Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
02 February 2006
Australia Day celebrations at Camp Smitty
Operation CATALYST is the Australian Defence Forces' (ADFs') 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.
| 20060127adf8163792_009 Australia Day celebrations at Camp Smitty. Corporal John Kent enjoying Australia Day at Camp Smitty. (Date taken: 27 January 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060127adf8163792_025 Australia Day celebrations at Camp Smitty. Major Justin Andersen takes part in the thong throwing. (Date taken: 27 January 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060127adf8163792_065 Australia Day celebrations at Camp Smitty. Major Rudi Poldoja recites The Man from Snowy River for the troops on Australia Day at Camp Smitty. (Date taken: 27 January 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060127adf8163792_082 Australia Day celebrations at Camp Smitty. The starting line of the Henley on Todd Regatta. (Date taken: 27 January 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060127adf8163792_087 Australia Day celebrations at Camp Smitty. (L to R) Craftsman Joshua Relton and Craftsman Shaun Dempsey in their "Near Boat" entry in the Henley on Todd Regatta. (Date taken: 27 January 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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