Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
28 April 2006
Patrolling in southern 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 so they are able to take over the internal and external defence of their country.
| 20060417adf8099240_137 Australian soldiers from Combat Team Courage, Al Muthanna Task Group, change a wheel on an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) after a patrol in Al Muthanna Province, Iraq. (Date taken: 19 April 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060417adf8099240_154 Private Danieletto from Combat Team Courage, Al Muthanna Task Group, cleans his weapon after returning from a patrol in southern Iraq. (Date taken: 19 April 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060417adf8099240_169 Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAVs) from Combat Team Courage, Al Muthanna Task Group, ready for action as a dust storm sweeps through Camp Smitty in Southern Iraq. (Date taken: 19 April 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060417adf8099240_202 Australian soldiers return from guard duty as a dust storm sweeps through Camp Smitty in Al Muthanna Province, Iraq. (Date taken: 19 April 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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