Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
28 November 2005
Opening of Mobile Health Clinic in Iraq
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.
Read release: Opening of Mobile Health Clinic
| 20051116adf8182062_033 Lieutenant Colonel Peter Short, Commanding Officer, Al Muthanna Task Group congratulates Mohamad Naki, Al Rajah Salih Company on an excellent Mobile Health facility for the people of the province. (Date taken: 16 November 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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