Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
20 May 2005
Al Muthanna Task Group on patrol
The Australian soldier’s of the Al Muthanna Task Group have begun day and night patrols in and around the city of As Samawah.
The dismounted foot patrols brought the Australian diggers into contact with many of the local people, who have welcomed the new faces.
The day and night patrols have also shown that the Australian’s are keen to maintain security in Iraq’s most peaceful Province.
The members of the AMTG have used their night-vision equipment to good effect, patrolling extensively in areas around the base camp and near the city.
The AMTG is tasked with security and support to the Japanese Iraq Reconstruction Group and the Australian Army Training Team. It works alongside the British Light Dragoons as part of Task Force Eagle, which is responsible for security sector reform in the Al Muthanna Province.
| 20050516adf8239682_003 Private Waric Mattiazzo (Darwin) from 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment Al Muthanna Task Group (AMTG) waits for extraction from the 2ed Cavalry Regiment after patrolling through the As Samawah province Iraq. (Date taken: 16 May 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050516adf8239682_011 Private Waric Mattiazzo (Darwin) from 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment Al Muthanna Task Group (AMTG) waits for extraction from the 2ed Cavalry Regiment after patrolling through the As Samawah province. (Date taken: 16 May 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050516adf8239682_038 Lance Corporal Anthony Peters (Eden NSW) secures troops position in readiness for extraction after a day/night patrol in As Samawah Iraq. (Date taken: 16 May 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050516adf8239682_084 Private Waric Mattiazzo (Darwin) from 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) halts outside a small village on the outskirts of As Samawah Iraq. (Date taken: 16 May 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050516adf8239682_097 Kids welcome Private Lee Bailey of 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) as he approaches a small village on the outskirts of As Samawah Iraq. (Date taken: 16 May 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050516adf8239682_106 A boy welcomes Private Benjamin Fernihough (Perth) of 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) as he approaches a small village on the outskirts of As Samawah Iraq. (Date taken: 16 May 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050516adf8239682_113 Lance Corporal Anthony Peters (Eden NSW) of 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) prepares for a night patrol in As Samawah, Iraq. (Date taken: 16 May 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050516adf8239682_158 Private Luke Wiffen (Gelong VIC ) of 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) is welcomed as kids from a nearby village come out to welcome him and the patrol in As Samawah, Iraq. (Date taken: 16 May 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050516adf8239682_183 Private Waric Mattiazzo (Darwin) of 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) patrols a village on the outskirts of As Samawah, Iraq. (Date taken: 16 May 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050516adf8239682_194 Private Waric Mattiazzo (Darwin) of 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) patrols the outskirts of As Samawah, Iraq. (Date taken: 16 May 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050516adf8239682_219 Private Lee Bailey (SA) of 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) patrols the outskirts of As Samawah, Iraq. (Date taken: 16 May 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050516adf8239682_225 Private Waric Mattiazzo (Darwin) of 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) patrols the outskirts of As Samawah, Iraq. (Date taken: 16 May 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050516adf8239682_244 Private Benjamin Fernihough (Perth) of 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) patrols the outskirts of As Samawah, Iraq. (Date taken: 16 May 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050516adf8239682_258 Private Adam Donaldson (Townsville) of 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) patrols the outskirts of As Samawah, Iraq. (Date taken: 16 May 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050516adf8239682_265 Private Benjamin Fernihough (Perth) of 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) patrols the outskirts of As Samawah, Iraq. (Date taken: 16 May 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050516adf8239682_280 Lance Corporal Anthony Peters (Eden NSW) of 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) provides area security upon insertion from 2ed Cavalry Regiment (2CAV) on commencing patrols on the outskirts of As Samawah, Iraq. (Date taken: 16 May 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050516adf8239682_310 Private Benjamin Fernihough of 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) as part of Al Muthanna Task Group (AMTG) takes time out to speak to village elder during patrol on the outskirts of As Samawah, Iraq. (Date taken: 16 May 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050516adf8239682_324 Private Benjamin Fernihough of 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) as part of Al Muthanna Task Group (AMTG) takes time out to speak to village elder during patrol on the outskirts of As Samawah, Iraq. (Date taken: 16 May 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050516adf8239682_332 Private Troy Madden (Launceston TAS ) of 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) as part of Al Muthanna Task Group (AMTG) provides security for the patrol on the outskirts of As Samawah, Iraq. (Date taken: 16 May 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050516adf8239682_368 Private Benjamin Fernihough (Perth) of 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) as part of Al Muthanna Task Group (AMTG) leads the patrol on task in As Samawah, Iraq. (Date taken: 16 May 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050516adf8239682_389 Private Waric Mattiazzo (Darwin) of 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) as part of Al Muthanna Task Group (AMTG) patrols the streets of As Samawah, Iraq. (Date taken: 16 May 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050516adf8239682_398 Lance Corporal Anthony Peters (Eden NSW) of 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) as part of Al Muthanna Task Group (AMTG) patrols the streets of As Samawah, Iraq. (Date taken: 16 May 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050516adf8239682_405 Private Adam Donaldson (Townsville) of 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) as part of Al Muthanna Task Group (AMTG) accepts hospitality from a senior village member in As Samawah, Iraq. (Date taken: 16 May 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050516adf8239682_428 Kids welcome Private Benjamin Fernihough of 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) in a small village on the outskirts of As Samawah. (Date taken: 16 May 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050516adf8239682_439 Private Lee Bailey and Benjamin Fernihough of 5/7 Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) as part of Al Muthanna Task Group (AMTG) patrols the streets of As Samawah, Iraq. (Date taken: 16 May 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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