Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
27 March 2006
Australian soldiers supporting rehabilitation of Iraq
Operation CATALYST is the Australian Defence Force (ADF) contribution to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraq.
Operation CATALYST commenced on 16 July 2003 following on from Operation Falconer.
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.
Operation CATALYST currently comprises approximately 1400 Australian Defence Force personnel.
The Al Muthanna Task Group (AMTG2) has two tasks, to provide a secure environment for the Japanese Iraq Reconstruction and Support Group (JIRSG) and to assist in the training of local Iraqi Army units.
| 20060309adf8099240_078 A dust storm sweeps over Camp Smitty as Japanese and Australian troops prepare for a patrol in Al Muthanna Province, Iraq. (Date taken: 09 March 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060309adf8099240_158 Members of Combat Team Courage at Camp Smitty in Al Muthanna, Iraq, clean their vehicles after a patrol. (Date taken: 09 March 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060309adf8099240_161 Members of Combat Team Courage at Camp Smitty in Al Muthanna, Iraq, clean their vehicles after a patrol. (Date taken: 09 March 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060318adf8099240_039 Members of Combat Team Courage at Camp Smitty in Al Muthanna, Iraq, clean their vehicles after a patrol. (Date taken: 18 March 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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