Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
06 December 2005
Images from Operation CATALYST
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.
| 20051120adf8182062_010 Lieutenant Colonel Oswald playing the Didgeridoo for the Commander Al Muthanna Task Force, Colonel Hugh Blackman, and the owner of the land Camp Smitty is built on, Sheik Reasaan, in the Officers mess during a visit to the Camp by the Sheik. (Date taken: 20 November 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20051120adf8182062_011 The Commander Al Muthanna Task Force, Colonel Hugh Blackman, with the owner of the land Camp Smitty is built on, Sheikh Reasaan, and Lieutenant Colonel Peter Short chat in the Officers' Mess during the Sheikh's visit to the Camp. (Date taken: 20 November 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20051120adf8182062_012 The owner of the land Camp Smitty is built on, Sheikh Reasaan, and Lieutenant Colonel Peter Short in the Officers' Mess talk about local issues in the Province. The Sheikh was visiting Camp Smitty. (Date taken: 20 November 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20051120adf8182062_016 The owner of the land Camp Smitty is built on, Sheikh Reasaan, and Lieutenant Colonel Peter Short's parting handshake after the Sheik's visit to the Camp. (Date taken: 20 November 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20051120adf8182062_035 Abul, a local farmer, tells Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Kareem, and the Commanding Officer Al Muthanna Task Group, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Short, how thankful he is for help of the Australian Defence Force and the provision of new facility to help the Al Daraji community. (Date taken: 20 November 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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