
Over the last seven months the Royal Australian Navy has been conducting initial training with the new
Iraqi Coastal Defence Force (ICDF) and the official graduation ceremony at the Iraqi port city of Umm Qasr in southern Iraq on the 30th September 2004 marked the successful completion of this training.
The ICDF will now commence an operational training period to commence policing its coastline, waterways, ports, and vital oil terminals situated in the Northern Persian Gulf. A thirteen member training team from the Australian Defence Force conducted the training and includes twelve navy personnel and one member of the Australian Army.
The commander of the Australian Defence Force contingent in Iraq, Brigadier Peter Hutchinson, said the hand-over marked a major step on the road to Iraq's successful rehabilitation and reconstruction.
"The efforts of the Australian training team have been outstanding, and the fact that the new ICDF can now commence assuming responsibility for protecting its territorial waterways, is due in no small part to the efforts of this training team. Working together with other coalition partners including the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Netherlands, the Australian sailors played a key role in building the ICDF. This small group of sailors were responsible for the development of an effective training program which included seamanship, engineering drills, damage control, fire-fighting and search and rescue." Said Brigadier Hutchinson.
| JPAU30SEP04NR333 Chief of Defence Force (CDF) General Peter Cosgrove presents a member of the Iraqi Coastal Defence Force Training Team (ICDFTT) Leading Seaman Boatswains Mate Darren Walker with his Australian Active Service Medal for service in Iraq. (Date taken: 30 September 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| JPAU30SEP04NR338 Chief of Defence Force (CDF) General Peter Cosgrove presents a member of the Iraqi Coastal Defence Force Training Team (ICDFTT) Leading Seaman Boatswains Mate Shane McGrath with his Australian Active Service Medal for service in Iraq. (Date taken: 30 September 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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The Australian Defence Force Security Detachment (SECDET) is currently providing protection for the Australian representation mission in Baghdad and other Joint Task Force elements as needed in order to allow the conduct of diplomatic operations in support of Australian national interests. Their taskings include mounted patrols in Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAV's), foot patrols around their area of operations, mobile escort protection for Australian officials, providing convoy mobility via ASLAV's and protection to the Iraqi Army Training Team in northern Iraq, to name just a few. |
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| JPAU02OCT04NR003 A soldier from 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment crosses a highway during a night patrol, giving the local signal to wait. (Date taken: 02 October 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| JPAU02OCT04NR028 A soldier from 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment conducts a night patrol through the streets of Baghdad as part of the Australian Defence Force Security Detachment (SECDET). (Date taken: 02 October 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| JPAU02OCT04NR057 A soldier from 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment crosses a highway during a night patrol through the streets of Baghdad as part of the Australian Defence Force Security Detachment (SECDET). (Date taken: 02 October 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| JPAU02OCT04NR061 Soldiers from 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment conduct weapon clearances after returning from a night patrol as part of the Australian Defence Force Security Detachment (SECDET). (Date taken: 02 October 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| JPAU02OCT04NR087 Soldiers from 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment conduct a night patrol through the back streets of Baghdad as part of the Australian Defence Force Security Detachment (SECDET). (Date taken: 02 October 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| JPAU02OCT04NR109 A soldier from 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment conducts a night patrol through the back streets of Baghdad as part of the Australian Defence Force Security Detachment (SECDET). (Date taken: 02 October 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| JPAU02OCT04NR367 Corporal Andrew Langler from 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment commands a patrol through the back streets of Baghdad as part of the Australian Defence Force Security Detachment (SECDET). (Date taken: 02 October 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| JPAU02OCT04NR432 Corporal Andrew Langler from 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment commands a patrol through the back streets of Baghdad as part of the Australian Defence Force Security Detachment (SECDET). (Date taken: 02 October 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| JPAU02OCT04NR505 Private Butler from the Royal Australian Electrical Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) takes stock of his equipment. The RAEME section plays a pivotal role in the day to day running of the Australian Defence Force Security Detachment (SECDET) in Baghdad. (Date taken: 02 October 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| JPAU03OCT04NR002 A soldier from 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment patrols through the back streets of Baghdad as part of the Australian Defence Force Security Detachment (SECDET). (Date taken: 03 October 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| JPAU03OCT04NR009 A soldier from 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment patrols through the back streets of Baghdad as part of the Australian Defence Force Security Detachment (SECDET). (Date taken: 03 October 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| JPAU03OCT04NR052 Soldiers from 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment patrol through the back streets of Baghdad as part of the Australian Defence Force Security Detachment (SECDET). (Date taken: 03 October 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| JPAU03OCT04NR093 Soldiers from 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment patrol through the back streets of Baghdad as part of the Australian Defence Force Security Detachment (SECDET). (Date taken: 03 October 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| JPAU03OCT04NR151 Corporal Andrew Langler from 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment commands a patrol through the back streets of Baghdad as part of the Australian Defence Force Security Detachment (SECDET). (Date taken: 03 October 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| JPAU03OCT04NR188 Soldiers from 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment patrol through the back streets of Baghdad as part of the Australian Defence Force Security Detachment (SECDET). (Date taken: 03 October 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| JPAU03OCT04NR254 Private Nathan Caneron on piquet with SECDET in Baghdad. (Date taken: 03 October 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| JPAU03OCT04NR306 Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAVs) from SECDET 5 on patrol in Baghdad. ASLAVs are instrumental in providing protection for Australian personnel in Iraq. (Date taken: 03 October 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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The Force Level Logistic Asset (FFLA) located in the Middle East Area of Operations is an organisation of about 40 personnel, split between Baghdad (FLLAB) and Kuwait (FLLAK). They are responsible for providing a range of services to all the Australian force elements in Iraq and Kuwait. The FLLAK's main function is to run a large warehouse facility to support the stores and supply requirement for the entire force in Iraq and Kuwait. They also provide initial training for individuals transiting into Iraq. The FLLAB is essentially a distribution centre for the stores and supplies that come in from Kuwait on C130 aircraft. It also has a trade support organisation consisting of a vehicle mechanic, carpenter, electrician, plumber and fitter armourer who provide trade services to all Australians throughout Iraq - although primarily for the Baghdad elements. |
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| JPAU04OCT04NR020 Able Seaman Janine Monneron and Leading Aircraftsman Cristopher Johnson receive stores at the Force Level Logistic Asset Baghdad (FLLAB). (Date taken: 04 October 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| JPAU04OCT04NR045 Corporal Adam Moore, Sergeant David Shane Kay and Corporal Maurice Reynolds take time out after moving pallets of stores at the Force Level Logistics Asset Baghdad (FLLAB). (Date taken: 04 October 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| JPAU04OCT04NR087 A member of the postal staff, Private Lynda Jones records the outgoing mail at the Force Level Logistics Asset Baghdad (FLLAB). (Date taken: 04 October 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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