Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
19 May 2006
Soldiers play "State of Origin" match in Iraq
Operation CATALYST is the Australian Defence Force's (ADF's) 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.
| 20060428adf8099240_067 Australian soldiers from Queensland and New South Wales at Camp Smitty, southern Iraq, play a State of Origin match in team jerseys donated by the National Rugby League. (Date taken: 29 April 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060428adf8099240_150 Sergeant John Flemett from Queensland and Craftsman Clint Gardiner from New South Wales playing in a State of Origin match in team jerseys donated by the National Rugby League at Camp Smitty, Southern Iraq. (Date taken: 29 April 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060428adf8099240_117 Australian soldiers from Queensland and New South Wales at Camp Smitty, southern Iraq, play a State of Origin match in team jerseys donated by the National Rugby League. (Date taken: 29 April 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060428adf8099240_118 Australian soldiers from Queensland and New South Wales at Camp Smitty, southern Iraq, play a State of Origin match in team jerseys donated by the National Rugby League. (Date taken: 29 April 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060428adf8099240_124 Australian soldiers from Queensland and New South Wales at Camp Smitty, southern Iraq, play a State of Origin match in team jerseys donated by the National Rugby League. (Date taken: 29 April 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060428adf8099240_106 Lance Corporal Christopher Yow from Queensland and Private Thomas Button from New South Wales playing in a State of Origin match in team jerseys donated by the National Rugby League at Camp Smitty, Southern Iraq. (Date taken: 29 April 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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