Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
20 December 2005
Soldiers in Iraq receive cards and gifts from NT school
Operation CATALYST is the Australian Defence Force 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.
| 20051207adf8163792_004 (L to R) Major Michael Webster, Warrant Officer Class 2 Kevin Brown, Corporal Barry Barber, and Warrant Officer Class 2 Andrew Major read Christmas cards sent to them by children from the Good Shepherd Lutheran School of Palmerston, Northern Territory. (Date taken: 07 December 2005) Low-res | High-res |
 |
| 20051208adf8163792_007 The Postal Manager of Al Muthanna Task Group II, Private Renee Ritchie, receives mailbags containing Christmas cards and gifts of lollies from the Good Shepherd Lutheran School of Palmerston, Northern Territory. (Date taken: 08 December 2005) Low-res | High-res |
 |
| 20051213adf8163792_012 The padre of Al Muthanna Task Group II, Captain Bob Bishop, prepares to distribute Christmas cards and gifts of lollies from the Good Shepherd Lutheran School of Palmerston, Northern Territory, to the soldiers at Camp Smitty. (Date taken: 13 December 2005) Low-res | High-res |
 |
| 20051213adf8163792_018 Private McDonnell, on guard duty at Camp Smitty, receives his Good Shepherd Lutheran School Christmas card and gift from Santa Claus, who also is known as the padre of Al Muthanna Task Group II, Captain Bob Bishop. (Date taken: 13 December 2005) Low-res | High-res |
 |
| 20051213adf8163792_032 The padre of Al Muthanna Task Group II, Captain Bob Bishop, plays Santa Claus to distribute Christmas cards sent by the Good Shepherd Lutheran School of Palmerston, Northern Territory, to soldiers on guard duty at Camp Smitty. (Date taken: 13 December 2005) Low-res | High-res |
 |
