Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
01 November 2005
Female members of the Al Muthanna Task Group pose for group photo
Operation CATALYST is the Australian Defence Force's (ADF's) contribution to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraq.
It comprises about 1400 ADF personnel. Working with the Interim Iraqi Government, the ADF continues to contribute to Multinational Force efforts to develop a secure and stable environment in Iraq and assist national recovery programs.
The Al Muthanna Task Group (AMTG) based in the southern Iraqi province of Al Muthanna is made up of around 470 personnel and consists of a headquarters, a cavalry squadron, an infantry company, a training team and 40 Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAV) and has two primary tasks:
Provide a secure environment for the Japanese Iraq Reconstruction and Support Group (JIRSG); and Assist in the training of local Iraqi Army units so that they are able to take over the internal and external Defence of their country.
| 20051024adf8182062_018 Female members of the Al Muthanna Task Group pose for a group photo. Front row from left to right: Lieutenant Brooke Haxel, Corporal Kate Chaplin, Flight Lieutenant Prudence Buckton, Captain Lisa Piper and Lieutenant Courtney Bethel. Rear row from left to right, Corporal Gill Kennedy, Sergeant Chris Taylor, Corporal Melissa Reid, Private Amanda Reeve, Corporal Sue Davis and Corporal Rebekah Martinovich all members of the Al Muthanna Task Group at Camp Smitty. The diversity of positions within the group include, Medical, Dental, Postal, Pay, Stores and Intel. (Date taken: 24 October 2005) Low-res | High-res |
 |
| 20051024adf8182062_019 Female members of the Al Muthanna Task Group pose for a group photo. Front row from left to right: Lieutenant Brooke Haxel, Corporal Kate Chaplin, Flight Lieutenant Prudence Buckton, Captain Lisa Piper and Lieutenant Courtney Bethel. Rear row from left to right, Corporal Gill Kennedy, Sergeant Chris Taylor, Corporal Melissa Reid, Private Amanda Reeve, Corporal Sue Davis and Corporal Rebekah Martinovich all members of the Al Muthanna Task Group at Camp Smitty. The diversity of positions within the group include, Medical, Dental, Postal, Pay, Stores and Intel. (Date taken: 24 October 2005) Low-res | High-res |
 |
